2009 BYU Women’s Conference

I am delighted to welcome you to BYU Women’s Conference 2009.  Our theme this year is “In the Strength of the Lord.”  The scriptures repeatedly remind us that when we put our trust and confidence in the Lord’s strength we can be prepared for any challenge, do any hard thing, face any difficulty, and feel at peace in any circumstance.   At a time when the world attempts to entice women away from fundamental and eternal truths, we have the reassurance that the Lord’s promises are sure.  As David sung in Psalm 27, “The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid.”

We hope that you will sense the Lord’s strength in your life through the truths he has revealed, the gifts he has given, the tender mercies he has shown, and the opportunities he has given us to grow and serve.    We hope that through your participation in Women’s Conference, you will have reaffirmed in your “hearts the reality that the principles of the gospel are timeless and timely and that eternal truths supply precise answers for our present need.”  (Barbara B. Smith, Ensign, November, 1983, p. 84)  May we build upon this gospel foundation to forge a season of strength—the Lord’s strength—that will enable us to be steadfast and immovable in standing as witnesses of our Savior and Redeemer.

We also invite you to join us for our marvelous service event, “Joy Beyond Measure” on Thursday evening.  We know you will enjoy an evening of fun, practical hints and ideas, and service.  More details about the service event can be found on this Web site.

Again, thank you for joining us at the BYU Women’s Conference 2009.

Sandra Rogers
Chair, BYU Women’s Conference Committee