To you graduates:

We are so proud of all of you for your efforts in accomplishing this wonderful achievement. The dedication and completion of 4 years of seminary attendance, reading through and the standard works, and being dedicated to your spiritual study while managing the stresses of your primary education.

Now as you stand tall and make decisions that will direct what you do, how you continue to learn, and where you will go, take a moment to ponder and record what you are feeling about this transitional time in your life.

I urge you to continue down your path of discipleship of our Lord Jesus Christ – You as the student and Him as your teacher. Use the gifts and blessing that your Heavenly Father has bestowed upon you. Continue to discover how you should learn or improve. Write down your impressions and ideas by asking yourself questions. How can I develop the talents that God has given me?

Recognized your Spiritual, Social, Physical, and Intellectual gifts and talents. Re-commit to discovering additional talents throughout your life and continual development of these gifts for the good of others.

Continue to document your thoughts, call upon your Father in Heaven, study his words and the words of His Prophets, and keep His Sabbath day holy.

Remember the sweet and tender mercies of the Lord that you might always remember Him.

“Our message to the world is simple and sincere: we invite all of God’s children on both sides of the veil to come unto their Savior, receive the blessings of the holy temple, have enduring joy, and qualify for eternal life.”

President Russell M. Nelson, April 2018 General Conference

May God bless You and keep You close as you endeavor to follow His will.

Love,

Bishop Anderson
“Stay Humble, Work Hard, & Be Kind”