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2009 Women’s 

Conference 

Featured General Session Speakers 

Thursday, April 30, 2009, 9:00 a.m. 

Thursday 

Morning Opening Session 

Marriott Center (MC) 

Sandra Rogers 

Friday, May 1, 2009, 9:00 a.m. 

Friday 

Morning General Session 


Julie B. Beck 

Thursday, April 30, 2009, 3:45 p.m. 

Thursday 

Afternoon General Session 


Camille Fronk Olson 

Friday, May 1, 2009, 3:45 p.m. 

Friday 

Afternoon Closing Session 


Elder L. Tom Perry 

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Women’s 


Welcome 

Dear Sisters: 

I am delighted to welcome you to BYU Women’s 

Conference 2009. Our theme this year is “In the 

Strength of the Lord.” The scriptures repeatedly 

remind us that when we put our trust and confidence 

in the Lord’s strength, we can be prepared for any 

challenge, do any hard thing, face any difficulty, 

and feel at peace in any circumstance. At a time 

when the world attempts to entice women away 

from fundamental and eternal truths, we have the 

reassurance that the Lord’s promises are sure. As 

David sang in Psalm 27, “The Lord is the strength of 

my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” 

We hope that you will sense the Lord’s strength in 

your life through the truths He has revealed, the gifts 

He has given, the tender mercies He has shown, and 

the opportunities He has given us to grow and serve. 

We hope that through your participation in Women’s 

Conference, you will have reaffirmed in your “hearts 

the reality that the principles of the gospel are 

timeless and timely and that eternal truths supply 

precise answers for our present need” (Barbara B. 

Smith, Ensign, November 1983, p. 84). May we build 

upon this gospel foundation to forge a season of 

strength—the Lord’s strength—that will enable us to 

be steadfast and immovable in standing as witnesses 

of our Savior and Redeemer. 

We also invite you to join us for our marvelous 

service event, “Joy Beyond Measure,” on Thursday 

evening. We know you will enjoy an evening of fun, 

practical hints, ideas, and service. More details 

about the service event can be found on page 34 in 

this program or at the Women’s Conference Web site. 

Again, thank you for being here with us at BYU 

Women’s Conference 2009. 

Sandra Rogers 

Chair, BYU Women’s Conference Committee 

Join us for next year’s 

BYU Women’s Conference 

April 29–30, 2010! 

BYU Women’s Conference Committee 

Sandra Rogers, Chair 

Silvia H. Allred 

Melanie Ashton 

Julie B. Beck 

Jolene Bingham 

Julene Butler 

Linda Christensen 

Diane Chamberlain 

Sharon Eubank 

Ann Herd 

Diane Hunter 

Jean S. Hwang 

Carri P. Jenkins 

Instant Choir 

Don’t miss the opportunity to 

join voices with other participants 

in this year’s Women’s 

Conference. Under the 

direction of Tracy Warby, 

the choir will rehearse from 

6:30–8:30 a.m. on Thursday, 

April 30, and perform in 

Thursday morning’s opening 

session. Interested partici - 

pants must sign up and obtain 

the music online at http:// 

womensconference.byu.edu. 

Julene Judd 

Shirley Klein 

Julia Mangelson 

Carol McConkie 

Joan Naumann 

Chelita Pate 

Noreen Peterson 

Summer Price 

Sharon G. Samuelson 

Amy Springer 

Ann Takasaki 

Barbara Thompson 

Joy Wingo

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Morning Opening Session 


9:00–10:15 a.m. 

T hursday, April 30, 2009 

In the Strength of the Lord 

Sandra Rogers—International vice president, BYU; ward 

Sunday School teacher; daughter, sister, aunt 

With special musical assistance by Merrilee Webb–– 

Owner of a music company; BYU graduate; former music 

professor at BYU–Hawaii; has conducted choirs for General 

Relief Society and General Young Women meetings 

Thursday Concurrent Sessions 

Marriott Center (MC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

“I Love to See the Temple” (Children’s 

Songbook, no. 95): Temple Worship in Our Life 

The Lord has said He will honor those who honor Him 

(1 Samuel 2:30). How do we keep our sacred promises 

with vigilance and avoid being casual in honoring our 

covenants? How do we develop a love for holy things? 

What are ways to receive the blessings of power and 

protection found in the temple? How can we inspire our 

children to look to the temple? 

Carol Hillam—Wife of Elder Harold G. Hillam; served 

with him when he was president of the Portugal Mission 

and during his call in the First Quorum of the Seventy; 

recently completed service as matron of the Boise Idaho 

Temple 

Elaine S. Dalton—Young Women general president; 

loves being a wife, mother, and grandparent; enjoys 

running, hiking, and dancing with her granddaughters; 

favorite scripture and life’s motto is found in Proverbs 

3:5–6 

Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Bringing Heaven into a Home; Bringing God into 

a Marriage (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland) 

Understanding the characteristics of the Savior can teach 

us how to build stronger relationships with our spouse. 

A testimony of the Atonement helps us work through 

problems and overcome divisive pressures. President 

Henry B. Eyring taught that we should plead for unity in 

our homes and that joy comes when we are blessed with 

unity. How can we become eternal partners by developing 

unity and other Godlike qualities in our marriage? 

Diane Karpowitz—Wife, mother, grandmother; parttime 

missionary for LDS Family Services implementing 

strengthening marriage and family classes in 18 stakes; 

preschool director; has served in Relief Society, Primary, 

and Young Women and as a stake seminary supervisor 

Dennis Karpowitz—Husband, father, grandfather; parttime 

missionary for LDS Family Services implementing 

strengthening marriage and family classes in 18 stakes; 

former president, Topeka Kansas Stake; associate professor 

of psychology, University of Kansas 

Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

“I Stand All Amazed” (Hymns, no. 193): 

The Atonement and Personal Revelation 

As we face trials and seek to grow nearer to the Lord, 

we can look to Christ for strength through both revealed 

truth and our own personal revelation. What are pathways 

to personal revelation that can help us to better 

understand the blessings of the Atonement? How do the 

doctrine and principles of the Atonement work together 

in our lives? 

Colleen Terry—Full-time institute instructor at Utah 

Valley University; returned missionary; ward music 

chair; former ward and stake Relief Society president; 

has worked in the Church Educational System for 15 

years 

Steven Bednar—Husband, father; bishop; attorney l 

CONF—Conference 

Center 

HC—Hinckley Alumni 

and Visitors Center 

HFAC—Harris Fine Arts 

Center 

JRCB—J. Reuben Clark 

Law Building 

JSB—Joseph Smith 

Building 

Legend 

MC—Marriott Center 

MSSC—Married Student 

Stake Center 

SFH—Smith Fieldhouse 

SWKT—Spencer W. 

Kimball Tower 

WSC—Wilkinson 

Student Center 

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6 Thursday Concurrent Sessions 

Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

“Be Not Afraid, Only Believe” (Mark 5:36): 

Replacing Fear with Faith 

Fear cannot coexist with faith. When we choose faith, 

we increase our receptiveness to the Spirit. How can we 

more effectively win the battle over fear? How do we exercise 

faith in the Lord and His sure promises to develop 

spiritual strength? 

Carole Stephens—Wife, mother, grandmother; member, 

Relief Society General Board; former stake and ward 

Relief Society president, ward Young Women president; 

Church service volunteer 

Margaret S. Lifferth—First counselor, Primary general 

presidency; wife, mother, grandmother; homemaker 

Joseph Smith Building Auditorium (JSB) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Reclaiming the Joy of the Sabbath (Elder Jeffrey 

R. Holland) 

President Spencer W. Kimball saw the Sabbath as a 

day for active, joyful worship––a time to leave behind 

the things of the world and fill the day with righteous 

activity. How can we make the Sabbath “a delight” 

and approach the day with “cheerful hearts and 

countenances” (Isaiah 58:13; D&C 59:15)? What can we 

do to prepare ourselves and our families for the sacred 

ordinance of the sacrament? 

Diane Madsen—Wife of Elder John M. Madsen of the 

First Quorum of the Seventy; mother; fulfilled full-time 

mission in the British Mission; BS from BYU in homemaking 

education 

Brent Top—Husband, father, grandfather; professor 

of Church history and doctrine, BYU; former mission 

president 

Married Student Stake Center (MSSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Creating a Gospel Climate in the Home (Sister 

Julie B. Beck): Helping Youth Make Righteous 

Media Choices 

A recent BYU study concluded that watching verbal 

meanness on TV, in movies, or in games negatively influences 

viewers. Knowing that viewing rudeness, violence, 

brutality, or sexually suggestive scenes affects our 

children, how can we better protect our families from the 

harmful impact of these types of media? How do we lead 

them to better media choices? 

Sarah Coyne—Assistant professor of human development, 

School of Family Life, BYU; wife, mother; Young 

Women leader; has done a study showing how meanness 

on media rubs off on viewers 

Derek Marquis—Managing director, BYU Broadcasting; 

former writer, producer, anchor for Public Affairs Department 

of the Church; former reporter and radio news anchor; 

husband, father 

Room 3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

“A Righteous Army of Women” (Sister Barbara B. 

Thompson): Angels among Us 

“The Lord cannot accomplish His work without the help 

of His daughters” (Sister Julie B. Beck). Yet often we 

doubt the impact we can have in our homes and our 

communities. What important roles do women play in the 

work of the Lord? We have been taught that we must act 

according to the sympathies which God has planted in 

our bosoms (History of the Church 4:605). How can 

women step up and be strong contributors to the kingdom? 

Andrea Puckett—Stake Relief Society president; wife, 

mother 

Jennifer Bonney Slack—Wife, mother; artist and musician; 

PTA president 

Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center (HC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

It’s Time to Fly! Encouraging Young Adults to 

Build Nests of Their Own 

Young single adults need encouragement to find independence, 

muster courage to marry, and begin their own 

families. In this day of helicopter parents and Peter Pan 

syndrome, how can we motivate our children to “grow 

up” and become independent? How can we develop the 

strength to let go so that our children can grow? How 

might we teach our young adults to live within their 

means and become economically self-reliant? 

Marianne Hunt—Wife, mother, grandmother; served 

with husband when he presided over the Wisconsin Milwaukee 

Mission; currently Young Single Adult advisor 

with spouse 

Bruce Hunt—Husband, father, grandfather; banker; 

former president of Wisconsin Milwaukee Mission; ward 

Young Single Adult advisor with spouse; true blue BYU fan 

Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

“To Heal the Shattering Consequences of Abuse” 

(Elder Richard G. Scott) 

Church leaders have denounced the “rising tide of [the] 

vicious, abominable sin” of emotional, verbal, physical, 

and sexual abuse. Victims often experience feelings of 

despair, lose the ability to form healthy relationships, 

and feel alienated from Heavenly Father. Where should 

we turn for help if we or someone we know is in this 

situation? How can we understand repentance, forgiveness, 

and the Atonement in light of abusive behavior? 

When should we seek professional help? How can we 

move from fear and broken dreams to healing? 

Joy Flitton—Wife, mother; Young Women leader; experienced 

with healing practices for childhood abuse 

Leslie Feinauer—Wife, mother; therapist in private 

practice and at BYU



“Reproving Betimes with Sharpness . . . and 

Then Showing . . . an Increase of Love” (D&C 

121:43): When Correction Is Needed 

President James E. Faust said, “One of the most difficult 

parental challenges is to appropriately discipline children.” 

How do we discipline children using righteous 

principles? How can we disagree and not be disagreeable? 

How can we correct without contention? 

Lee Caldwell—Husband, father; executive director of an 

adolescent treatment center and private school; MS in 

psychology from Utah State University 

Carolyn Gough—Has been a teacher and an assistant 

principal in a high school and is currently working in a 

school district office; served mission in Poland 

Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

“The Hand of an Old Friend” (Henry Wadsworth 

Longfellow): Bearing One Another’s Burdens 

through True Friendship 

How do we follow the example of the Savior to bear one 

another’s burdens, make time to minister with friendships, 

and love those who are difficult to love? What are 

ways to help a friend when she has trials? Our fastpaced 

society can leave women of all ages and situations 

feeling alone. How can we utilize various methods to 

communicate our love and support? 

Shauna A. Harker—Wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker; 

visiting teacher; piano teacher; student mentor; 

former stake Relief Society and stake Young Women 

president; currently bishop’s wife and Primary pianist 

Dixie Taylor—Mother, grandmother, friend; educator; 

former stake Relief Society and ward Relief Society president; 

ward organist; currently Young Women advisor and 

Room 2258–2260 Conference Center 

family history consultant 

(CONF) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

“He Heals the Heavy Laden” (Elder Dallin H. 

Oaks): Coping with Addictive Behaviors 

Drugs and alcohol are two of many types of addictions. 

Addiction not only harms those caught in its snare, but 

also destroys the well-being of all who love them. How 

do we recognize the signs of addiction and change addictive 

thinking? How can we find strength in the Lord 

to set aside addictions? The Church’s Addiction Recovery 

Program helps those caught in the grip of addictions 

by emphasizing our spiritual foundations and offering 

practical support. 

Carolyn Thorderson—Wife, mother, grandmother, foster 

mom to 48 high-risk children; seminary teacher for 15 

years; served in stake and ward Young Women for 25 

years; with spouse served seven years as missionary in 

the Family Services Addiction Recovery Program 

Chad Thorderson—Public school educator for 40 years; 

served mission in Denmark; currently in ward and 

stake Sunday School presidency; served seven years as 

missionary in LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery 

Program, two years as program coordinator 

Varsity Theatre, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Binding Heartstrings for Eternity: 

Grandparenting 

Grandparenting provides us with wonderful opportunities 

to be positive influences on our grandchildren. We 

don’t have to be mothers to be grandmothers. What are 

some ways grandparents can help bind grandchildren to 

the family for eternity? What are some strategies to use 

when you have to mother your grandchildren? 

Sara Lee Gibb—Wife, mother, grandmother; dean, 

College of Health and Human Performance, and dance 

faculty, BYU 

Diane Hunter—Wife, mother, grandmother; former 

member, Primary General Board; served mission in Munich, 

Germany; presently raising two grandchildren


2254 Conference Center (CONF) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Do We Put Wages “into a Bag with Holes” 

(Haggai 1:6)? Making the Most of Your Financial 

Resources 

We all know those wise adages about financial matters: 

“live within your means,” “save for a rainy day,” and “a 

penny saved is a penny earned.” But what if the rainy 

day has come and the penny is not saved? What are 

some practical suggestions for getting out of debt and 

staying out of debt? How can we take personal responsibility 

for our finances, manage them more effectively, 

pare down in lean times, and live more providently? 

Angela Winchester—Wife, mother; ward Relief Society 

president; master’s degree in accounting; self-employed 

certified public accountant 

Bryan Sudweeks—Associate professsor of finance in the 

Marriott School of Management, BYU; teaches classes in 

personal finance and investments; husband, father 

Room 250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Happiness Is Our Heritage 

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf counseled that daughters of 

God were created as a masterpiece with potential for eternal 

happiness. If we take daily opportunities for creativity and 

show compassion for those around us, we will be able to 

find that happiness in our lives. 

Rachel Loser—Master’s degree from the School of 

Family Life, BYU; wife, mother; loves being a full-time 

homemaker 

Edie Smart—Wife, mother, grandmother; daughter of 

a loving Heavenly Father; loves service and people; currently 

serves as a counselor in her stake Young Women 

presidency and as ward choir pianist 

Room 303 J. Reuben Clark Law Building (JRCB) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

“El poder infinito de la esperanza” (Presidente 

Dieter F. Uchtdorf) 

El Presidente Uchtdorf nos enseñó que la esperanza es 

un don del Espíritu. Es como un casco protector y un 

cimiento para nuestra fe. ¿Cómo puede la esperanza 

reemplazar la desesperación y la duda y convertirse en 

un ancla para el alma (Éter 12:4)? 

Gloria Stallings—Enseña en el departamento de español, 

BYU; esposa, madre; ex-consejera de la Sociedad de 

Socorro, presidenta de la primaria, y la escuela dominical; 

actualmente enseña en la Sociedad de Socorro 

Andres R. Ramos—Miembro de la Junta General de 

Jóvenes; padre y pronto será abuelo; licenciado en Derecho 

de la Universidad de Utah; recientemente se jubiló 

de Departamento de Justicia EE.UU.; obispo y tres veces 

presidente de rama 

Marriott Center (MC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“I Can Do All Things through Christ Which 

Strengtheneth Me” (Philippians 4:13): Facing 

Challenges in the Strength of the Lord 

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin counseled, “Do your best and 

leave the rest to the Lord.” He reminded us that no one 

is singled out in adversity, and “every tear today will 

be returned one hundred-fold with tears of rejoicing.” 

How do we build a storehouse of strength to face life’s 

challenges? How can we “rely on the arm of Jehovah” 

through the “days of trouble and gloom” that confront 

us (Hymns, no. 3)? 

Jana P. Staples—Wife, mother, grandmother; homemaker; 

member, Relief Society General Board; former 

stake and ward Relief Society president and Church 

service volunteer 

Cheryl C. Lant—Primary general president; wife, 

mother, grandmother; cofounder and owner of private 

schools 

Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

Letting Go of the World: It Is Time to “Sell the 

Summer Cottage in Babylon” (Elder Neal A. 

Maxwell) 

How can we resist the pervading influence of the world 

and thus avoid being “double minded” and “unstable” 

in all our ways (James 1:8)? In what ways can we be in 

the world and not of it? How can we fortify children and 

protect them from negative influences? What does it take 

to put our faith in the strength of God instead of in the 

arm of fad, fashion, neighbors, and the media? 

Kathy Elliott Zeyer—Wife, mother; former Gospel Doctrine 

teacher, ward Relief Society and Primary president, 

and stake Young Women camp director; currently ward 

Young Women president; soon-to-be missionary mom 

Mary Ellen Edmunds—Author; nurse; former director 

of training, Provo MTC; former member, Relief Society 

General Board 

Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“The Infinite Power of Hope” (President Dieter F. 

Uchtdorf) 

President Uchtdorf taught us that hope is a gift of the 

Spirit. It is like a protective helmet and a foundation for 

our faith. How does hope replace despair and doubt and 

become an anchor to the soul (Ether 12:4)? 

Elizabeth Tanner—Returned missionary; finished two 

college degrees; nurse; daughter of John S. and Susan W. 

Tanner 

John S. Tanner—Academic vice president, BYU; husband, 

father, grandfather


de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“Sacrifice Brings Forth the Blessings of Heaven” 

(Hymns, no. 27) 

Joseph Smith stated, “A religion that does not require 

the sacrifice of all things never has power sufficient to 

produce the faith necessary unto life and salvation.” 

How does sacrifice strengthen faith? How can our hearts 

be purified though sacrifice? How does living the law 

of sacrifice increase our love for the Savior and help us 

understand the plan of salvation? 

Jan Robbins—Wife of Elder Lynn G. Robbins of the First 

Quorum of the Seventy; mother, grandmother; served 

with husband when he presided over the Uruguay Montevideo 

Mission as well as in the Central America and 

South America South area presidencies 

Vilma M. Sagebin—Member, Young Women General 

Board; wife, mother; flight attendant; returned missionary; 

former seminary teacher in Brazil 

Joseph Smith Building Auditorium (JSB) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“Beware of the Evil behind the Smiling Eyes” 

(Elder Neil L. Andersen): Discernment and the 

Media 

The adversary is crafty and packages things in an attractive 

way in popular media. How do we discern good from 

bad in the media and not be deceived by what is popular? 

How can we avoid media traps? How can we rely 

on the Spirit to know the truth, to see what is right and 

good, and to avoid wasting time with the unseemly? 

Mary Rasband—Wife, mother; chemical engineer; visiting 

faculty at BYU 

Jon Mott—Assistant to the academic vice president for 

academic techology, BYU; PhD from University of Oklahoma; 

husband, father 

Married Student Stake Center (MSSC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

Doing Your Best vs. Being the Best: 

Perfectionism and Personal Growth 

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf recently said, “Our splendid 

sisters sometimes undervalue their abilities––they focus 

on what is lacking or imperfect rather than what has 

been accomplished and who they really are.” How can 

we focus on the good in self and in others and appreciate 

the gifts of others? 

Janie Penfield—Associate athletic director/senior 

woman administrator, BYU; former assistant volleyball 

coach and professional volleyball player; BA from Colorado 

State and MBA from BYU; youth Sunday School teacher 

Brooke M. Wright—Third-year law student, BYU; 

returned missionary; speaks Chinese, German, and 

English; BYU International Studies valedictorian; enrichment 

counselor in ward Relief Society 

Room 3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“Till I Die I Will Not Remove Mine Integrity from 

Me” (Job 27:5) 

“Integrity means always doing what is right . . . regardless 

of the immediate consequences” (Elder Joseph B. 

Wirthlin). In today’s world many tend to compromise 

their standards. How can we teach our children integrity 

in a world of shifting values? How can we develop and 

maintain integrity in all aspects of our lives? 

Shelley Heiner—Wife, mother; Primary teacher, Scout committee 

chairman; former ward Relief Society president, Gospel 

Doctrine teacher; BYU elementary education graduate 

James L. Toone—Husband, father, grandfather; missionary 

to the Samoan Islands; loves the people of Polynesia; 

former bishop and member of stake presidency; currently 

serves as MTC branch president; teacher/administrator 

with Church Educational System; raised in Canada 

Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center (HC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“Witnesses of God at All Times and in All Things, 

and in All Places” (Mosiah 18:9) 

From the time we were young children, we have been 

admonished to bear our testimonies. How do we acquire 

these testimonies and how do we learn to share 

them with others? How do we nurture and strengthen 

testimony? How does bearing testimony strengthen our 

convictions? 

Lori L. Featherstone—Member, Young Women General 

Board; wife, mother of six sons, three of whom are deaf; 

homemaker 

Joyce Jones—Wife of Elder Spencer V. Jones of the Second 

Quorum of the Seventy; served with husband when 

he presided over the Chile Antofagasta Mission; served 

in Latin America 11 of the past 15 years 

General Relief Society Broadcast 

Make plans to join together in your wards and stakes for this 

important meeting. Gather with family, friends, and members 

new to the Church and new to Relief Society for a special evening 

together. 

September 26, 2009, 6:00 p.m. mountain time 

u Instruction and inspiration from the First Presidency and the 

Relief Society general presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ 

of Latter-day Saints 

u Broadcast worldwide from the Conference Center 

in Salt Lake City, Utah. Listen for announcements 

in your local wards and learn when it will 

be shown in your area.


Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“She Looketh Well to the Ways of Her 

Household” (Proverbs 31:27) 

We can teach our children work and life skills while they 

are young so that home management basics such as 

cooking, cleaning, budgeting, home repair, and gardening 

do not remain a mystery. How can creativity and 

an attitude of service replace the monotony of regular 

household tasks? What are the blessings of taking the 

time to develop homemaking skills and attitudes? 

Michele Welch—Wife, mother, grandmother; earned 

master’s degree later in life; adjunct English faculty at 

Utah Valley University; founder of Utah Women’s Walk; 

longtime service in ward and stake Young Women 

Christine Van Wagenen—Wife, mother, grandmother; 

homemaker; cooking school owner and instructor; member, 

Young Women General Board 


Strengthening and Supporting Our Military 

Servicemen and Women 

Unique challenges come as loved ones serve in the military 

and then return from active duty. Learn of hardships 

and highlights of LDS servicemen and women who have 

been deployed, the challenges they encounter, the adjustments 

required of “those at home,” and how combat 

affects emotional health and testimony. How have these 

Saints been strengthened in the Lord? What can we do to 

support those who serve and their families? How can we 

use the Church’s military relations Web site to assist us? 

Beverly Jackson—Wife, mother, grandmother; has two 

sons who recently returned from one-year deployment 

in Afghanistan, where they served in the same ten-man 

military intelligence team 

David Loyola—Husband, father; served active duty in 

Iraq where he was considered his platoon’s good luck 

charm; has testimony of divine protection during combat 

duty 

Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“Then Sings My Soul” (Hymns, no. 86): 

The Power and Influence of Good Music 

Music can touch our hearts and invite the Spirit into our 

hearts and homes. How can we use music more effectively 

in our personal and family worship? How can we 

teach children to enjoy uplifting music, and then use it 

to set the tone in the home? 

Ramona S. Stirling—Wife, mother, grandmother; violinist; 

director, Intermountain Suzuki String Institute and 

international performance touring group, Rocky Mountain 

Strings; Primary music director 

Vanja Y. Watkins—Mother, grandmother; composer; 

stake Relief Society president; former BYU/elementary 

school music instructor; former member, Primary General 

Board and Church General Music Committee 

Room 2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“Man Looketh On the Outward Appearance, but 

the Lord Looketh On the Heart” (1 Samuel 16:7) 

The world values clothing, physique, and beauty, but 

the Lord values our eternal characteristics and potential. 

How can we see ourselves and others as God does and 

be less concerned about the world’s view? How can we 

be more accepting of the body we have and focus on our 

spiritual natures and keep physical attractiveness in its 

proper place? 

Danielle Freeze—Wife, mother; Relief Society teacher 

Pamela H. Hansen—Wife, mother; author; wellness 

coach; member, Women’s Advisory Council, Utah Valley 

Regional Medical Center; BS degree, BYU; bishop’s wife; 

marathon runner 

Varsity Theatre, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

Disaster Readiness: Prepare to Help Ourselves 

and Others 

We can prepare ahead for power outages, earthquakes, 

food shortages, epidemics, and other disasters. What are 

some strategies and actions that are not necessarily difficult 

or costly, but that can give us peace of mind now 

and help in a time of need? 

Tawnya L. Mecham—Mother; former ward emergency 

preparedness specialist; counselor in ward Relief Society 

Jan Clayton—Wife, mother, grandmother; food storage 

specialist for her stake; believes in provident living; 

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certified; 

organist 

Room 2254 Conference Center (CONF) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“A Time to Weep, and a Time to Laugh” 

(Ecclesiastes 3:4): Making the Most of Your 

Empty Nest 

When all the children have left home, we can sometimes 

have feelings of emptiness or sadness. How can we 

find peace and contentment in using this time to serve, 

develop talents, and strengthen friendships and our marriage? 

What are appropriate boundaries and expectations 

to set with our adult children now that they are building 

their own nests? 

Lorraine Ball—Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother; 

temple worker; owns assisted living facility; 

home beautifier; enjoys writing children’s stories, teaching, 

sewing, cooking, water and snow skiiing, and life!


Linda Gordon Draper—Tries to laugh every day with 

husband, Tom; advocate for good health; cross-country 

skis, dances, and reads with grandchildren; educator; 

assists aging parents; loves the Book of Mormon 

Room 250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

Heart Disease: The Number One Killer of Women 

in the United States 

Symptoms of heart disease in women are usually different 

from those in men, frequently appear long before a 

heart attack, and are often disregarded by physicians. 

What are the risk factors women should monitor? What 

can women do to reduce their risks and get adequate and 

timely treatment when necessary? 

Carole Lewis—Wife, mother, grandmother; former 

ward and stake Relief Society president, Young Women 

president, and Gospel Doctrine teacher; has served in 

her community and volunteers for the American Heart 

Association 

Elizabeth Dayton—Physician; mother, wife; vice chief of 

staff and former chief resident at Mountain View Hospital; 

Primary teacher; runner; chocolate lover 

Room 303 J. Reuben Clark Law Building (JRCB) 12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“Asombro me da” (Himnos, no. 118): 

La Expiación y la revelación personal 

Al enfrentarnos a pruebas y tratar de acercarnos más 

cerca al Señor, podemos mirar a Cristo a través de la 

fuerza de la verdad revelada y de nuestra propia revelación 

personal. ¿Cuáles son las vías para acceder a la 

revelación personal que nos puede ayudar a comprender 

mejor las bendiciones de la Expiación? ¿Cómo pueden la 

doctrina y los principios de la Expiación trabajar juntos en 

nuestras vidas? 

Edel Lambson—Esposa, madre, abuela; maestra de 

español en la Universidad Brigham Young y Utah Valley 

University, traductora y editora de español; maestra de 

los valientes B 

Tetea Woffinden—Esposa, madre; misionera del centro 

de la ciudad de Salt Lake; hace la 

traducción para BYUTV; hace las 

traducciones al español en BYU 

Televisión Internacional 


“You’ve Seen Our Sacrifice; Come After Us”: 

Examples of Strength from Kirtland, Missouri, 

Winter Quarters, and Our Own Day 

“Thou art an elect lady, whom I have called. . . . Keep my 

commandments continually, and a crown of righteousness 

thou shalt receive” (D&C 25:3, 15). We can be inspired 

by remembering the good examples of our pioneer 

sisters and our sisters today who give all for the cause of 

the Lord. How can we continue their legacy of sacrifices 

and ask others to follow after our example? 

Kathy S. Andersen—Wife of Elder Neil L. Andersen of 

the Presidency of the Seventy; mother, grandmother 

Ann M. Dibb—Second counselor, Young Women general 

presidency; wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, homemaker, 

and friend 


No Session This Hour 


The Sweet and Simple Teachings That Create a 

Happy Marriage 

Eternal marriages require time, effort, and loyalty. Happy 

couples are not necessarily perfect but work together for 

successful families. What are some patterns and practices 

for successful marriages? How do we keep our marriages 

solid and vibrant? How do we make Christ a daily 

part of our marriage plan for success and happiness? 

Gayle Hopkin—Wife, mother, grandmother; has served 

twice as a stake Young Women president; teaches a stake 

marriage class 

Bart Hopkin—Husband, father, grandfather; served as 

bishop’s counselor, high councilor; presently serving in a 

stake presidency 


Becoming Not Only Good, but Holy (Elder D. 

Todd Christofferson): Dedicated Discipleship 

What characterizes a dedicated disciple and how do we 

develop these characteristics? Sister Julie B. Beck has 

stated that “the greatest and most important work for 

the women of this Church still lies ahead.” How does 

unity among disciples move the Lord’s work forward in our 

families, our wards and stakes, and our communities? 

Nora K. Nyland—Director of dietetics program and 

associate professor of nutrition, dietetics, and 

food science, BYU; stake Relief Society president 

Janet S. Scharman—Student Life vice president, 

BYU; wife, mother, grandmother



“Precious Children, a Sacred, Noble 

Stewardship” (Elder M. Russell Ballard): 

Fulfillment in Motherhood 

The Family: A Proclamation to the World teaches us that 

“Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of 

their children.” The prophets also teach us that education 

is vital to a woman’s preparation for life. How can 

we use our education, talents, and gifts to strengthen 

the home and teach our precious children? How can 

mothers find more joy and fulfillment in a sacred partnership 

with God? 

Julianne Clark—Served a mission in Japan; graduated 

from BYU with a bachelor’s degree in general studies; nurse; 

wife, mother of three, and now a full-time homemaker 

Bonnie Cordon—Served mission in Portugal; pursued 

a successful career as regional manager of one of the 

world’s largest business software companies but decided 

to devote herself to being a full-time mother; teaches 

early-morning seminary 

Katie W. Smith (moderator)—Wife, young mother; former 

high school teacher and advisor to student government 

leaders; creative homemaker; director of a retreat 

for 12- to 15-year-old girls held at Utah State University 


“Lead Me, Guide Me, Walk beside Me” (Hymns, 

no. 301): Mothers Show the Way 

Sister Elaine S. Dalton has admonished us to nurture 

virtue in the home. How can we as mothers inspire our 

daughters and lead them in virtuous and modest behavior 

through our influence and example? How do we help 

them counterbalance the onslaught of dress, manners, 

and attitudes they see and hear daily that do not affirm 

righteous principles? What are some ways to teach virtue, 

etiquette, and propriety in our homes? 

Sally Peterson Brinton—Wife, mother; master’s degree 

in piano performance from The Juilliard School of Music; 

Young Mother of the Year; sang wth the Tabernacle 

Choir; former Miss Utah; mother of America’s current 

Junior Miss 

Ruth Todd—Mother of five; wife of bishop; TV news 

anchor/host; teaches communications classes at BYU; 

Tabernacle Choir host 


“More Fit for the Kingdom” (Hymns, no. 131): 

Approaching the Lord in Humility 

The Lord has promised many blessings to those who 

strive to be humble. How does humility open a pathway 

to the companionship of the Spirit? How can humility 

simplify our lives and make us more fit for the kingdom? 

What can we do to develop humility and eliminate pride? 

Sandy Jensen—Wife, “in the trenches” mother of international 

family: Vietnam, China, and Payson; former 

ward Relief Society president, Beehive advisor, and assistant 

camp cook; geography and film history buff 

David Marsh—Husband, father; former seminary and 

institute teacher; manages curriculum development for 

the Church; bishop of University of Utah student ward 


Nurturing Newlyweds 

As our children grow up and start their own marriages 

and families, parents can encourage and nurture while 

still allowing them to create their own new family units. 

Sometimes this may mean decreased personal involvement. 

How can we transition to and find joy in the role 

of extended family? What can we do to build positive 

relationships with our children and their spouses? How 

do we sustain and nurture the new family? 

Sue Heugly—Mother of five married sons, grandmother; 

former ward Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society 

president; former stake Relief Society secretary, youth 

Sunday School teacher; currently enrichment activities 

leader 

Bee Jorgensen—Wife, mother, grandmother; beloved 

mother-in-law to three; counselor in Primary presidency; 

registered nurse; her most important work has been supporting 

her husband and children in their responsibilities 


“Come What May, and Love It!” (Elder Joseph B. 

Wirthlin): Choosing Joy and Faith in Jesus Christ 

Agency is fundamental to the Lord’s plan, faith is a 

choice. As we choose faith in Jesus Christ, we can have 

joy, regardless of our circumstances. How can we love 

Heavenly Father’s plan for us and trust in Him? How can 

we choose faith in difficult circumstances? 

Sondra Heaston—Faculty in BYU College of Nursing; 

wife of seminary teacher; nurse practitioner; ward Young 

Women president; wife, mother; served welfare services 

mission to Asunción, Paraguay; takes nursing students 

to Ecuador each year


Amy Springer—Relief Society instructor; former ward 

Young Women president; former temple ordinance 

worker; former stake music chairman; served in Argentina 

Neuquén Mission; BSW from BYU, MSW from 

University of Utah 


“Father, I Will Reverent Be” (Children’s 

Songbook, no. 29): Teaching Reverence to 

Children 

How can we prepare our children for reverent behavior 

through our teachings and examples at home? How can 

we set the appropriate tone as we leave home to attend 

Sunday meetings? Reverence is much more than sitting 

quietly through church. What are some ways to help our 

children learn that gratitude, kindness, and respect in 

daily life are all ways we show reverence to our Heavenly 

Father? 

Elizabeth Ashton—Wife and mother of five; homemaker; 

music missionary with the Orchestra at Temple 

Square; grew up with six siblings; nanny for five years 

Lei Anne Ward—Wife, mother, grandmother; Mia Maid 

advisor; worked with youth professionally; long served in 

Young Women and Primary; holds teaching reverence dear 


The Indispensability of Civility: Manners Do 

Matter 

Civility is an attitude, a way of life that motivates us 

to respond to others with respect, thoughtfulness, and 

kindness. “Courtesy is a natural outgrowth of the refining 

influence of the Spirit of the Lord” (Elder Bruce R. 

McConkie). How can we break habits of criticism, naysaying, 

and gossip and develop the habit of speaking in 

harmony with the Spirit? How can we teach manners to 

our children? 

Kristin Belcher—BA in therapeutic recreation from BYU; 

returned missionary; wife, mother; after battling cancer 

in 2003, she completely lost her sight; recently wrote a 

book about turning hard times into holy places 

Louise M. Leavitt—Wife, young mother with seven, 

almost eight, children, including six sons, to whom she 

has taught manners and music 


Enduring the Trials of Cancer and Other Illnesses 

The Savior suffered the pains and sicknesses of His 

people so that He would know how to comfort and relieve 

their distress. He knows perfectly the pain, sorrow, 

and difficulty of each day, and the strength we need to 

endure. How can we come closer to Him and build eternal 

reservoirs of faith, holiness, love, tenderness, and 

patience? How can we tap into these reservoirs for relief? 

Heidi Halls (moderator)—Wife, mother, homemaker; Primary 

Achievement Day leader; learned Christlike lessons 

with sisters as they served and cared for their mother 

Wendi L. Palmer—Wife, mother whose children include 

an adopted daughter; Primary teacher; BYU graduate; 

beautician; with sisters, was long-term caregiver for 

their mother 

Jodi Parker—Wife, mother; ward Primary president; 

dietician and diabetes educator for hospital; with sisters, 

was caregiver for their mother for seven years 


“Neglect Not the Gift That Is in Thee” (1 Timothy 4:14) 

Our homes are blessed when we strengthen our own 

talents and provide means and encouragement to our 

children and others as they develop theirs. We can 

experience joy, strength, and comfort in the process of 

identifying and developing our personal talents. How do 

we develop talents on tight budgets? How can we use 

our talents without fear of failure? 

Alecia Stevenson Osburn—Single mother who, while 

raising her children, started her own interior decorating 

business; has designed residential and commercial properties 

throughout the western U.S. for 17 years; writing 

a book about making home a refuge; recently remarried 

Caroline Prohosky—Assistant professor in the modern 

dance divison, BYU; UCLA graduate; directed The 

Dancers’ Company at BYU for 14 years and toured internationally 

with that group; currently working in dance 

and film 


A Tool for Good or Ill: Helping Children Use the 

Internet Appropriately 

The Internet is a positive tool that brings educational, 

social, and spiritual opportunities, yet it also allows 

unwanted influences into the lives of our children. How 

do we use it for good? What choices can safeguard our 

children and protect them from Internet predators? How 

do we block unwanted sites and set boundaries to keep 

the Internet from controlling their lives? How can we 

teach the dangers of cyber-bullying and the long-lasting 

effects of negative Internet gossip? What can we do to 

keep our children safe and prevent them from hurting 

others in this ever-evolving arena? 

Marsali S. Hancock—Single parent; advocate for Internet 

safety for children; president of coalition of government, 

health, educational, law enforcement, and industry 

leaders working together for the health and safety of 

youth online 

Cindy Snow—Board of directors of Internet filter software 

company; manager for antivirus software; master’s 

degree in computer science; served with husband when 

he presided over a mission; mother, grandmother



“Rejoicing in Hope; Patient in Tribulation; 

Continuing Instant in Prayer” (Romans 12:12): 

Infertility and Adoption 

Infertility is a test faced by many faithful couples. What 

role do friends and family play in offering support? What 

options are available? How does our trust in the Lord 

sustain and lead us? What are issues to consider before 

and after the adoption process? 

Michelle Powell—Wife, mother of two adopted children 

Susan Steffen—BYU graduate; attended medical school 

at University of Utah; residency in OBGYN at Harvard; 

practiced in Vermont and New Hampshire for 20 years; 

wife, mother, grandmother; medical director of women’s 

clinic, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center 


“Juventud de la promesa” (Himnos, no. 168) 

Las madres de hoy están criando la “Juventud de Israel” 

para mañana. ¿Cómo podemos cumplir con nuestra 

responsabilidad a esta generación y ayudarles a tener 

un testimonio profundo del Salvador en sus corazones? 

¿Qué podemos hacer para ayudar a nuestros hijos a tener 

el deseo de conocer la verdad y vivirla? ¿Cómo podemos 

ayudarles a buscar, reconocer, y actuar de acuerdo con el 

Espíritu? 

Martha Ramirez Archibald—Nativa de Mexico; 

trabajó como intérprete médico—español/ingles, 

miembro asociado de la American Translators Association; 

disfruta cantando, trabajos manuales, 

corista en la primaria; madre de dos 

Silvia H. Allred—Primera consejera en la Presidencia 

General de la Sociedad de Socorro; esposa, madre; sirvió 

con su esposo cuando el presidió sobre el CCM de la 

República Dominicana y la misión de Asunción, Paraguay; 

nativa de El Salvador 

Afternoon General Session 


3:45–5:00 p.m. 

Spiritual Strength in Challenging 

Times 

How can attending the temple bring us 

closer to exaltation? Why do we need to be 

endowed, and what are our responsibilities 

of being sealed as a family? What are the 

blessings women receive in the temple and 

how can we benefit from frequent temple attendance? 

Camille Fronk Olson—Associate professor of ancient 

scripture, BYU; author; stake institute instructor; wife, 

stepmother, grandmother

Friday Concurrent Sessions 15 15 



Morning General Session 


9:00–10:15 a.m. 

Friday, May 1, 2009 

Nourishing and Protecting the 

Family 

Julie B. Beck—General president of the 

Relief Society; former counselor in the 

Young Women general presidency; wife, 

mother, grandmother 

Friday Concurrent Sessions 

Marriott Center (MC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

“With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent” 

(1 Nephi 8:37): Parenting Lessons from the 

Book of Mormon 

Mormon saw our day when he abridged the Book of Mormon. 

What can we learn from the parents whose stories 

Mormon included? How can their examples be a strength 

for us in developing our own parenting abilities? 

Sharon G. Samuelson—Wife of university president, 

mother, grandmother 

President Cecil O. Samuelson—Member, First Quorum 

of the Seventy; president, Brigham Young University; 

husband, father, grandfather 

Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Creating Conversations: Dialoguing in a Digital World 

One-on-one conversation time with teens is increasingly 

rare with cell phones, text messaging, and music vying 

for their attention. Is texting replacing talking? How do 

we start and sustain a conversation with a teen, especially 

about important things we hope they will learn? 

How do we take advantage of new technologies and be 

prepared for unanticipated moments of conversation? 

Adriane Gill—Former early-morning seminary teacher 

and stake seminary supervisor; founded communitywide 

parent information network for high school 

families; cochair of Project Graduation, an alcohol-free 

celebration; mother 

John Bytheway—Part-time religious education faculty, 

BYU; husband, father; author 

Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

“I Have Learned, in Whatsoever State I Am, 

Therewith to Be Content” (Philippians 4:11) 

Life may not always be fair and we may wish that things 

were different. We must learn to trust in the Lord as 

we experience difficulties and challenges. Elder Russell 

M. Nelson stated, “In the Lord’s own way and time, no 

blessings will be withheld from His faithful Saints.” How 

can we find contentment in our present circumstances? 

How does waiting upon the Lord help us develop an 

eternal perspective and increase our faith? 

Andrea McConkie—Young mother of one child and 

widow; lost husband to cancer a few years after their 

marriage 

Marcia Stapley—Wife, mother; former stake Primary 

president and currently serving as a Relief Society instructor; 

has also served as a PTA president and a speech 

language pathologist

16 Friday Concurrent Sessions 

de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Avoiding the Snares of Korihor: Confronting the 

Deceptions That Bombard Us 

Korihor, the anti-Christ, ensnared the hearts of many, including 

women (Alma 30:18). Understanding how Alma 

responded to Korihor’s falsehoods helps us ward off the 

anti-Christ messages that attack our families today. How 

do we recognize these deceptions for what they are? 

How do we protect ourselves and our families from being 

vulnerable and help them become endowed with strength 

sufficient to withstand Satan’s snares? 

Sydney Reynolds—Wife, mother, grandmother; former 

first counselor, Primary general presidency and former 

member, Primary General Board; companion to president, 

Florida Fort Lauderdale Mission; stake institute teacher; 

BA from BYU; valedictorian 

Noel Reynolds—Husband, father, grandfather; former 

president, Florida Fort Lauderdale Mission; stake president; 

bishop three times; PhD from Harvard University; 

professor of political science (38 years), former chair of 

the Philosophy Department, BYU 

Joseph Smith Building Auditorium (JSB) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Love Is What You Go Through Together 

Family members and extended family can be a great 

source of support, loyalty, and encouragement to one 

another. When a family member is dealing with a difficulty 

or a challenge, the love and support from parents 

and siblings can make the impossible possible and the 

unbearable bearable. How can we and our extended family 

members work together to reach our eternal goals? 

Cami Bell Rush—Wife, mother; triathlete and marathoner; 

loves anything food storage and recently learned 

to enjoy budgeting; earned degree in interpersonal communication 

from BYU–Idaho 

Jill Stevens Shepherd—Combat medic in Army; served 

tour in Afghanistan before becoming Miss Utah 2007; 

emergency room nurse; marathon runner; author 

Married Student Stake Center (MSSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Preventing “Emotional Homelessness” by 

Creating a Christ-Centered Home (Sister Susan 

W. Tanner) 

How can we create Christ-centered homes to fortify 

and protect the spiritual and physical well-being of our 

families? What must we do to insure that our homes are 

more than a mere bed and breakfast but truly sources of 

strength and places of refuge? 

Marilyn Bailey—Wife, mother, grandmother; recently 

returned from serving mission in Mongolia with her husband; 

ward missionary in home stake 

Denise Demers—Wife, mother; BYU graduate; served 

in Canada Halifax Mission; early-morning seminary 

teacher, stake camp director 


“A Tragic Evil among Us” (President Gordon 

B. Hinckley): The Widespread Plague of 

Pornography 

The insidious evil of pornography has a stranglehold on 

men and women of all ages, in all situations of life; no 

one is immune. Involvement with pornography damages 

spiritual health and often leads to deep consequences. 

What symptoms suggest that a loved one is involved 

in pornography? What treatment brings relief to both 

offenders and those who love them? How can we find 

the strength to overcome this plague and help others 

abandon it as well? 

Dennis W. Watkins—Husband, father, grandfather; business 

owner; coordinator of family service missionaries in 

Pornography Addiction Recovery program; former stake 

president and bishop 

M. Kirk Dougher—Husband, father; director, BYU Career 

and Counseling Center; psychologist; extensive experience 

treating individuals with pornography addiction; 

assistant high priest group leader 

Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center (HC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Give Heed and Diligence unto the Word of God 

(Alma 49:30) 

The prophets today speak by way of commandment just 

as the prophets of old. How do we motivate our families 

to apply the words of the prophets, especially when those 

around us appear indifferent or complacent? How do we 

help our teenagers follow the words of the prophets when 

doing so sets them apart from the rest of the world? 

Lynn Arbon—Wife, mother, grandmother; served in all 

auxiliaries; BS from BYU; part-time service worker missionary 

at Farmland Reserve with her husband 

Carol McConkie—Wife, mother, grandmother; member, 

Young Women General Board; served with husband when 

he presided over the California San Jose Mission 

Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

“Children of the Promised Day” (Hymns, no. 259) 

Mothers today are raising the “Hope of Israel” for tomorrow. 

How do we fulfill our responsibility to this generation 

and help them sink a testimony of the Savior deep 

into their hearts? What can we do to help our children 

desire to know the truth and live it? How can we help 

them seek, recognize, and act upon the Spirit? 

Marsha Beck—Wife, mother, grandmother; homemaker; 

member, Relief Society General Board; served with

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husband when he presided over the Philippines Manila 

Mission 

Linda H. Christensen—Wife, mother, grandmother; 

homemaker; teacher; member, Primary General Board 


“Ours the Sacred Mission Is to Bear Thy 

Message” (Hymns, no. 305): Missionary Service 

Near and Far 

Missionary work is “the lifeblood of the Church” (Sister 

Silvia H. Allred), and the gospel is the most important 

gift we can share. President Thomas S. Monson has 

urged us to pray that the entire world will open to missionary 

service. What are the options for those who want 

to serve? How can we take the fear out of missionary 

work and grow comfortable sharing the gospel in our 

everyday life? 

Elizabeth Gessel—Wife, mother; recently returned from 

serving with husband when he presided over the Oregon 

Portland Mission; high school English and humanities 

teacher for the past 16 years; former ward and stake 

Young Women and Relief Society president 

Van Gessel—Recently returned from serving as president 

of the Oregon Portland Mission; former dean of the 

College of Humanities, BYU; former bishop and stake 

president; academic speciality is modern Japanese fiction; 

coeditor of anthologies of Japanese literature 

Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Suddenly a Breadwinner––This Wasn’t My Plan! 

Economic downturns, divorce, our spouse’s unemployment, 

illness, or death can mean we find ourselves the 

breadwinner as well as the homemaker. How can we 

prepare for such a turn of events? How do we cope when 

we find ourselves in this situation? How do we find a 

new job or start a new career? What can we do to grow 

from these stresses? How do we use these challenges as 

refining factors in our lives? 

Tamalin Christen—Widowed in her thirties; raising four 

children alone; has started her own catering business; 

counselor in stake Primary presidency 

Gustavo Estrada—Husband, father; senior manager of 

corporate relations, LDS Employment Resource Services; 

consults with companies, universities, and other clients 

to help women gain confidence in negotiating employment 

and promotions 

Room 2258–2260 Conference Center (CONF) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

A College Degree? Is It Too Late for Me? 

Some women have never had an opportunity to attend 

college and many others leave college for various 

reasons before they have a chance to finish their degree. 

Then perhaps the opportunity presents itself to start a 

formal education. What are the benefits of completing 

a degree? How can we begin a degree or finish the one 

we started years ago? What challenges do we face as we 

become a coed after many years at home? 

Ellen Allred (moderator)––Director, Bachelor of General 

Studies Program, BYU; PhD in educational leadership; 

compassionate service leader in Relief Society; devoted 

to lifelong learning 

Rhyll Croshaw—Finishing bachelor’s degree at BYU in 

marriage and family therapy after raising her children; 

youngest sons waiting for mission calls; grandmother; 

attended Montana State University (1972–1973) and 

Utah State University in 1987 in music 

Barbara Owen—Wife, mother, grandmother; recently 

returned to school and graduated from the University of 

Utah; companion to president of Nigeria Uyo Mission; husband 

currently serving in presidency in a university stake 

Varsity Theatre, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

“The Best . . . at Providing Relief” (Sister Julie B. Beck) 

President Gordon B. Hinckley believed in the healing 

power of service. How can we reach out to others in need 

not only in our communities, but around the world? One 

person can truly make a difference during challenging 

times by being prepared in mind and heart, and with 

commodities. Learn about special humanitarian efforts 

to help others with wheelchair, sight, neonatal, and 

clean water programs. 

Sharon Eubank—LDS Humanitarian Services Manager 

of Major Initiatives; Relief Society teacher 

Vickie Rucker—Wife, mother, grandmother; with husband, 

recently served as area directors of Humanitarian 

Services in Argentina 

Room 2254 Conference Center (CONF) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

“The Seeds of Literacy Are Also Sown at Home” 

(Sister Elaine L. Jack): Finding Joy in Reading and 

Sharing That Joy with Our Children 

A recent study by the National Endowment for the Arts 

found that only 57 percent of adults read for pleasure. 

The person who can read but does not is as disadvantaged 

as the person who cannot read. What can we do 

to ensure that the art of reading is not lost? How do we 

identify good books and share them with our family and 

friends? How can we encourage our children to gain a 

love of reading? What are the benefits of reading with 

our children, even beyond their childhood years? 

Nicole N. Taylor—Wife, mother; former elementary 

school teacher and reading specialist, Granite School 

District; Relief Society teacher and Activity Day leader 

Janice Leavitt Voorhies—Wife; mother and grandmother 

of hordes; high school English teacher; BA from 

BYU and MEd from Westminster College


Room 250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Combine Ingredients, Blend, and Savor! 

Blended Families 

While we build on strengths to unite and fortify blended 

families, how can we remain patient and stay in tune 

with the Spirit to learn from challenges and differences 

that arise? How do we work together to establish new 

family patterns and traditions, while being sensitive to 

each individual’s past? 

Christy Maxwell Alger—Widowed mother of four; 

married widowed father of five and blended nine; ward 

organist/pianist; supports husband serving in BYU ward 

bishopric 

Debby Lauret—Mother of her own four and her husband’s 

five children––initially ages 7 to 22; Chamber of 

Commerce Economic Development director 

Room 303 J. Reuben Clark Law Building (JRCB) 11:00 a.m.–noon 

Las sencillas y dulces enseñanzas para crear un 

matrimonio feliz 

Matrimonios eternos requieren tiempo, esfuerzo y 

lealtad. Las parejas felices no son necesariamente 

perfectas, pero trabajan juntos para tener éxito en las 

familias. ¿Cuáles son algunos de los patrones y prácticas 

para el éxito en el matrimonio? ¿Cómo podemos 

mantener nuestros matrimonios fuertes y vibrantes? 

¿Cómo podemos hacer que Cristo sea una parte diaria de 

nuestro plan matrimonial para el éxito y la felicidad? 

Maria Abrea—Esposa de Angel Abrea; nacida y criada 

en Argentina; sirvió fielmente con su esposo en muchos 

llamamientos en todo el mundo 

Angel Abrea—Esposo, padre, abuelo; miembro emérito 

del Primer Quórum de los Setenta 


“True, Enduring Happiness” (Elder Richard G. 

Scott): Centering Our Lives on Christ 

Elder Scott has said, “True, enduring happiness, with the 

accompanying strength, courage, and capacity to overcome 

the greatest difficulties, will come as you center 

your life in Jesus Christ. When we develop our faithful 

reliance on Christ and more fully center our lives on His 

gospel, our everyday life offers abundant opportunities 

to honor His name and exemplify His teachings.” 

Bonnie Sellers Hammond—Wife of Elder F. Melvin 

Hammond; mother, grandmother; served with her husband 

when he presided over the Bolivia Cochabamba 

Mission and the Washington D.C. Temple 

F. Melvin Hammond—Emeritus member of the First 

Quorum of the Seventy, former temple president in 

Washington, D.C.; former stake president, bishop, mission 

president; husband, father 


“Charity and Covenant: The Binding Force of a 

Marriage” (Susan W. Tanner) 

The covenant of marriage is a blessing that can at times 

be tried. Difficult and worrisome challenges such as 

wayward children, ill health, unemployment, and others 

strike all families. How do we draw strength from our 

marriage covenants to keep our families buoyed up when 

hard times come and stay connected as a couple even 

though rough waters may threaten us? 

Lynne J. Pinegar—Wife, mother, grandmother; homemaker; 

gracious and beloved wife of 46 years; education 

counselor in ward Relief Society 

Max L. Pinegar—Husband, father, grandfather; stake 

patriarch; former president of Netherlands Mission and 

Provo Missionary Training Center



Improving Our Perspectives through Humor 

A positive attitude and good humor can go a long way 

to help us enjoy life and manage stress even in cloudy, 

stormy times. How can we use humor effectively in family 

relationships to deflect offense and tension? 

Denise Lund—Bishop’s wife, mother; junior high English 

teacher; Gospel Doctrine teacher; served mission to 

Switzerland 

Louise Sill—Wife, mother, grandmother; office furniture 

sales specialist; character speaker who finds fun in 

everything; ward Relief Society education counselor 


“Trust in the Lord with All Thine Heart; . . . Lean 

Not unto Thine Own Understanding” (Proverbs 3:5) 

As we experience various transitions in our lives, our 

obedience and faith may be tested. How do we develop 

the trust in the Lord necessary to deal with the unexpected 

disappointments or heartaches? In what ways can 

we surrender our will to His and come off the conquerors? 

How can we be sustained and sanctified through 

unwavering trust in Him? 

Cheryl Esplin—Wife, mother, grandmother; served 

with husband when he presided over the North Carolina 

Raleigh Mission; member, Primary General Board 

Mary N. Cook—First counselor, Young Women general presidency; 

wife, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother 


“Faith Is Not Only a Feeling; It Is a Decision” 

(Elder Neil L. Andersen) 

Elder Andersen reminded us that our spiritual journey 

is the process of a lifetime. How does recognizing that 

we don’t know everything, but we know enough, help us 

make righteous choices in all situations? How can we 

develop childlike faith? Exercising our faith gradually 

helps us develop Christlike attributes. 

David A. Christensen—Greatest accomplishment is 

marriage to his wife, Pat, and his children and grandchildren; 

former mission president, bishop, stake president, 

institute director at University of Utah 

Alena Taylor—Mother of three; full-time homemaker; 

cancer survivor 


“Our Hearts Knit Together in Unity” (President 

Henry B. Eyring): Women as Peacemakers 

President Eyring urged us to be peacemakers and to 

be united in the faith. We find joy, peace, and common 

ground when we see each other as “no more strangers and 

foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints” (Ephesians 

2:19). How are differences really opportunities to learn 

to love and value one another? How can we effectively 

increase love and unity in our homes and communities 

by being peacemakers? 

Sherry Pack Baker—Communications professor and former 

associate dean, BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications; 

wife, mother, grandmother; visiting teacher 

Christine Cameron—Wife, mother, grandmother; served 

with husband when he presided over the Pennsylvania 

Pittsburgh Mission; registered nurse; Gospel Doctrine 

teacher 


“Teach Me All That I Must Do to Live with Him 

Someday” (Hymns, no. 301): Teaching Youth to 

Serve 

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he 

is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). How 

can we foster love of service in our children? What are 

effective techniques for putting off the natural man? 

Service need not be given only in faraway lands but can 

occur next door or within the walls of our home. How 

can we engage in the Lord’s work of seeking after the 

poor and needy? 

Mindy Taylor—Wife, mother of twin boys (age six) and 

a two-year-old; ward music chair 

Linda Alleman—Wife, mother of seven; daughter with 

a disability has helped teach her other children to serve 

and love others unconditionally 


“We Doubt Not the Lord nor His Goodness. 

We’ve Proved Him in Days That Are Past” 

(Hymns, no. 19): Recording and Remembering 

Heavenly Father has provided miracles and sent angels 

to care for His Saints across every dispensation. When 

we look for and record the miracles in our lives, we 

can later draw strength by remembering that Heavenly 

Father never forsakes us. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, 

“God never leaves us alone, never leaves us unaided in 

the challenges that we face.” How can recording our 

blessings increase our strength and gratitude? 

Genan Taylor Anderson—Mother, grandmother; BS and 

MS from Utah State University, PhD from BYU; professor 

of early childhood education, Utah Valley University 

Christine T. Cox—Director of customer services division, 

Church History Department, Salt Lake City



Being Savvy About Financial Matters 

As women we can take an active role in learning and 

knowing what’s going on with our financial matters. 

Our financial stewardship includes knowing about estate 

planning, wills, 401(k)s, legal issues, and other personal 

finance tools. How do we gain initial confidence by 

knowing how to plan for the future and understanding, 

keeping, and securing these and other important documents? 

Scott H. Payne—Works for Financial Services, BYU 

Continuing Education; husband, father; CPA; bachelor’s 

degree in accounting, master’s degree in marriage and 

family therapy; PhD candidate at BYU with interest in 

family finance; teaches family finances at BYU 

Leslie Peterson—Mother, grandmother; retired CPA; 

serving full-time mission in Salt Lake City with husband; 

Church service missionary; BS in accounting from BYU, 

specialized in income tax and estate and trust work 


Finding the Savior’s Rest When We or Loved 

Ones Suffer with Depression 

Many have friends or loved ones struggling with depression. 

How can we go beyond the myths and stigma and 

get the facts? What impact do these conditions have on 

the family, and how can we best respond when they affect 

us, our spouses, or our children? Where can we find 

helpful resources? How can we draw strength from our 

understanding of gospel truths? 

Karen Salisbury—Wife, mother, grandmother; former 

Young Women president in two stakes; currently ward 

Relief Society president 

Rick D. Hawks—Psychologist in private practice; director 

of mental health resource foundation; husband, 

father; has held numerous ward and stake callings 


“Turn Ye Even to Me with All Your Heart, and 

with Fasting” (Joel 2:12): Spiritual Feasting 

Fasting is so much more than going without food. How 

can we more fully receive the benefits and blessings of a 

righteous fast? What are effective ways to teach children 

the purpose and power of this principle? How are prayers 

enhanced through fasting? How can we have “joy” while 

fasting and how is our fasting made “perfect” (D&C 

59:13)? 

Kathleen Clayton Perrin—Wife, mother, grandmother; 

served with husband when he presided over the Tahiti 

Papeete Mission; French translator; author; currently 

serving as ward music chairman 

Kathleen Z. Samsel—Wife, mother, grandmother; homemaker; 

temple worker; first-generation Church member 


“Let All These Things Be Done in Order” (D&C 

58:55): Creating a Climate of Joy and Order 

The Lord works in an orderly fashion, line upon line and 

precept upon precept. How can we create a life of consecration 

in the midst of mortality’s chaotic times? In what 

ways does faith create a climate of order and joy, even if 

we’re not born with an organizational gene? 

Marjean Weiler—Wife and mother; has served in all 

auxiliaries and currently serves as a missionary in the 

Salt Lake City Inner City Project 

Sue Williams—Gospel Doctrine teacher in her ward; 

master organizer and food storage advocate; wife, 

mother 


“As I Have Loved You” (Hymns, no. 308): Our 

Aging Parents) 

Often we find ourselves mothering our aging parents. 

How can understanding the aging process help us assist 

them in maintaining their dignity and independence? 

How do we make the difficult decisions that arise? What 

resources are available to assist us? How can we rely 

upon the spirit for strength and direction? 

Elaine M. Alger—Wife, mother; caregiver; ward missionary; 

Relief Society president; BYU administrator 

Laurie Lund McKay—Put career on hold to care for her 

aging parents; father passed away last year; mother still 

requires full-time assistance 


“It’s Harder Work If You’re Alone, but You Can 

Still Do It” (Sister Julie B. Beck): Single Parenting 

Single parenting has its unique challenges and opportunities. 

What are some strategies to address the needs of 

home, children, and self? How can relying on the Lord 

extend and magnify our talents and abilities in moving 

ourselves and our children forward on an eternal path? 

Karen Mecham—Wife, mother; single parent specialist 

for Salt Lake Inner City Project; earned two degrees while 

a single mother; business owner 

Sandy Whitlock—Single mother; helped her three children 

through family crisis with her example of faith and 

humility; Laurel advisor



Difficult but Precious: Our Last Days with Those 

We Love 

The last weeks and months shared with loved ones can 

be sacred and precious. Our faith in Heavenly Father’s 

plan of salvation and our Savior’s loving Atonement can 

give us the strength to endure the feelings of loss and 

loneliness that come when we lose those who mean the 

most to us. How do we move forward with faith and 

hope following the death of a loved one? What are effective 

ways to show support to those dealing with heartache? 

Rod Fife—Widower; father, grandfather; served as a 

Young Men leader for over 20 years; former high councilor 

and member of a BYU ward bishopric; realtor 

Debi L. Poulsen—Wife, mother, grandmother; former 

ward Relief Society president and stake Young Women 

president; ward activities committee chair; registered 

nurse with Hospice for Utah caring for terminally ill 

patients and their families 


¿Echamos nuestro salario en saco roto? (Hageo 

1:6): Como aprovechar nuestros recursos 

economicos 

Todos sabemos que los sabios adagios sobre los asuntos 

financieros: “vivir dentro de sus medios,” “ahorrar para 

un día lluvioso” y “un centavo ahorrado es un centavo 

ganado.” ¿Y si el día de lluvia ha llegado y esa moneda 

de un centavo no se guarda? ¿Cuáles son algunas sugerencias 

prácticas para salir de la deuda y mantenerse al 

margen de la deuda? ¿Cómo podemos tomar la responsabilidad 

personal de nuestras finanzas, manejarlas de 

manera más eficaz, disminuir nuestros gastos en tiempos 

difíciles, y vivir más providentemente? 

Mercedes Budd—Esposa del presidente de habla español 

del centro de la ciudad de Salt Lake, madre, abuela; 

consejera de educacion en la Sociedad de Socorro; 

administradora para casos de Big Brothers y Big Sisters 

Beatriz Laguna—Esposa, madre; asistió a la escuela 

de derecho en Mexico; secretaria parajurídico, Servicios 

Legales de Utah; misionera de servicio en el proyecto del 

centro de la ciudad de Salt Lake 


“Stand in Awe, . . . and Be Still” (Psalm 4:4): 

Spiritual Receptiveness 

Sister Julie B. Beck has taught that the Lord will pour 

out His spirit upon His handmaids as we are still and 

quiet enough to listen. Many counterfeit voices try to 

distract and deceive us. How important is stillness to receiving 

personal revelation? How does Satan use modern 

technologies to keep us constantly preoccupied? How 

can we replenish our spiritual reserve when our daily 

lives are so busy? 

Susan Jones—Wife, mother, grandmother; homemaker; 

BYU graduate; avid student of the scriptures; member, 

Young Women General Board 

Barbara Thompson—Second counselor, Relief Society 

general presidency; former executive director of charitable 

organization for abused and neglected children; 

social work degrees from BYU and University of Utah 


“Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong” 

(Ether 12:27) 

The Lord has given us weaknesses that we may be 

humble. By humbly seeking the strength of the Lord, 

we can turn our weaknesses into strengths. How can 

we identify, address, and overcome our weaknesses 

and, with the Lord’s help, develop strengths to serve 

effectively and reach our eternal potential? 

Vicki F. Matsumori—Second counselor, Primary general 

presidency; wife, mother, grandmother 

Brad Wilcox—Associate professor of teacher education, 

BYU; author; former president of Chile Santiago East 

Mission; husband, father 


“Help Me, Dear Father, to Freely Forgive” 

(Children’s Songbook, no. 99): The Healing 

Power of Forgiveness 

When we are offended or hurt, it can be very difficult to 

forgive. Elder David E. Sorensen said when we forgive, 

“we open ourselves up to a better future. No longer does 

someone else’s wrongdoing control our course.” In 1 Nephi 

7:21, Nephi says, “I did frankly forgive them all that 

they had done.” How can we follow Nephi’s example? 

What blessings can be ours if we seek to be forgiving? 

Sharon Mardesich—Mother of four lively boys; lost 

her youngest son when he was hit by a car last August; 

stake Young Women president; has run her own business 

for the past 13 years


Bonnie A. Miles—Stake Relief Society president; owner 

and manager of tourism company; former ward Relief 

Society president and stake Young Women president; 

mother, grandmother who is raising a grandson; quilter 


“Try the Virtue of the Word of God” (Alma 31:5) 

Answers to our individual needs and challenges can be 

found in the scriptures, and the Lord wants us to find 

them. How can we develop the habits and approaches 

to move from reading to feasting upon the scriptures? 

How can daily scripture study help us recognize spiritual 

promptings and effectively aid us in teaching our 

families? 

Karen J. Ashton—Wife, mother, grandmother; served 

with husband while he presided over the Canada Toronto 

West Mission; member, Young Women General Board; 

involved in community service; cofounder of Thanksgiving 

Point 

Jan Callister—Mother, grandmother; served in ward and 

stake auxiliaries; degree in art history and has produced 

many oil paintings; lived in Moscow and served with 

husband, Elder Douglas L. Callister of the Seventy, when 

he presided over the Europe East Area 


Meaningful Prayer: Holy Communication + 

Consecrated Work 

Elder David A. Bednar has taught that the prayer of faith 

requires both “to plead and to perform.” What pleading 

and performing is required? How will we know whether 

our pleading and performing are sufficient? How does 

pondering, and faith in the Lord’s promises to answer 

prayers, help us even when we feel insufficient? How can 

family and personal prayers be more meaningful? 

Renee Wood—Wife, mother, grandmother; considers 

prayer a critical mortal lifeline; works with the First 

Presidency; serves as a counselor in a stake Primary 

presidency 

C. Robert Line—Husband, father; PhD in sociology of 

religion; author; magazine editor; speaker at Education 

Week, EFY, Sperry Symposium; institute instructor at 

University of Utah 


“Do Not Squander Time for That Is the Stuff Life 

Is Made Of” (Benjamin Franklin) 

President Thomas S. Monson has counseled, “There 

will be no tomorrows to remember if individuals don’t 

do something today.” How can we distinguish between 

what is important and what is not? How do we balance 

the many demands on our time and make the most of 

each day? How do we choose the better part and the 

needful thing? 

Becky Arrington—Former Nashville recording artist 

who gave up her music career for what really matters 

most—family 

Laureen Simper—Private Suzuki piano teacher for 25 

years; degree in English from the University of Utah; 

writing her first book; mother of two; wife 


“My Body Is the Temple My Father Gave to Me” 

(Children’s Songbook, no. 153) 

Our body is sacred, and physical well-being influences 

our spiritual health. How much exercise is required to 

keep the body in condition? What fitness programs can 

help us manage stress? What role can proper diet play 

in health? What role does adequate sleep play in good 

health and mental functioning? 

Amy Cook—Ninth of 14 children; served mission to 

El Salvador; wife, mother; fitness expert and teacher 

Deni Preston—Wife, mother, grandmother; BYU instructor; 

also instructs a BYU TV fitness program; has served 

as a teacher and leader in all three auxiliaries 


“Fret Not Thyself Because of Evildoers” (Psalm 

37:1): Fearing God, Not Man 

Elder Robert D. Hales taught us how to handle criticism 

of our beliefs and turn it into an opportunity to teach 

truth. How can we be true disciples and respond to 

opposition with inspiration while resisting retaliation? 

How do we positively respond to negative comments and 

unfair judgments? 

Rebecca Gardiner—Wife, mother; member, Young 

Women General Board; BYU graduate; passionate about 

current issues 

Lynne Sybrowsky—Wife of Elder Paul Sybrowsky of the 

Seventy; mother; served with husband when he presided 

over the Canada Toronto West Mission 


The Rising Generation: Involving Young 

Members 

The rising generation offers unique talents and skills 

to our Church worldwide. Young people in our families, 

classes, wards, and stakes are vibrant, energetic, and 

smart. How can we better develop, and include and 

share, the talents of our young people so they can build 

their leadership skills for righteous efforts? What are 

some strategies for involving and utilizing their talents 

throughout the ward and stake?


Sally Dietlein—Wife, mother; executive producer and 

founder of the Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley City, 

Utah; Relief Society counselor for the Orchard Cove Alzheimer’s 

Branch in Bountiful 

Tammie Sonntag—Served in ward and stake Young 

Women, stake Primary, Scouting, Relief Society, and 

activities committee; currently Salt Lake Inner City youth 

specialist with husband, Chris 


Calling Upon the Ordinary: Member Leadership 

in the Church 

President Boyd K. Packer said, “Everything that is done 

in the Church––the leading, the teaching, the calling, the 

ordaining, the praying, the singing, the preparation of 

the sacrament, the counseling, and everything else––is 

done by ordinary members.” New responsibilities within 

the Church can sometimes feel overwhelming. How can 

we develop the qualities of a good leader? How does 

the Lord magnify our efforts when we approach Him for 

help? What are some strategies for working with others, 

delegating, accepting suggestions, and working as a 

team? 

Karen D. Hill—Wife, mother; United Way of Utah 

County Women in Philanthropy coordinator; master’s 

student in sociology; adult convert called quickly as 

ward Primary president 

Brian J. Hill—PhD; professor and graduate coordinator, 

Recreation Management and Youth Leadership, BYU; 

former stake president called at age 33 


“Tie Yourself to Relief Society. Relief Society Will 

Be Your Mother” (Sister Julie B. Beck) 

Relief Society can nurture and bless women throughout 

their lives. How can Relief Society fill the roles of mother 

and daughter when mothers and daughters are apart? In 

what ways can we help our young women look forward 

to the blessings of belonging to Relief Society? 

Marilyn Harmer—Wife, mother, grandmother; former 

ward Relief Society president 

Judy Knoles (moderator)—Wife, mother, grandmother; 

former stake Relief Society president; ward Relief Society 

president twice; received college degree from BYU as a 

grandmother; talented musician 

Jennifer Lee Takasaki—BYU student; Relief Society 

president in BYU married student ward; wife 


Patterns to Emulate: Family History and Heritage 

The call to do family history work has been extended 

throughout the Church. Elder David B. Haight has said 

that “one of the most thrilling results of being involved 

in family research . . . is becoming intimately acquainted 

with our ancestors.” How can we develop deeper connections 

to our family’s heritage? How can we use stories 

of our ancestors to preserve memories and build on the 

good works and examples of our forefathers? 

Janice Dennis—Wife, mother, grandmother; learned to 

love family history sitting on her father’s knee listening 

to the stories; serving as stake FamilySearch indexing 

director; scribe for stake patriarch 

Linda M. Martin—Wife, mother, grandmother; converted 

to Church in England; served full-time mission with husband; 

former stake and ward Relief Society and Young 

Women president; current language supervisor with 

Church Translation Department; Relief Society secretary 


“Help Thou Mine Unbelief” (Mark 9:24): 

Eating and Self-Abusive Disorders 

We or our loved ones can struggle with eating disorders 

and self-abusive behavior. What are the factors that contribute 

to these conditions? How can we intervene early 

and what resources can we use for help? What treatment 

is available? How can the Lord’s strength sustain the 

sufferer and the family in dealing with these challenges? 

Leah Voorhies—Daughter, sister, world’s greatest aunt; 

PhD in counseling psychology; director at Utah School 

for the Deaf and Blind; member of Jordan District School 

Board 

LaNae Valentine—Director, Women’s Services and 

Resources, BYU; specializes in issues relating to women; 

Primary teacher; enjoys spending time with family and 

friends, reading, cooking, and bicycling; PhD in marriage 

and family therapy 


The ABCs of Family History 

Family history research is vital––to us and to our ancestors, 

but where does the beginner begin? How many 

generations are we to submit? Are there new programs 

available to make this easier? What is FamilySearch? 

Who can help program our computers, and what is the 

latest direction to avoid duplication of records? 

Please stop by any Bookstore location for 

a free BYU Women’s Conference magnet.


Irene Johnson—Wife, mother, grandmother; retired 

librarian, LDS Family History Library; participant in PBS 

Ancestors series and moderator of family history radio 

series; ward family history consultant 

Florie S. Fullmer—Wife, grandmother; assistant director, 

multistake Family History Center; implemented 

successful stake family history program; helped write 

several family history books 


The Word of Wisdom Is for Our Day 

The Word of Wisdom was given to show forth the order 

and will of God in the temporal salvation of all Saints in 

the last days (D&C 89:2). How do the truths of the Word 

of Wisdom provide principles to maintain good health 

and be resilient to stress and disease? 

Lora Beth Brown—Mother, grandmother; youth Sunday 

School teacher, former Young Women and Relief Society 

president; associate professor of nutrition at BYU 

Annette Pulley—Mother, grandmother, bishop’s wife; institute 

teacher; OB/GYN and labor and delivery registered 

nurse for 35 years; high school human reproduction 

responsibility and health issues instructor; former Young 

Women and Relief Society president 


“Manteniendo una felicidad duradera” (El élder 

Richard G. Scott): Centrando nuestras vidas en 

Jesucristo 

El élder Scott ha dicho “que la felicidad verdadera y 

duradera, con la fuerza, el coraje y la capacidad para superar 

las mayores dificultades, vendrá mientras centremos 

más nuestras vidas en Jesucristo. Cuando desarrollamos 

nuestra confianza fielmente en Cristo y centramos 

nuestras vidas en Su Evangelio, la vida cotidiana ofrece 

oportunidades en abundancia para honrar su nombre y 

el ejemplo de sus enseñanzas.” 

Laura Ortega—Médico en Mexico; esposa del obispo; 

feliz esposa y madre; maestra de principios del evangelio; 

estudiante de tiempo completo 

Maria Teresa Portal—Esposa, madre, abuela; ex-misionera 

del centro de la ciudad de Salt Lake; ex-presidenta 

en la Sociedad de Socorro y de las Mujeres Jóvenes, 

actualmente enseña la clase de Matrimonio y las Relaciones 

Familiares y es maestra suplente en la Sociedad 

de Socorro 

Afternoon Closing Session 


3:45–5:00 p.m. 

Elder L. Tom Perry—Member, Quorum of 

the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus 

Christ of Latter-day Saints since 1974; 

served as Assistant to the Twelve since 

1972; husband, father, grandfather 

2009 Delayed Television Broadcast Information 

Portions of this year’s BYU Women’s Conference will be broadcast 

on BYUTV and on byubroadcasting.org on Thursday, May 14, and 

Friday, May 15, 2009. Due to the increasing availability of BYUTV 

worldwide, the broadcast will no longer be carried over the Church 

satellite system. However, Church meetinghouses are able to 

capture BYUTV on the Church satellite system unless a Church 

broadcast has preempted BYUTV. For a listing of broadcast speakers 

and times, please visit our Web site at 

http:womensconference.byu.edu. 

The broadcast will be available in English only and will be closecaptioned 

in English. At this time it is not economically feasible to 

provide translation in any other languages. 

For information on the availability of BYU Television in your area, 

please visit www.byutv.org or call 1-866-662-9888. 

Selected sessions will also be available on KBYU-TV (channel 11 in 

Utah) in late May. Please visit www.byutv.org for broadcast schedules.


Women’s 


General Information 

2009 

Conference Information Desks 

For assistance with directions, lost name badges, van shuttles, and other 

special needs, contact an information desk hostess at one of the following 

locations: 

• Portals B and C, Marriott Center (MC) 

• Garden Court, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) 

• Main Lobby, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) 

• Registration desk, Conference Center (CONF) 

• Lobby, Joseph Smith Building (JSB) 

• North entrance, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) 

Instant Choir 

Don’t miss the opportunity to join voices with other participants in this 

year’s Women’s Conference. Under the direction of Tracy Warby, the choir 

will rehearse from 6:30–8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, and perform in 

Thursday morning’s opening session. Interested participants must sign up 

and obtain music during registration. 

Video Overflow/Service Learning Rooms 

Sessions originating in the Marriott Center, de Jong Concert Hall, and 

Joseph Smith Building Auditorium may be seen in video overflow/service 

learning rooms in the Law School, Conference Center, and Martin Building. 

Ask one of the building hostesses (women in dark blue vests) for specific 

video overflow room locations. 

Parking 

Conference parking is available in the lots north and northeast of the Marriott 

Center. These lots will fill early. Alternate parking is available in the overflow 

lot southeast of LaVell Edwards Stadium and in the large parking lot west 

of the stadium (see the map in the center of this program). Please note 

that on Friday, May 1, the lot southeast of the stadium will not be available 

to Women’s Conference attendees (track meet participants will be 

using that lot). 

Self-contained recreational vehicles may be parked in lot no. 37, northwest 

of the Smith Fieldhouse. 

Parking for participants with disabilities: If you have a state-issued disability 

placard or permit, you can park in a special area north of the 

Marriott Center or in lot no. 26 south of the Law School (next to the visitors’ 

lot). Check with the officer on duty. Participants who have these 

placards may also park in any of the state disability parking spaces on 

campus. If disability spaces are filled in a particular lot, you may hang 

your placard and park in any of the parking spaces except in timed lots 

or spaces designated for deans and service vehicles. 

Courtesy Shuttle Vans 

Courtesy vans run the routes indicated on the maps at the shuttle stops from 

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 

p.m. on Friday, May 1. While the vans are available to all conference participants, 

preference will be given to seniors or those with disabilities. Vans pick 

up and drop off at designated shuttle stops indicated by a star on the map in 

the center of this program. One wheelchair-accessible van is available. To contact 

the driver, call 801-360-1210 and indicate your shuttle stop location. 

Recording of Talks 

Personal audio and video recording of conference sessions is not allowed. 

Selected transcripts from the 1997 to the 2008 conferences are posted on 

our Web site at http://womensconference.byu.edu. 

Awake, Arise, and Come unto Christ: Talks from the 2008 BYU Women’s 

Conference may be purchased on April 30 and May 1 at the BYU Bookstore, 

at the Bookstore satellite locations at the Marriott Center and Smith 

Fieldhouse, or through Deseret Book. 

Special Bookstore Hours and Locations 

For your convenience, the BYU Bookstore will have satellite stores. 

Marriott Center store (located south of the Marriott Center): 

• 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on April 30 

• 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on May 1 

Smith Fieldhouse (located between the Fieldhouse and the Richards 

Building): 

• 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on April 30 

• 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 1 

Main Bookstore: 

• 7:50 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on April 29, 30, May 1 

• 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 

The Beehive Clothing outlet (located on the lower level of the Bookstore): 

• 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on April 29, 30 

• 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on May 1 

• 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 

Please stop by any Bookstore location for a free BYU Women’s Conference 

magnet! 

ASL Interpreters 

American Sign Language interpreters will be provided for all Marriott 

Center sessions. Participants needing ASL interpretation should sit in 

Section 8, row 3, in designated seats (enter through Portal H). 

To request interpreters for sessions outside of the Marriott Center, please 

click on the symbol in your shopping cart during your registration to 

complete an ADA request form; all forms must be received in our office 

no later than April 10, 2009. You must also contact the BYU Accessibility 

Office at 801-422-2767 no later than April 10, 2009, with your requested 

class schedule. 

Wheelchair Seating 

Due to limited wheelchair seating in all conference locations, wheelchair 

access areas are reserved only for participants who use wheelchairs. One 

companion may accompany those who use wheelchairs, and they will be 

seated in close proximity. 

In the Marriott Center, wheelchair seating is available at Portals G, J, and 

K on the concourse level. Limited floor wheelchair seating is available for 

those accompanied by a companion who can push the chair up a steep 

ramp in the event of an emergency. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are 

located on the concourse level, but not on the floor. 

Conference Etiquette 

Please turn off all cellular phones before entering session rooms. You will 

be seated 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time of each session and are 

asked to stay until the session has ended. Please refrain from clapping at 

the end of sessions, eating or drinking in session rooms, and saving seats 

for latecomers. Out of courtesy to our presenters, entrance to rooms will 

not be permitted during the last 15 minutes of the session.

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Frequently Asked Questions Why can’t we preregister 

for sessions? 

At first I wished the classes 

We continue to consider this pos- were scheduled and not firstsibility. 

However, for a confercome, first-served but I see the 

I misplaced my name badge. How can I get another? 

Your name badge is your ticket to the conference and the evening activities. 

If you lose your badge or leave it at home, a duplicate may be 

obtained for $5 upon verification of registration at the conference information 

desks at the Garden Court (WSC), HFAC Main Gallery, or Marriott 

Center. Duplicate name badges will not be mailed. 

ence of this size, the logistics to 

do so would make a substantial 

increase in registration fees necessary. 

The available preregistration 

methods also create other 

challenges that we feel would 

not provide the best experience 

wisdom and spiritual opportunity 

in this. I went to classes 

I never planned on and met 

incredible women and learned 

what my heart was looking for. 

for all participants. First-come, first-served is not a perfect answer, but 

it is the best one we have been able to come up with. We will continue 

to evaluate other systems and will consider them as cost and efficiency 

become feasible for Women’s Conference. 

What should I wear? What will the weather be like? 

Some participants prefer to “dress up” and wear dresses or skirts. Others 

prefer to be “casual” and wear slacks. The choice is yours, as long as 

you are within BYU dress standards. The weather could still be rather 

cool during the conference. Average high temperature in April/May is 62 

degrees F; average low is 37 degrees F. Come prepared for changeable 

weather and varying indoor room temperatures. Comfortable shoes are 

recommended for walking between venues. 

How do I get tickets for the evening performance? 

We are pleased to offer a variety of performers as part of the conference’s 

“Joy Beyond Measure” celebration on Thursday evening. Your name 

badge will be your ticket for the performance. 

Why can’t we bring small children or nursing babies? 

The conference is designed for women and men age 16 and older. 

Logistical constraints on campus will not allow us to accommodate 

infants and children in any conference sessions, including the Marriott 

Center. This policy has been carefully and prayerfully considered. After 

considering the logistical and safety constraints and the needs of all conference 

participants, the Women’s Conference committee made the difficult 

decision to enforce the policy of not accommodating nursing infants 

and children. While we know this will prevent some of you from participating 

with us on campus, we hope you will take advantage of broadcast 

options in your local area. 

Can my friend/ward attend the Evening Activities 

(service projects, performances) without being 

registered for the conference? 

Sessions of Women’s Conference, including all activities on Thursday 

evening, may only be attended by registered participants. Everyone who 

attends will need a conference name badge and must be 16 or older. 

What if the class I’ve chosen is full? 

Many people have had the experience described by this Women’s 

Conference participant: “When I couldn’t get in the class I wanted, I 

went into a class close by that room. I found it to be just as exciting and 

informative as the first-choice class. Every class was great!” You may 

discover whole new areas of interest—and that is part of what Women’s 

Conference is about. 

While a particular session you want may be full, there are plenty of seats 

waiting in other worthwhile sessions. The Marriott Center alone can 

accommodate over 23,000 participants and the other venues together 

have space for over 13,000 participants. Many participants have found 

that their favorite session has been an “alternative” choice when they 

were not able to get into their first choice. 

Why don’t you put popular speakers in larger rooms? 

Why are classes spread out all over campus? 

While we already schedule the largest rooms on campus, we honestly do 

not know beforehand when a presenter will draw a crowd larger than the 

room capacity will accommodate. We try to anticipate as many elements 

as we can, including past attendance, predictions on the appeal of new 

presenters, and presenter availability. The largest classrooms are found 

in various buildings across campus. 

Why don’t you repeat popular classes? 

Most often, we do not know when a class will be “popular” or when 

there will not be enough room to accommodate all who want to attend 

a particular class. Since the schedule is finalized before the conference 

begins and we already use all campus space available to us, we cannot 

set up another session as a repeat. 

Where are the lost and founds? 

During the conference, lost and founds will be located at all information 

desks. On Friday afternoon, all items will be moved to the Marriott 

Center. After the conference is over, please call the BYU Lost and Found 

Office at 801-422-3024.




Registration 

The 2009 BYU Women’s Conference will be held on Thursday, April 30, 

and Friday, May 1. Women and men age 16 and older may register for the 

conference. Logistical and safety constraints on campus do not allow us to 

accommodate nursing infants and young children in any conference session 

(this includes the Marriott Center, residence halls, and all Thursday 

evening activities). 

THERE ARE FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER* 

• Online: using our Web registration system 

• Phone: by calling 801-422-8925 

• In person: weekdays from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. in the Harman 

Continuing Education Building lobby 

• On the days of the conference: at the Marriott Center outdoor ticket 

booths beginning at 8:00 a.m. 

* Early registration is recommended to avoid lines on the days of the 

conference. 

Registration, Food, and Housing Fees 

On or before April 3 On or before April 3 

Full Conference $40 Signature Card $25 

One Day $23 On or before April 17 

After April 3 Housing (if available) $75 

Full Conference $47 

One Day $27 

Please note the following: 

• Online and phone payments must be made by VISA, MasterCard, 

American Express, or Discover. 

• Signature Cards are available for prepurchase through April 3, 2009. 

If you are registered for housing, you will receive your card at housing 

check-in; if you are not registered for housing, you should receive your 

card in the mail by Wednesday, April 22. 

• Campus housing is available for purchase through April 17 (based on 

availability). Group housing is available until April 3. 

It just became easier for you to manage 

your registration! 

Using our online system, you can manage your registration, 

address information, mailing list status, and more over the 

Internet! See the registration page on our Web site: 

http://womensconference.byu.edu 

for more information about creating a login. 

Will Call Dates, Locations, and Times 

DATE LOCATION TIME 

April 6–24 352 Harman 

Continuing Education 

Building 

April 27–28 

Harman 


Building Lobby 

Wednesday, April 29 Harman 


Building Lobby 

Thursday, April 30 Marriott Center Outdoor 

Ticket Booths 

Friday, May 1 Marriott Center Outdoor 

Ticket Booths 

If you registered before April 3 and have not received your conference 

materials by April 17, please call our office at 801-422-7692 to verify your 

registration. 

Refunds 

Any refund requests made by April 3, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. mountain time 

can be completed online by logging onto your account and withdrawing 

from the conference (or options) or by calling our registration office at 801- 

422-8925. No processing fee will be charged for refund requests processed 

by phone or online by April 3. 

Payments made by credit card will be credited back to the payer’s account; 

participants who have paid by check or cash will receive their refund in the 

mail. 

Any refund requests made after April 3, 2009, but by April 17, 2009, must 

be sent in writing to: 

BYU Women’s Conference Refunds 

352 Harman Continuing Education Building 

Provo, UT 84602 

ALL refund requests must be received by April 17, 2009. Any requests 

received after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis after 

the conference (within 6–8 weeks). 

Written refund requests must include: 

• Your receipt with name badge attached 

• Written note stating reason for cancellation 

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

(Monday–Friday) 

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. 

7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. 

7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 

Refunds processed after April 3 will be made minus an $8 processing fee 

(additional $12 fee for campus housing).

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M ujeres 

Conferencia 

2009 

de 

Registración 

La Conferencia de Mujeres BYU 2009 se lleverá a cabo el jueves, 30 de 

abril, y el viernes, 1 de Mayo. 

Mujeres y hombres de 16 años o más pueden registrarse para la conferencia. 

Por medidas de seguridad, no se permitiran menores de 16 años (esto 

incluye bebes), en cualquier período de sesiones de la conferencia (esto 

incluye el Marriott Center, residencias, y todas las actividades el jueves por 

la noche). 

Cada día empezaremos con una sesión general en el Marriott Center. No se 

traducirá al español las dos sesiones generales que se llevarán a cabo en 

el Marriott Center. Entre las dos sesiones generales del jueves y viernes, 

habrán tres sesiones simultáneas en español (no traducidas); estas sesiones 

en español se llevarán a cabo en el edificio de Leyes J. Reuben Clark. 

Empezarán a las 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., y 2:00 p.m. cada día. 

El jueves, 30 de abril, desde las 5:00–8:30 p.m., ¡únase con nosotras, en el 

sur del campus, para disfrutar de una variedad de actividades! “Gozo sin 

medida” a través de servir, cantar, celebrar, reír, aprender, ayudar, y compartir. 

El jueves, 30 de abril, después de que todos los proyectos de servicio 

hayan terminado, se llevará a cabo una presentación de artistas musicales 

en el Marriott Center, representando al Shadow Mountain. 

EXISTEN CUATRO MANERAS DE REGISTRACIÓN* 

• Internet: Utilizando nuestro sistema de registración por Internet. 

http://womensconference.byu.edu 

• Teléfono: llame al 801-422-8925 

• En persona: lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. horario de montaña 

en el edificio Harman Continuing Education 

• El día de la conferencia: en las taquillas que se encuentran a la entrada 

del Marriott Center, empezando a las 8:00 a.m. 

Ahora puedes manejar todos las registraciones e información por Internet. 

Utilizando nuestro sistema de registración, puedes manejar las varias 

registraciones (incluyendo la cancelación de registración), e información 

como: dirección, estado de “mailing list,” y más a través del Internet. Por 

favor, noten que el “login” necesita ser creado para cada usuario para 

poder registrarse para la conferencia. (Antes de llegar al “checkout,” 

puedes agregar registración para otros personas a la misma cuenta, y 

así ser cobrado una vez por la registración de varias personas al mismo 

tiempo.) 

*Se recomienda la registración con antelación para evitar lineas de 

espera el día de la conferencia. 

Fechas del evento: 

30 de abril–1 de mayo, 2009 

Costo de Registración, Comida, y Hospedaje 

En o antes del 3 de abril 

Plenaria de la Conferencia $40 

de un día $23 

Después del 3 de abril 

Plenaria de la Conferencia $47 

de un día $27 

Hasta el 3 de abril 

Signature Card $25 

Hasta el 17 de abril 

Hospedaje $75 

Hagan nota de lo siguiente: 

Los pagos a través de Internet, o por teléfono, deben ser pagados con Visa, 

MasterCard, American Express, o Discover Card. 

Durante el proceso de registración, se le pedirá escoger que tipo de participación 

desea (solo jueves, solo viernes, o la conferencia completa). Ya selecionado, 

podrá entonces registrarse para el hospedaje y el Signature Card. 

Signature Cards serán disponibles en venta con anticipación hasta el 3 de 

abril, 2009. Si compró una tarjeta Signature Card y pidió hospedaje, recibirá 

su tarjeta cuando llegue al domicilio. Si no se ha pedido hospedaje, 

deberá recibir su tarjeta por correo antes del 22 de abril. 

El hospedaje en el campus está a la venta hasta el 17 de abril (si no se 

agotan antes). Para grupos, será disponible el hospedaje hasta el 3 de abril 

(si está disponible). 

Si se registra antes del 3 de abril, su chapa (placa) de nombre será en - 

viada. Las personas que se registren el 3 de abril o después estarán a su 

disposición en la ventanilla “Will Call” para su disposición.


M ujeres 

Conferencia 

2009 

de 

Locales, Horarios, y Fechas de “Will Call” 

FECHAS LUGARES TIEMPOS 

Abril 8–28 

352 Edificio Harman de 

Educación Continua 

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

(de lunes a viernes) 

Edificio Harman de 

Miércoles, 29 de abril Educación Continua 

8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. 

Jueves, 30 de abril 

al aire libre Marriott Center 

de taquillas 

7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. 

al aire libre Marriott Center 

Viernes, 1 de mayo de taquillas 

7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 

Si se registraron antes del 3 de abril y no han recibido sus materiales de la 

conferencia para el 17 de abril, llame al 801-422-7692 para verificar que se 

ha recibido su registración. 

Reembolso 

Cualquier solicitud de reembolso hecho antes del 3 de abril, 2009, a las 

5:00 p.m. (horario de montaña) se puede hacer ingresando en su cuenta 

de Internet y retirando su registración, o por teléfono llamando al 801- 

422-7692. No habrá ningún cobro por el reembolso si se pide antes del 

3 de abril. Los pagos hechos con tarjeta de crédito serán reembolsados a 

la misma cuenta del cuál se retiraron; los participantes que pagaron con 

cheque o en efectivo recibirán el reembolso por correo. 

Cualquier solicitud de reembolso hecho desde el 3 de abril hasta el 17 

de abril, 2009, debe ser por escrito y enviado a: 

BYU Women’s Conference Refunds 

352 Harman Continuing Education Building 

Provo, UT 84602 

Es necesario que los reembolsos hechos por escrito incluyan: 

• Su recibo con la chapa (placa) de nombre 

• Razón de la cancelación por escrito 

Toda solicitud de reembolso debe ser recibido antes del 17 de abril, 

2009. Cualquier solicitud que se haga después de esta fecha será considerado 

caso por caso, después de la conferencia. 

Los reembolsos procesados después del 3 de abril (antes del 17 de 

abril) se harán con un cargo de $8 ($12 si su registración incluye 

hospedaje).

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Presenter Index 

Abrea, Angel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

Abrea, Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

Alger, Christy Maxwell . . . . . . . . 18 

Alger, Elaine M. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Alleman, Linda . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Allred, Ellen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Allred, Silvia H. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Andersen, Kathy S. . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Anderson, Genan Taylor . . . . . . 19 

Arbon, Lynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Archibald, Martha Ramirez . . . . 14 

Arrington, Becky . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Ashton, Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Ashton, Karen J. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Bailey, Marilyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Baker, Sherry Pack . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Ball, Lorraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Beck, Julie B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 15 

Beck, Marsha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Bednar, Steven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Belcher, Kristin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Brinton, Sally Peterson . . . . . . . 12 

Brown, Lora Beth . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

Budd, Mercedes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Bytheway, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

Caldwell, Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Callister, Jan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Cameron, Christine . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Christen, Tamalin . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Christensen, David A. . . . . . . . . 19 

Christensen, Linda H. . . . . . . . . 17 

Clark, Julianne . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Clayton, Jan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Cook, Amy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Cook, Mary N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Cordon, Bonnie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Cox, Christine T. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Coyne, Sarah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Croshaw, Rhyll . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Dalton, Elaine S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Dayton, Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Demers, Denise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Dennis, Janice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Dibb, Ann M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Dietlein, Sally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Dougher, M. Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Draper, Linda Gordon . . . . . . . . 11 

Edmunds, Mary Ellen . . . . . . . . . 8 

Esplin, Cheryl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Estrada, Gustavo . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Eubank, Sharon . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Featherstone, Lori L. . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Feinauer, Leslie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Fife, Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Flitton, Joy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Freeze, Danielle . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Fullmer, Florie S. . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

Gardiner, Rebecca . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Gessel, Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Gessel, Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Gibb, Sara Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Gill, Adriane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

Gough, Carolyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Halls, Heidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Hammond, Bonnie Sellers . . . . . 18 

Hammond, F. Melvin . . . . . . . . . 18 

Hancock, Marsali S. . . . . . . . . . 13 

Hansen, Pamela H. . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Harker, Shauna A. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Harmer, Marilyn . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Hawks, Rick D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Heaston, Sondra . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Heiner, Shelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Heugly, Sue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Hill, Brian J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Hill, Karen D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Hillam, Carol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Hopkin, Bart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Hopkin, Gayle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Hunt, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Hunt, Marianne . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Hunter, Diane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Jackson, Beverly . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Jensen, Sandy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Johnson, Irene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

Jones, Joyce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Jones, Susan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Jorgensen, Bee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Karpowitz, Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Karpowitz, Diane . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Knoles, Judy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Laguna, Beatriz . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Lambson, Edel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Lant, Cheryl C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Lauret, Debby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

Leavitt, Louise M. . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Lewis, Carole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Lifferth, Margaret S. . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Line, C. Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Loser, Rachel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Loyola, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Lund, Denise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Madsen, Diane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Mardesich, Sharon . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Marquis, Derek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Marsh, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Martin, Linda M. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Matsumori, Vicki F. . . . . . . . . . . 21 

McConkie, Andrea . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

McConkie, Carol . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

McKay, Laurie Lund . . . . . . . . . 20 

Mecham, Karen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Mecham, Tawnya L. . . . . . . . . . 10 

Miles, Bonnie A. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Mott, Jon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Nyland, Nora K. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Olson, Camille Fronk . . . . . . 3, 14 

Ortega, Laura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

Osburn, Alecia Stevenson . . . . . 13 

Owen, Barbara . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Presenter Index 31 

Palmer, Wendi L. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Parker, Jodi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Payne, Scott H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Penfield, Janie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Perrin, Kathleen Clayton . . . . . 20 

Perry, Elder L. Tom . . . . . . . . 3, 24 

Peterson, Leslie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Pinegar, Lynne J. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

Pinegar, Max L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 

Portal, Maria Teresa . . . . . . . . . 24 

Poulsen, Debi L. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Powell, Michelle . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Preston, Deni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Prohosky, Caroline . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Puckett, Andrea . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Pulley, Annette . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

Ramos, Andres R. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Rasband, Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Reynolds, Noel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Reynolds, Sydney . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Robbins, Jan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Rogers, Sandra . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4, 5 

Rucker, Vickie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Rush, Cami Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Sagebin, Vilma M. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Salisbury, Karen . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Samsel, Kathleen Z. . . . . . . . . . 20 

Samuelson, President Cecil O. . . 15 

Samuelson, Sharon G. . . . . . . . 15 

Scharman, Janet S. . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Shepherd, Jill Stevens . . . . . . . . 16 

Sill, Louise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Simper, Laureen . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Slack, Jennifer Bonney . . . . . . . . 6 

Smart, Edie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Smith, Katie W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Snow, Cindy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Sonntag, Tammie . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Springer, Amy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Stallings, Gloria . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Staples, Jana P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Stapley, Marcia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 

Steffen, Susan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 

Stephens, Carole . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Stirling, Ramona S. . . . . . . . . . 10 

Sudweeks, Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Sybrowsky, Lynne . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Takasaki, Jennifer Lee . . . . . . . 23 

Tanner, Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Tanner, John S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Taylor, Alena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Taylor, Dixie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Taylor, Mindy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

Taylor, Nicole N. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 

Terry, Colleen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Thompson, Barbara . . . . . . . . . 21 

Thorderson, Carolyn . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Thorderson, Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Todd, Ruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 

Toone, James L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Top, Brent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Conference Evaluation 

Don’t forget to fill out your conference evaluation! 

Valentine, LaNae . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Van Wagenen, Christine . . . . . . 10 

Voorhies, Janice Leavitt . . . . . . 17 

Voorhies, Leah . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 

Ward, Lei Anne . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Watkins, Dennis W. . . . . . . . . . . 16 

Watkins, Vanja Y. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Webb, Merrilee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Weiler, Marjean . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Welch, Michele . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Whitlock, Sandy . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Wilcox, Brad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 

Williams, Sue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 

Winchester, Angela . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Woffinden, Tetea . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Wood, Renee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

Wright, Brooke M. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Zeyer, Kathy Elliott . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Please take a few minutes to share your comments with us. An eval- 

uation form will be located in your Program Update. The evaluation 

will also be available on our Web site after the conference at 

http://womensconference.byu.edu.

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Thursday Schedule at a Glance 

Rooms 

Marriott Center 

(23,000 cap) 

Smith Fieldhouse 

(3,375 cap) 

Ballroom, WSC 

(1,675 cap) 

de Jong, HFAC 

(1,268 cap) 

JSB Aud 

(866 cap) 

Married Student 

Stake Center 

(759 cap) 

3220–24 WSC 

(713 cap) 

Hinckley Alumni & 

Visitors’ Center (HC) 

(600 cap) 

Pardoe Theatre, 

HFAC 

(509 cap) 

3280–3290 WSC 

(475 cap) 

Madsen Recital 

Hall, HFAC 

(400 cap) 

2258–2260 CONF 

(400 cap) 

Varsity Theatre, 

WSC 

(389 cap) 

2254 CONF 

(300 cap) 

250 SWKT 

(297 cap) 

303 JRCB 

(174 cap) 

11:00 a.m.–noon 

“I Love to See the Temple”: Temple Worship in 

Our Life 

Carol Hillam, Elaine S. Dalton 

(5) 

Bringing Heaven into a Home; Bringing God into 

a Marriage 

Diane Karpowitz, Dennis Karpowitz (5) 

“I Stand All Amazed”: The Atonement and 

Personal Revelation 

Colleen Terry, Steven Bednar (5) 

“Be Not Afraid, Only Believe”: Replacing Fear 

with Faith 

Carole Stephens, Margaret S. Lifferth (6) 

Reclaiming the Joy of the Sabbath 

Diane Madsen, Brent Top 

(6) 

Creating a Gospel Climate in the Home: 

Helping Youth Make Righteous Media Choices 

Sarah Coyne, Derek Marquis (6) 

“A Righteous Army of Women”: 

Angels among Us 

Andrea Puckett, Jennifer Bonney Slack (6) 

It’s Time to Fly! Encouraging Young Adults to 

Build Nests of Their Own 

Marianne Hunt, Bruce Hunt (6) 

“To Heal the Shattering Consequences of Abuse” 

Joy Flitton, Leslie Feinauer 

(6) 

“Reproving Betimes with Sharpness . . . and 

Then Showing . . . an Increase of Love”: When 

Correction Is Needed 

Lee Caldwell, Carolyn Gough (7) 

“The Hand of an Old Friend”: Bearing One 

Another’s Burdens through True Friendship 

Shauna A. Harker, Dixie Taylor (7) 

“He Heals the Heavy Laden”: Coping with 

Addictive Behaviors 

Carolyn Thorderson, Chad Thorderson (7) 

Binding Heartstrings for Eternity: 

Grandparenting 

Sara Lee Gibb, Diane Hunter (7) 

Do We Put Wages “into a Bag with Holes”? 

Making the Most of Your Financial Resources 

Angela Winchester, Bryan Sudweeks (7) 

Happiness Is Our Heritage 

Rachel Loser, Edie Smart 

“El poder infinito de la esperanza” 

Gloria Stallings, Andres R. Ramos 

(8) 

(8) 

12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“I Can Do All Things through Christ Which 

Strengtheneth Me”: Facing Challenges in the 

Strength of the Lord 

Jana P. Staples, Cheryl C. Lant (8) 

Letting Go of the World: It Is Time to “Sell the 

Summer Cottage in Babylon” 

Kathy Elliott Zeyer, Mary Ellen Edmunds (8) 

“The Infinite Power of Hope” 

Elizabeth Tanner, John S. Tanner 

(8) 

“Sacrifice Brings Forth the Blessings of Heaven” 

Jan Robbins, Vilma M. Sagebin 

(9) 

“Beware of the Evil behind the Smiling Eyes”: 

Discernment and the Media 

Mary Rasband, Jon Mott 

(9) 

Doing Your Best vs. Being the Best: 

Perfectionism and Personal Growth 

Janie Penfield, Brooke M. Wright (9) 

“Till I Die I Will Not Remove Mine Integrity from 

Me” 

Shelley Heiner, James L. Toone (9) 

“Witnesses of God at All Times and in All 

Things, and in All Places” 

Lori L. Featherstone, Joyce Jones (9) 

“She Looketh Well to the Ways of Her 

Household” 

Michele Welch, Christine Van Wagenen (10) 

Strengthening and Supporting Our Military 

Servicemen and Women 

Beverly Jackson, David Loyola 

(10) 

“Then Sings My Soul”: The Power and Influence 

of Good Music 

Ramona S. Stirling, Vanja Y. Watkins (10) 

“Man Looketh On the Outward Appearance, 

but the Lord Looketh On the Heart” 

Danielle Freeze, Pamela H. Hansen (10) 

Disaster Readiness: Prepare to Help Ourselves 

and Others 

Tawnya L. Mecham, Jan Clayton (10) 

“A Time to Weep, and a Time to Laugh”: 

Making the Most of Your Empty Nest 

Lorraine Ball, Linda Draper (10) 

Heart Disease: The Number One Killer of Women 

in the United States 

Carole Lewis, Elizabeth Dayton 

(11) 

“Asombro me da”: La Expiación y la revelación 

personal 

Edel Lambson, Tetea Woffinden (11) 

Women’s 


Thursday Morning Opening Session, Marriott Center: 9:00–10:15 a.m. 

In the Strength of the Lord, Sandra Rogers, International Vice President and Chair of Women’s Conference Committee, BYU 

Thursday Afternoon General Session, Marriott Center: 3:45–5:00 p.m. 

Spiritual Strength in Challenging Times, Camille Fronk Olson, Associate Professor of Ancient Scripture, BYU 

2:00–3:00 p.m. 

“You’ve Seen Our Sacrifice; Come After Us”: 

Examples of Strength from Kirtland, Missouri, 

Winter Quarters, and Our Own Day 

Kathy S. Andersen, Ann M. Dibb (11) 

No Session This Hour 

The Sweet and Simple Teachings That Create a 

Happy Marriage 

Bart Hopkin, Gayle Hopkin (11) 

Becoming “Not Only Good, but Holy”: 

Dedicated Discipleship 

Nora K. Nyland, Janet S. Scharman (11) 

“Precious Children, a Sacred, Noble 

Stewardship”: Fulfillment in Motherhood 

Julianne Clark, Bonnie Cordon, Katie W. Smith 

(moderator) (12) 

“Lead Me, Guide Me, Walk beside Me”: 

Mothers Show the Way 

Sally Peterson Brinton, Ruth Todd (12) 

“More Fit for the Kingdom”: Approaching the 

Lord in Humility 

Sandy Jensen, David Marsh (12) 

Nurturing Newlyweds 

Sue Heugly, Bee Jorgensen 

2009 

(12) 

“Come What May, and Love It”: Choosing Joy 

and Faith in Jesus Christ 

Sondra Heaston, Amy Springer (12) 

“Father, I Will Reverent Be”: Teaching Reverence 

to Children 

Elizabeth Ashton, Lei Anne Ward 

(13) 

The Indispensability of Civility: Manners Do 

Matter 

Kris Belcher, Louise M. Leavitt (13) 

Enduring the Trials of Cancer and Other Illnesses 

Heidi Halls (moderator), Wendi L. Palmer, Jodi Parker 

(13) 

“Neglect Not the Gift That Is in Thee” 

Alecia Stevenson Osburn, Caroline Prohosky 

(13) 

A Tool for Good or Ill: Helping Children Use the 

Internet Appropriately 

Marsali S. Hancock, Cindy Snow (13) 

“Rejoicing in Hope; Patient in Tribulation; 

Continuing Instant in Prayer”: Infertility and 

Adoption 

Michelle Powell, Susan Steffen (14) 

“Juventud de la promesa” 

Martha Ramirez Archibald, Silvia H. Allred 

(14)


Friday Schedule at a Glance 

Women’s 


Friday Morning General Session, Marriott Center: 9:00–10:15 a.m. 

Nourishing and Protecting the Family, Julie B. Beck, Relief Society General President, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 

11:00 a.m.–noon 

“With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent”: 

Parenting Lessons from the Book of Mormon 

Sharon G. Samuelson, Cecil O. Samuelson (15) 

Creating Conversations: Dialoguing in a Digital 

World 

Adriane Gill, John Bytheway (15) 

“I Have Learned, in Whatsoever State I Am, 

Therewith to Be Content” 

Andrea McConkie, Marcia Stapley (15) 

Avoiding the Snares of Korihor: Confronting the 

Deceptions That Bombard Us 

Sydney Reynolds, Noel Reynolds (16) 

Love Is What You Go Through Together 

Cami Bell Rush, Jill Stevens Shepherd 

(16) 

Preventing “Emotional Homelessness” by 

Creating a Christ-Centered Home 

Marilyn Bailey, Denise Demers (16) 

“A Tragic Evil among Us”: The Widespread 

Plague of Pornography 

Dennis W. Watkins, M. Kirk Dougher (16) 

“Give Heed and Diligence unto the 

Word of God” 

Lynn Arbon, Carol McConkie (16) 

“Children of the Promised Day” 

Marsha Beck, Linda H. Christensen 

(16) 

“Ours the Sacred Mission Is to Bear Thy 

Message”: Missionary Service Near and Far 

Elizabeth Gessel, Van Gessel (17) 

Suddenly a Breadwinner—This Wasn’t My Plan! 

Tamalin Christen, Gustavo Estrada 

(17) 

A College Degree? Is It Too Late for Me? 

Ellen Allred (moderator), Rhyll Croshaw, 

Barbara Owen (17) 

“The Best . . . at Providing Relief” 

Sharon Eubank, Vickie Rucker 

(17) 

“The Seeds of Literacy Are Also Sown at 

Home”: Finding Joy in Reading and Sharing 

That Joy with Our Children 

Nicole N. Taylor, Janice Leavitt Voorhies (17) 

Combine Ingredients, Blend, and Savor! 

Blended Families 

Christy Maxwell Alger, Debby Lauret (18) 

Las sencillas y dulces enseñanzas para crear un 

matrimonio feliz 

Maria Abrea, Angel Abrea (18) 

12:30–1:30 p.m. 

“True, Enduring Happiness”: Centering Our Lives 

on Christ 

Bonnie Sellers Hammond, F. Melvin Hammond (18) 

“Charity and Covenant: The Binding Force of a 

Marriage” 

Lynne J. Pinegar, Max L. Pinegar (18) 

Improving Our Perspectives through Humor 

Denise Lund, Louise Sill (19) 

“Trust in the Lord with All Thine Heart; . . . 

Lean Not unto Thine Own Understanding” 

Cheryl Esplin, Mary N. Cook (19) 

“Faith Is Not Only a Feeling; It Is a Decision” 

David A. Christensen, Alena Taylor 

(19) 

“Our Hearts Knit Together in Unity”: 

Women as Peacemakers 

Sherry Pack Baker, Christine Cameron (19) 

“Teach Me All That I Must Do to Live with Him 

Someday”: Teaching Youth to Serve 

Mindy Taylor, Linda Alleman (19) 

“We Doubt Not the Lord Nor His Goodness. 

We’ve Proved Him in Days That Are Past”: 

Recording and Remembering 

Genan Taylor Anderson, Christine T. Cox (19) 

Being Savvy About Financial Matters 

Scott H. Payne, Leslie Peterson 

Friday Afternoon Closing Session, Marriott Center: 3:45–5:00 p.m. 

Elder L. Tom Perry, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 

(20) 

Finding the Savior’s Rest When We or Loved 

Ones Suffer with Depression 

Karen Salisbury, Rick D. Hawks (20) 

“Turn Ye Even to Me with All Your Heart, 

and with Fasting”: Spiritual Feasting 

Kathleen Perrin, Kathleen Z. Samsel 

(20) 

“Let All These Things Be Done in Order”: 

Creating a Climate of Joy and Order 

Marjean Weiler, Sue Williams (20) 

“As I Have Loved You”: Our Aging Parents 

Elaine M. Alger, Laurie Lund McKay 

(20) 

“It’s Harder Work If You’re Alone, but You Can 

Still Do It”: Single Parenting 

Karen Mecham, Sandy Whitlock 

(20) 

Difficult but Precious: Our Last Days with Those 

We Love 

Rod Fife, Debi L. Poulsen (21) 

¿Echamos “nuestro salario en saco roto”? Como 

aprovechar nuestros recursos economicos 

Mercedes Budd, Beatriz Laguna (21) 

2:00–3:00 p.m. 

“Stand in Awe, . . . and Be Still”: Spiritual 

Receptiveness 

Susan Jones, Barbara Thompson (21) 

“Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong” 

Vicki F. Matsumori, Brad Wilcox 

(21) 

“Help Me, Dear Father, to Freely Forgive”: 

The Healing Power of Forgiveness 

Sharon Mardesich, Bonnie A. Miles (21) 

“Try the Virtue of the Word of God” 

Karen J. Ashton, Jan Callister 

(22) 

Meaningful Prayer: Holy Communication + 

Consecrated Work 

Renee Wood, C. Robert Line (22) 

“Do Not Squander Time for That Is the Stuff 

Life Is Made Of” 

Becky Arrington, Laureen Simper (22) 

“My Body Is the Temple My Father Gave to Me” 

Amy Cook, Deni Preston 

(22) 

“Fret Not Thyself Because of Evildoers”: 

Fearing God, Not Man 

Rebecca Gardiner, Lynne Sybrowsky 

(22) 

The Rising Generation: Involving Young 

Members 

Sally Dietlein, Tammie Sonntag (22) 

Calling Upon the Ordinary: Member Leadership 

in the Church 

Karen D. Hill, Brian J. Hill (23) 

“Tie Yourself to Relief Society. Relief Society 

Will Be Your Mother” 

Marilyn Harmer, Judy Knoles (moderator), 

Jennifer Lee Takasaki (23) 

Patterns to Emulate: Family History and 

Heritage 

Janice Dennis, Linda M. Martin (23) 

“Help Thou Mine Unbelief“: Eating and 

Self-Abusive Disorders 

Leah Voorhies, LaNae Valentine (23) 

The ABCs of Family History 

Irene Johnson, Florie S. Fullmer 

The Word of Wisdom Is for Our Day 

Lora Beth Brown, Annette Pulley 

(23) 

(24) 

“Manteniendo una felicidad duradera”: 

Centrando nuestras vidas en Jesucristo 

Laura Ortega, Maria Teresa Portal (24) 

2009 

Rooms 

Marriott Center 

(23,000 cap) 

Smith Fieldhouse 

(3,375 cap) 

Ballroom, WSC 

(1,675 cap) 

de Jong, HFAC 

(1,268 cap) 

JSB Aud 

(866 cap) 

Married Student 

Stake Center 

(759 cap) 

3220–24 WSC 

(713 cap) 

Hinckley Alumni & 

Visitors’ Center (HC) 

(600 cap) 

Pardoe Theatre, 

HFAC 

(509 cap) 

3280–3290 WSC 

(475 cap) 

Madsen Recital 

Hall, HFAC 

(400 cap) 

2258–2260 CONF 

(400 cap) 

Varsity Theatre, 

WSC 

(389 cap) 

2254 CONF 

(300 cap) 

250 SWKT 

(297 cap) 

303 JRCB 

(174 cap)

34 Service Event 

Service Opportunities 

April 30–May 1, 2009 

Program Update 

Pick up your copy at the conference! 

The program update will contain all the details 

regarding the service projects and their locations. 

It will be available when you arrive at the 

Marriott Center and at all Women’s Conference 

information desks. 

Our theme for the 2009 service component 

is “Joy Beyond Measure.” We know that 

“In the Strength of the Lord” we can receive 

immeasurable joy as we follow the Savior’s example 

and be one of those who “went about doing good.” 

President Gordon B. Hinckley said, “My plea is—if 

we want joy in our hearts...reach out in service 

to others. In so doing, we will find the truth of the 

Master’s great promise of glad tidings” (Gordon B. 

Hinckley, “Words of the Prophet: Forget Yourself 

and Serve,” New Era, July 2006). 

“In the Strength of the Lord,” the service portion of 

Women’s Conference brings “Joy Beyond Measure” 

to both the giver and the receiver. May you feel this 

joy as you serve in the listed locations. 

BYU Women’s Conference Service Subcommittee 

Jolene Bingham, Chair 

Joyce Andrus Jennefer Johnson 

Tiffany Ascione Carolyn Jones 

Terri Halvorsen Bette Ann Kempe 

Lorrain Huggans Michelle Moore 

Service Opportunities 

New Service Project—Bring Your 

Recipes! 

We will need recipes for entrées, breakfasts, sides, 

or desserts. Recipes must follow these four rules: 

1. Use healthy ingredients 

2. Very simple directions 

3. No more than six easy-to-find ingredients 

4. Must be handwritten in pen on the index cards provided 

at Women’s Conference 

Please visit our Web site for more important 

details. 

Take, Make, ‘n’ Return! 


Thursday, April 30 

8:00 a.m. 

Check out one of our four Take, Make, 

’n’ Return kits so you can “sit, serve, ’n’ 

smile”! All of our kits will be available 

in the Marriott Center (MC) before our 

Thursday morning opening session. 

Service Learning Rooms 

Various rooms on campus 

Thursday and Friday, April 30–May 1 

10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 

We are continuing with our tradition of 

offering Service Learning Rooms—locations 

where you can listen to or view 

live conference sessions while you work 

on service projects. 

Evening of Service 

Richards Building (RB) and 

Smith Fieldhouse (SFH) 


5:00–8:30 p.m. 

Join us once again for an evening of 

service as we bless Heavenly Father’s 

family all over the world. All your favorites 

will be back––kits, dolls, cards, 

quilts, and fleece blankets, as well as 

some sweet new projects such as tutus, 

crowns, and wands. 

Sharing Stations 

Richards Building (RB) 


5:00–8:30 p.m. 

Our very popular service idea fair is 

back! Come spend some time in our 

“tradeshow of service ideas”! Delightful 

displays caringly created by over seventy 

exhibitors share ideas on loving, serving, 

teaching, and helping one another— 

as well as ourselves—in our homes, 

schools, wards, and communities. All 

2009 ideas and relevant handouts, patterns, 

recipes, etc., will be available on 

our Web site at http://womens 

conference.byu.edu and by clicking on 

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