New Prophet
Name three groups or quorums that stood to sustain the new prophet.
What are (possible answers): First presidency, Quorum of the 12, 70s and presiding bishopric, patriarchs/high priests/elders quorum, Relief Society, Aaronic Priesthood, Young Women, Entire membership of the church
This auxiliary presidency was released and a new one called, starting in August.
What is the General Primary Presidency? (Rosemary K. Chibota is from Malawi, raised in Zimbabwe. Nina M. Garfield was born in Japan. Teresa Collins and her husband served as mission leaders in Arkansas.
True or false: there was at least one mustachioed member of each session's choir?
What is "true?"
Elder Clark Gilbert shared an example of when students in a BYU devotional did something with their phones. What did they do and what is the significance of that?
What is...they shone the light on their phones and invitied latecomers to sit by them.
Elder Brian J. Holmes told a story of a blind runner who was tethered to a guide while running the Jungfrau marathon on a mountain trail. He compared that tether to this, which binds us to whom?
What are covenants that bind us to Christ?
"When we are in the _________ of your fellow beings, ye are only in the _______ of your God."
What is service?
This is the name of the meeting where a new prophet is first sustained by the membership of the church.
What is a solemn assembly?
After Elder Kearon (British accent) spoke of a new calling and working in a small "clerk" office, this speaker said that when speaking of how people can feel inadequate in new callings, it was appropriate that he spoke of a "small clark."
Easter music was popular in the Sunday sessions. Complete the next line of this hymn: "He is risen! He is risen"..."
What is "Tell it out with joyful voice!"
Elder Gary E. Stevenson told a story about an aiport in Osaka Japan. What was impressive about this airport and what is the spiritual parallel?
What is...the airport has not lost one piece of luggage? They watch over each passenger's bag with care and attention, just like we should watch over Heavenly Father's children.
Sister Emily Belle Freeman spoke of best days and worst days. She said, "Joy is not the absence of sorrow in your life. It is the presence of ________ ________ __ _____ ______." (Fill in the blanks)
What is: Jesus Christ in your life?
Elder Eyring quoted this scripture twice. Fill in the blanks: "________ I leave with you, my _______ I give unto you: not as the ________ giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (Hint: two of these words are the same).
What are PEACE, PEACE, WORLD?
This group was the first to stand and sustain Dallin H. Oaks as the new prophet and president of the church.
What is the First Presidency?
Elder Renlund spoke about his dog Lady, who got confused when chasing after too many balls. What principle did this story help teach?
What is "Focusing on the Atonement or on Jesus Christ will bring clarity to our lives."
Quote the next line of this song:
"We thank thee, O God, for a prophet
To guide us in these latter days..."
What is "We thank thee for sending the gospel
To lighten our minds with its rays?"
Elder Thierry Mutombo spoke of losing 4 children early in marriage. Custom said he and his wife should separate, but he clung to his covenants. This song came into his mind as he prayed about what to do.
What is "Where Can I Turn for Peace?"
Elder Gerard Causse shared his love for the story Beauty and the Beast, and not just because of Lumiere's accent. What gospel message did he find in this story?
What is...Belle saw the potential beneath the beast's rough exterior?
After telling about the passing of his beautiful grandson Paxton, Elder Rasband quoted this Psalm: "Weeping may endure for a night, but ____ cometh in the __________."
What are: "joy" and "morning?"
Special hymns were included in the solemn assembly session. Name two that were sung in the Saturday morning session. (This is really hard. I'll give half credit for each hymn).
What is "We Listen to a Prophet's Voice," "Glory to God on High," "Have I Done Any Good in the World Today?" or "We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet?" ("Awake and Arise" was sung as prelude). If you guessed "Come, Listen to a Prophet's Voice," I will count it. :)
When speaking about eternal marriage, Elder Andersen told about when he was telling Elder Packer about how he and his wife Kathy had just celebrated 25 years of marriage. "Isn't that an accomplishment?" How did Elder Packer respond?
What is, "It is for Kathy!"
Name 3 countries that visiting members of the Tabernacle Choir came from to perform in General Conference.
What are: Sweden, England, Puerto Rico, Spain, Paraguay, New Zealand, Wales, Philippines, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark?
Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke of how the whole earth would be wasted if the hearts of the children did not turn to their fathers. What important event in latter-day history occurred that related to this prophecy? (Hint: where are you going for youth conference this year?)
What is "Elijah appeared to Joseph Smith in the Kirtland Temple 190 years ago to confer priesthood keys pertaining to the sealing power."
President Oaks gave a powerful talk at the close of Sunday morning's session. Name 3 things you remember from that talk.
Possible answers: Love your enemies, be a peacemaker, story of woman in yellow dress who was nurse to repulsive man, Love God and neighbours, Who are your enemies/adversaries?, seek fairness for all, no harsh words in communication, ways people can be peacemakers (youth do service)...
Elder Wong spoke of 5 Remember, Remember verses found in the BOM. Fill in the blanks on this verse: "And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the ____ __ ___ ________, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build ____ __________."
What is: "rock of our Redeemer" and "your foundation?"