Prophet
President Russell M. Nelson began his talk by expressing his joy in what?
Joy in seeing the youth of the church rise up
Elder Steven Shumway met his wife sharing what tasty treat at a ward activity?
Ice cream. She came back 3 times!
What choir sang in three of the sessions of General Conference?
Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
How many temples were announced this conference?
15
This parable about a wedding feast was metioned multiple times in conference.
The parable of the Ten Virgins
What was the general topic of President Russel M. Nelson's talk?
Confidence in the Presence of God
Elder John A. McCune spoke of a woman in Mongolia who noticed the mission leader of Mongolia after he entered her workplace. He radiated a light. She asked this man if she could attend church with him so she could learn more about the source of this man’s light. What happened to the lady?
She learned from the missionaries and was baptized.
This prophet introduced the slogan "Think celestial!'
Russell M Nelson
How many temples that were announced are within the US?
6
Elder D. Todd Christofferson talked about what in his conference talk?
What is Sabbath day worship?
What two principles did the Prophet talk about in order to gain confidence in the the presence of God?
Charity and virtue
Elder Gary Stevenson told the story of taking an overseas red-eye flight with his wife. The customs agent who checked their passports showed no emotion until she saw something that Sister Stevenson had left in her passport. This object caused the customs agent to smile and connect with Sister Stevenson.
It was a small picture of the Savior.
Believe it or not, this pastry is the most common general conference breakfast eaten by church members.
Cinnamon Rolls
Where was the temple in Utah announced?
Spanish Fork
Elder Rasband shared the following quote from President Nelson. Fill in the blank. "Give [the Lord] a ____ ____ of your time. As you do, notice what happens to your positive spiritual momentum.”
fair share
What did the prophet invite us to do to be better at charity?
Be peacemakers
Elder Sardinio Roman told a story of teaching his friend how to swim. During the swim lesson, the friend started drowning. In his effort to get help, the friend gave Elder Roman a chokehold and started bringing Elder Roman down too. How were they saved?
He prayed for help and he miraculously felt a hand bringing them to safety.
This experience confirmed a profound lesson President Russell M. Nelson once taught: “When you reach up for the Lord’s power in your life with the same intensity that a drowning person has when grasping and gasping for air, power from Jesus Christ will be yours.”
Dear children and young people, today I want to talk to you about the essential principle of faith in Jesus Christ.
Name two of the three main platforms where General Conference can be viewed.
Churchofjesuschrist.org, YouTube, or BYUTV
How many temples in South America were announced?
3
Elder Patrick Kearon talked about gifts, he emphasized one gift that he called an "all-encompassing gift" what is it?
"We really are God's children."
What did the prophet teach about virtue?
It will purify our thoughts and actions, drive away negativity and anxiety
Elder Michael B. Strong shared a story of a rice farmer and his wife in the Philippines who waited for a long time to save money to take a trip to the temple to be sealed as a family. However, a typhoon delayed the time they normally would have planted rice seedlings for planting time. By the time the family could plant the seedlings, it was the appointed time to leave for their temple trip. What happened next?
A missionary couple spearheaded a team effort with service missionaries to plant the seedlings for the family so they family could leave at the appointed time.
What song did the choir sing at the beginning of the conference?
Songs of Praise
Which country is now receiving their first temple?
New Caledonia
President Henry B. Eyring spoke about drawing nearer to our Savior, he gave some suggestions of actions to take to feel closer to the Savior, what are they?
Communication through prayer, listening for guidance from the Holy Ghost and serving others.