Stories
This is what Elder Haynie observed President Nelson doing at lunch one day.
Flattening his water bottle
Elder Stevenson said that studying this book would help us to know Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father better.
The Book of Mormon
The number of new temples announced.
15
Written on President M. Russell Ballard’s wife Barbara’s headstone is a lesson she wanted their children to remember: “What matters most is what lasts longest.” He listed four things he felt mattered most. Name one of them.
A relationship with Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ, family relationships, following the promptings of the Spirit, being converted to the Lord.
Elder Stevenson invited us to make this holiday just as important as Christmas.
Easter
Elder Renlund shared a story about this river.
The Amazon
Elder Christensen said that this is the pathway to joy because it brings us to Jesus Christ.
Repentance
She was called to be the new General Young Women's President.
Sister Emily Belle Freeman
Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson taught each person is carrying a metaphorical backpack, with burdens like rocks inside. Those rocks represent many different things. Name two that President Johnson listed.
Sin, others’ poor decisions, misconduct, unkindness, illness, grief, disappointment, loneliness, and the effects of natural disasters
During the Sunday afternoon session, this apostle taught us to focus on the things that matter most.
Elder M. Russell Ballard
Elder Meurs suffered guilt and remorse after doing this.
Falling asleep at the wheel and causing a car accident.
Elder Allen Haynie said it is no small thing to have this in our midst.
A prophet of God
He was the only Apostle who didn't speak during conference
Elder Holland
Elder Juan A. Uceda of the Seventy spoke of becoming undershepherds to the Lord Jesus Christ by ministering to the one. He then listed three parables from Luke 15 to teach more about ministering.
Name one of the parables.
The parable of the lost sheep, The parable of the lost coin and, The parable of the prodigal son.
Elder Bednar invited us to __________ in Christ and __________ with the Savior
Abide and Walk
President Nelson shared a story about a surgeon who threw this into his arm.
A scalpel infected with gangrene
Elder Renlund taught that we access God's power by connecting with Him through this.
Sacred covenants
The number of talks given about Patriarchal Blessings.
Two
In John 14:15-27, the Savior explained how His disciples and others would feel peace once He was no longer on the earth with them. President Henry B. Eyring said the Savior taught five principles in those verses. Name one of them.
1.Peace comes after living obediently to His commandments.
2.The Holy Ghost can abide in people.
3.Love of self and others comes through keeping covenants.
4.Keeping God’s commandments requires singular love of God.
5. Obtaining the gift of earthly and eternal peace comes from faith in Jesus Christ and repentance.
President Nelson invited us to do this.
Become a peacemaker
Elder Anderson shared a story about a family who did this on the day that their wife/mother passed away.
Served in the temple
He said this, "One of the easiest ways to identify a true follower of Jesus Christ is how compassionately that person treats other people."
President Russell M. Nelson
Red & Gold
Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon, listed eight ways our personal closeness to Christ can grow. Name three.
Temple worship, daily repentance, scripture study, attending church and seminary, pondering patriarchal blessings, receiving ordinances, honoring covenants and testifying of Him.
This apostle said, "I invite you to consider ways we can transform ourselves into uplifting and supportive people, people who have an understanding and forgiving heart..who look for the best in others."
Elder Ullisses Soares