May 3 1980

Are Conference, Jackson Mississippi
Women's Conference 3:00-5:00
Mother and Daughter Session

The Prophet arrived. He is such a small man with an impressive smile. Appears in good health. His wife joined him. She also is of small stature, white haired and smiling. There is an aura of peace around him and his wife. He dons his glasses and checks his notes. His counselors are seated alongside him. The cameras are busy. He seems patient and continues to smile for all those trying to get photos.
We were greeted by Sis. Sherry Thomas-Second counselor and she introduced the Counselors to the Prophet-
Elder Eldon Tanner   Elder Peterson   Elder James E Faust   Elder Piniger
and their wives.
The Choir sings "The Lord is my Shepard" and the invocation will be given by our fellow Relief Society Sister, Sister Deanna Flake-
It is an all women choir-dressed in white blouses with blue skirts. Directed by Sis Carolyn Blaylock.
Choir sings again, "More Holiness Give Me"which will be followed by Counselor to the 12 Elder James E Faust.
Recently toured one of the Communist countries with the young Ambassadors. Surprised at the equality of labor between man and woman. In fields, roadwork- woman highly valued for physical strength. They were disciplined to hard work. Would treasure time to be at home to sew, and pursuing home family projects.
Women's greatest responsibility is in the home raising her family. Meaning to life is found more at home than out in the world of liberated womanhood. Dominating work world doesn't necessarily mean fulfillment.
As Women's roles look more like mens, so do the problems- Alcoholism grows among liberated women, Liberated women grow resentful.
Fulfillment, appreciation, achievements are necessary to emotional fulfilment.
Wife caring for family seems less glamorous and important, but in the teaching and training of children has lift a more permenant record upon the children. Each marriage partner has to fulfill his own creative responsibility.
Men- Priesthood Responsibilities- mechanical precision
Women- Sensitivity- Special talents-teaching and rearing children- exquisite beauty from lands, loving capacity. Women are more emotional but stronger. They are less liable to suicide and endure longer lives.
Cherish differences- man o man- man to woman- woman to woman.
Present day concerns are not new. There are endless possibilities to enlarging the worlds of both men and women. Neither is inferior, neither is superior.
To the single sisters- do not dwell on "singleness" Reach out and be you. No blessing will be denied you. Be patient. It will be all the sweeter for waiting.
The Lord needs your hearts, minds, sensitivity, faith. Look to your blessing, challenges, obligations and responsibilities- Proverbs 39 Strength and honor are
Priesthood holders should be appreciative mothers, wives, sisters. Men and women join hands to do the work to which we have been called.

Sesquicentennial Tribute-
Sis. Emeline B Mills was directed to write Editorial "Sisters be in Ernest" - direction for storage of grain by Pres. Brigham Young.
Lord to Farmers
Lord to famine stricken families
Lord to U.S Government. 200,000 bushels of wheat
Grain storage blessed by the Lord and the Prophets, store food, store Gospel teachings, Store Hymns,
Personal Improvement
Quiet acts of Service for friends and neighbors.
Redeem the time- Preserve and Protect our home-
Serious scholars of the Gospel
Follow counsel of the Prophet
Enlarge your capacities

Sister Norma B Smith - 2 Counselor Young Women
Scripture Story-
Know what you want to be when you are old- then start now to make it that way.
Set goals, work on them daily.
Check the language of love
Children need models not critics
Models of manhood and womanhood at its best.
Moral integrity is most valuable quality.
Young Women find the vision of yourself.
Church requires single morality.

The choir and audience sings "There is Beauty all Around"

Elder Carlos ..
Special Spirits
10 % of a 90% man instead of 90% of a 10% man.

D&C 25
10 instructions
#1 murmur not because of the things which thou hast seen (verse 4 )
(have faith and trust)
#2 The office of thy calling shall be for a comfort unto my servant (verse 5)
(comfort your husband)
#3 Thou shalt go with him (verse 6)
(accompany your husband physically and spiritually)
#4 thou shall be ordained under his hand to expound scriptures and to exhort the church  (verse 7)  Teach your Children
#5 thy time shall be given to writing (verse 8) (read good books)
#6 Thou shalt lay aside the things of this world. (verse 10)
(strive to build his kingdom first)
#7 Make a selection of sacred hymns (verse 11)
select good environment for your family-decorate home.
#8 Obey, cleave unto the covenants which thou hast made- (verse 13)
(Cleave to our covenants, faithful to family
#9 Continue in the spirit of meekness and beware of pride. (verse 14) avoid that which will make you puffed up.
#10 Let thy soul delight in thy husband and the glory which shall come upon him. (verse 14)

Blessings
1. Preserve they life (verse 1)
2. Inheritance in Zion (verse 2)
3. The Holy Ghost
4.
5. Crown of Righteousness
6.

Elder N. Eldon Tanner
Sister Tanner read his talk-
Influence of women on men in their lies
Eve- Mother of all
Mary- Mother of Jesus
Elizabeth- Mother of John the Baptist
Queen Elizabeth
Joan of Arc
Joseph Smith's Mother
Sis Barbara Smith R.S Pres
Sis Elaine Cannon YW
Sis Young Primary

It's important to remember that home and family come first.
Mother should have a testimony of the Gospel/
The Devil is at work. We must teach our children to resist temptation. .
How does my child live? Teach Prayer and the value of prayer and the strength of prayer. Family prayer - frequent prayer.
Teach honesty- Discipline ourselves so we can discipline our children. Hold Family Home Evening.
Positive encouragement. Encourage husband and children in their private prayers. Make plans for the future, study the gospel. Follow Fam. Home Evening manual. Family is oldest institution and will only survive according to its strength.
Mother must teach love, sustain Father, teach children worthiness. Live during day so you can answer to Lord in prayer at night.

Choir sings "How Gentle Gods Commands"
Benediction by Sis Charlotte Fernly