Funny Thing
Elder Kelly R. Johnson of the Seventy spoke about the principles of God’s power. He shared a funny story about his daughter who had to practice the piano for 30 minutes before she could play with her friends.
What did his daughter do?
She pushed buttons on the microwave for 30 minutes. After about 20 minutes she went to check the timer and saw that the microwave was on fire. Instead of setting the timer, she had set it to cook for 30 minutes!
President Nelson said for centuries prophets have foretold an event and it is happening right now . What is that event?
The gathering of Israel
Elder Kelly R. Johnson of the Seventy said, “Elder Richard G. Scott offered a clear definition of what the _____ __ ___ is: it is the ‘power to do more than we can do by ourselves.’” Fill in the blank.
Power of God
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.”
“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
New normal
Elder Carlos A. Godoy said, “I believe in ______! We are all here today — a giant army of ______ set apart for these latter days — to minister to others as extensions of the hands of a loving creator.” Fill in the blanks (same word).
Angels
Elder Gary E. Stevenson said Latter-day Saints have endured the challenges of the past several months because adjustments were made by a living prophet before there was any hint of a pandemic. Each adjustment is an example of being “highly favored of the Lord.” Name two of the things he listed.
First, becoming more home-centered and Church-supported. Second, ministering in a higher and holier way. Third, finding heightened joy in the return of temple ordinances.
Elder Carlos A. Godoy of the Seventy didn’t have a picture to show of him at his baptism. He did have a picture of him and his sister at the activity afterward. What did he say about the picture that was funny?
I might have to clarify who is who.
“Brothers and sisters, please listen carefully to what I am about to say. God does not love one ____ more than another. His doctrine on this matter is clear. He invites all to come unto Him, ‘black and white, bond and free, male and female’ (2 Nephi 26:33). I assure you that your standing before God is not determined by the color of your skin. Favor or disfavor with God is dependent upon your devotion to God and His commandments, and not the color of your skin.” Fill in the blank.
Race
Elder Neil L. Anderson said members can do a little better about “something” in their homes, with their children, in worship services, and with those around them, including on social media. What can we do better?
Speak of Jesus Christ. “As the world speaks less of Jesus Christ, let us speak more of Him.”
After speaking about his conversion to the gospel, Elder Carlos A. Godoy of the Seventy quoted President Hinckley who said new converts need three things. Name two.
A friend, a responsibility, and nourishing with the good word of God.
Bishop W. Christopher Waddell told of attending a Sacrament meeting (pre-COVID) as he was traveling
home from other church assignments. After the meeting an enthusiastic deacon approached him and asked if
Bishop Waddell knew President Nelson and if he ever had the chance to shake President Nelson’s hand.
Bishop Waddell answered that he did know President Nelson, he had shaken his hand, and as a member of the Presiding Bishopric he had the opportunity to meet with President Nelson and his counselor a couple of times each week. How did the deacon react to that information?
He sat down on a chair, threw his hands in the air, and shouted, “This is the greatest day of my life!”
“I learned that one of the Hebraic meanings of the word Israel is ‘___ ___ _______.’ Fill in the blanks.
Let God prevail
Elder Gerrit W. Gong taught as disciples of Christ, “We are invited to change the world for the better, from the inside out, one person, one family, one ____________ at a time” by living and sharing the gospel.” Fill in the blank.
Neighborhood
Elder William K. Jackson taught that the “culture of Christ”, which is founded on the Savior’s teachings, is the original culture to which each person belongs. He then listed several aspects of the “culture of Christ.”
Name two.
The “culture of Christ” is grounded in testimony that Heavenly Father exists and loves each one of His children. It is a culture of revelation centered on the word of God, that champions the principle of agency, and is governed by the priesthood. It is a culture of learning and study, faith and obedience, prayer, and covenants and ordinances. In the culture of Christ, women are elevated to their proper and eternal status and the sanctity of the family is sanctioned. There is perspective, eternal focus and direction in the culture of Christ.
Elder David A. 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.”
“ 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 David A. Bednar spoke about this subject and said the word wasn’t in the scriptures. Synonyms for the word are proved, examined, and tried. What was the subject of Elder Bednar’s talk?
Tests
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 or a ticket for special seating