Conference Humor
Stories that teach
Doctrinal Mastery
More stories that teach
Grab Bag
Final Jeopardy
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Elder Holland started off the conference with a picture of a 7-month-old baby named Sammy who did this during last April’s conference sustaining vote.
What is raised his foot? A New meaning to voting with your feet.
100
Elder Renlund told of people of the Congo who worshipped inanimate objects (idols). After their conversion to Christianity, they would get rid of these idols by doing this.
What is throwing them into a waterfall?
100
Elder Uchtdorf said "the Lord does not expect you to sell the Gospel, He simply expects you to not hide it under a bushel." This is a reference to which doctrinal mastery scripture? 
Matthew 5:14-16
100
Elder Bednar said that "constant vigilance is required to counteract complacency and casualness. This Harry Potter character also promotes constant vigilance.
Who is Mad Eye moody?
100
President Nelson, with the help of Elder Cook, explained the new structure of some of the Ward organizations, in so doing they announced the elimination of this Presidency.
What is the Young Men’s Presidency?
“I promise and testify that these comprehensive adjustments, under the direction of an inspired president and prophet, Russell M. Nelson, will empower and strengthen every member of the Church.”
100
Sister Cristina Franco shared the story of her Mother-in-law sharing the gospel with Susana on a plane. Susana later saw the missionaries on the street and told them to get in her car and come to her house and teach her the gospel. Later what was Susana's technique for sharing the gospel?
What is she smiled and waited for people to ask her why she was smiling?
200
Elder Vinson said “What we need here is less Wi-Fi and more of this."
What is more Nephi?
“We can feel enduring joy when our Savior and His gospel become the framework around which we build our lives.”
200
Brother Owen of the YM’s Presidency told this story about deer dying of starvation to illustrate the dangers of spending too much time on social media and not getting the spiritual nourishment we need.(Tell the story)
What is the story of the deer who starved to death with their stomachs full. “Many of the messages that bombard us in the information age are the spiritual equivalent of feeding hay to deer — we can eat it all day long, but it will not nourish us.”
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Elder Holland taught us that all the changes that the Church has made in recent years is to help us to “Make Christ the center of our life” To follow the invitation in the New Testament to “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden.”
What is Matthew 11:28-30?
“As in our New Testament story, those blessed with sight will recognize that, in spite of everything else this conference tradition may offer us, it will mean little or nothing unless we find Jesus at the center of it all.”
200
Elder Uchtdorf taught that "Discipleship is not about doing things perfectly, it is about doing things intentionally. It is your choices that show what you really are far more than your abilities." Someone gave Harry Potter similar advice.
Who is Professor Dumbledore?
200
Sister Cordon announced these four adjustments to help young women strengthen faith in Jesus Christ and develop their potential. (name 2)
What is 1. a new young woman’s theme; 2. Classes organized by Ward need, (No more Laurels, Mia Maids and Beehives); 3.Class Presidencies; 4. Adult leader to guide and mentor class presidencies?
300
Elder Gong told the story of a praying primary child; thanking Heavenly Father for every letter and number; and then added this line about the teacher?
What is “thank you for the primary teacher who is the first person to let me finish my prayer?"
300
Elder Bednar spoke about a trip to Africa where he compared these animals to the way Satan pursues us.
- Beware of evil’s beguiling disguises
- Stay awake and be alert
- Understand the intent of the enemy
What are cheetahs? (relentlessly pursuing topis)
300
Elder Christofferson spoke of the Joy of keeping the commandments. “If ye love me, keep my commandments”.
"Even when we are found faithfully keeping the commandments, there are trials and tragedies that could interrupt our joy. But as we strive to overcome these challenges with the Savior’s help, it preserves both the joy we feel now and the joy we anticipate.”
What is John 14:15?
300
Elder Uchtdorf compared our experiencing the intense joys and sorrows and growth of living the Plan of Salvation to this Hobbit's great adventure.
Who is Bilbo Baggins?
300
Differences between the Old and New Young Women's Themes.
I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents, with a divine nature and eternal destiny.
As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I strive to become like Him. I seek and act upon personal revelation and minister to others in His holy name.
I will stand as a witness of God at all times and in all things and in all places.
As I strive to qualify for exaltation, I cherish the gift of repentance and seek to improve each day. With faith, I will strengthen my home and family, make and keep sacred covenants, and receive the ordinances and blessings of the holy temple.
400
Elder Alvarado told of a woman who took her young son to a wise man to tell him not to eat so much candy. The wise man told them to come back in 2 weeks. Upon their return, the wise man told the young man to quit eating so much candy. The mother asked why he hadn’t told her son that 2 weeks ago when they came the first time. The wise man replied with this.
What is, “2 weeks ago, I was eating too much candy?”
“The influence we have on our children is more powerful as they see us walking faithfully on the covenant path.”
400
Elder Stevenson told two stories about his children with animals to illustrate two points about truth.
1. Some want to replace truth with something that seems more appealing.
2. Some are unable or unwilling to see things as they really are.
The animals and the stories are . . .
What are a painted labrador and a skunk?
400
Pres Oaks said,
“Christ taught that everyone is our neighbor, whether we agree with their lifestyle or beliefs. You don’t always have to agree with each other to love each other.”
“We cannot let that love supersede the commandments and the plan and work of God, which we know will bring those we love their greatest happiness.”
“Jesus taught were the two great commandments. ‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.’”
What is Matthew 22:36-39?
400
The lesson that Elder Vinson learned from the parable of the fat lip and the broken jaw.
What is he had no regrets about the broken jaw because it resulted from his "giving his all," but he did have regrets about the fat lip because it symbolized his "holding back?"
400
President Nelson ended Conference by announcing that April 2020 General Conference would be very different in celebration of this event. AND how did he ask us to prepare for this celebration?
What is the bicentennial of the First Vision and the beginning of the Restoration?
Reread the account of the 1st vision.
Watch the book of Mormon videos.
Study the Book of Mormon for Come Follow Me.
Reflect on how the Book of Mormon and the Restoration have changed your life.
500
Elder Vinson mentioned the name of a tire repair and wheel balancing business in Ghana. Name it.
What is Thy Will Alignment?
“We can feel enduring joy when our Savior and His gospel become the framework around which we build our lives.”
500
Sister Craig taught of listening to the Spirit. She told the story of her grandpa Fritz who was always on the Lords errand and brought 50 families back into activity through his ministering. On one occasion, he found a fellow member doing this instead of attending church. (tell the story)
What is roofing his home? Fritz offered to help and then the two returned to Church.
“Get your errand from the Lord.” Heavenly Father is eager to answer prayers that allow His children to help one another. Pray and ask the Lord for an errand and He will “use your ordinary skills to accomplish His extraordinary work.”
500
Sister Harkness taught the importance of taking upon us the name of Christ. We do this through the essential ordinance of Baptism. “except a man be born of water…., he cannot enter the kingdom of God”
What is John 3:5?
500
Elder Johnson shared the stories of Moses' confrontation with Satan; wise use of technology; and reading the Book of Mormon each semester of his doctoral program to warn us of Satan's three D's to destroy us.
What are Deception, Distraction and Discouragement?
Love God
Pray everyday, everyday, everyday
Read the Book of Mormon everyday, everyday, everyday
Take the Sacrament every week, every week, every week
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President Nelson announced the building of 8 new temples, Name 4 of them.
What is Freetown, Sierra Leone; Orem, Utah; Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; Bentonville, Arkansas; Bacolod, Philippines; McAllen, Texas; Cobán, Guatemala; and Taylorsville, Utah?