Who is this?
Joseph Smith
What is this game called?
Stick Pulling
On “GO” the opponents pull on the stick trying to unseat each other, until one is pulled to his feet or feet break contact and one is hurled off the mat. The stick can be made of any hard wood, even a broom handle. It can be 4' Long, about 2 ½ to 3” in diameter.
What is the event called when Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ came to Joseph Smith after he prayed.
The First Vision.
I Am a Child of God
Name this temple
Salt Lake Temple
What does D & C stand for when talking about scriptures.
Doctrine and Covenants
Who is the current President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints?
President Russell M Nelson
What are these called?
Hand Carts
Mormon church leaders decided to use handcarts in hopes that more church members could make the journey west. They reasoned that handcart companies would travel more quickly and at less of an expense for the pioneers. Ultimately, 650 handcarts were pushed and pulled to Utah.
How did Joseph Smith translate the Golden Plates?
By the gift and power of God
(by the means of the Urim and Thummim)
Pioneer Children Sang As They Walked
What is this picture showing?
A baptismal font.
(this particular one is in the Phoenix Arizona Temple)
How many Articles of Faith are there?
13
can you recite any of them?
The office of Patriarch began in 1834. Who was ordained as the first Patriarch?
His responsibilities were to provide patriarchal blessings and bestow blessings to the fatherless.
Joseph Smith Senior
About how many miles a day (over prairie) was considered a good days travel for the pioneers?
1-5 miles
5-10 miles
10-15 miles
15-20 miles
18 to 20 miles a day over prairie was considered a good days travel.
What scripture led Joseph to the woods to pray?
James 1:5
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
What did the 'little stream' say to do?
1.“Give,” said the little stream,
“Give, oh! give, give, oh! give.”
“Give,” said the little stream
How many temples are either under construction or renovation right now?
52
(48 under construction & 4 being renovated)
When was the Word of Wisdom revealed to Joseph Smith?
1833
Doctrine and Covenants 89
Since the establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1830, how many men have served as the president of the Church.
17
Can you name them all?
Which of the following locations or sites were NOT apart of the Mormon Trail?
Chimney Rock
Martin's Cove
Soda Springs
Echo Canyon
Soda Springs
The springs were known to Native Americans, and were a landmark along the Oregon Trail.
What was the angels name who visited Joseph?
"He called me by name, and said unto me that he was a messenger sent from the presence of God to me, and that his name was..."
Moroni
Name a familiar hymn that was written on the pioneer trail.
Come, Come, Ye Saints
Which temple has the largest grounds?
Washington D.C. Temple
The grounds are 52 acres.
In a set of quad combination scriptures, where is the Doctrine and Covenants located. (Doctrine & Covenants, Holy Bible, Pearl of Great Price, Book of Mormon)
3rd
Holy Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price
Correctly name the 3 men in this photo
Left to Right
Dallin H Oaks, Russell M Nelson, Henry B Eyring
How long is the Mormon Trail usually considered to be?
850 miles
1,000 miles
1,300 miles
1,500 miles
It’s about 1,300 miles from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Salt Lake City, Utah.
How would you like to walk that far?
Who was the first missionary called in 1830?
Samuel H. Smith
He was Joseph Smith's younger brother.
What is your favorite church song?
Your Choice!
What temple had the first and only white angel Moroni?
A) Monticello Utah Temple
B) Calgary Alberta Temple
C) Kyiv Ukraine Temple
D) Mesa Arizona Temple
A) Monticello Utah Temple
The white angel Moroni was too hard to see, so it was replaced with a gold Moroni. The original white angel Moroni was glazed with gold and now resides atop the Columbus Ohio Temple.
What is the longest section (in verses) of the Doctrine & Covenants?
Section 124 (145 verses)
Who was the first general president of the Relief Society?
She envisioned the great work of the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo when it was formed on March 17, 1842
Emma Hale Smith
What animal on the trail east of the Rocky Mountains was so numerous that the pioneers had to send advance parties ahead to clear the trail so the teams could pass?
Bison herds
Prairie dogs
Rattlesnakes
Deer
Bison
In May 1847, four wagon loads of meat and a feast was secured after the pioneers saw the bison. Originally, the animal had ranged from the Appalachians, but by 1820, they had been killed off east of the Missouri River—200 miles west of where the pioneers found them.
What date was the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints organized?
April 6, 1830
April 6, 1830, was a most important day in history. Joseph Smith and five other men, all of whom had been previously baptized, legally organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
What is the first Hymn in the current English hymnal?
The Morning Breaks
How many temples are there? (announced, dedicated, under construction, etc.)
315 Total
Operating (174)
Construction (48)
Renovation (4)
Announced (89)
What date was the last section of the Doctrine & Covenants revealed to President Joseph F. Smith?
October 3, 1918
SECTION 138
A vision given to President Joseph F. Smith in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 3, 1918.