Words of the Prophet
“The adversary is increasing his attacks on _____ and on ________ at an exponential rate. To survive spiritually we need counter strategies and proactive plans.”
What is Faith and Families
Elder Dale G. Renlund spoke about this fictional character who is a “typical English nanny” who takes care of the Banks children.
Who is Mary Poppins?
Elder Ronald A. Rasband said this has “limited the perspective of God’s children.”
What is Fear?
Elder Ronald A. Rasband listed things that people fear.
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 chosen 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 Ronald A. Rasband reminded us that fear is not new. He quoted this scripture from the Doctrine and Covenants.
Doctrine & Covenants 6:36 “Look unto me in every thought. Doubt not; fear not.”
“Scriptures make it clear that ________ have the primary responsibility to teach the doctrine to their children.”
What is Parents?
President M. Russell Ballard related to President Joseph F. Smith in this way.
What is President Smith’s great-grandson?
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.”
What is the Name of Christ?
Elder Gerrit W. Gong listed five ways our “campfires of faith” can encourage and bless God’s children. Name one.
Find joy in creativity
Minister in new Spirit-filled ways.
Seek to love the Lord and others with all our hearts and souls.
Establish regular patterns of righteous living that deepen faith and spirituality.
Remember perfection is in Christ, not in ourselves.
Elder Dallin H. Oaks spoke about understanding eternal truths taught in the plan of salvation. He quoted part of this scripture, “seek learning, even by study and also by faith.”
Doctrine & Covenants 88:118
"To remove the Lord's name from the Lord's Church is a major victory for _____.”
Due to changes mage last General Conference, this session was not held.
What is the Priesthood session?
What did Elder Shayne M. Bowen said “______ is the keystone to conversion of all of Heavenly Father's sons and daughters."
What is the Book of Mormon?
President Russell M. Nelson gave the women of the church the prophetic plea to shape the future by helping gather scattered Israel. He asked us to do this by giving us four invitations.
10 day social media fast.
Read the Book of Mormon between now and the end of the year.
Establish a pattern of regular temple attendance.
Participate fully in Relief Society.
In speaking of the commandment for us to forgive all men Elder Jeffrey R. Holland quoted part of this doctrinal mastery scripture.
Doctrine & Covenants 64:9-11
"So, what’s in a name? When it comes to the name of the Lord’s church, the answer is, __________!"
What is Everything?
While focusing on the importance of the name of the church, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir was given a new name.
What is The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square?
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.”
What is Perspective?
Elder Neil L. Andersen suggested several things we can do to help help our wounded souls. Name two.
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 Henry B. Eyring quoted part of this doctrinal mastery scripture when he said, “whether by my own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same.”
Doctrine & Covenants 1:37-38
“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."
Twelve new temples were announced in the Sunday afternoon session. Name five 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
Elder Gerrit W. Gong taught, “When righteous ________ and spiritual yearnings join, time and eternity come together.”
Elder Gary E. Stevenson gave a list of four things that good shepherds do.
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 Ulisses Soares quoted this doctrinal mastery scripture about the worth of souls.
Doctrine & Covenants 18:10-11