Saturday Morning
Which speaker told us that we need to be as a little child?
Jeffrey R. Holland
Elder Hans T. Boom's main message was hymn number 254, which is titled?
True to the Faith
Sister Amy A. Wright said that lifelong discipleship requires us to “be … _____ of the word, and not hearers only.”
doers
How was Elder Steven D. Shumway blessed in his calling as an activities planner for a singles ward?
He found his wife!
Thought: What can this teach us about serving callings in the church?
Which speaker talked about the importance of reverence?
Elder Ulisses Soares
Thought: How can we be more reverent?
In Camille N. Johnson's talk, what is the difference between being healed and whole?
Healing = physical and emotional healing
Wholeness = faith and conversion to Jesus Christ
"We are whole in Jesus Christ when we exercise our agency to follow Him in faith, submit our hearts to Him so He can change them, keep His commandments, and enter a covenant relationship with Him, meekly enduring and learning from the challenges of this earthly estate until we return to His presence and are healed in every way."
"healing is on the Lord’s time. And in the meantime, we can choose to be made whole by exercising our faith in Him!"
Steven J. Lund talks about the Aaronic priesthood can bless our lives. He says "The resurrected John the Baptist of ancient times appeared to Joseph and Oliver, placed his hands on their heads, and said, “Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins” (Doctrine and Covenants 13:1).
Aaron was which ancient prophet's brother and priesthood companion?
Moses
Elder James R. Rasband recalls the promise in Doctrine and Covenants Section 110 that the Lord will manifest Himself whenever we plead for _____.
mercy
Sister Tamara W. Runia said,
"Maybe you hear the Lord’s words “If [you] love me, keep my commandments” and feel deflated because you haven’t kept all the commandments. Let me remind you that it is also a commandment to ______! In fact, it might be the most repeated commandment in the scriptures."
repent.
Thought: What was your biggest take away about repentance in this talk?
From Elder Michael B. Strong's talk:
"As President Nelson taught, “Our adoration of Jesus is best expressed by our ________ of Jesus.”
emulation
Thought: What does it mean to emulate Jesus, and what will result from doing so?
Which speaker recalled stories of the handcart pioneers to show how Jesus Christ "rescues" us through the Atonement?
Elder Quentin L. Cook
Thought: when the handcart plan was announced, “it ran like fire in dry stubble, and the hearts of the poor Saints leapt with joy and gladness.” Many had “prayed and fasted day after day, and night after night, that they might have the privilege of uniting with their brethren and sisters in [the] mountains.” What can this be compared to?
In Elder S. Mark Palmer's talk, he told a story that symbolized bringing people back to Christ. Who can recall the story?
a neighbor stopped him from chopping up a fallen oak tree for firewood because there was still a root attaching the tree to the ground. He proposed to prop it up and nourish it so that it can grow back.
Which adjustments and enhancements have been announced by the First Presidency that are designed to focus us on Jesus Christ.
(from Elder Gary E. Stevenson's talk)
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.
The availability of new, inspired Christ-themed art for display in meetinghouses.
Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood quorum themes and music focused on Jesus Christ, such as “Disciple of Christ” and “Look unto Christ.”
Greater emphasis on the Atonement and literal Resurrection of Jesus Christ as the most glorious events in history.
Celebration of Easter as a season and not just a holiday, with an emphasis on Jesus Christ.
The introduction of the visual identifier of the Church of Jesus Christ and its symbolic nature.
Bishop Gérald Caussé said, "When circumstances beyond our control prevent us from fulfilling the righteous desires of our hearts, the Lord will ________ in ways that allow us to receive His promised blessings."
compensate
Thought: How has the Lord compensated blessings for you during trials or after something didn't go your way?
What was the gift that Elder Patrick Kearon received when he was 7 years old?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car
Thought: What gifts has Heavenly Father given you and how can we show our appreciation for them?
In Elder Ronald A. Rasband's talk, "Right Before Our Eyes", he talks about the growing successes of the church. What things does he ask us to do to keep this momentum up?
I ask the same of everyone today: Whatever is on your to-do list, give equal time, not spare time, to the Lord in personal scripture study, family study of Come, Follow Me, prayer, Church callings, ministering, partaking of the sacrament, worshipping in the temple, and pondering the things of God.
Our Lord and Savior has said, “Learn of me … and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Take Him at His word. And give Him equal time.
Which 3 parables from the Bible did Elder Dale G. Renlund recall that will help us prepare to meet the Savior?
Parable of the 10 virgins
Parable of the Talents
Parable of the sheep and goats
Thought: What do these parables tell us to do?
Elder Sergio R. Vargas said that salmon are born in rivers, but eventually need to reach the sea to find nourishment and conditions for their development. Even though they have dangers such as fishing and predators, they are able to find their way back because of their "magnetic map".
How can we be compared to salmon?
We can use the Savior as our focus to help us come back to Heavenly Father.
President Dallin H. Oaks said that spiritual growth comes from experiencing _______ in all things.
opposition
Thought: Why do we need to experience opposition in order to grow?
President Nelson said that we can be confident in the presence of God if we have ______ towards all men and let _______ garnish our thoughts unceasingly
charity, virtue
Thoughts: How can we have more charity and virtue?
In Elder Ricardo P. Giménez talk, who challenged us to “prepare for an Easter celebration of the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. … No matter what others believe or do, we should celebrate the Resurrection of our living Savior by studying His teachings and helping to establish Easter traditions in our society as a whole, especially within our own families.”
Dallin H. Oaks
Thought: What Easter traditions do you have or plan to do to remember the Resurrection?
After Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf took a friend to church, he was worried that the friend would not be impressed because of how Sacrament Meeting and Sunday School went. What was the friend's reaction after church was over and why did she think "This is what I imagine Christ wanted His Church to be like.”
She thought it was beautiful because she can tell that everyone genuinely loved each other.
In what ways can we worship God as Elder D. Todd Christofferson listed in his talk?
Praying
SINGING the hymns (not just listening)
instructing and learning from one another
Intentionally praising and adoring God in a way that transforms us
Which speaker talked about how true discipleship will result in joy in our countenance, even if we are going through trials?
Elder John A. McCune
to hide from God
Thought: Why is it pointless to hide from God? What should we do instead?