Church News
When is the first presidency Christmas devotional?
Dec 2 @ 6 pm
why is the date September 22nd significant?
that's the day each year that Joseph would go to get the plates. and that's the day that Moroni returned the plates to Joseph (after he took them away because Joseph was disobedient)
when talking with someone, should you multitask?
NO. don't multitask. physically or mentally.
Tell us one doctrinal mastery
Name four people that are alive on this earth today that are over 1000 years old
Three Nephites and John the Beloved
which LDS leaders recently joined instagram?
First Presidency and Quorum of the 12 Apostles
who accompanied Joseph to get the plates and did they see the plates?
Emma. No, she never saw the plates.
"Everybody is an expert in __________."
something. always assume you have something to learn from everyone you meet.
List 2 doctrinal mastery
What is the purpose of the Book of Mormon?
To testify of Christ
what changes have been made to the missionary program in the US and Canada?
service missionary opportunities widely expanded. if unable to serve or complete proselyting mission, then missionary is called to service mission (if able).
How many times did the angel Moroni appear to Joseph Smith and tell him the exact same message before he was allowed to go see the plates?
4 times (3 in his bedroom loft and once in a field where he fell down the day after the 3 nightly visions)
Which of these should you do when conversing with someone?
1. use lots of details
2. repeat yourself
3. listen intently
listen intently. don't be distracted by your thoughts. remember we can listen much faster (500 wpm) than we can talk (225 wpm) so our brains naturally wander.
Bruce R. McConkie
(also wrote "Mormon Doctrine" which before the invention of google was the source of all truth and light)
What was just added to the Gospel Library? (hint: it's about the early history of the restored church)
"Saints" Vol 1.
How many times did Joseph go to the Hill Cumorah to get the plates?
He was allowed to finally take the plates during his 4th visit.
When is it a good idea to equate your experiences with someone else's?
Never right away. Let them talk, vent first (make sure you're listening to them when they do this) and then you can share your experiences and bond over any similarities
list 4 doctrinal mastery
How did Alma the younger die?
We don't know. He departed out of the land and was never heard from again.
Alma 45:18-19
What Christ-centered campaign starts on Dec 1st and goes through the month of December? (hint: we've done this for the past 2 years)
what was taken away from Joseph after he gave Martin Harris the manuscript?
Urim and Thummim and the plates
Give an example from this past month of what you did differently during a conversation to improve your listening.
list 5 doctrinal mastery
Name all members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the 12 Apostles
double points if you can list them in order of seniority
Ballard, Holland, Uchtdorf, Bednar, Cook, Christofferson, Andersen, Rasband, Stevenson, Renlund, Gong, Soares