What President Freeman Said at October 2024 General Conference – Church News

President Emily Belle Freeman, Young Women president, spoke about God’s priesthood ordinances and covenant promises during the October 2024 Saturday morning session of general conference. The following is a summary of what she said.

Summary of President Freeman's talk

Priesthood ordinances and covenant promises enable God to sanctify people and work miracles in their lives.

“For an ordinance to manifest the power of God in our lives, it must be made with the authority of the Son of God.” This is done through those ordained to the priesthood.

“(We) don’t just make covenant promises – we must keep them.” God promises to bless those who keep their covenants. “Do we realize that it is the combination of priesthood ordinances and keeping covenant promises that allows us to draw on God’s power?”

In Doctrine and Covenants 25, Emma Smith learned about the covenant connection that would enhance the effectiveness of priesthood ordinances in her life. Through the ordinances of the Melchizedek Priesthood “the power of godliness is revealed.”

“This is what it looks like when God’s power works in us.”

To “fulfill your privileges,” study and reflect on the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood ordinances, the covenant promises made with both, and the power of God you can access through these ordinances.

Participating in the sacrament weekly and wearing the vestment of the holy priesthood daily is a reminder “of the gift of his power working in you.”

Notable quotes

“Do we realize that it is the combination of priesthood ordinances and keeping covenant promises that allows us to draw upon God’s power?”

“Remember, it’s not just a matter of who is enforcing the regulation; What the regulation and your federal promise reveal also deserve your attention.”

“The enjoyment of bread and water is a weekly reminder that His power is at work within you to help you overcome. Wearing the vestment of the holy priesthood is a daily reminder of the gift of His power working in you and helping you to become.”

Who is President Freeman?

• President Emily Belle Freeman was sustained on April 1, 2023, and began her ministry on August 1, 2023. Her previous appointments include seminary teacher, gospel doctrine teacher, Young Women ward president, and Relief Society ward president.
• After a doctor determined that the cause of her elbow pain was her quadruple combination, President Freeman had her beloved writings divided into four separate books and bound in pink covers—her favorite color.
• While on his mission in Ventura, California, Brother Greg Freeman met his mission president's daughter, Emily Belle Oswald, because she often sang or spoke at mission conferences. At a lecture in Utah after her graduation, Brother Freeman met Sister Oswald—now President Freeman—and the couple soon began a relationship.

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