By the Numbers
Joseph Smith's first vision was in the Spring time of this year.
1820
“If you could hear the Savior praying for you, what do you think He would say?”
Sister Tamara W. Runia, First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency
Elder Uchtdorf said "May God bless us to patiently but diligently seek to live up to the ideals our Savior, Redeemer, and Master has set for us—so all will know that we are ____ ________.
His Disciples
"Most important is what we do when we gather on the Lord’s day. Of course, we dress as best we can according to our means—not extravagantly but modestly in a way to signal our respect and reverence for Deity. Our conduct is similarly reverent and respectful."
Elder D. Todd Christofferson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
"When I speak of having _________ before God, I am referring to having confidence in approaching God right now! I am referring to praying with ___________ that Heavenly Father hears us, that He understands our needs better than we do. I am referring to having _________ that He loves us more than we can comprehend, that He sends angels to be with us and with those we love."
confidence
Elder Cook mentioned that more than this number of Latter-Day Saint pioneers traveled the Overland trail.
60,000
"In a spiritual sphere, we have the opportunity to go beyond just doing things or achieving goals by understanding why we are doing them. If we can understand and connect that the reason behind our actions relates to our love for the Savior and our Heavenly Father..."
Elder Ricardo P. Giménez, Of the Seventy
Elder Shumway taught: "Selflessly serving is the very essence of Christlike __________. But serving is rarely convenient."
Discipleship
"Contention prevents the Holy Ghost from being our constant companion."
President Russell M. Nelson, Prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Who quoted and taught more about the Restoration Proclamation?
Elder David A Bednar, Quorum of the twelve apostles
Most pioneers came to the Salt Lake Valley by wagon, but this many came by hand cart.
3,000
"I can be whole while I wait for healing if I am wholehearted in my relationship with [Jesus Christ]."
Camille N. Johnson, Relief Society General President
Elder Shumway: "Our __________ to meet Jesus Christ accelerates when we stop asking what God will permit and start asking what God would prefer.
Preparation
"It’s important to remember that when most people experience the Church of Jesus Christ for the first time, they aren’t thinking about priesthood authority or ordinances or the gathering of Israel. What they’re likely to notice, above all else, is how they feel when they’re with us and how we treat each other."
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
"We do not know the day or the hour of His coming. But I do know that the Lord is prompting me to ____ us to get ready for that “great and dreadful day.”
urge
Today the Church has how many temples in various stages of design, construction, or operation.
367
"Jesus Christ loves each of us. He offers [us the] opportunity to draw closer to Him. As with a loving friend, you will do it in much the same way, by communicating through prayer to Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, listening for cherished guidance from the Holy Ghost, and then serving others for the Savior cheerfully. Soon you would feel that blessing of drawing nearer to Him."
President Henry B. Eyring, Second Counselor in the First Presidency
Elder Christofferson said "Feeling and expressing gratitude to God are, in fact, what infuses worship with a sense of _______ _______ as opposed to seeing it as just one more duty."
Joyful renewal
"When we consecrate our meager but best effort, God magnifies it. When we sacrifice for Jesus Christ, He sanctifies us. This is the transformative power of God’s grace."
Elder Steven D. Shumway, Of the Seventy
"As charity becomes part of our nature, we will lose the impulse to ______ others."
demean
Currently more than this many students worldwide are enrolled in seminary and institute
800,000
"I ask the same of everyone today: Whatever is on your to-do list, give equal time, not spare time, to the Lord in personal scripture study, family study of Come, Follow Me, prayer, Church callings, ministering, partaking of the sacrament, worshipping in the temple, and pondering the things of God."
Elder Ronald A. Rasband, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Elder Renlund said "My invitation to the anxious Primary child I mentioned earlier, and to each of you, is to follow Jesus Christ and to trust the Holy Ghost as you would a cherished friend. Rely on those who love you and who love the Savior. Seek God’s guidance to develop your _________ ________, and help others, even when it isn’t easy. You will be ready to meet the Savior..."
unique abilities
"The Lord invites us not just to join His kingdom but also to be anxiously engaged in building it. God envisions a people who are “of one heart and one mind.” And to be of one heart, we must seek pure hearts, and that requires a mighty change of heart.
It means that we all change our hearts to align with the Savior.
If we are not there yet, remember: with the Lord’s help, nothing is impossible."
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
"Let us plead with our Heavenly Father to fill our hearts with greater charity—especially for those who are difficult to love—for charity is a gift from our Heavenly Father for true followers of Jesus Christ. The Savior is the Prince of Peace. We are to be His __________ for peace."
instruments