General Observations
Who were the two General Authorities that were missing from all sessions of Conference?
Russell M. Nelson & Jeffrey R. Holland
Sister Amy A. Wright used what famous parable to describe the importance of being spiritually prepared for whatever things get thrown our way?
Parable of the 10 Virgins
Elder Joaquin E Costa suggests that during times of hardship don't ask "why me" but?
"What is this for?"
What worldwide organization did Elder Ian S. Ardern mention that the church funds to help humanitarian efforts?
UNICEF
Elder de Paulla Parrella encouraged us to speak the full name of the church with intent. What is the name of our church?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
What were the two dress colors that the women of the Tabernacle Choir wore during Conference?
Purple & Cranberry/Pink
According to Sister Emily Belle Freeman, walking the covenant path is not just a contact but is more of a what with God?
Relationship
Elder Robert M. Daines told an amazing story about a WWII soldier who was injured and couldn't recognize the faces of people he knew. What was this injury called?
Face-blind
Ronald A. Rasband encouraged what group of people to become missionaries in order to set an example for their families of missionary service?
Senior couples
In his talk, Elder John C. Pingree Jr. talked about the importance of understanding truth. Who is the person that "works to keep us from truth through distractions or lies weaved within strands of truth?"
Satan
What two types of plants/flowers were visible behind the pulpit when a speaker was talking?
Roses & Greenery
Elder Uchtdorf used the parable of the Prodigal Son to describe what truth about Heavenly Father and our progress on the covenant path?
That we are always welcomed back by Heavenly Father if we stray from the path
Elder Cook gave two suggestions on what you can do when you are sad. One was to call upon God in prayer and what was the other?
Praise God by listening to good music
According to Elder Andersen, there are 177 operating temples, 59 temples under construction, and 79 temples currently in planning.
All of these temples were built with the money from what donating service within the church?
Tithing
What Primary song does Elder Christopher G. Graud-Carrier reference in his talk about loving everyone like the Savior does?
"Jesus walked away from none, He gives His love to everyone."
I'll Walk With You
Finish AND NAME this Primary song that was sung in the Saturday Morning session of Conference:
He knows I will [blank] Him, Give all my [blank] to Him.
I [blank] my Savior's [blank], the love He [blank] gives me.
He knows I will [follow] Him, Give all my [life] to Him.
I [feel] my Savior's [love], the love He [freely] gives me.
Song: I Feel My Savior's Love
Elder W. Christopher Waddell suggested that in order to focus on getting to the kingdom of God we should focus on Jesus Christ and not what?
BONUS: Give some real life examples of what Elder Waddell was talking about
Idols of any kind
BONUS: Musicians, politicians, movie actors, gaming, ect.
What invitation did President Nelson extend to us to help make the good choices when life is hard?
Think celestially
Elder Bednar advised us to "be in the [blank] of their [blank]." What two words are missing here?
Bonus: Give an actionable example of how you can follow his advice.
Be in the path of their duty.
Sit with those alone at church, reach out to those in need, submit your will to God, ect
M. Russell Ballard gave an amazing testimony about Joseph Smith and the Restoration. Through those two things, what do we knew the truth nature of?
God and Jesus Christ
How many speakers had blue ties or blue in their ties?
BONUS: Name the speakers that had blue ties.
10
Bednar, Christofferson, Daines (R/B striped), Rasband (R/B striped), Ballard (P/B striped), Paulla Parrella, Cook, Uchtdorf, Iyring, Cordon (navy), Gong (navy)
Elder Renlund reminded us that only with a robust spiritual foundation can we weather the storms in life and keep us on the covenant path. This reminder is very similar to what Primary song that discusses building your spiritual foundation on two different surfaces?
The Wise and the Foolish Men who built their houses on the rock or the sand
In his talk, President Iyring referenced this great quote, "in the coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding and comforting presence of [blank]."
Who was the original person that said this quote and what influence was he referring to at the end of the quote? (2 pts)
President Nelson said it about the Holy Ghost
Elder Gong talked about the 3 languages of Gospel love. What are they?
Warmth & Reverence, Service & Sacrifice and Covenant Belonging
What two things did Elder Jan E. Newman encourage us to move away from our lives in order to build our foundation on Jesus Christ?
Bonus: What did he say it takes to build that foundation on Christ?
Anything slippery or unnecessary
Bonus: EFFORT