Parables
The parable most quoted during conference
The 10 virgins
Number of new temples announced
15
Elder Renlund said this about how to overcome our fears about the Savior's 2nd coming
"Follow the Savior's Teaching"
Will bring confidence in the presence of God
Keeping our covenants
His wife had a picture of the Savior in her passport
Elder Stevenson
This parable encourages us to use our gifts wisely
The parable of the talents
Session that gave annual report, announced new general authorities.
1st session Saturday Morning
This area Seventy said, Participating in God's work, through callings, ministering, temple worship, & following promptings uniquely prepares us to meet the Savior
Elder Steven D. Shumway
Elder Shumway said "when we make sacrifices", he does this for us.
He sanctifies us
Elder Holland told a story of a disabled young Priest who climbed the stairs to do what?
Pass the Sacrament to his father the Bishop
These three parables were discussed in Elder Rendlund's talk
10 Virgins
5 Talents
Sheep and Goats
Greenville, South Carolina
Doing this gospel activity will help us avoid being deceived in the days leading up to the 2nd coming
Attend the TEMPLE!
Elder Rasband invited us to give equal time to spiritual things in our lives and he promised this blessing
We will have peace & rest
This type of tree was used to describe the value of patience, constant care, & nourishment.
Willow Tree
Matt 25:1-13
Parable of the 10 Virgins
Providing Education opportunities to members worldwide, more than 1/3 of enrollees live in Africa
BYU Pathways program
Serving & bless others and sharing the gospel
"In as much as you have done it unto the least of these...ye have done it unto me"
This general authority said, "All who accept the invitation.. to more intentionally commemorate the holy events that Easter represents will find their bond with Jesus Christ will grow even stronger."
Elder Gary E. Stevenson
Elder Whiting sat on this while playing a prank during his first scouting trip.
A Cactus (ouch)
This new parable is about magnetic GPS
Parable of the Salmon (light of Christ)
Announced presidency change to occur in Aug 2025
The General Young Men's presidency
These three things (from the parables in Elder Renlund's talk) will help us prepare for the 2nd coming
-Receive the truth (accept & live the gospel)
-Take the Holy Spirit for our guide
-Avoid deception
"Through _ _ _ _ _ _ We are given the enabling power to overcome the tendencies of men and women so that we might become like the Father" -Elder McCune
Christ
Elder Kearon received this boyhood gift from his father.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car