Stories Told
Elder Dale G. Renlund told the story that “More than a century ago, many in Congo worshipped inanimate objects. After their conversion to Christianity, some would intentionally make a pilgrimage to throw these objects into ___________________, where the items became unrecognizable.” Where did they throw their objects?
The churning waters of a
massive waterfall.
Brother Stephen W. Owen, Young Men general president, told the story of deer who died over a hard winter even though they had hay to eat. It was not the right kind of food for the deer so they starved to death even though their bellies were full. Brother Owen said, “Many of the messages that bombard us in the information age are the spiritual equivalent of feeding hay to deer — we can eat it all day long, but it will not _______ us.” Fill in the blank.
Nourish
This apostle announced the changes last October for two hour church and the new Come, Follow Me - For Individuals and Families. He also announced the changes to the young men program in the Saturday afternoon session. Who is he?
Quentin L. Cook
I plead with all who hear and read these words: Please, please don’t put your total commitment off until you get around to it at some nonexistent, future time. Get fair dinkum now and feel the joy!
Terrance M Vincent
President Nelson highlighted three changes in policy that were made regarding who could be witness at baptisms and sealing. Name one change.
1.A proxy baptism for a deceased person can be witnessed by anyone holding a current temple recommend, including a limited use recommend.
2.Any endowed member with a current temple recommend may serve as a witness to sealing ordinances, living and proxy.
3.Any baptized member of the church may serve as a witness of the baptism of a living person.
Elder David A. Bednar and his wife, Susan, watched for hours how a pair of cheetahs stalked a large group of topis on African grasslands. This led to discussing what was observed and identifying valuable lessons. Elder Bednar named three of those lessons. Name one.
Beware of evil’s beguiling disguises,
to stay awake and be alert,
to understand the intent of the enemy.
Elder Jorge M. Alvarado taught, “The influence we have on our children is more ________ as they see us walking faithfully on the covenant path.”
Fill in the blank.
Powerful
How many temples did President Nelson announce? Name 2 of them.
Freetown, Sierra Leone; Orem, Utah; Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; Bentonville, Arkansas; Bacolod, Philippines; McAllen, Texas; Cobán, Guatemala; and Taylorsville, Utah.
Be Intentional about creating time and space to hear God's voice
Sister Michelle Craig
President Nelson gave the following invitation to the women:
"I invite you to study prayerfully ____________________________________and discover what the Holy Ghost will teach you."
What did he invite them to study?
Section 25 of the Doctrine and Covenants
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf compared our lives to this novel by
J.R.R. Tolkein.
What is the name of the book?
The Hobbit
Elder Gerrit W. Gong said, “As we honor our covenants, we may sometimes feel we are in the company of ______.”
Fill in the Blank.
Angels
Who announced the new YW theme at conference
Sister Bonnie H. Cordon
Greater happiness comes from greater personal holiness
President Henry B Eyring
What did President Nelson designate 2020 as?
A bicentennial year.
Elder Gary E. Stevenson used two stories from his family about animals to share and likened them to Satan, the father of lies and the great deceiver. What two animals did he tell about?
A black labrador (being painted white) and a skunk
President M. Russell Ballard taught, “You are — first and foremost and always — a _________ _____.”
Fill in the blank.
Spiritual Being
What is the new question in the temple recommend questions.
Do you strive for moral cleanliness in your thoughts and behavior?
In losing our worldly self through covenant belonging, we find and become our best eternal self - free, alive, real - and define our most important relationships.
Elder Gerrit W. Gong
President Nelson asked us all to prepare with our families for what next year?
A unique conference that will commemorate the very foundations of the restored gospel
Elder Hans T. Boom told about getting a behind the scenes look at The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra on Temple Squares preparations for performances in Europe. He spoke of the massive effort it took to ship a certain instrument overseas even though it had a minor part to play. He compared that to our own lives and how we are worth the effort even if we feel we are only playing minor parts. What was the instrument?
A Gong
In speaking of the repentance process, Elder Ulisses Soares implored us, “You cannot afford to ____ ______.”
Stop Trying
Elder Quentin L. Cook announced that these would be discontinued on a ward level.
Young Men presidencies
We need more Nephi and less wifi
Elder Terrance Vincent
How did President Nelson tell us to prepare for the April 2020 conference?
You may wish to begin your preparation by reading afresh Joseph Smith’s account of the First Vision as recorded in the Pearl of Great Price.