This week, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is meeting with members and friends of the Church in Australia, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji.
Members in Solomon Islands find joy at devotional with Elder Bednar
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gather to attend a devotional in Solomon Islands with Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. May 18th, 2025.© 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Elder Bednar is traveling with his wife, Susan, and members of the Pacific Area Presidency of the Church and their wives.
In Brisbane, Australia, Elder Bednar encouraged Church members to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and seek His guidance and power in their lives.
Young Adult in Brisbane Devotional with Elder Bednar
Elder David A. Bednar invited attendees to share comments and ask questions at a Brisbane, Australia devotional.© 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.“We all have a responsibility to learn the doctrine of Christ, and, when required, be prepared to speak up,” he said. “The strengthening and enabling power of the Lord will enlarge your capacity.”
Four hours before the start of a devotional with Elder Bednar in Solomon Islands, Latter-day Saints began arriving at Friendship Hall in the nation’s capital, Honiara.
Many walked to the venue. Others travelled by bus, taxi, or boat. They were excited to hear from an Apostle, a special witness of Jesus Christ.
Elder Bednar likened the Latter-day Saints in Solomon Islands to early Church members in the United States and Europe, who, in the early to mid-1800s, were also new to living the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Elder and Sister Bednar express their love for the saints in Solmon Islands
Elder David A Bednar and Sister Susan Bednar express their love for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Solomon Islands. May 16th, 2025.© 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.The Church in Solomon Islands was established in 1996. More than 1,500 members of the Church currently meet in six congregations across the country.
Elder Bednar encouraged members to support their fellow Latter-day Saints in Church service.
“You can help them succeed.”
He also invited Church members to “step away” from harmful traditions and “step up to live the gospel culture and follow the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Continuing his ministry in Vanuatu, Elder Bednar met with members and friends of the Church at a devotional in Port Vila.
Members in Vanuatu Gather to Hear Elder Bednar
Members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gather in Port Vila Vanuatu to hear Elder David A Bednar, May 20th, 2025.© 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.He reminded attendees that becoming members of the Church means that we are willing “to be changed”, and “to be transformed.”
Elder Bednar compared the Church to a garden and the members to its seeds.
“We are all growing and need to help and nurture each other,” he said. “We should be the most kind and welcoming people to everyone.”
There are close to 13,000 Church members in 40 congregations in Vanuatu.
Learn more about the Church of Jesus Christ in Australia, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.