Name that Apostle
What color tie was President Oaks wearing in the Sunday sessions?
Red
This was a repeated phrase President Emily Belle Freeman used in her talk. "This is mortality. A proving ground. A place designed for growth. I have learned that God allows mortality to do its work in us - and that includes both ________ days and _______ days."
Best, Worst
Elder Edward B. Rowe of the seventy told a story of being a lawyer helping to resolve border disputes with countries at war. He had to be in the war zone with thousands of land mines. What was he told to do to keep him safe from the land mines? (Bonus points for the application)
Follow his guide - Winta. Literally "walk in his footsteps"
At the conclusion of Conference President Oaks invited us all to do what with the messages of conference?
Study them. (Also ponder and pray, and act in fact on the principles they explain)
Name one of the apostles who conducted a session of General Conference.
President Christofferson, President Eyring, Elder Rasband, Elder Renlund
Which apostle had to sit while speaking and conducting?
Henry B. Erying
Teaching an important truth, Elder Neil L. Anderson stated, "Eternal marriage is an ______________ journey."
Eternal
Elder Dale G. Renlund told a story about his black dog named "Lady". He had 2 balls, a blue ball and yellow ball that he threw for her to fetch. Describe what happened. (Bonus points for telling the lesson this story teaches)
She became overwhelmed and confused and gave up
President Emily Belle Freeman used this to help her after a "worst day" of finding out her husbands cancer had returned. She invited us to also use this as not only a guide for standards but also a guide for strength. What did she use? and invite us to use as well?
For the Strength of Youth guide
Which of the women's general presidencies was reorganized and a new presidency called? (Bonus points if remember any names)
Primary General Presidency (Rosemary Chibota, Nina Garfield, Theresa Collins)
Name one of the two newly sustained apostles.
Gerald Causse & Clark Gilbert
"As we walk our dusty roads to Emmaus, He will be with us. If you see someone walking alone and sad, will you please _______ ___ _____? No one sits alone, and no one should _______ their road to Emmaus alone or unseen" (Elder Gong)
Walk with them; Walk
Thierry Mutumbo of the Seventy, told of severe trials he and his wife had of losing many children to death, and his extended families requiring that because of this they end their marriage (a tradition of their culture). How many children did they have, and how many died? (Bonus points for what he did, and the gospel principle he was teaching)
10 children, 4 died
President Oaks invited us to be _____________. To avoid contention and harsh language in our relationships and communications. And that as we do so we become more like the Savior. He said we can help change the world if we are _____________. (Same word)
Peacemakers
How many times did President Dallin H. Oaks speak in General Conference?
Three - Saturday morning, Sunday morning, Sunday afternoon
Who is serving as the acting President of the quorum of the twelve apostles?
Deiter F. Uchdorf
Elder Christofferson talked about developing the character of Christ. He said "It is in emulating the character of Christ that we become the 'manner of persons' we ought to be." Then he said "Christlike character grows out of a Christlike ________"
heart
President Dallin H. Oaks told a story of calling a woman wearing a yellow dress in a Stake Conference to come up and speak spontaneously. He was worried what she might say. She told of working in a care facility and a "repulsive man" who treated the staff terribly. What happened in this story? (Bonus points for the lesson she learned or the lesson President Oaks learned)
He fell and as she went to help him, she saw him and felt God's love for him. She held and comforted him.
Elder Pedro X. Larreal of the Seventy invited us to elevate our spiritual preparation and reverence of this ordinance that we partake of on Sundays, and that it will help us feel of our Savior's love. What is the ordinance he talked about?
The sacrament
What subject did multiple speakers talk on that had to do with the particular day Conference was being held? What was the subject and what was the special day?
Resurrection, Easter
Which apostle held up his cell phone in the Saturday morning session with it's light on? (He was telling of a BYU devotional where students were helping others to find their seats)
Clark Gilbert
Aaron T. Hall of the seventy, talked about many of the names for Jesus Christ. Over 60 names in the 1 & 2 books of Nephi alone. "Each name reveals something of HIs majesty, His character, and His mission as the Savior of the World" He used one of Nephi's phrases to describe a name of Christ: "I glory in ____ Jesus" (2 Ne 33:6)
I glory in MY Jesus
Elder Stevenson told a story of his luggage being whisked away while traveling by the flight attendant because it would not fit in the overhead bins. It had essential things in it he needed and he hoped they would take care of it. He then told of a specific International airport that has a record of not losing a single piece of luggage after 30 years of operations. What is this airport? (Bonus points for explanating the relationship between luggage and souls that he talked about)
Osaki, Japan
Susan Porter invited us to follow Christ's example in praying with purpose and then going to act in order to help others. She told us to be like Jesus when he said the following phrase to Heavenly Father in the pre-mortal council when choosing who would go down and be the Redeemer. What is this phrase (and title of her talk)? "_____ __ _ ____ __"
"Here am I, send me"
This Conference was special, because it was the first conference where a new president and prophet of the church was sustained by the entire membership of the church. What is the name for this special type of ocassion?
Solemn Assembly