President Nelson
President Nelson said, "I learned that one of the Hebraic meanings of the word Israel is '______ ______ ______". Fill in the blanks.
"Let God prevail"
Elder David A Bednar spoke about this subject and said the word wasn't in the scriptures. What was the subject/word Elder Bednar spoke about.
Tests
Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi of the Seventy told about losing his brother, Chad, to cancer and the hard year their family had following Chad's death. They had t-shirts for the entire family printed with a phrase. What was the phrase that was printed on the shirts?
Count it all joy
In Elder Rasband's talk he used this '____ _____ ____ ____ ' phrase many times. What was the phrase? (it was also the title of his talk)
Recommended to the Lord
This member of the Seventy who spoke on Saturday is the son of an apostle.
Matthew S. Holland
President Nelson had a one word answer after hearing about his granddaughter-in-law's struggles with her father dying and her faith. What was the word and what does it mean?
Myopic= nearsighted
Elder Jeffrey R Holland taught, "Christianity is comforting but often it is not _______. The path to holiness and happiness here and hereafter is a long and sometimes rocky one. It takes time and tenacity to walk it. But, of course, the reward for doing so is monumental." Fill in the blank.
Comfortable
Elder Bednar told the story of he and his wife, Susan, taking inventory of their emergency supplies. They found items in a remote closet that had been in their food storage for decades. What did he say about that food storage?
"Frankly, we were afraid to open and inspect some of the containers for fear of unleashing another global pandemic."
Elder Ronald A. Rasband said, "Though temples throughout the world are closed or in limited use due to the COVID-19 pandemic, being worthy to attend the temple has not been_________." Fill in the blank.
Suspended
This apostle pre-recorded his talk and stayed home because of possible exposure to COVID-19.
Gerrit W. Gong
"The work of the Lord is steadily moving forward. Amid social distancing, face masks, and Zoom meetings, we have learned to do some things differently and some even more effectively. Unusual times can bring unusual _______." Fill in the blank.
Rewards
Elder Ulisses Soares said this, "As we resist temptation, it fades away and loses its power over our mind and heart, and consequently, over our actions." What did he compare yielding to temptations to?
Approaching a magnet with a metal object. The magnet's force attracts the object and holds it tightly. When the object is moved away, the magnet loses power.
General Young Men President, Steven J. Lund, told a story of his son, Tanner, who taught others a timeless lesson in finding joy in Christ shortly before cancer claimed his young life. What did Tanner do?
One Sunday, 12-year-old Tanner climbed out of bed and dressed himself. The devoted deacon was determined to fulfill an assignment to pass the sacrament. His mother assured him it was not necessary. He could stay home and rest.
"Yes, "said Tanner. "But I see how people look at me when I pass the sacrament. I think it helps them."
That day, every eye in the chapel was on Tanner as he performed his sacred Aaronic Priesthood duty.
"Somehow, Tanner expressed a silent sermon as he solemnly, haltingly moved from row to row, his bald head moist with perspiration, representing the Savior in the way that deacons do. His once indomitable deacon's body was itself a little bruised, broken and torn, willingly suffering to serve by bearing the emblems of the Savior's Atonement into our lives."
In the calendar year 2020, the church will have broken ground for how many new temples?
20
The counselors in this organization were reorganized. Name the organization.
The Presiding Bishopric
"If you really want to embrace a ___ _____, I invite you to turn your heart, mind and soul increasingly to our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Let that be your ___ _____." Fill in the blanks. (same phrase)
New Normal
Elder D. Todd Christofferson said these two institutions "are and have been crucial for endowing individuals and communities with the virtues that sustain an enduring society." Name one.
Families and Religion
President Henry B. Eyring Spoke of some lessons he learned from his mother. One was when he was little and had to help weed the garden. He complained it was too hard. What was his mother's response?
"Oh, Hal, of course it's hard! It's supposed to be. Life is a test."
Elder Ronald A. Rasband spoke of the importance for every member to have a temple recommend. He also listed three things a temple recommend was NOT. Name one of those things.
A checklist, a hall pass, a ticket for special seating
Elder Gong announced three global church magazines that will begin being published in January 2021. One is The Friend for children. Name the other two.
For the Strength of Youth and the Liahona
In the General Women's Session of conference, President Nelson told that Moroni prepared his people in three essential ways. What are the three ways he discussed?
Create places of security, Prepare your mind to be faithful to God, Never stop preparing
President m. Russell Ballard extended this call to action. "No matter how you pray or to whom you pray, please exercise your faith--whatever your faith may be--and pray for...." What did he ask us to pray for?
Your country and for your national leaders.
Sister Michelle D. Craig of the Young Women General Presidency told the story of a young woman named Rozlyn. What did Rozlyn do?
She noticed someone going through a difficult time and sought to meet her needs each week at church by checking in with her and offering her a hug.
President Nelson announced six new temples. Name two.
Tarawa, Kiribati; Port Vila, Vanuatu; Lindon, Utah; Greater Guatemala City, Guatemala; Sao Paulo East, Brazil; Santa Cruz, Bolivia
In speaking of the global pandemic and our reactions to it, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said, "We feel like tearing our hair out!" What did he say after that?
"Apparently some of my brethren have already begun that course of action."