Saturday Morning
Members of the church voting to sustain the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is called...
Solemn assembly
Candy Opportunity: What did Elder Patrick Kearon say about sustaining leaders and why we do it?
Elder Gary E. Stevenson reported that an airport in Japan has never lost luggage in its 30 years of operation. They have a principle, kaizen, that encapsulates a mindset of what?
constantly searching for and implementing minor improvements.
Candy Op: How can we be like the employees at the Japan airport?
President Emily Belle Freeman said "you can go from ________ to _________ in a matter of minutes?"
Best day to worst day
Candy op: How do we cope with our best to worst days?
President D. Todd Christofferson said "If we are to succeed in developing a Christlike character, we must possess His ________"
Motivations
Candy Op: What do you think are Christlike motivations?
Who said "Because of what happened on that Sunday morning, we can speak of Jesus Christ in the present tense."
- Dale G. Renlund
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf
- Quentin L. Cook
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Candy Op: Why do we need to "go to the tomb" before spreading the good news?
Elder David A. Bednar has a love-hate relationship with this particular sport because you have to endure to the end
Running
Candy Opportunity: Did you gain any new perspectives about enduring to the end?
Elder Wan-Liang Wu talked about before becoming a member of the church, he would "accompany my mother to Chinese temples to worship different gods. We would bring ______ as an offering and burn incense to ask for the blessings we needed."
special cakes
Candy op: What do we offer our God? How do we worship Him?
Why did Elder Edward B. Rowe need a guide while traveling on foot to settle disputes between warring countries?
The guide new where the land mines were and were it was safe to travel.
Candy op: How can we allow Christ to be our guide in our lives?
Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong says that God put 5 reminders, or "Remember, Remember" versus in this book.
Book of Mormon
Candy Op: What does God usually want us to remember?
“prophets, seers, and revelators testify of Jesus Christ and teach His doctrine so simply that it cannot be misunderstood.”
- Susan H. Porter
- Dallin H. Oaks
- Taniela B. Wakolo
Taniela B. Wakolo
Elder Michael John U. Teh was explaining how his apartment in Hong Kong was filled beautiful sun rays... even though he was surrounded by tall buildings. How was this possible?
A building reflected the sun light into the building.
Candy Op: How can we compare this phenomenon to serving others/ the light of Christ?
When brother David J. Wunderli's son's bag was full of rocks on their hike, what did he suggest he removed to make the load easier? What was his reaction?
The photo of Christ. He said heck no.
Candy op: What could this situation symbolize as we go on the hike of life?
Ronald A. Rasband quoted "The words of the psalmist say it all: “Weeping may endure for a night, but ___ cometh in the morning.”
Joy
Candy Op: How is it possible to find happiness in Christ when all seems dark?
President Susan H. Porter spoke to the primary children and recalled the story of the loaves and fishes to feed the 5,000 people. How can we be like the boy who gave Jesus all the bread and fish he had to feed the people?
Give your all to Jesus.
Candy op: Give some ideas on how we can give our all to Jesus
"Let us follow Christ by forgoing contention and by using the language and methods of peacemakers."
- Dallin H. Oaks
- D. Todd Christofferson
- Henry B Eyring
Dallin H. Oaks
Candy Op: Why do you think the prophet thought it was important to give us this message from God?
What did Elder Jorge T. Becerra have to do in order to pay his tithing when he was struggling with finances?
Sell his work vehicle. (He was blessed with good transactions and a friend to give him another car)
Candy Op: Have you seen the blessings of paying tithing in your own life?
Elder Eduardo F. Ortega said "Becoming a lifelong disciple of Christ is a ______, the sum of multiple small, daily, personal and spiritual events."
Process
Candy Op: Can you think of any events that shaped your personal progress of discipleship?
Elder Dale G. Renlund had a dog that liked to play fetch. What happened when he threw 2 balls at once?
Became overwhelmed and gave up.
Candy Op: How can we reduce being overwhelmed by all the balls life throws at us?
Elder Neil L. Andersen talks about preparing for marriage by saying "our lives will require more unselfishness, more repentance, and more ________."
forgiveness
candy op: how can we practice these attributes now?
"In a world of many voices, remaining connected to the True Vine is not merely desirable; it is essential to our spiritual survival."
- Ulisses Soares
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf
- Eduardo F. Ortega
Ulisses Soares
Candy Op: What ways do you stay connected to the "True Vine"?
President Henry B. Eyring said "As we pray continually, no matter the circumstances of life, the Lord will offer us His _____ and abiding support."
peace
Candy op: Can you think of a scripture that was mentioned in this talk about prayer?
Which movie did Elder Gérald Caussé mention in his talk that shows how "as we extend Christlike love to each person we serve, our eyes are opened to their divine potential. We begin to see them as the Lord sees them".
Beauty and the Beast
Candy op: Have you ever not liked a person at first but were able to see them as Christ sees them?
Elder Pedro X. Larreal invites us to do these things during the Sacrament to make it more sacred (name at least 2 things)
- Remove worldly thoughts from our minds
- Be prayerful/ reverent
- Not be on our phones
- Remember Him
Candy op: What do you personally do or want to work on to make the Sacrament more sacred?
By Elder Aaron T. Hall titled his talk after this quote from the Book of Mormon “I glory in plainness; I glory in truth; I glory in my Jesus, for he hath redeemed my soul from hell.” Which BOM prophet said this?
Nephi
Candy Op:What do you think Nephi means with "Plainness?"
"As we pray continually, no matter the circumstances of life, the Lord will offer us His peace and abiding support."
- Patrick Kearon
- Henry B. Eyring
- Jorge B. Becerra
Henry B. Eyring
Candy Op: What benefits have you received from feeling His peace and abiding support?