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Show wiwrfWMvnivwi June Conference; Showpiace for Leadership June Conference, to be held Jane 21. 22. and 23, in Salt Lake City, will be a showpiace for service projects, leadership training and talent development, the First, Presidency announced. Leaders of the Melchizedek Priesthood MIA and Aaronic Priesthood MIA from throughout the world will be attending the conference, which i!! Include special events for the public, as well as the conference participants. These special events are as follows: Motorcycles, Fishing Poles, and Twelve Hundred Boxes of Apples, a potpourri of service projects and activities, in the Salt Palace Arena, at 8:30 p.rn., June 21 and 22; WeU Sing and We'll Shout," a gigantic music festival in the University of Utah Special Events Center, 8:30 p m., June 21 and 22, which will include an instant orchestra and choir, formed from all who attend to sing and play miliar tunes; and Showcase of Performing Arts, musical conceit in the Tabernacle, at 7 p.m., June 22. fa- a Genera! sessions of the conference are scheduled for Friday, June 21, 810 a.m., and Sunday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Between the genera! sessions will be workshops and training .sessions for Melchizedek Priesthood MIA and Aaronic Priesthood MIA workers from the churchs stakes and missions. President Spencer Kimball will conduct both genOverflow seating will be in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square and in the Salt Palace, Salt Lakes convention center. W. eral sessions convening in the Tabernacle. The First Presidency and other General Authorities and officers of the church will speak at the general ses sions. A joint reception for conference participants will be held Thursday, June 20, from 9 p.m., on the main floor of ibe new Church Office Building and the adjoining plaza outside. Specialized sessions will be held following the opening general session on Friday for he Melchizedek Priesthood MIA representatives. The meeting will be under the direction of Elder James E. Faust, managing director, and Elder Marion D, Hanks, and Elder Robert L Simpson, both associate directors of the Melchizedek Priesthood MIA. Both are Assistants to the Twelve. 7-- Meetings will also be held for the Aaronic PriestMIA, under the direction of Presiding Bishop Victor L. Brown and his counselors, II. Burke Peterson and Vaughn J, Featherstone. hood - t Lamanite Youth Hold Events Austrian Convert Acts as 'Public Relations Unit' Continued from page 4 you are great leaders among your people for righteousness. In addition to hearing the speakers at the three area youih conferences, the young Lamanites participated in speech and talent contests, attended workshops and banquets, met for dances and bore their testimonies in special meetings. In Spokane, Wash., the featured speaker was Lee Neaman, a Shoshone Indian who is a member of the Yakima Washington Slake high council and who is executive director of the Yakima Tribal Community Action Program. bALZEUuu, AUsTtiiA Almost as traditional as the famous Felix Salzburg Castle, is Brother Ncstlinger of Salzburg, Austria. Brother Ncstlinger has been a member of the church for 45 years. Over the years he has taken delight in assisting missionaries, helping them with the language, introducing them to his friends and comforting them in their discourage-ments- . BYU students enrolled in the semester abroad program are often treat-- , ed to an tour of the famous lakes and forests in central Austria with Brother Nestlinger as their guide. This area, known as the Salzkamniergut, is regarded by many as Austrias most beautiful area. ali-da- y Youthful Lamanites, Ho Manana, Rose Saltclah and Joe Garcia, left to Brother Nestlinger displays an enthusiasm and youthfulness unmatched by the young elders and students he enjoys right, compare notes on talent contest. being with. At age SO, he continues to dress in the traditional native clothing, and is a figure on the streets of Salzburg. well-know- n Savior is Mode! for Our Lives Elder Nestlingers conversion to the church is a unique story. In 1927 when few people spoke English in Austria, two new missionaries arrived and were assiped to Salzburg. They were having difficulties learning the German language, and could hardly speak well enough to be understood. They were, however, able to interest one man in studying the gospel. The language barrier was difficult, so this man, remembering that Mr. Nestlinger could speak English, sought him out and requested that he translate as the missionaries taught the message of the gospeL During the course of the translation, Brother Nestlinger heard and understood the gospeL He was converted and was baptized in January 1928. Eight months ago, at the Area General Conference of the church held in Munich, Germany, Brother Nesltlinger was on hand. Aided by two canes, he quiekiy found his way among the crowd, meeting old friends and becoming acquainted with new people. Brother Nestliner is a public relations unit ail of his own. He enjoys people, makes friends easily, and continues to preach the gospeL 10 - CHURCH WEEK ENDING MAY Continued from page 4 Christs instructions to His apostles and how He healed the blind, the deaf and the crippled. of Telling of the Saviors experience on Golgotha, President Kimball said he has noted the tenor of the necessary destiny of the Savior. He accepted death," President Kimball said. He knew that He must die." The church leader then reflected upon his past understanding, which he had earlier labeled as not being complete, and said, Little did I know of His total mission as it relates to us. President Kimball then interestingly pointed out that while. Christ was on earth. He was a man among men. He had to tie introduced to His enemies by a betrayers kiss. He rubbed shoulders with a great number of peopie, in Jerusalem and in other cities. 4, 1974 He said that Christ was the Lord of the Old Testament, leading and inspiring prophets . . . While still on this was rapidly becoming perfect, to become the Perfect One," and after His crucifixion. He became a resurrected, glorified Being, President Kimball said that Christ is the model for mens lives. He referred to the time the Savior was asked, What manner of men ought we be? The Savior replied, Even as I am, President Kimball said. That should be our hallmark. We know about the Father and the Son; now what can we do? Were mature; we know the truth. earth, Christ ... It is unnecessary for me to outline in we should do, President Kimball said, admonishing the congregation to have faith to live the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to pray always in Kis name to the Father, great detail what Using the story of David and Goliath as an example of faith, President Kimball said that David was one of eight sonsan everyday youth. His brothers were tall, impressive people but it was David, a humble shepherd boy, who ... was the one to be anointed and set apart for the work of the Lord. The Lord uses normal ways to accomplish His works, President Kimhail said, reminding the young people that other youth, such as David, Nephi and Joseph Smith, have been valuable instruments in the Lords hands to bring about Ills work. What manner of persons ought we be? he again asked. There is only one answer, Even as I am. We should remember this in our homes, in our associations, in our courting, marriage, in whatever we may do. Sister Kimball spoke briefly prior to President Kimballs address, and was presented with a corsage. A wooden plaque, carved in a representative profile of President Kimball by Karl Quiiter, was presented to him prior to his taik. The Mormon Youth Chorus, with Jay Welch conducting, and Roy Darley as organist, provided the music for the |