Childhood Dreams
Many Miracles
Work, Work, and More Work
“Whether by My mouth or the Mouth of My Servants, It is the same...”
Teachings: Oct. 2015 Gen. Conf.
100
President Monson had 2 little pets, that he gave away to help a starving family. What type of animals were these pets?
a. Bunnies b. Wolves c. Tortoises
100
President Monson often helped the members of East Germany. It was a war torn country and the government was very strict. One day, he was talking to President Kimball remarking how he wished they could have a copy of a a certain church handbook for the saints there. There was no way the government would let a copy in. President Monson was asked to memorize the very LONG book and then type it out while there. He sat down and started... he got through 30 pages when he was prompted to look up. It was a miracle. What did he see? (no multiple choice)
A copy of the handbook completed and in the right language, no one knows to this day how it got there on a shelf above him
100
“It is not the number of hours you put in, but what you put in the hours that counts.” President Monson has said. He worked very hard in college. A college education was something that was important to him. Where did he go to college and what was his favorite subject?
a. Harvard; Literature b. BYU; Biology c. University of Utah; History
100
"_________ are everywhere to be found when priesthood callings are magnified. When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes. Whom God calls, God qualifies."
a. Miracles b. Cookies c. Assignments
100
Fill in the blank: President Monson taught us about two scriptures. 1. “Let your______so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” 2. “Be thou an_________of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
a. Lamp, elephant b. Light, example c. Sun, attitude
200
Our prophet grew up in Salt Lake City, UT near something that made a lot of noise!! Often this loud thing brought homeless people to their neighborhood. President Monson’s family always helped those strangers by feeding them. What was the loud thing they lived by?
a. Airport b. Subway c. A railroad track
200
One time when President Monson was on a plane, the pilot announced they wouldn't be able to land because of fog. President Monson was on a tight schedule, so he said a prayer. What happened next?
a. Seconds later, the pilot said there was a momentary clearing and they would be able to land. b. The plane flew in circles for hours. c. The plane went to the next big city.
200
WWII was a very scary war, and President Monson, being a healthy young man like so many others enlisted in the military. He was with his father and 44 other young men. The time had come for him to choose where in the military he wanted to serve. He was very unsure, then a thought entered his mind almost as clear as a vision... he was to ask the military recruiters what they chose. The both chose the Naval Reserve. Tommy said, “If that was good enough for you, it’s good enough for me.” Because of the choice he ended up not having to fight in battles of WWII. How long did he serve in the Naval Reserves?
a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 3 years
200
"Let us open wide the windows of our hearts, that each family member may feel welcome and 'at home.' Let us open also the doors of our very souls, that the dear ________ may enter. Remember His promise: 'Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him' (Revelation 3:20)." (no multiple choice)
Christ
200
"Let us speak to others with love and_______, ever keeping our language clean and avoiding words or comments that would wound or offend. May we follow the example of the _______, who spoke with tolerance and kindness throughout His ministry." (fill in the blank...no multiple choice)
Respect Christ
300
When President Monson was a little boy his father and him would do something special for their Uncle who was crippled. His father would carry the uncle and President Monson would always give up his seat so his uncle could see better. He always said that His dad didn’t read him the story of the good Samaritan, he showed him. What did they do for their Uncle?
a. Took him to play Miniature Golf b. Go for rides in the family car c. Went Swimming
300
At a stake meeting, President Monson had a feeling to invite a former stake president forward to bear testimony and join him in setting apart the new stake president. The man said, "That would be the highlight of my life." The man was extremely happy to be able to do so and give thanks to the men and women of the stake whom he had served. The next morning President Monson received a call from the man's son. What had happened? (Guess--no multiple choice)
The man had passed away, but before he did so, he said that yesterday was the happiest day of his life. It was a miracle.
300
President Monson worked for a newspaper called the Deseret News. He was in charge of advertisements. The paper was not doing very well and he was asked to make the paper more successful. What did he do? (guess...no multiple choice)
He did his best!! In fact he did so well many national newspapers wanted to know how to do what he did word for word!
300
“Be influenced by that still, small voice. Remember that one with authority placed his hands on your head at the time of your confirmation and said, 'Receive the ________.' Open your hearts, even your very souls, to the sound of that special voice that testifies of truth." (no multiple choice)
Holy Ghost
300
"I am confident there are within our sphere of influence those who are lonely, those who are ill, and those who feel discouraged. Ours is the opportunity to ________________"
a. give them lots of money. b. take them medicine. c. help them and to lift their spirits.
400
He loved this instrument very much as a little boy. He joined a Marching Corps but didn’t know how to play the instrument so he’d just pretend!! One time a child in front of him said, “You’re blowing way out of key!” President Monson replied, “No I’m not!!! I’m not even blowing!!” He received the instrument for Christmas and still doesn’t know how to play.
a. Bugle b. Trumpet c. French Horn
400
In Great Britain, President Monson was visiting a printing press that was printing new editions of the LDS bible. Feeling prompted he said to pull a sheet from that being printed, he knew there was an error. The pressman said, "Not possible, we've read this 12 times!!" President Monson said, "Well, you've missed it 12 times." Sure, enough, there was a small error. President Monson thanked who afterwards?
a. The pressman b. Heavenly Father for His hand in all things c. The paper boy
400
President Monson was called as a Bishop at a very young age. He had a wife and children. He often gave up one of his hobbies to work! Whether it was work, his calling, or being a husband and father... President Monson worked!! What did he often give up, that he loved, to work and serve others?
a. Fishing b. Horseback Riding c. Golfing
400
"Life's journey is not traveled on a freeway devoid of obstacles, pitfalls, and snares. Rather, it is a pathway marked by forks and turnings. Decisions are constantly before us. To make them wisely, _________ is needed: the ________ to say, 'No,' the ________to say, 'Yes,' Decisions do determine destiny. The call for _____ comes constantly to each of us. It has ever been so, and so shall it ever be."
a. Fear b. Power c. Courage
400
"To be an example of _____ means that we trust in the Lord and in His word. It means that we possess and that we nourish the beliefs that will guide our thoughts and our actions. Our ____ in the Lord Jesus Christ and in our Heavenly Father will influence all that we do." (same word; no multiple choice)
Faith
500
"Finally, we are to be pure, which means that we are clean in body, mind, and spirit. We know that our body is a _______, to be treated with reverence and respect."
a. Temple b. Car c. Drawing Board
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