12 Apostles
What physical activity did Elder Bednar begin his talk with? Hint: "Endure to the end"
Running! (Distance running)
"Enduring to the end is the joyous quest of a lifetime"
President Oaks referenced the first and second great commandments of loving God and our Neighbors. He quotes the Savior: "Love your enemies". Doing this defines us as a "___________"? HINT: three syllables (Matthew 5:9)
Peacemaker!
"Let us follow Christ by forgoing contention and by using the language and methods of peacemakers, in our families and other personal relationships"
Sister Yee (Relief Society) spoke about a responsibility each Latter-day Saint has, but it's one we are not "called" to or "released" from
What is that responsibility??
"Ministering is a way of being; it is the way of our Savior. Ministering is the essence of who God is and who we can become."
Summarize the story Elder Renlund told of his dog that likes to fetch. BONUS 100 POINTS: If you can name his dog.
Chasing yellow and blue ball. "LADY"
Topic: Balance "I can't give you more days, or more time to your day, but I can tell you that not all things are of equal value"
New apostle Elder Gilbert told several stories of people that were living a variety of lifestyles that took them away from the Savior. He also referred to Hymn 1020 "softly and tenderly Jesus is calling".
WHAT WAS THE POINT OF HIS MESSAGE?
Accept the call from the Savior to "Come Home"
"The Savior loves all of us and is tenderly calling for you and for me to come home"
Elder Eyring's message was on a simple topic that we might consider a "Primary Answer". He used this topic as a method to receive peace and support from the Lord.
What was his topic??
Prayer
"Fervent prayer does not require many words or flowery language. Rather, Heavenly Father requires of us is to pour out our souls in private places and have our hearts drawn out in prayer unto him continually.”
What book did Sister Freeman (YW President) find strength in when her husband Greg was facing physical challenges?
The For the Strength of Youth
"This is not just a guide for standards; this is a guide for strength"
In Elder Oaks story from year ago when he invited a random lady in a yellow dress to come speak at the pulpit at stake conference, what happened?? Any details to this story??
Asked a random lady in a yellow dress to bear testimony during a Sunday meeting. He thought "where is this talk heading??" but she ended with a great message about charity, Christ's love she felt for this man she took care of.
Elder Stevenson started his talk speaking about lost luggage and how hard that can be for a traveler. He then made a gospel connection where the luggage represents something with spiritual significance.
What does the luggage represent??
You and I, who are the lost luggage temporarily.
"Heavenly Father places a claim upon us, not as a label on a handle but as a divine truth written on the heart: “You are mine. I know you. You are not alone. I have not forgotten you. I intend to bring you home.”
Elder Christofferson, speaking about the "Character of Christ" gave three motivations that the Savior had that we also must have. Name each of them!
1. Pure love of Christ
2. Listing and ministering to others
3. Devotion to the Will of God
"The Holy Spirit will effect a mighty change in us to instill these same divine motivations in our heart and help us practice the attributes of a Christlike character."
In Sister Porter's (Primary President) short message to primary-aged children, she gave many examples of children sharing what they know and believe about Jesus.
Name one of these stories!
- Caribbean son asking mom to read B.ofM. with her, Ghana children sharing lunch to kids without one, Cambodia primary kids made activity kits for sick kids, Chloe & Eli bearing testimony to business leaders, Primary boy at fast and testimony meeting asking all who love Jesus to raise their hand
What was the calling??
(Said with a British accent) "Assistant Ward CLARK, or CLERK if you like"
"Some callings might be easy, others stretching. Our service is a choice, an offering to God and a blessing.”