Saturday Morning Session
Was President Nelson at this session?
No
Who was the choir in this session?
A young men/young women choir from northern Utah
In Elder Gary Stevens talk, he gave six examples of adjustments and enhancements announced by the First Presidency that are designed to focus us on Jesus Christ. What are 3 of them?
1. The decision to retire the name “Mormon Church” and to replace it with the correct name, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
2. The availability of new, inspired Christ-themed art for display in meetinghouses.
3. Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood quorum themes and music focused on Jesus Christ, such as “Disciple of Christ” and “Look unto Christ.”
4. Greater emphasis on the Atonement and literal Resurrection of Jesus Christ as the most glorious events in history.
5. Celebration of Easter as a season and not just a holiday, with an emphasis on Jesus Christ.
6. The introduction of the visual identifier of the Church of Jesus Christ and its symbolic nature.
"Satan uses shame to keep us from God"
Which speaker said this?
Tamara Runia (1st counselor in the YW General Presidency)
Shame is the voice that beats you up, saying, “What were you thinking?” “Do you ever get anything right?”
Shame doesn’t tell us we made a mistake; it tells us we are our mistakes.
"Satan is the thief of hope".
"Tonight, before you pray, imagine Jesus Christ close by. He is your Advocate with the Father. Ask yourself, “What would my Savior say to the Father about me?”
What year will the updating of the Salt Lake temple be complete?
2027
What number temple did the 100 yr old prophet President Nelson dedicate recently?
How many temples has the prophet announced?
200th
200
Which apostle talked about abortion?
When is abortion ok in the Lord's eyes?
Elder Neil Anderson
“The [Lord] allows for possible exceptions … when:
1. Pregnancy results from rape or incest, or
2. A competent physician determines that the life or health of the mother is in serious jeopardy, or
3. A competent physician determines that the fetus has severe defects that will not allow the baby to survive beyond birth.”
Which General Authority talked about the migration of salmon using their magnetic map?
Sergia Vargas
What does the shortest scripture say?
Jesus wept
How many new temples did President Nelson announce?
15
How many people were in the Willie and Martin Handcart companies?
How many died on the trail?
1,100
200 died
Which apostle talked about 3 parables?
Which 3 were they?
Explain one of these parables
Elder Dale Renlund
Parable of the 10 virgins
Parable of the Talents
Parable of the sheep and goats
Which General authority's wife (Lesa) got the officer at the customs station to smile when she looked at Lesa's passport?
Why did she smile?
Elder Gary Stevens
His wife had a picture of Jesus in her passport
What does the Japanese word deshi mean?
The Japanese word for disciple—deshi—de meaning younger brother, and shi meaning child.
Disciple, pupil, or apprentice
Write on board
Which apostle addressed reverence in his talk?
Elder Ulisiss Soares
"Make reverence a part of our spiritual character".
In Elder Holland's talk, a Deacon named Easton Jolly had a disease. What was it called?
It was Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy.
He begged that no one would help him pass the sacrament. He struggled up 3 steps to pass the sacrament to the Bishop, his father.
Humble yourselves as a little child.
Which apostle said, "inviting our friends to church should be as natural as inviting them into our homes.
Elder Dieter Uchtdorf
What number was this semi annual conference?
195th
What day and year was the Church formally organized?
April 6, 1830
What movie did Elder Kearon talk about that had a magical car?
What was the theme of his remarks?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Gift giving
How many students are enrolled in Seminary and Institute?
How about the BYU Pathway Program?
800,000
75,000
Elder Roman told us how we can increase our trust in Christ. What are two ways we can do this?
1. Meditate about Christ
2. Make a record of spiritual memories
3. Pray to Heavenly Father
4. Ask God how He feels about us
5. Express our love and gratitude for His blessings
6. Ponder
Who conducted the Saturday Evening session of conference?
Elder Neil L Anderson
Elder Neal A. Maxwell explained that “God … takes into merciful account not only our desires and our performance, but also the degrees of difficulty which our varied circumstances impose upon us.”
Which Twelve Apostle said this?
Presiding Bishop Causee
I am especially inspired by our youth. They are giving service in large numbers. They are seeking their ancestors and performing ordinances in the temple. Our young men and women are submitting applications for missionary service in record numbers. The rising generation is rising up as stalwart followers of Jesus Christ.
Who said this?
President Nelson