• Jacob 2:2-3…How a newly called General Authority feels
  • Mosiah 2:6…We should see General Conference on T.V.
  • March 16th -17th, 2013 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras:  ”President Deiter Uchtdorf and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland came to Tegucigalpa to dedicate the new Temple that was built high on a hilltop for the entire city to see.  The youth of Honduras knew of this visit since June of 2012 and began preparing a cultural event for them.  On Saturday night, the event was a class act, with uniforms, costumes and outfits looking incredible, and the youth full of energy.  The crowd was doing the wave, chanting “HONDURAS!”, blowing on horns, and cheering at every turn for their youth.  The local baseball stadium was full with 9,000 in attendance and another 3,000 youth, it felt like a soccer game!  When the General Authorities arrived, they all stood up and cheered for them.  As the General Authorities waved, the entire crowd waved back.  Every eye was on those General Authorities.  President Uchtdorf spoke to them, and mentioned that “President Monson sends you his love!” after which the entire crowd exploded with cheer and emotion!  At the end of the event, as President Uchtdorf and Elder Holland left, the youth of Honduras were staring at them, waving, and crying.  They were so happy to have been in the presence of prophets.  The following day, after the Temple was dedicated, the Honduran people formed a 200 yard line from the doors of the Temple to the building that the General Authorities were staying in.  One by one, the brethren shook hands with each of those Hondurans, whose lives became overcome with joy and some were brought to immediate tears at just the touch of a man of God!.”  Clinton Brown
  • March 17, 2013 Temple Dedication, Tegucigalpa, Honduras:“After an incredible discourse from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland about the comparison of temple goers being vicarious Saviors on the Mount just as Christ was our Savior, he took his glasses off.  Up to this point, his entire talk had been in English, and was translated by a wonderful Honduran brother.  After he took his glasses off, he looked straight into everyone’s eyes it seemed:  those that were in the room with him, as well as those watching it in other rooms in the Temple.  I imagine that even those Honduran Saints that were watching it via satellite in Stake Centers across the nation felt the same thing I did:  An immediate penetrating feeling of the Spirit.  Right at that moment, Elder Holland bore the most pure testimony in spanish, bringing a rush of feelings and promptings that this Church, and its work, were true!”  Clinton Brown
  • March 17, 2013 Temple Dedication, Tegucigapa, Honduras:  “At the end of President Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s sermon during the temple dedication, he bore his testimony.  In his words, “I know Jesus lives.  He lives.  I know this.  He is the Head of this Church.  I know we have a Prophet of God.”  Clinton Brown
  • “There are two influences in the world today and have been from the beginning. One is an influence that is constructive, that radiates happiness and that builds character. The other influence is one that destroys, turns men into demons, tears down and discourages. We are all susceptible to both. The one comes from our Heavenly Father and the other comes from the source of evil that has been in the world from the beginning seeking to bring about the destruction of the human family.We will all be tempted; no man is free from temptation. The adversary will use every means possible to deceive us; he tried to do that with the Savior of the world without success. He has tried it on many other men who have possessed divine authority….”Teachings of Presidents of the Church: George Albert Smith, Chapter 18: Stay on the Lord’s Side of the Line
  • March 17, 2013 Temple Dedication, Tegucigalpa, Honduras:  “After an incredible discourse from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland about the comparison of temple goers being vicarious Saviors on the Mount just as Christ was our Savior, he took his glasses off.  Up to this point, his entire talk had been in English, and was translated by a wonderful Honduran brother. After he took his glasses off, he looked straight into everyone’s eyes it seemed: those that were in the room with him, as well as those watching it in other rooms in the Temple.  I imagine that even those Honduran Saints that were watching it via satellite in Stake Centers across the nation felt the same thing I did: An immediate penetrating feeling of the Spirit. Right at that moment, Elder Holland bore the most pure testimony in spanish, bringing a rush of feelings and promptings that this Church, and its work, were true!”  Clinton Brown
  • Mosiah 2:8…  And it came to pass that he began to speak to his people from the tower; and they could not all hear his words because of the greatness of the multitude; therefore he caused that the words which he spake should be written and sent forth among those that were not under the sound of his voice, that they might also receive his words.
  • January 14th, 1995 – Saturday.  Quito Ecuador – Jeffrey R. Holland Conference… “He said the missionaries and the General Authorities are the only ones that can preach the gospel 24 hours a day, and be a witness of Jesus Christ. I realized how powerful we can be, and the importance of our calling to bring Souls to Christ.  By way of his words, I know he has seen Jesus Christ.  I know Jesus Christ lives and directs this work.  It’s wonderful to think of the love that Jesus and God has for us.  Without missionaries, God’s work could not continue.  He needs us to be instruments.”  – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal
  • “President Gordon B. Hinckley once told me, referring to himself as well as his Brethren of the General Authorities, “We are ordinary men called to do an extraordinary work.””  INSIGHTS From a Prophets Life – Russell M. Nelson by Sheri Dew, Page VIII