I attended Rootstech 2023 earlier this month. I watched the introduction video for ward and stake leaders today while I was exercising.
I was struck by the fact that it wasn’t until 18 minutes into the presentation by Elders Gong and Bednar, President Porter, Sister Yee, and Elders Hamilton and Duncan, that any of them used the words family history or geneaology!! The entire focus was on Jesus Christ and how, knowing Him and seeking to emulate Him by keeping commandments and ordinances of the Gospel, connects us to Him and to our families.
I had a few Aha! moments as I listened and pedaled and sweated. 1. The focus of everything needs to be Jesus Christ. 2. I need to believe more in miracles and the saving and healing grace of Jesus Christ in my own life and the lives of my husband and children. I keep asking the Lord what I should be doing to help them come unto Christ but I realize I need to give the control to the Lord and just ask that He make me an instrument in His hands. I can’t bring my family to Christ only He can. 3. I need to spend more time in the temple and also researching family names.
Here is the link for the session. It is about 40 minutes long. Utah https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/broadcasts/miscellaneous-events/2023/02-01/601martinez?lang=eng