Saturday Morning
What was the big announcement in this session given by President Russell M. Nelson and outlined by Elder Quentin L. Cook?
We are moving to "home-centered church" supported by our traditional church structure (instead of the other way around). 2-hour meeting schedule starting in January 2019.
What was Dean M. Davies looking for when traveling with President Hinckley?
Ground for a temple in Vancouver, Canada
What did Sister Joy D. Jones bring on her first visit to a less-active member that was rejected? What did she think would be more effective on the 2nd visit?
Chocolate chip cookies ~ rice krispy treats :)
Talk about loving Heavenly Father and putting him first. All things will fall into place if we do that.
Who was the first speaker of this session and what did He talk about?
M. Russell Ballard ~ Vision of Joseph F. Smith's vision of the spirit world (D&C section 138)
"Appreciate God's love and His plan of salvation for His children."
"I know where my precious Barbara is."
How many new temples were announced?
Name one new foreign location
12
Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Guam, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Phillipines
Yuba City, CA; Washington County, UT; Puerto Rico
What two things did losing their supplies in Alaska help Brother Brough learn?
** Bonus - what example did he give form his own life (not the Alaska example) of this principle?
Do not throw your food out the window of a plane and we can overcome hard things.
** Bonus - His daugther going to mission field, giving up sports, going outside alone, school in her language. And THEN, serving a mission even though she didn't want to.
What unique characteristic did Elder Soares mention about the Amazon River and what did he relate this characteristic to?
Elder Soares related this to new converts becoming integrated into the church.
What did Sister Michelle Lynn Craig learn from a story about Sister Kimball (prophet's wife)?
Never suppress a generous thought.
** Also remember, with Christ's help, what we have to offer is always enough.
What do shepherds (ministering brothers & sisters) want for their sheep? (3 things)
1) To know and number them, 2) To watch over them, 3) To have them be gathered on the covenant path.
*key word: SEE them
What was the key word/concept of Elder Renlund's talk?
Choose ~ Agency
Choose to have faith; choose to repent; choose to be baptized; choose to listen to the Holy Ghost; choose to attend the temple; choose to endure to the end
What are the 3 holy places identified by Elder Rasband when he said "stand ye in holy places?"
Our homes, chapels, and the temple
D. Todd Christofferson used Elijah's question of "How long do you halt between 2 opinions?" Fill in 2 of the following:
If God exists - then; If Jesus exists - then; if the Book of Mormon is true - then; or if Joseph Smith was a prophet - then?
If God exists - worship Him
If Jesus exists - Follow Him
If the Book of Mormon is true - Follow its precepts
If Joseph was a prophet - Follow the mantle (follow the living prophet)
What did Sister Victoria's chocolate cake represent?
Love and sacrifice for those she served (she & her 4 children walked over 2 miles to primary every week so she could use their bus fair money to buy the ingredients for the chocolate cake)
What is a different kind of ministering talked about by Elder Jeffery R. Holland?
Ministering to our loved ones; Live together in love with no disputations, remember our relationships matter, forgive and forsake, cease to contend, love/seek/cherish/make peace
According to Robert C. Gay, what 3 things can we do to take upon us the name of Christ?
1) See as God sees; 2) Do His work (serve as He serves); 3) Trust Him.
Which person began his talk by emphasizing one of the ASK principles - who was it and what principle did He stress?
How do we achieve the abundant life spoke of by Elder Uchtdorf?
** Bonus: What would Elder Uchtdorf had been if they had chosen a different word for ministering?
Become disciples of Christ
Believe ~ Love ~ Do
** Bonus: A german shepherd :)
President Oaks felt impressed to ask LDS women to do 2 things - what was the second?
What experience that took place in Utah prompted this request?
Refugee that was bullied until he did something that resulted in jail time . . . be kind!
*1st request was to limit cell phone use . . . if we do so, it will bless your life
Elder Neil L. Andersen counseled us to do what to be ready for soul-wounding trials?
**Bonus: What key detail did Elder Andersen point out regarding the 2060 striplings warriors of the Book of Mormon?
Never give up; patiently move forward; repent; keep the commandments; temple; rely on Christ & turn to Him.
** Bonus: ALL received MANY wounds (we will all receive wounds because this is mortality)
According to our Prophet, Russell M. Nelson, the new home-centered gospel learning will do what?
Our homes will become what?
Homes will become sanctuaries of faith
What 3 things will the new initaitve of home gospel study/church supported help families do?
Learn doctrine, strengthen faith, foster heartfelt worship of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
What thematic phrase was repeated at least 4 times during the two Saturday sessions (also given by President Nelson at first news conference after being ordained as prophet)?
Stay on the covenant path
What 4 things did President Nelson invite the women of the church to do?
1) 10-day fast from social media
2) Read the Book of Mormon by December 31
3) Develop the habit of regular temple attendance
4) Participate fully in Relief Society (if of age)
What is not a change, rebranding, whim or inconsequential - what is a command of the Lord? Why?
The name of the Church (getting rid of nicknames Mormon & LDS).
To remove the Savior's name from his church is a victory for Satan and discounts all that HE - Jesus Christ - has done for us.
What talk, story, counsel stood out to you and why? At least 2 team members need to share
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