Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women general president; and Brother Stephen W. Owen, Young Men general president hosted the fifth #LDSface2face social media forum Wednesday, January 20, 2016.
Elder Rasband invited youth to participate in the live event:
My dear young friends, I hope that you are looking forward to the upcoming #LDSface2face event as much as I am. Join me...
Posted by Ronald A. Rasband on Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Youth submitted questions before and during the event using #LDSface2face:
#LDSFace2Face How do I dedicate myself to serving God, while balancing other time commitments such as school, work, family, and more?
— Escaping Reality – (@1BookataTime) January 17, 2016
How do you keep your personal prayers from getting too repetitive but still include everything you're thankful for? #ldsface2face
— Baylynn (@babelynnn) January 20, 2016
Any advice for getting through a hard time at school? #ldsface2face
— Olivia Stephens (@olivste1) January 20, 2016
#ldsface2face How can I become more motivated to do my scripture reading?
— Kayla Edwards (@kkaylae) January 21, 2016
Youth attended the event at the Church History Museum and people of all ages watched the live event from various places around the world:
Youth from Argentina that are participating in the #LDSface2face #SUDcaraAcara, these young men and young women are one more reason why we feel blessed to be in this part of the world.
Posted by José A. Teixeira on Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Many people shared their feelings about the event on social media:
After 6 pages of notes and lots of tears, the #LDSface2face was the best part of my week. I love the Lord and this wonderful church😍😍😍
— Quianna (@QuiQui_Faamoe) January 21, 2016
I LOVED #ldsface2face tonight! Thanks so much Elder Rasband, Sis.Oscarson and Bro.Owen for your inspired responses to the youth's questions!
— Logan MacKay (@Slogan_MacKay) January 21, 2016
"The real source we should turn to find our real value is our Heavenly Father." #SisterOscarson #LDSface2face
Posted by Nandagopala Moorali on Wednesday, January 20, 2016
The closing song on the #LDSface2face had me crying like a baby. So beautiful!!
Posted by Danielle Lindstrom on Wednesday, January 20, 2016
I learned so much in the #LDSface2face !! Thank you to all for the excellent questions and to the general authorities for the answers!!
— Brock Bleak (@h_bleak) January 21, 2016
Elder Rasband, Sister Oscarson and Brother Owen answered youth’s questions directly on social media after the event:
Still have questions? Elder Ronald A. Rasband, Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, and Brother Stephen W. Owen will answer live here.
Posted by LDS Youth on Wednesday, January 20, 2016
The conversation can be viewed on the Church’s Youth Activities website and the LDS Youth YouTube channel.