Elder Shumway’s Story
Why We Serve
Blessings of Service
Finish the Verse / Who Said That?
Church History
100
What was Elder Shumway studying in university?
Chemical engineering
100
When we say “yes” to serving, who are we really saying “yes” to?
Jesus Christ
100
Serving helps us progress toward what?
“The measure of our creation”
100
Finish the quote: “When we say yes to serving, we are saying yes to ____.”
Jesus Christ
100
YOU HAVE WON THE BONUS 300 POINTS WOOOHOOOO
200
What calling did he receive while studying?
Activities planner for a singles ward
200
What kind of discipleship is service described as?
Christlike discipleship
200
What happens when we consecrate our best effort?
God magnifies it
200
“Now is the time for you and for me to prepare for the Second Coming of our Lord.”
Russel M. Nelson
200
In what year did Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon?
1829
300
What did Elder Shumway do that caught wifes attention?
Served ice cream at an activity
Bonus 100 points: What is her name?
300
Why does God invite us to serve?
Not because He needs us, but because we need Him. Help Others draw closer to Him.
300
Name one blessing Elder Shumway said comes from participating in God’s work.
Progress, holiness, or grace
300
Who said, “When ye are in the service of your fellow beings, ye are only in the service of your God”?
King Benjamin
300
Who were the three witnesses of the Book of Mormon?
Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, Martin Harris
400
Who made a joke saying, “There looks like a man who has no idea what he is doing”?
Elder Neil L. Andersen
400
PWhat happens when we set aside our desires to serve God’s children?
God delights to honor us and bless us. :Get point if you name a blessing:
400
How does serving affect our homes and wards?
It turns them into holy places
400
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Paul
400
When is Russel M. Nelsons Birthday?
September 9th 1924
500
How did Elder Shumway describe his feelings after being called as a General Authority?
He felt inadequate / unsure what he was doing
500
What phrase did Elder Shumway use to describe serving?
“The very essence of Christlike discipleship.”
500
What helps us receive God’s gift of grace?
Participating in His work with faith and humility
500
Finish the Verse.....“By small and simple things are…”
“great things brought to pass.” – Alma 37:6
500
Who is Edward Partridge?
Edward Partridge was the first Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.