General conference Sunday afternoon: Twitter reacts to temple announcements, talks

Published: April 5, 2020, 4:53 p.m. MDT

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Conference Center in Salt Lake City before the start of the 190th Annual General Conference on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints completed its 190th Annual General Conference with the announcement of eight new temples.

The new locations are:

Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Tallahassee, Florida
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic Congo
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Benin City, Nigeria
Syracuse, Utah
Dubai, UAE
Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

Here’s a rundown of how social media reacted to all the news.

The new temples

#GeneralConference lots of comments on Dubai and Shanghai; but I’ll bet the folks of Syracuse and Pittsburg and the other fours sites are even more excited to have their new locations announced! Amazing day!
— Mike Deal (@themikedeal) April 5, 2020

Syracuse, Utah will probably be my new temple district... before my new Layton temple district temple is ever completed. #GeneralConference
— Paul Wardleigh (@pwardleigh) April 5, 2020

Ok the Shanghai China Temple announcement at the end of #GeneralConference has pushed me over the edge. Amazing. We, indeed, Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet.
— Thomas Cheng (@atlds) April 5, 2020

Closing #GeneralConference with international choirs after announcing new temples to be constructed around the world including in Dubai and Shanghai. We love to see it! #LDSConf
— AXie (@AnnieRXie) April 5, 2020

Wow! New temples in Shanghai and Dubai are an incredible blessing for members of the @Ch_JesusChrist living in these beautiful locations. What a blessing and miracle! #GeneralConference #GeneralConference2020
— Derek Larson (@lars3eb) April 5, 2020

I'm so happy...💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃
A temple announced in my home town Benin City, Nigeria.
I jumped for joy.
Oh the Lord does hear our prayers!
My mom will be so happy.
She travels every almost 6 hours one way to the temple every month.#GeneralConference
— Iyebaby 😉(soso) (@IyeSophiaI) April 5, 2020

Before the temple announcements, people reacted to each of the talks.

Elder Christofferson

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Elder D. Todd Christofferson talked about how the church is for everyone.

Amen #ElderChristofferson what powerful and moving stories of conversion #GeneralConference
— Renee Zamora (@rzamor1) April 5, 2020

My 7 word summary for Elder Christofferson's talk:

Love, example and BoM fuel the Restoration#GeneralConference #ElderChristofferson
— P Cazier (@cazbyu) April 5, 2020

Elder Christofferson’s tie is on point! #GeneralConference
— Tyler Tucker (@tytuck) April 5, 2020

Elder Clayton

Elder L. Whitney Clayton talked about bringing faith into your home.

I love this message #ElderClayton #GeneralConference No matter who you live with or where you live, what matters it’s that you establish a 🏡 with love ❤️ https://t.co/yLXexoaPLM
— Lluvia Concha (@LluviaConcha) April 5, 2020

My 7 word summary for Elder Clayton's talk:

The finest homes are built on Christ#GeneralConference #ElderClayton
— P Cazier (@cazbyu) April 5, 2020

Elder Clayton list for the "finest homes":
1. make Christlike attributes important
2. study the words of the Prophet and the scriptures
3. look to the temple as a blueprint
4. make their homes refuges from the storm of life

-Elder Clayton #GeneralConference
— Latter-day Saint Quotes (@LDSquotable) April 5, 2020

Amen #ElderClayton I will setup the finest of homes through the spirit #GeneralConference
— Renee Zamora (@rzamor1) April 5, 2020

Elder Clayton said the “finest homes” make Christlike attributes important, study the words of the Prophet and the scriptures, look to the temple as a blueprint and make their homes refuges from the storm of life. #ElderClayton #GeneralConference
— The Daily Universe (@UniverseBYU) April 5, 2020

Elder Uchtdorf

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf talked about the connection between people and God.

No one speaks more eloquently or accurately about the grace of God than Elder Uchtdorf. #GeneralConference
— Nish Weiseth (@NishWeiseth) April 5, 2020

As a person that's edging toward inactivity, Elder Uchtdorf's message of hope and love is very impactful.

These are the things that I know are true and loved to teach. They keep me here.#GeneralConference
— Bridling Piss (@BridlingP) April 5, 2020

SAINTS TAKE NOTES: #ElderUchtdorf is handing out a multitude of fantastic ideas to assist you in sharing the gospel! Follow along, and share with those you know! #GeneralConference
— Third Hour (@thirdhour_) April 5, 2020

Elder Uchtorf spoke specifically to those listening who are not members of the church. He directed them to read The Book of Mormon, visit https://t.co/Woqi16a0Mt and meet with the missionaries. #ElderUchtdorf #GeneralConference
— The Daily Universe (@UniverseBYU) April 5, 2020

If Elder Utchdorf doesn’t throw planes ✈️ in his talks, does he really give a talk?
I love him. #GeneralConference
— claudia hughes (@ClaudiaRHughes) April 5, 2020

Elder Gimenez

Elder Ricardo P. Giménez talked about how God can lighten burdens.

When #ElderGiménez said “As your brother...” he really was my brother. It was easy to believe. What a tremendous heart he has! #GeneralConference
— Carrie McIntyre | The Relevant Questions (@RelevantQuest) April 5, 2020

#GeneralConference Man #ElderGimenez rocked it. That talk was awesome! #HearHim
— Travis Hinton (@trav6612) April 5, 2020

Fear not and know that I am God.

What power and peace are in that statement. #ElderGimenez #GeneralConference
— Thom Hone (@BYUapologist) April 5, 2020

Elder Cook

Elder Quentin L. Cook talked about how the church needs its members.

Elder Cook saying "As a bishop and stake president, I received not only personal revelation, but also needed correction." Reminds us of our weaknesses, as well as the humility we all need to have especially when in leadership positions in the church.#GeneralConference
— Iyebaby 😉(soso) (@IyeSophiaI) April 5, 2020

Amen #ElderCook wonderful talk on revelation #GeneralConference
— Renee Zamora (@rzamor1) April 5, 2020

President Oaks

President Dallin H. Oaks talked about God’s plan.

President Oaks is so confident in his testimony that it’s easy to see he knows what he is testifying about is true, not that he just believes it. #GeneralConference
— Justen (@JustenCharters) April 5, 2020

Big time there from President Oaks. It is hard to hear, but it is so true and important to know that sometimes we grow more through our struggles and suffering than we would in times of peace. #GeneralConference2020
— Brayden Woodall (@braydenwoodall) April 5, 2020

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