Sat Morning
Atonement of Jesus Christ
Elder Lund taught, the Aaronic priesthood is also known as the ?
“The Aaronic Priesthood is called the preparatory priesthood partly because its ordinances allow them to experience the weight and joy of being on the Lord’s errand, preparing them for future priesthood service, when they may be called upon to minister in unforeseeable ways — including pronouncing inspired blessings in times when hopes and dreams, and even life and death, hang in precarious balance.”
Elder Bednar recited Article of Faith 8. Can you?
Article of Faith 8 "We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly. We also believe the Book of Mormon to be he word of God."
Elder Scott D. Whiting spoke of pulling a prank on his father as a 12 year old. What was the prank and what unfortunate events followed?
Set off car horn. As he hid behind a bush he sat on a cactus.
200 point bonus, name the cactus he sat on
Another 200 point bonus, select the picture of the cactus he sat on
Elder Sergio Vargas spoke on Salmon GPS that helps them find their way home. Like Salmon, We have a Heavenly GPS that helps us find our way home. This is called?
The Light of Christ
300 Point Bonus (Name the Salmon Species)
300 Point Bonus (Location)
300 Point Bonus (Name of the River)
Elder Ronald A. Rasband taught, "Give the Lord equal time." What does this mean?
Balance studies with true higher learning, study of Jesus Christ
Give the Lord equal time, not spare time. To scriptures, come follow me, prayer, church callings, ministering, partaking of the sacrament, temple worship, and pondering the things of God.
Elder Neil L. Anderson talked about what subject?
Abortion, sanctity of life.
Complete the Statement by Elder Gerrit Gong, "He answers the longings of our hearts and the questions of our souls. He wipes away our tears, except our tears of __________”
JOY
Who said this “We really are God’s children. That truth is breathtaking! Stunning! And it is not figurative.”
Elder Kearon
400 point BONUS challenge: Recite this quote with your best English accent. Opposing team can steal points if recited better.
What was Elder Steven D. Shumway doing when he first met his wife (Heidi) as a Single adult studying Chemical Engineering?
Fulfilling his calling as Activities Planner. Scooping ice cream.
400 point BONUS CHALLENGE (Select a Brother from each team to demonstrate the art of scooping and eating ice cream in order to find their soul mate)
Elder Holland told the story of a young man named Easton. Summarize the story and the lesson learned?
Like young Easton who passed the sacrament despite his destructive illness, children demonstrate faith, loyalty, trust, courage and honor
Elder S. Mark Palmer told a story about his fallen Willow Tree. What was the story and what was the lesson?
Focusing your faith on Jesus Christ and His Gospel will give you courage to take steps to come back
Be patient as your faith and testimony grow
Constant care and nourishment of testimony is needed
Testimony will grow when sensitive to the Spirit
Elder Steven D. Shumway taught about Serving God. Which of the following is most True
A Callings validate a persons worth and worthiness
B God expects perfect performance and exceptional talent to participate in His work
C When we serve to magnify ourselves, our service becomes joyful
D We engage in God's work because we need God and His mighty blessings
D. We engage in God's work because we need God and His mighty blessings
According to President Russell M. Nelson, which statement is MOST accurate. Having confidence before God means having confidence in approaching God
A. When we die.
B. Through Prayer
C. Right now
Answer C. Right now
According to Gary E. Stevenson what do we learn about the Church symbol Logo (See picture)
Christ is the center of His Church
Cornerstone - A reminder the Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone
The center of the symbol is the Christus Statue, his outstretched arm indicated he will accept all the come unto him.
Christ stands under the arch, representing the resurrected Savior emerging from the tomb
Elder Eyring teaches us to draw near to Jesus Christ by doing what?
“He offers the opportunity to draw closer to Him. As would a loving friend, you will do it in much the same way by communicating through prayer to Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, listening for cherished guidance from the Holy Ghost and serving others for the Savior cheerfully. Soon you would feel that blessing of drawing nearer to Him.”
Elder Dale G. Renlund talked about "The Parable of the Talents." What lessons did he teach?
God expects us to magnify the abilities we have been given, but he doesn't want us to compare our abilities to others.
He expects us to become the best version of ourselves
That we start with different abilities is irrelevant
DAILY DOUBLE Worth 800 points
Who said it?
“We don’t stay on the covenant path by never making a mistake. We stay on the path by repenting every day. And when we’re repenting, God forgives without shaming us, comparing us to anyone else or scolding us because this is the same thing we were repenting of last week.”
Sister Tamara W. Runia. First Counselor YW General Presidency
President Russel M. Nelson counselled us to develop two traits to help us stand with confidence before God. What are they?
Charity and Virtue
General RS President Camille Johnson spoke of the depicted sculpture. What was the lesson taught?
Being whole. We can be whole in Jesus Christ as we fill our Lamps with the oil of conversion. The 5 wise virgins were whole through Jesus Christ. When we make and keep covenants we fill our lamps with the oil of conversion. We can be spiritually whole even while waiting to be physically and emotionally whole through Jesus Christ.
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf shared a story of bringing a friend to church for the first time. What was the story and what lessons did he teach?
"When most people experience The Church of Jesus Christ for the first time they aren't thinking about priesthood authority, or ordinances, or the gathering of Israel. What they are likely to notice above all else is how they feel when they are with us and how we treat each other. "Love one another" Jesus said, by this all will know you are my Disciples. The Love our friends feel among us, will lift them towards Jesus Christ. That is our simple goal every time we gather.
According to Elder Dallin H. Oaks, deviation along our covenant path towards Heavenly Father occur when we fail to do these FOUR things?
Deviations occur when members fail to pray, study scriptures, repent and take the sacrament. “Humility and trust in the Lord are the remedies for such deviations.”
Pres. Nelson quoted D&C 121:45 "Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven " Recite this in Spanish. An opposing team has an opportunity to steal if their Spanish sounds better
45 Deja también que tus entrañas se llenen de caridad para con todos los hombres, y para con los de la familia de la fe, y deja que la virtud engalane tus pensamientos incesantemente; entonces tu confianza se fortalecerá en la presencia de Dios; y la doctrina del sacerdocio destilará sobre tu alma como rocío del cielo.
TEAM CHALLENGE
One representative from each team will come forward. No phones.
15 New Temples