Session 1
Sister Browning of the Primary Presidency spoke about the power of ______ in teaching doctrine to children.
PRIMARY SONGS/HYMNS
Ronald A. Rasband spoke about this Proclamation's importance as doctrine.
The Family Proclamation
Sister J. Anette Dennis shared the story of a 100 year old runner who was last in the race but still did this big accomplishment.
He broke 5 world records for his age group.
Elder Evanson (70) said teaching missionaries are the Lord's _______, and service missionaries are the Lord's _______.
WORDS, and HANDS.
Elder Cuvelier kicked off a talk on taking upon us the name of Christ with a story about his son's contact list in his phone. What did his son list him as?
Not Mother.
Which apostle spoke about Peacemaking? Referencing D&C 121:36, 4-42 - The rights of the priesthood ... cannot be controlled nor handled only on the principles of righteousness.
Elder Gary E. Stevenson
Elder Jaggi said "If the __________ is the great connector, the _____________ is the separator."
If the SAVIOR is the great connector, the ADVERSARY is the separator.
Elder Patrick Kearon - New beginnings are at the heart of the Father's plan.
What is one example of a new beginning in the church?
Baptism. Repentance. Partaking of Sacrament. Changing old mindsets, habits, attitudes. Etc.
Elder Ulysses Soares spoke about this Christlike quality.
Temperance.
Elder David A. Bednar shared Moroni's description of the ________ bar of God, and how we can prepare for the judgement day.
PLEASING
President Uctdorf related the regular practice pilots do, and the parable of the talents, to using our ________ _______.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS.
Elder Brown shared a powerful witness that "a _________ is not meant to be temporary, it is eternal."
A TESTIMONY is not meant to be temporary, it is eternal.
Steven C. Barlow of the 70 shared ways we can show our love for God. Name 1 way we can do that.
Serve others.
Gratitude in prayer.
Choose obedience.
The session closed with this missionary themed hymn.
Called to Serve
Elder Carlos A Godoy spoke of his time in Africa visiting wards and branches, with families who faced many challenges with ________ faces and _______ hearts.
SMILING faces and GRATEFUL hearts.
President Oaks gave introductory remarks and explained a few things about conference when there is not a prophet. Name one of those things.
Conference was planned several months ago.
Only changes are: adding his introductory remarks and that he will speak at closing in Pres. Nelson's place.
Elder Gong used this food as an introduction to his talk on gospel culture.
Fortune Cookie
William K. Jackson of the 70 spoke of being good under-shepherds by "Counting and ________"
Counting and ACCOUNTING - noticing those who are not coming, reaching out, inviting them back.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson spoke about living through hard times, and reminded us to ______ to God and _____.
LOOK to God and LIVE.
Elder Dale G. Renlund taught about becoming more like the Savior in 5 ways. Name one of them.
Identification (take his name upon you).
Remembrance (take sacrament).
Emulation (do what Jesus would).
Alignment (join Jesus in his work).
Empowerment (access God's power in our lives).
Elder Eyring mentioned we are in an apostolic interregnum. President Oaks explained more about what this is. What is it?
The period of time between the death of a prophet and the calling of the next prophet, when the Quorum of the 12 Apostles leads the church.
Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke of the Gathering of Israel today and invited us to help build a _______ ______.
ZION PEOPLE.
Elder Neil L. Anderson shared a message about repentance, including some of the steps in the repentance process. Name a step.
Recognize you sinned, feel sorrow, change, make restitution, etc.
Elder Henry B. Eyring taught that trials are evidence the Lord ______ you and is _________ you to carry the weight of eternal life.
LOVES you and is REFINING you
President Dallin H. Oaks spoke of the importance of eternal families and shared many ways we can strengthen our families right now. Name two ways.
Family activities, grandparents involved, teach kids gospel, teach practical knowledge like gardening, cooking, budgeting, yard work,etc, turn off tech to make time together, worship together, tells fam. stories.