Fun Apostle Facts
Before becoming an Apostle, Elder Gary E. Stevenson co-founded a very successful company that made and sold these—perfect for backyard fun!
What are trampolines? (ICON Health & Fitness).
Elder Gong's invitation was to check on, sit by, or encourage someone so they feel they are not this.
What is alone (or forgotten)?
According to the Old Testament, a great solemn assembly was held at the completion of this monumental building, which was the first permanent temple in Jerusalem.
What is Solomon’s Temple?
A Solemn Assembly was held specifically to sustain this man as the 18th President of the Church.
Answer: President Dallin H. Oaks.
This "flying" Apostle was a professional pilot and once served as a captain for Lufthansa Airlines.
Who is President Dieter F. Uchtdorf?
President Eyring suggested that when life feels fearful or uncertain, we should "pause and do this first" to find peace.
What is pray?
In 1836, the first modern solemn assembly in Church history was held during the dedication of this specific building.
What is the Kirtland Temple?
These two men were sustained as the counselors in the new First Presidency.
Answer: President Henry B. Eyring and President D. Todd Christofferson
Elder Dale G. Renlund and his family are so fluent in this language that they still used it for their family prayers even after moving back to the United States.
What is Swedish
This Apostle gave his first conference address since being called to the Quorum of the Twelve, using the theme "Come Home."
Answer: Elder Clark G. Gilbert.
This rhythmic celebration involving the waving of white handkerchiefs is a highlight of temple dedications and significant commemorations.
What is the Hosanna Shout?
A new General Presidency for this organization was sustained to begin serving in August.
Answer: The Primary.
Elder Ronald A. Rasband has a surprising musical hobby—he has played this brass instrument since he was a young boy and even performed with his high school band!
What is the Cornet (or Trumpet)?
Elder Ulisses Soares used a botanical metaphor from the New Testament, teaching that Jesus Christ is the "True ____."
Answer: Vine
In the biblical book of Deuteronomy, a solemn assembly was commanded to be held on the seventh day of this spring festival, which commemorates the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt.
What is Passover?
Along with Elder Gilbert, this former Presiding Bishop was sustained as a new member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Answer: Elder Gérald Caussé.
When Elder Ulisses Soares was a young boy in Brazil, his church branch met in a room above one of these, and he says he still remembers the smell.
What is a bakery?
According to President Oaks, when this specific thing fills our hearts, it changes the way we treat people and makes us more patient.
What is the pure love of Christ?
During the April 2020 General Conference, a global Hosanna Shout was held to commemorate the 200th anniversary of this pivotal event.
What is the First Vision?
This song was sung by the Tabernacle Choir after President Oaks talk about being a peacemaker and seemed to continue his talk through song.
What is "Love one Another"