Words of Wisdom
Brother Devin G. Durrant listed five opportunities parents and grandparents have to teach their descendants the gospel and prepare them for the challenges of life. Name two of those opportunities
What are:
Family Home Evening
Family Prayer
On-call or In the Moment
Family Scripture Study
By Example
Elder Larry J. Echo Hawk told a personal tale of tragedy to underscore the peace brought by forgiveness. What happened to Elder Echo Hawk’s family?
A drunk teenage driver killed his younger brother and sister-in-law 36 years ago. His parents and sister comforted the driver’s parents after his sentencing, an example that helped Elder Echo Hawk begin the path to forgiving the young man.
Elder Brian K. Taylor said, "I invite each of us to seek God and His Beloved Son. 'Nowhere,' President Nelson said, 'are those truths taught more clearly and powerfully than in the Book of Mormon.' Open its pages and learn that God does 'all things for our welfare and happiness,' that He is 'merciful and gracious, slow to anger, long-suffering and full of goodness, and that 'all are alike unto [Him]'.” Name the doctrinal mastery scripture he just referenced, “All are alike unto [Him]”
President Russell M. Nelson is the ______ prophet in these latter-days.
Elder Dallin H. Oaks quoted this hymn, “Have I helped anyone in need? Have I cheered up the sad? and made someone feel glad?”
Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson said, “Our young women are ________. They have talents, unlimited enthusiasm and energy, and they are compassionate and caring. They want to be of service. They need to know they are valued and essential in the work of salvation."
Elder Dale G. Renlund told the story of Todd and Rod. What was their story?
In 1999, Todd collapsed from a ruptured blood vessel in his brain and died soon afterward. His mother, Betty, on the last night of his life, promised him that she would make sure his temple work was done. Todd's heart was transplanted into Elder Renlund's patient, a man by the name of Rod. He learned the identity of his heart donor's family and began a correspondence with them. About two years later, Todd's mother, Betty, invited Rod to be present when she went to the temple for the first time. Rod and Betty first met in person in the celestial room of the St. George Utah Temple. Some time later, Todd's father died and Betty invited Rod to represent her deceased son in receiving his temple ordinances. Rod gratefully did so, and the proxy work culminated in a sealing room in the St. George Utah Temple. Betty and her family later attended Rod’s sealing to his wife.
Elder Massimo De Feo quoted this doctrinal mastery when he said, "pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love." What is the Book of Mormon doctrinal mastery scripture reference?
President Russell M. Nelson’s counselors in the First Presidency are who?
Dallin H. Oaks
Henry B. Eyring
President Henry B. Eyring quoted this hymn, “The day is past and gone; the shadows of the evening fall; the night is coming on. Within my heart a welcome guest, within my home abide.”
Abide with Me; ‘Tis Eventide
Sister Reyna I. Aburto taught, “_______ happen when the children of God work together guided by the Spirit to reach out to others in need.”
Sharing the story of Ensign Frank Blair, who served on a troop transport ship stationed in Japan during the Korean War, Elder Larry Y. Wilson told of how Blair’s ability to listen to the Spirit saved him and his entire crew during a huge typhoon.
“Ensign Blair finished his watch and was getting into bed when the captain knocked on his door,” Elder Wilson said. “He asked, ‘Would you please pray for this ship.’ Of course, Ensign Blair agreed to do so. At that point, the young man could have just prayed for safety, but instead, he prayed for what?
He prayed to know if there was something he could do to help ensure the safety of the ship.
Elder Claudio D. Zivic referenced this Book of Mormon doctrinal mastery scripture about how the Lord will make weak things become strong.
What is the scripture reference?
Who is the acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles?
M. Russell Ballard
Elder Brian K. Taylor quoted this hymn, “and He has sent me here.” as he spoke of visiting the ward where he grew up. In the Primary room he observed primary leaders teaching this year’s Primary theme, which is also this hymn.
Elder Gerrit W. Gong said, “Everything _______ and _________ is centered in the living reality of God our loving Eternal Father and His Son Jesus Christ and His Atonement, witnessed by the Holy Ghost.”
President Dallin H. Oaks was reminded of the power of small and simple things over time when he saw what? He showed two pictures of it in his talk.
Thick and strong concrete sidewalks that were cracked from the force of slow, small growth of roots from adjacent trees
Elder Quentin L. Cook quoted part of this Book of Mormon doctrinal mastery verse when he said, “wickedness never was happiness.” Name the scripture reference.
Two new apostles were sustained during the Saturday morning session. Who are they?
Gerrit W. Gong
Ulisses Soares
Sister Jean B. Bingham quoted this hymn, “Savior may I love my brother, as I know Thou lovest me.”
Elder Ulisses Soares testified, “Having ________ is a sign of God's love for His children.
They make known the promises and the true nature of God and of Jesus Christ to Their people.”
While preparing for the construction of the Paris France Temple in 2010, then-Elder Gérald Caussé met with the mayor and his team to tell them about the Church. To his surprise, the mayor didn't want to see a presentation that Bishop Caussé had prepared; his team said they would conduct their own investigation. What two things did they do?
They attended a sacrament meeting and met with the neighbors of a stake center to find out what kind of people Mormons are.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, “Brothers and sisters, we have a heaven sent opportunity as an entire church to demonstrate pure religion undefiled before God. To bear one another’s burdens that they may be light and to comfort those that stand in need of comfort. To minister to the widows and the fatherless, the married and the single, the strong and the distraught, the downtrodden and the robust, the happy and the sad.” Name the Book of Mormon doctrinal mastery scripture that he referenced.
What is the special meeting called where members around the world stand to sustain a new prophet and president of the church?
Solemn Assembly
President Russell M. Nelson quoted this hymn, “In the fight for right let us wield a sword, The mighty sword of truth. Fear not, though the enemy deride; Courage, for the Lord is on our side. We will heed not what the wicked may say, But the Lord alone we will obey.”