“Consider the combination of the Savior’s gospel and His
Church as established by the Book of Mormon prophet Alma. The Church was
responsible for preaching repentance and faith on the Lord. People flocked to
the Waters of Mormon to hear Alma preach the gospel. Though they revered those
waters and the surrounding forests, the Lord’s Church was not a location or a
building, nor is it today. The Church is simply ordinary people, disciples of Jesus
Christ, gathered and organized into a divinely appointed structure that helps
the Lord accomplish His purposes. The Church is the instrument through which we
learn the central role of Jesus Christ in Heavenly Father’s plan. The Church
offers the authoritative way for individuals to participate in ordinances and
make lasting covenants with God. Keeping those covenants draws us closer to
God, gives us access to His power, and transforms us into who He intends us to
become.” – Elder Dale G. Renlund
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