Curious what stood out at this year’s General Conference? Here’s a recap of the key messages and main topics from all four sessions.

Ministering and Service

During the Saturday morning session, Sister Kristin M. Yee of the Relief Society General Presidency spoke about ministering. She said that ministering is all about loving and caring "as the Savior would."

"When we choose to minister in our inspired assignments and our daily interactions, we are helping to bless someone's father, someone's sister, someone's son," Sister Yee said. "When we minister, we are helping to answer each other's prayers. We are the Savior's hands

In the Saturday afternoon sessions, Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles opened with a story about lost luggage. Elder Stevenson said that last year, an estimated 33 million items of luggage were lost at airports. However, the Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan, has never lost a single piece of luggage in over 30 years of operation.

Elder Stevenson went on to say that if luggage is important to passengers, so too are we, even more precious to our Father in Heaven. He listed two ways to care for God's children: by ministering and by seeking to nurture the rising generation.

"Consider your ministering assignment as 'Christlike caring' of the Lord's most treasure possessions, who at the end of their mortal journey can be claimed and redeemed by Him," Elder Stevenson said.

Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles had a similar topic in his Saturday morning talk. He gave an emphasis on service and holding church callings. Elder Kearon explained that callings are meant to give members an opportunity to serve.

"He needs you, and He needs me," Elder Kearon said. "Life is better, everything is better, when we are about His business."

Prophets

A unique doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is living prophets and apostles, just like those who wrote the Bible and Book of Mormon. Not only does General Conference allow members to hear from these prophets, they also become subjects of the talks.

Elder Michael John U. Teh of the Seventy focused his Saturday morning talk on prophets. He testified of living prophets and spoke of following the prophet’s counsel, even when it may be difficult.

“The purpose of the gospel is to transform common creatures into celestial citizens, and that requires change,” Elder John U. Teh said.

In the Saturday afternoon session, Elder Brian J. Holmes of the Seventy spoke about Christ as a guide. Elder Holmes quoted Christ in John 14:6.

“In this simple declaration, the Savior taught that He is not only our guide, He is the path,” Elder Holmes said. “His way is the only path that leads to eternal life.”

Elder Holmes then explained that “to walk with Jesus is to follow His prophet.” The pattern of calling prophetic guides is outlined throughout the scriptures.

“From Adam to Noah, Moses to Peter and Joseph Smith to our day, God has chosen to reveal His Son to His children through a prophet,” Elder Holmes said.

Easter

The Sunday morning session coincided with Easter Sunday.

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained that the resurrection of Christ means that He lives and He can bear our burdens.

"The message of the risen Christ is that, with His strength, all obstacles can be overcome," President Uchtdorf said. "Because Jesus Christ conquered death, surely, He can conquer any danger, confusion or doubt we face."

Later that same session, Elder Ronald A. Rasband spoke of the resurrection as "the very core" of church doctrine. Because of Christ, Elder Rasband said, all mankind will one day receive resurrection.

"Thos glorious words, 'He is risen,' have sparked religious ceremony, gratitude, faith in Jesus Christ and His promises for centuries," Elder Rasband said.

President Dallin H. Oaks wrapped up the Sunday morning session by speaking on the resurrection. He testified of the "universal resurrection" as outlined in the Book of Mormon, Alma 11:43-44. Because of this, President Oaks said, we can have a new outlook on life and mortality.

"It gives us the strength and perspective to endure the mortal challenges faced by each of us and by those we love," President Oaks said. "It signifies that mortal deficiencies are only temporary."

In the Sunday afternoon session, Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles continued the Easter topic. He shared the example of Christ’s appearance to disciples on the road to Emmaus from Luke 24. Elder Gong said this story teaches us to invite the Savior to abide with us just as those disciples did.

"Just as the disciples on the road to Emmaus ask Jesus to abide with them, Jesus Christ promises to abide with us," Elder Gong said.

Elder Gong closed with a testimony of the literal resurrection and an invitation to serve others.

"As we walk our dusty roads to Emmaus, He will be with us," Elder Gong said. "If you see someone walking alone and sad, will you please walk with them? No one sits alone, and no one should walk their road to Emmaus alone or unseen."

An Emphasis of Christ

During his talk on Saturday afternoon, Elder David J. Wunderli of the Young Men General Presidency spoke about Christ as relief. Elder Wunderli explained that Christ is there to bear our burdens for us, and that we need Him to lighten our load.

Similarly, Elder Edward B. Rowe of the Seventy spoke in the Sunday morning session about Christ's role as a guide. Elder Rowe explained that Christ provides the path we must follow, and he can be a personal guide for each of us.

"Though our paths in life are unique, each is to be within the covenant path," Elder Rowe said. "For that is Christ's path."

In the Sunday afternoon session, recently-released Primary President Susan H. Porter specifically addressed the children. Sister Porter bore a simple and profound testimony of Christ, empathizing his willingness to declare "Here am I, send me."

"Jesus Christ knows you, He understands you and He loves you," Sister Porter said. "Jesus has done everything to help you."

This weekend's conference talks covered a wide variety of topics. From service to Easter testimonies, each talk shared the same message of inviting all to learn of Christ and draw closer to Him.