Saturday Morning
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of _____________?
Repentance
President Russell M Nelson said, "Because of the Saviors atonement, His gospel provides an invitation to keep changing, growing, and becoming more pure. It is a gospel of hope, of healing, and of progress. Thus, the gospel is a message of joy! Our spirits rejoice with every small step forward we take."
Elder Jorge T. Becerra, shared experiences and scriptural accounts illustrating the need to help the "pobrecitos." What are Pobrecitos?
"poor little ones"
he said, "I invite each of us to seek out the "pobrecitos" the "poor little ones" among us who are in need...as we minister, we should be led by revelation to those who are most in need, as opposed to just going down a list or visiting individuals in a methodical way."
What was special about the opening song?
A choir from Mexico
It was in Spanish
How long has Dallin H Oaks been an apostle?
37 years
Besides covid 19 relief, name two humanitarian efforts made in the last year by the church?
wild fires, refugees, hurricanes, vision care, wheel chairs
Henry B Eyring gave a talk on temples. He mentioned that this phrase in inscribed on each temple.
Holiness to the Lord
"I pray that you will try to build the desire in the hearts of Heavenly Fathers children to go to the temple where they can feel close to Him and that you will also invite your ancestors to qualify to be with Him and with you forever."
Which two general presidencies were released and called?
Presidency of the Seventy
General Primary Presidency
A Childs choir sang "I love to see the temple" in what language?
Korean
How many new temples were announced?
20
President Nelson described this as "the largest ever humanitarian project of the church"
covid-19 response
the church conducted 1031 covid relief projects in 151 countries in 2020
President Uchtdorf repeated this phrase in his talk, "God is _______ us."
among
"God is among us-and is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children."
"Clearly the adversary is using cyberbullying to hurt your generation. There is no place for this in your cyberspace, neighborhoods, schools, quorums, or classes. Please do all you can to make these places kinder and safer."
by Elder Gary Stevenson
name 5 different countries represented by conference speakers
Mexico, Brazil, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Australia, Zimbabwe, Korea, Portugal, Figi, China, Philippines
According to Elder Timothy J. Dyches how can we add "sunshine to the soul?"
seeking God in prayer, studying the scriptures, acting on guidance, and revelation from living prophets and obeying and keeping the commandments, repentance, partaking of the sacrament, bearing testimony, sharing the gospel, serving others, attending the temple, and acting in kindness, forgiveness, and charity."
what California temple was used as a drive by food bank?
The Rabbit Effect comes from a 1978 science study in which rabbits appeared protected from heart attacks after a series of high fat diets. The researchers discovered that a particular lab researcher was being kind to the rabbits as she cared for them. because of her actions the rabbits were healthier.
How does the Rabbit Effect relate to our Savior Jesus Christ?
compassionate caregiver, being mindful of how we treat others, especially our family members
It illuminates how showing kindness in our day to day lives can make the world a healthier, happier place.
"____________ is the springboard that helps each of us to dive deeply into the living waters of the doctrine of Christ."
Jan E Newman
Come, Follow Me
"We can teach the word of God, we can preach it, we can explain it, we can talk about it, we can describe it, we can even testify of it. But until a person feels the sacred word of God distill upon his or her soul like the dews from heaven through the power of the spirit, it will be like looking at a postcard or someone else's vacation photos. You have to go there yourself. Conversion is a personal journey."
The blessings of the gospel are for every race, language, and people. The church of Jesus Christ is a ___________ church. Jesus Christ is the leader.
President Nelson
Global
The "covenant path" is the one that leads to the __________ kingdom of God.
D Todd Christofferson
Celestial
"By diligently pursuing the covenant path we bypass the people and things that, even if popular, would jeopardize our physical and spiritual well-being. We avoid the choices that harm or disadvantage of others and instead acquire the habits of self-discipline and service."
20 million
money was used to provide 2 billion covid vaccines ti people in low and middle class income countries
the opening song was choose the right. what is the chorus?
choose the right! choose the right!
let wisdom mark the way before.
in its light, choose the right!
and God will bless you evermore.
unfairness
"My heart aches for those who suffer such unfairness...but I declare will all my aching heart that Jesus Christ not understands unfairness and has the power to provide a remedy. Nothing compares to the unfairness he endured."
"Through your __________, Jesus Christ will increase your ability to move mountains in your life, even though your personal challenges may loom as large as Mount Everest."
Faith
"Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of all belief and the conduit of divine power."
President Nelson
Miracles are worked through the power of ____________.
Faith
"Miracles don't always come on ones desired turntable or preferred resolution. Does that mean we are less than faithful or do not merit His intervention? No. We are beloved of the Lord."
Elder Rasband
LDS charities partnered with the Black 14 Philanthropy to bring 180 tons of food to nine u.s. cities. Who founded the Black 14 Philanthropy?
Black 14 Philanthropy was founded by 14 black football players at the university of Wyoming who were kicked off the team for suggesting peaceful protest of race-based church policy before a football game with BYU.