Words of Wisdom
Elder Vaiangina Sikahema taught, “If you choose to live your life out of _________, you will find life more difficult and chaotic.” Fill in the blank.
sequence
Elder Neil L. Andersen spoke of using the correct name of the church. “Christians, who are not among our membership, will welcome our role and our sure witness of Christ. Even those Christians who have viewed us with skepticism, will one day embrace us as friends. In these coming days, we will be called by ___ ____ __ _____ ______.” Fill in the blank.
the name of Jesus Christ
Elder Sean Douglas told the story of five year old Ruby who had already faced many trials in life. She was set to have surgery to fix a deformed hand. When asked if she was scared, what did Ruby reply?
“I’m happy! I know Jesus will hold my hand.”
Elder Gerrit W. Gong said, “_____ becomes real when we do hard things with faith.” Fill in the blank to find the subject of Elder Gong’s talk.
Trust
Sister Camille N. Johnson, General Primary President, talked about stories, particularly our personal life stories. She used two examples from the Old Testament of people who let God write their stories. Name one of them
David and Esther
Brother Bradley R. Wilcox, 2nd counselor in the General Young Men presidency, taught “God’s message is that worthiness is not ____________. Worthiness is being honest and trying.” Fill in the
blank.
flawlessness
Elder Quentin L. Cook taught that personal peace can be achieved if we follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. He gave five examples of those teachings. Name one.
1. Love God, live His commandments and forgive everyone.
2. Seek the fruits of the Spirit.
3. Exercise agency to choose righteousness.
4. Build Zion in our hearts and homes.
5. Follow the current admonitions of the Prophet.
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf told about scientists confirming the theory that people who are lost walk in circles. He said, “Without the help of landmarks to guide us, we inevitably deviate off course and end up in places we never thought we would be.” He then showed a picture. What was the picture of?
a car in a pool or fountain of water
Elder Dieter F, Uchtdorf shared scientists have confirmed that people walk in circles when they do not have reliable clues to direct them. Without landmarks, it is human nature to drift off course. “We can get back on course. We can navigate our way through the darkness and trials of this life and find our way back to our loving Heavenly Father if we seek and accept the _________ ____________ He has provided.” Fill in the blank to find the subject of his talk.
spiritual landmarks
Sister Sharon Eubank, 1st counselor in the General Relief Society presidency taught, “ As baptized members of the Church, we are under covenant to care for those in need. Our individual efforts don’t necessarily require money or faraway locations; but they do require the guidance of the Holy Spirit and a willing heart to say to the Lord: '____ __ _ ____ __'” Fill in the blanks.
‘Here am I, send me.’
Elder Christoffel Golden taught that this event is approaching and that God continues to work miracles in the “everyday life of countless people.” Name the event.
The Second Coming of Jesus Christ
Elder Dale G. Renlund taught contention causes two concerns: “First, contention weakens our collective witness to the world of Jesus Christ and the redemption that comes through His ‘merits, … mercy, and grace.’ (2 Nephi 2:8)” What is the second concern?
Contention is spiritually unhealthy for us as individuals.
Elder Brent H. Nielson told the story of his father who had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Even though the Nielson family fasted and prayed for him to be healed, he was not. Elder Nielson said, “The Old Testament teaches of an aromatic spice or ointment used for healing wounds that was made from a bush grown in Gilead…. Through literature, music and art, the Savior Jesus Christ has often been referred to as the ____ __ ______ because of His remarkable healing power. . . The ____ __ ______ worked for the Nielson family, not in the way that we had supposed, but in an even more significant way that has blessed and continues to bless our lives.” Fill in the blanks (same
phrase).
Balm of Gilead
Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela taught, “The _________ and our knowledge of God are gifts. Gifts that we too often take for granted. Let us cherish these blessings.” Fill in the blank to find the subject of his talk.
scriptures
At President Nelson’s direction, Sister Sharon Eubank, 1st counselor in the General Relief Society presidency, reported about how the Church is responding to a variety of global needs. She shared four examples to illustrate the efforts. Name one of them.
1. COVID-19 relief in South Africa
2. the sewing of head coverings for refugees from Afghanistan
3. a young woman in Haiti lifting others after the earthquake
4. missionaries in Germany answering a Catholic shopkeeper’s prayers after flooding
Elder D. Todd Christofferson taught, “As we abide in God’s love we depend less and less on the ________ of others." Fill in the blank.
approval
Elder Gary E. Stevenson taught, “It has been said that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is simply beautiful, and ___________ _______.” Fill in the blanks.
beautifully simple
Sister Bonnie H. Cordon shared the story of watching her son play soccer. He was the goalie in charge of guarding the net. What did her son do during the game?
He got distracted and looped his arms and legs through holes in the net until he was stuck and couldn’t defend the goal.
President M. Russell Ballard recounted the story from the New Testament after the Savior’s Resurrection where Peter and the other disciples’ fishing net was miraculously filled. After they had all dined on the shore, Jesus asks Peter this question that was the subject of his talk. What is the question?
“Lovest thou me more than these?”
Sister Susan H. Porter, 1st counselor in the General Primary Presidency, taught “When you know and understand how completely you are loved as a child of heavenly parents, it _______ __________.” Fill in the blanks.
changes everything
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland shared this story from the New Testament and then said, “With or without riches, each of us is to come to Christ with the same uncompromised commitment to His gospel that was expected of this young man.” What story did he share?
The Rich Young Ruler who asked Jesus, “What shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?"
Elder Ulisses Soares taught “One of the most striking principles taught by the Savior during His earthly ministry was treating others with __________.” Fill in the blank.
compassion
Elder Moisés Villanueva told the story of a missionary who lost his mother and younger brother in a tragic accident. Instead of going home for the funeral the elder decided to stay and finish his mission. A while later the missionary’s bike was stolen and the thieves had injured him with a knife. What state did Elder Villanueva and his companion find the missionary when they met him at the hospital?
The missionary was smiling while waiting to go into surgery. While he was recuperating he passed out pamphlets and copies of the Book of Mormon to the doctors, nurses, and other patients.
Elder Erich W. Kopischke shared how many people worldwide have been affected by ______ ______ struggles. He invited us to study the topic “_____ _____” in the Life Help section of the Gospel Library app. “Learning will lead to more understanding, more acceptance, more compassion, more love.” Fill in the blanks to find the subject of his talk.
mental health
Sister Bonnie H. Cordon, General Young Women President, pointed to two truths that are foundational to a young man or young woman’s “grand and glorious work” that were shared with her by President Russell M. Nelson. Name one of those truths.
1. for a person to know who they are
2. for a person to know their purpose and not get distracted