Fun Facts
Helped bring back a 737 that had been hijacked by terrorists; also threw a first pitch at a LA dodgers game
Who is Elder Uchtdorf
Was a radio announcer in high school, later a BYU president, then a Utah Supreme Court Justice
Who is Elder Oaks
Like a kite's string that holds it in place against mortal winds, covenants connect individuals to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ
Who is Elder Oaks
Served as a mission president in Portugal, first Latin American apostle
Who is Elder Soares
Grew up in the depression, needed to ask permission to eat a banana at home.
Who is President Nelson
When 12 lit a firecracker in the church overflow. His first language was Swedish.
Who is Elder Renland
At BYU was 4 am janitor and elected student body president. Later went to Harvard MBA school.
Who is Elder Andersen
Welcome to the Church of Joy! Latter Day Saints can and should be the most joyful people on earth
Was the church leader in the Philippines and the Pacific Islands
Who is Elder Cook
Has an ancestor who lived in 837 AD named First Dragon
Who is Elder Gong
Met his future wife at a Junior High Talent show. Dating, they saw 1 ball game per 2 cultural events.
Who is Elder Cook
Took care of a herd of sheep as boy, saving newborn lambs once from a blizzard. Became a lawyer.
Who is Elder Christofferson
Nourish the roots and the branches will grow. Faith is not strong if never opposed. Faith endures trials and uncertainties when firmly rooted in Jesus Christ
Who is Elder Uchtdorf
Was a mission president in NYC and dedicated the first LDS church building in the Czech Republic
Who is Elder Rasband
Learned he was called to be an apostle while taking out the trash. His first date with his wife was playing tennis
Who is Elder Eyring
Family joined church when he was 6, and when he was 11 he filled out his mission papers to set himself a goal.
Who is Elder Soares
Attended Oxford University in England, while there proposed over the telephone.
Who is Elder Gong
Pride can distract us from eternal truths and spritual priorities. Study and ponder the Book of Mormonand walk in meekness of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome pride and have peace in Him
Who is Elder Bednar
Was a mission president in Japan, later was the bishop of the whole church
Who is Elder Stevensen
Has perfect pitch and in Korean war visited every Mobile Army Services Hospital in Korea.
Who is President Nelson
Was on state champ bball, football teams, lettered in bball, football, track and baseball. Was captain of the Dixie bball team.
Who is Elder Holland
Was a cashier/bagger in high school. Also drove a tractor collecting golf balls on the green. Owned four cars before his mission.
Who is Elder Renland
We hold up the Lord's light when we hold fast to our covenants. We all need to be lifted up by the Lord with peace and personal revelation to counter the fear, dark, and contention encompassing the world.
Who is Elder Rasband
Was a mission president in France
Who is Edler Andersen
Both speak French, Portuguese, Spanish and English (2 answers)
Who are Elder Soares and Elder Andersen