I Hope You Were LIST-ening
To open General Conference, President Nelson invited us to listen for these 3 things.
What is pure truth, the pure doctrine of Christ, and pure revelation
This General Authority said, "While the world focuses on our intercept, God focuses on our slope," while using a graph to illustrate his point
Who is Elder Clark G. Gilbert, or Clark the Toothless Wonder
He shared about a missionary he admired who despite his Mother and Sister dying in an accident then being robbed and stabbed, enthusiastically gave pamphlets and copies of the Book of Mormon to doctors, nurses and patients.
Who is Elder Moises Villanueva
This General Authority shared stories about sharing the gospel, and the experiences he had doing so in airports as he traveled.
Who is Elder Marcus B. Nash
It was no surprise when this speaker referenced His days as a pilot
Who Is Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
In the final session of Conference, This General Authority listed the 4 principles of hope.
Who is Anthony D Perkins
Saturday Morning He said: "Members who forgo Church attendance and rely only on individual spirituality separate themselves from these gospel essentials: the power and blessings of the priesthood, the fullness of restored doctrine, and the motivations and opportunities to apply that doctrine."
Who is Elder Dallin H. Oaks
This German born General Authority spoke about mental health, and how the Savior loves everyone, and completely understands the pains and struggles that we experience.
Who is Elder Erich W. Kopischke
Elder Michael A. Dunn gave a talk about being one percent better. He shared a story about a country whose cycling team was the laughingstock of the cycling world where they had not won a Tour-de-France in 110 years! What nation was it?
What is Great Britain
Elder Andersen informed us that General Conference was being broadcast is this many languages, live
What is 55
Elder Stevenson listed our "divinely appointed responsibilities." They can be found in the first two pages of the general handbook, and there are 4 of them
What is
Living the gospel of Jesus Christ
Caring for those in need
Inviting all to receive the gospel
Uniting families for eternity
This speaker told us, "If most of the information you get comes from social or other media, your ability to hear the whisperings of the Spirit will be diminished."
Who is President Nelson
He spoke of his time as a missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where they had problems with bandits armed with bladed weapons blocking roads
Who is Elder Alfred Kyungu
The Second Counselor in the Young Men's General Presidency sent an auto corrected text to his daughter and son-in-law. It should have said, "Hey you two, sure love you". Instead it read, "Hate you two, should love you".
Who is Bradley R. Wilcox
We saw these two things return to Conference that we haven't had since the Covid Pandemic hit.
What is Conference held in the Conference Center and the Tabernacle Choir/live music
The Prophet announced the construction of 13 new temples name all of them
What is: Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Tacloban, Philippines; Monrovia, Liberia; Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Antananarivo, Madagascar; Culiacán, Mexico; Vitória, Brazil; La Paz, Bolivia; Santiago West, Chile; Fort Worth, Texas; Cody, Wyoming; Rexburg North, Idaho; Heber Valley, Utah;
This leader said: "It is now time that we each implement extraordinary measures — perhaps measures we have never taken before — to strengthen our personal spiritual foundations. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures."
Who is President Russel M. Nelson
This General Authority quoted Joseph Smiths first vision, and how when he heard it while investigating the Church that the spirit confirmed to him several truths
Who is Elder Patricio M. Giuffra
Sister Eubanks shared about sisters in the Ramstein First Ward making what for Afghan refugee women who were arriving at the Ramstein Air Base?
What is traditional Muslim clothing, or head coverings
This General Authority Seventy is not only a native Tongan, but was the first Tongan to play in the NFL, where he played for 8 seasons and in 2 pro bowls.
Who is Elder Vaiangina Sikahema
Elder Rasband shared with us the 7 things of his soul, name all 7
What is
First, love the Father and the Son.
Second, “Love thy neighbour.”
Third, Love Thyself
Fourth, keep the commandments
Fifth, always be worthy to attend the temple
Sixth, be joyful and cheerful
Seventh, follow God's living prophet
This beloved Apostle was quoted twice on Saturday, the same quote was used both times!
Who is Elder Holland “The first great commandment of all eternity is to love God with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength—that’s the first great commandment. But the first great truth of all eternity is that God loves us with all of His heart, might, mind, and strength.” -
This speaker shared how, as a 15 year old, he was learning to drive, and was swerving all over the road. He was told to look further down the road, and that became a life lesson on focusing on eternal things to help you maneuver through life.
Who is Elder Alfin F. Meredith III
He shared the story of his father's struggle and passing from cancer, and how the healing they fasted and prayed for came in an unexpected way
Who is Elder Brent H. Nielson
A flu pandemic got this Conference cancelled completely
What is October 1957