Invitations to Act
Elder Ricardo P. Giménez, General Authority Seventy, invited us to link everything we do with what?
Our love for the Savior
President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, taught, “By _______ ______, for the Savior, you will find that you are drawing nearer to Him.” Fill in the blanks
Helping others
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles told about the rescue that came to the Willie and Martin handcart companies who were stranded in snow along the trail. Elder Cook then taught, “The _________ __ _____ ______ provides the ultimate rescue from the trials we face in this life.” Fill in the blanks.
Atonement of Jesus Christ
In her talk general Relief Society President, Camille N. Johnson, used two stories from the New Testament to teach about healing and hope in Jesus Christ. Name one of the stories
The 10 lepers who were healed and one returned to thank Jesus Christ, The parable of the Ten Virgins
President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, shared an experience he had as a boy after he attended an evening sacrament meeting service. These words came to his mind, “O Savior, stay this night with me; Behold, ’tis eventide.” Name the hymn
Abide with Me; ‘Tis Eventide hymn 165
Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles invited us to celebrate this holiday in a higher and holier way by focusing on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus and the joyous resurrection of Him. What is the holiday
Easter
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, listed gifts, helps, and directions that have been provided for us on our mortal journeys. Name two
1) Light or Spirit of Christ, 2) commandments, 3) ordinances and covenants, 4) manifestations of the Holy Ghost and the gift of the Holy Ghost
- Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles taught that this is “not a political position. It is a moral law confirmed by the Lord through His prophets.” What is it?
Nurturing and protecting life that is yet unborn
President Camille N. Johnson, Relief Society general president, taught that through this “we can seek to be spiritually whole while we wait and hope for physical and emotional healing.” What is it?
Our faith in Jesus Christ
Elder Hans T. Boom, General Authority Seventy, quoted three hymns or Primary songs in his talk! “We have been born, as Nephi of old, to goodly parents who love the Lord. We have been taught, and we understand, that we must do as the Lord commands” and “sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven” and ‘True to the faith that our parents have cherished, true to truth for which martyrs have perished, to God’s command, soul, heart and hand, faithful and true we will ever stand’” Name two of the songs.
Army of Helaman (Children’s Songbook pg 172), Praise to the Man (hymn 27), True to the Faith (hymn 254)
- Elder Sergio R. Vargas, General Authority Seventy, invited all of us to “______ our lives on Jesus Christ and His teachings.” Fill in the blank.
Center
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, taught, “Just as our physical muscles cannot be developed or maintained without straining against the law of gravity, so mortal growth requires man to strain against ______ ___________ and other mortal opposition.” Fill in the blanks
Satan's
Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles spoke about an experience he and his wife, Lesa, had while going through customs at the airport. The customs officer was just going through the motions but something changed as she scanned through the pages of Sister Stevenson’s passport. What happened?
The custom’s officer saw a picture of Jesus Christ that had somehow gotten into the pages of the passport. It changed the officer’s demeanor and made her smile
Sister Amy A. Wright, first counselor in the general Primary presidency, taught “We want our children to _______ in Jesus Christ, ______ to Jesus Christ and His Church through covenant, and strive to ______ like Jesus Christ.” Fill in the blanks. Hint: they all start with the letter B
BELIEVE, BELONG, BECOME
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles spoke about finding atonement, resurrection and restoration through Christ each Easter season. He then quoted this Easter hymn, “Death is conquered; man is free. Christ has won the victory.” Name the hymn.
He is Risen! Hymn 199
Elder Steven D. Shumway, General Authority Seventy, invited us all to accept callings in the church. He taught, “When we say yes to _______, we are saying yes to Jesus Christ. And when we say yes to Christ, we are saying yes to the most abundant life possible.” Fill in the blank
Serving
What two attributes did President Russell M. Nelson say will “open the way to having confidence before God.
Charity and Virtue
Elder Ulisses Soares taught that this “for the sacred fosters genuine gratitude, expands true happiness, leads our minds to revelation and brings greater joy to our lives.” What is it?
Reverence
Sister Tamara W. Runia, first counselor in the Young Women general presidency, shared this thought, “When the Lord says, ‘Repent ye, Repent ye,’ what if you imagined Him saying, ‘_ ____ ___. _ ____ ___” Fill in the blanks.
I love you. I love you.’
Elder Michael B. Strong, General Authority Seventy, quoted this scripture which is also a Primary song and hymn. “By this shall men know ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” Name the song
Love One Another (hymn 308, Children’s Songbook pg (136)
Elder Benjamin M.Z. Tai, General Authority Seventy, gave Four invitations to consider to feel the love of God more abundantly. Name one
- 1) “Pause frequently to remember that you are a child of God,” and share gratitude. 2) “Pray daily, asking Heavenly Father to help you know who around you needs to feel His love.” 3) “Ask sincerely what you can do to help that individual to feel the love of God.” 4) “Act promptly on the inspiration you receive
- President Russell M. Nelson taught that followers of Jesus Christ should lead the way as peacemakers. “As the world grows more wicked, we need to grow increasingly ____. Our thoughts, words and actions need to be unfailingly virtuous and filled with the ____ love of Jesus Christ towards all men.” Fill in the blanks (it's the same word).
Pure
Gift giving is a part of every culture. God gives His children many gifts. What gift did Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles want us “to receive either for the first time, or to a greater extent than ever before, the magnificent realisation that —----------------. You must undo the bow, tear off the wrapping paper, open the box and actively receive with grateful humility a true, pure understanding of this foundational truth.” What is the truth?
You truly are God's beloved child
- In her talk about how an individual’s repentance does not burden Jesus Christ but instead brings Him joy, Sister Tamara W. Runia, first counselor in the Young Women general presidency, taught, “The invitation to repent is an expression of ____ ____. Saying yes to that invitation is an expression of ours.” FIll in the blank.
God's love
In his talk about reverence Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of Twelve apostles quoted this Primary song, “When I am reverent, I know in my heart Heavenly Father and Jesus are near.” Name the song.
Reverence is Love (Children’s Songbook pg 31)