Tell Me A Story
In the Women’s Session, Sister Franco told a piano story. When the lovely piano was being delivered it fell off the moving dolly. What was she trying to teach us with this story?
“We are all like this piano, a little broken, but when we come to Jesus Christ by exercising faith in Him we can be made whole."
What did Elder Rasband ask each of us to always have?
Temple Recommend. He called it a “badge of obedience"
What is the story behind this picture shared
by Sister Craig, the 1st counselor in the YW General Presidency?
Rozlyn is a YW from Sis Craig’s ward who befriended this women whose husband of 20 years had just left her.
Which apostle was not in attendance ... but recorded his remarks earlier?
Gerrit W. Gong
__________________________ President of BYU-I when I was there speaks about his angel mother in almost every talk he gives which he did during his talk at this Conference.
Henry B. Eyring
Sister Craig, who is the First Counselor in the General YW Presidency spoke on Sunday morning. She asked two important questions: What am I doing that I should not be doing? What am I not doing that I should start doing? What answer did she get?
Stop looking at your phone when you are waiting in line.
One word main focus of Elder Ballard’s talk.
Sister Becky Craven, the 2nd counselor in the General Young Women Presidency spoke in the General Women’s meeting about change. She told a story about a rock in her shoe while she was hiking. What did she want to teach us from this example?
“Eventually, I stop and shake out my shoe. But it astounds me how long I allow myself to hike in pain before I stop and rid myself of the irritant. As we travel the covenant path we pick up stones in our shoes in the form of poor habits, sins, or bad attitudes. The quicker we shake them from our lives, the more joyful our mortal journey will be.”
Six new Temples were announced. Name one of the places.
Tarawa, Kiribati
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Lindon, UT
Greater Guatemala City, Guatemala
Sao Paulo East, Brazil
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
What Father/Son spoke at this Conference?
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, son Matthew Holland
Elder Stevenson spoke about a very disappointing time in his life when he was a missionary in Japan and did not get to attend the Asia Conference where the prophet, Spencer W. Kimball would be speaking. He then shared a story about a Sister missionary who was recently called on her mission. What did he tell us about her?
Sister Kaitlyn Palmer, temples closed, focused on keeping her spirits high, virtual MTC, at the last minute-2:00 am was able to receive her endowment just before her flight to her mission
Elder Oaks gave a somewhat “political” talk. It was significant because of all the political unrest around and because he sat on the Utah Supreme Court. What was the main theme of his talk?
Unity - Love our neighbors and our enemies
Sister Sharon Eubank spoke in the General Women’s meeting. She used a wonderful example of a rowing team who won many races because of “swing”. How did she describe Swing and how it relates to us?
Good crews are blends...someone to lead, someone to hold something in reserve, someone to fight the fight, someone to make peace. No one is more valuable than another, all are assets to the boat. It is in the unity of their work together that we can change the world for good.
How many women spoke (including the Women’s Session)?
5
During the Women’s session President Russell M. Nelson admonished us “Let us not just endure this current season, let us __________________ the future with _________________.
Embrace; Faith
Elder Cook told a Native American story from Church history. He used this story to illustrate the title of his talk “Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity“ giving us an example of what that looks like. Can you tell us what happened in this story?
A meal was prepared for the Indians to have after the planned on guests were finished
Elder Christofferson spoke on “Sustainable Societies” and the difficulties we are facing. What did he say would guide us through?
Striving to make our decisions and guide our lives by the truth of God
Elder Gong showed several pictures of this activity. Tell me something about it.
An example of people coming together for good. 25,000 trees planted in Haiti
Which Apostle is the first Latin American Apostle?
(Elder Soares) from Sao Paulo Brazil
Elder Neil L. Anderson encouraged us: As the world speaks __________________ of Jesus Christ, let us speak _________________ of Him.
less; more
Elder Renlund spoke an Justice and Mercy. He told about Dr. Cohen who had been treating a man who had been seen many times for alcohol related diseases. He determined that this patient needed to be admitted to the hospital. He asked Dr. Jones to admit the patient and she started to complain. Dr. Cohen’s response was the perfect example of what Elder Renlund was speaking about. What was his response ... which has great meaning for all of us?
You became a physician to heal—not to judge.
President Nelson spoke 4 times during this conference. Name the theme of one of his talks.
1. Moving Forward
2. Embrace the Future with Faith
3. Gathering (“Let God Prevail”)
4. Optimism in the Future/A New Normal
Elder Uchtdorf showed this picture and told an amazing story behind the blessing that came from seeming difficulty.
Foundation of the Salt Lake Temple, Brigham Young told the early Saints to evacuate and bury the foundation when an army came into Salt Lake. Later learned there were cracks in the sandstones making them unsuitable as a foundation. Consequently they were able to repair the foundation so that it could adequately support the granite walls of the majestic Salt Lake Temple.
Elder Bednar was President of BYU-I when Elder Holland came to visit. Elder Bednar asked President Holland, “If you could teach the students just one thing what would it be?
No middle ground, polarity, choices have to be made. Not making a choice is a choice. Learn to choose now.
Elder Holland said that life cannot be faith filled without trials...saying Christianity is comforting but is not always _____________________.