Saturday Morning
The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of _______? Found in D&C 13:1
Repentance
President Russell M Nelson said, “Because of the Savior’s Atonement, His gospel provides an invitation to keep changing, growing and becoming more pure. It is a gospel of hope, of healing and of progress. Thus, the gospel is a message of joy! Our spirits rejoice with every small step forward we take.”
Elder Jorge T. Becerra, a General Authority Seventy, shared experiences and scriptural accounts illustrating the need to help the “pobrecitos”. What are Pobrecitos?
“poor little ones.”
Elder Becerra said, “I invite each of us to seek out the ‘pobrecitos,’ the ‘poor little ones’ among who are in need,” he said, adding, “As we minister, we should be led by revelation to those who are most in need, as opposed to just going down a list or visiting individuals in a methodically way.”
What was special about the opening song?
A choir from Mexico
It was in Spanish
How long has Dallin H Oaks has been an apostle?
37 years
Besides Covid-19 relief, name two humanitarian efforts made in the last year.
Wild fires, refugees, hurricanes, Vison care, wheelchairs
Henry B Eyring gave a talk on temples. He mentioned that this phrase is inscribed on each temple.
Holiness to the Lord
Henry B Eyring said, “I pray that you will try to build desire in the hearts of Heavenly Father’s children to go [to the temple], where they can feel close to Him, and that you will also invite your ancestors to qualify to be with Him and with you forever.”
Which two general presidencies were released and called?
Presidency of the Seventy & General Primary Presidency
A child’s choir sang “I love to see the Temple” in what language?
Korean
How many new temples were announced?
20
President Russel M. Nelson described this as “the largest-ever humanitarian project of the church”
Covid-19 response
The church conducted 1031 Covid relief projects in 151 countries in 2020
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf repeated this phrase in his talk, God is _______ us.
Among
Uchtdorf said, “God is among us — and is personally involved in our lives and actively guiding His children.”
Who is the following quote geared to?
“Clearly, the adversary is using [cyberbullying] to hurt your generation. There is no place for this in your cyberspace, neighborhoods, schools, quorums or classes. Please do all you can to make these places kinder and safer.”
To young women and young men of the Church
Elder Gary E. Stevenson, said, “For youth who participate in or passively observe any form of bullying: “Stop it!” “As you extend yourself with kindness, care and compassion, even digitally, I promise that you will lift up arms that hang down and will heal hearts.”
Name five different countries represented by conference participants.
Mexico, Brazil, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Australia, Zimbabwe, Korea, Portugal, Figi, China, Philippines
According to Elder Timothy J. Dyches, how can we add “sunshine to the soul”?
Seeking God in prayer, studying the scriptures, acting on guidance and revelation from living prophets and obeying and keeping the commandments, repentance, partaking of the sacrament, bearing testimony, sharing the gospel, serving others, attending the temple and acting in kindness, forgiveness and charity.
What California Temple was used as a drive by food bank?
Oakland Temple
The Rabbit Effect comes from a 1978 science study in which rabbits appeared protected from heart attacks after a series of high-fat diets. The researchers discovered that a particular lab researcher was petting and being kind to the rabbits as she cared for them. Because of her actions the rabbits were healthier.
How does the Rabbit Effect relate to our Savior Jesus Christ?
Compassionate caregiver, being mindful of how we treat others, especially our family members
It illuminates how showing kindness in our day-to-day lives can make the world a healthier, happier place.
“_________ is the springboard that helps each of us to dive deeply into the living waters of the doctrine of Christ.”
Come, Follow Me
Brother Jan E. Newman, second counselor in the Sunday School general presidency, said, “We can teach [the word of God], we can preach it, we can explain it. We can talk about it, we can describe it, we can even testify of it. But until a person feels the sacred word of God distill upon his or her soul like the dews from heaven through the power of the Spirit, it will be like looking at a postcard or someone else’s vacation photos. You have to go there yourself. Conversion is a personal journey.”
“The blessings of the gospel are for every race, language and people. The Church of Jesus Christ is a ______ Church. Jesus Christ is our leader.”
- President Russell M. Nelson
Global
The “covenant path” is the one that leads to the ______ kingdom of God.
Celestial
By diligently pursuing the covenant path “we bypass the people and things that, even if popular, would jeopardize our physical and spiritual well-being. We avoid the choices that harm or disadvantage others and instead acquire the habits of self-discipline and service.” -- Elder D. Todd Christofferson
The LDS church made a $______ donation to UNICEF’s global effort to fight Covid-19 through mass vaccination.
20 Million
This money was to help the COVAX project, which is a global campaign to provide 2 billion Covid-19 vaccines to people in low- and middle-income countries.
The opening song was Choose the Right. What is the chorus?
Choose the right! Choose the right!
Let wisdom mark the way before.
In its light, choose the right!
And God will bless you evermore.
What did Elder Renlund speak about?
Unfairness
“My heart aches for those who face such unfairness,” he added, “but I declare with all my aching heart that Jesus Christ both understands unfairness and has the power to provide a remedy. Nothing compares to the unfairness he endured. It was not fair that he experienced all the pains and afflictions of mankind. It was not fair that he suffered for my sins and for yours. But he chose to do so because of his love for us and for Heavenly Father. He perfectly understands what we are experiencing.”
Through your ______, Jesus Christ will increase your ability to move the mountains in your life, even though your personal challenges may loom as large as Mount Everest.” (1 Nephi 7:12)- President Russell M. Nelson
Faith
“Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of all belief and the conduit of divine power.”
Miracles are worked through the power of _______.
Faith
Miracles don’t always come on one’s desired timetable or preferred resolution. “Does that mean we are less than faithful or do not merit His intervention? No. We are beloved of the Lord.”- Elder Ronald A. Rasband
LDS charities partnered with the Black 14 Philanthropy to bring 180 tons of food to nine U.S. cities. Who founded the Black 14 Philanthropy?
Black 14 Philanthropy was founded by 14 black football players at the University of Wyoming who were kicked off the team for suggesting a peaceful protest of a race-based church policy before a football game with BYU.