Funny Thing
In speaking about listening to a prophet’s voice Bishop Dean L. Davies told a story about President Hinckley visiting sites for a new temple in Vancouver, Canada. He wanted to visit a chapel and told the driver to “turn left” and drive a little further. “Stop the car! Stop the car!” President Hinckley implored. “This is where the Lord wants the temple.” Bishop Davies told of how that land had three land owners and wasn’t zoned for religious purposes. When they met with President Hinckley later they found he had drawn a map complete with the chapel, turn left here and what where the temple was to be built?
X marks the spot
“The adversary is increasing his attacks on _____ and on ________ at an exponential rate. To survive spiritually we need counter strategies and proactive plans.” Fill in the blanks.
Faith, Families
Elder Ronald A. Rasband said this has “limited the perspective of God’s children.” What was the subject of his talk? A
Fear
Elder Quentin L. Cook announced a change to Sunday meetings. Starting in January 2019 how long will church be?
2 hours
Elder Ronald A. Rasband listed things that people fear. Name two.
Single adults fear making commitments such as getting married. Young marrieds fear bringing children into an increasingly wicked world. Missionaries fear lots of things, especially approaching strangers. Widows fear going forward alone. Teenagers fear not being accepted. Grade-schoolers fear the first day of school. University students fear getting back a test. We fear failure, rejection, disappointment, and the unknown. We fear hurricanes, earthquakes and fires. We fear not being chose and on the flip side we fear being chosen. We fear not being good enough. We fear the Lord has no blessings for us. We fear change.
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf noted the recent and renewed emphasis on ministering, or serving others: "Great thought was taken to determine what we should call this special emphasis. One of the names considered was 'shepherding,' a fitting reference to Christ's invitation, 'Feed my sheep.' However, it had at least one complication: using that term would make me a ‘______ ________.' Consequently, I am quite content with the term, 'ministering.' “ Fill in the blank.
German Shepherd
“Scriptures make it clear that ________ have the primary responsibility to teach the doctrine to their children.” Fill in the blank.
Parents
Elder Paul B. Pieper said, “By taking upon ourselves the ____ __ ______, we commit to take His teachings, His characteristics and ultimately His love deep into our beings so that they become part of who we are.” Fill in the blanks.
Name of Christ
Elder Dale G. Renlund spoke about this fictional character who is a “typical English nanny” who takes care of the Banks children. Who is it?
Mary Poppins
Elder Gerrit W. Gong listed five ways our “campfires of faith” can encourage and bless God’s children. Name one.
First, “to find joy in creativity.” Second, “to minister in new Spirit-filled ways.” Third, to “seek to love the Lord and others with all our hearts and souls.” Fourth, “to establish regular patterns of righteous living that deepen faith and spirituality.” Fifth, “to remember perfection is in Christ, not in ourselves.”
While visiting the country of Chile Sister Bonnie L. Cordon met a primary boy named David. What did David ask Sister Cordon to do?
Talk abut him in General Conference
"To remove the Lord's name from the Lord's Church is a major victory for _____.” Fill in the blank.
Satan
What did Elder Shayne M. Bowen say “is the keystone to conversion of all of Heavenly Father's sons and daughters."
Book of Mormon
How is President M. Russell Ballard related to President Joseph F. Smith?
President Ballard is President Smith’s great-grandson.
Elder Neil L. Andersen suggested several things we can do to help help our wounded souls. Name one.
Repentance is a powerful medicine. Attend the temple. Return to the Lord’s house with your family names as frequently as possible. Serve others. Look backward. “You proved your worthiness in your premortal state. You are a valiant child of God, and with His help, you can triumph in the battles of this fallen world. You have done it before and you can do it again.”
President Nelson gave an example of how we should respond to this question. "If someone should ask, 'Are you a Mormon?' you could reply, What is the answer?
'If you are asking if I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, yes, I am!'
"So, what’s in a name? When it comes to the name of the Lord’s church, the answer is, ‘__________!’ Fill in the blank.
Everything!
Brother Brian K. Ashton said, “We can trust in and rely upon the Father. Because He has an eternal ___________, Heavenly Father can see things we cannot.” Fill in the blank.
Perspective
What session of General Conference was NOT held this time?
Priesthood Session
Elder Gary E. Stevenson gave a list of four things that good shepherds do. Name two of them.
1. Identify lost sheep. 2. Search and find them. 3. Lay them on our shoulders to bring them home. 4. Surround them with friends.
Elder Dale G. Renlund said, “God is not interested in His children just becoming trained and obedient pets who won’t do what?
Chew on His slippers in the celestial living room
“The new home-centered, Church-supported integrated curriculum has the potential to unleash the power of ________, as each family follows through conscientiously and carefully to transform their home into a sanctuary of faith." Fill in the blank.
Families
Elder Gerrit W. Gong taught, “When righteous ________ and spiritual yearnings join, time and eternity come together.” Fill in the blank.
Patterns
Twelve new temples were announced in the Sunday afternoon session. Name two places they will be built.
Mendoza, Argentina; Salvador, Brazil; Yuba City, California; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Praia, Cape Verde; Yigo, Guam; Puebla, Mexico; Auckland, New Zealand; Lagos, Nigeria; Davao, Philippines; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Washington County, Utah.
– In speaking about the renewed effort to use the whole name of the church President Russell M. Nelson gave a list of what the effort is NOT. Name one thing on the list.
• It is not a name change.
• It is not rebranding.
• It is not cosmetic.
• It is not a whim.
• And it is not inconsequential