Elder Nelson's talk was about family history and temple work. He used his own family as examples, particularly his great-granddaughter "Dear Ruby", his granddaughter - "Dear Ruby's" mom, and his daughter - "Dear Ruby's" grandmother.
While the family is under attack throughout the world, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints proclaims, promotes, and protects the truth that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.
Without the Atonement, there would be no return to the presence of the Father and no continuation of the family beyond the grave.
In order for the Church's family history efforts to succeed, priesthood direction and leadership are essential. Leaders teach and testify of the doctrine undergirding this sacred work. They issue callings and see that instruction is available. They view temple and family history activity as a way to elevate the spirit of their ward, strengthen the spiritual roots of new converts, and bless the lives of all members.
Temple and family history work . . . has an equal power to bless the living. It has a refining influence on those who are engaged in it. They are literally helping to exalt their families.
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Good talk on family history. Everyone can participate. "Primary children can draw a family tree." We did this for one family home evening.
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