General Authorities
The First Presidency of the Church
President: Russell M. Nelson
1st Counselor: Dallin H. Oaks
2nd Counselor: Henry B. Eyring
Who appeared to Joseph Smith?
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ
"The Lord commanded Nephi to go and get the _____"
"The Lord commanded Nephi to go and build a _____"
"The Lord gives us commandments and asks us to ____"
"PLATES"
"BOAT"
"OBEY"
What was the Book of Mormon written from?
The Gold Plates
When is General Conference held?
April and October
He was a refugee twice as a child
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Where did Joseph Smith go to pray?
The Sacred Grove
This song is about the Temple. It says "For the temple is a house of God, a place of love and beauty."
What song is it?
How many books are in the Book of Mormon?
15 books
(16 if you count the introduction)
How many sessions are in General Conference?
5 total
2 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday and either the Priesthood or Women's session
He speaks French, Portuguese, Spanish, and English
Elder Neil L. Andersen
Who spoke to Joseph first?
Heavenly Father
Sing the primary song Dare to Do Right (P158)
"Dare to do right! Dare to be true! You have a work that no other can do;
Do it so bravely, so kindly, so well, Angels will hasten the story to tell.
Dare, dare, dare to do right; Dare, dare, dare to be true, Dare to be true, dare to be true."
What is the longest book in the Book of Mormon?
Alma
Who conducted the first modern day General Conference?
Joseph Smith on June 9, 1830
When was the first Quorum of the 12 Apostles organized?
During the time of Jesus
How old was Joseph when he prayed in the Sacred Grove?
14 years old
This song is about young men who volunteered to fight in a war. Their mothers taught them to have faith in God and to follow the commandments. They called themselves the Army of Helaman.
What is the song?
Hint: Pg. 172
We'll Bring the World His Truth
Also referred to as Army of Helaman
Where did Joseph Smith find the Gold Plates?
Hill Cumorah, New York
Where were General Conference meetings held before the Conference Center was opened in 2000?
The Tabernacle on Temple Square
Who is the president of the Quorum of the 12?
Elder M. Russell Ballard
What was the scripture Joseph read that lead him to pray to Heavenly Father for guidance?
James 1:5
What song have we learned for the stake program in May?
On A Golden Springtime (P88)
Versus 1 and 3
*This is a great song to sing this week!
How many witnesses to the Book of Mormon were there in Joseph Smith's time?
11 Witnesses, 12 including Joseph Smith
Read the Testimony of the Three Witnesses, Testimony of the Eight Witnesses, and Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith in the Introduction of the Book of Mormon.
What is special about this April's General Conference?
It marks 200th anniversary since the First Vision
Also, this General Conference will Only be streamed digitally and then printed. No public will be at this conference!