Words of the Prophet
...He was crucified on Calvary’s cross and rose the third day as the first resurrected being of our Heavenly Father’s children. I love Him and testify that He lives! It is He who leads and guides His Church.
Elder Dallin H. Oaks quoted this hymn, “Have I helped anyone in need? Have I cheered up the sad? and made someone feel glad?”
Have I Done Any Good?
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In his talk, Elder David A. Bednar quoted this year’s mutual theme Doctrine and Covenants 19:23., “Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the ________ of my spirit and you shall have peace in me.” What word in that theme was the subject of Elder Bednar’s talk?
Meekness
As a young boy President Russell M. Nelson wanted his parents to live the word of wisdom. What did he do to help them?
He went into the basement and threw every glass bottle of liquor on the floor.
As President Nelson matured, he wished for something more important than Christmas presents. What was it?
Elder Brian K. Taylor quoted this hymn, “and He has sent me here.” as he spoke of visiting the ward where he grew up. In the Primary room he observed primary leaders teaching this year’s Primary theme, which is also this hymn.
I Am a Child of God
President Dallin H. Oaks was reminded of the power of small and simple things over time when he saw what? He showed two pictures of it in his talk.
Thick and strong concrete sidewalks that were cracked from the force of slow, small growth of roots from adjacent trees.
In 1982, two years before he was called as a General Authority, then-Brother Russell M. Nelson said, “My philosophy is to stop putting question marks behind the prophet’s statements and put _______ _____ instead.”
Exclamation points
After announcing seven new temples President Nelson said, “My dear brothers and sisters, construction of these temples may not change your life, but your ____ in the temple surely will.”
Time
President Russell M. Nelson quoted this hymn, “In the fight for right let us wield a sword, The mighty sword of truth. Fear not, though the enemy deride; Courage, for the Lord is on our side. We will heed not what the wicked may say, But the Lord alone we will obey.”
Let Us All Press On
Two new apostles were sustained during the Saturday morning session. Who are they?
Gerrit W. Gong and Ulisses Soares
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland quoted Ralph Waldo Emerson who said, “A rush of thoughts is the only conceivable prosperity that can come to us.” Elder Holland then stated, “I don’t know how many more rushes we can handle this weekend! Some of us have weak _____!”
Hearts
Elder M. Russell Ballard said, “Too many allow themselves to almost live online with their smart devices — screens illuminating their faces day and night and ear plugs in their ears blocking out the still small voice of the Spirit. If we do not find time to _______, we may miss the opportunities to hear the voice of Him who said, ‘Be still, and know that I am God.’
Our message to the world is simple and sincere: we invite all of God’s children on both sides of the veil to come unto their Savior, receive the blessings of the ______ ________, have enduring ___, and qualify for eternal life.
Sister Jean B. Bingham quoted this hymn, “Savior may I love my brother, as I know thou lovest me.”
Lord, I Would Follow Thee
President Nelson announced 7 new temple locations. Name 4 of them.
Salta, Argentina; Bengaluru, India; Managua, Nicaragua; Cagayan de Oro, Philippines; Layton, Utah; Richmond, Virginia; A major city in Russia
What does Elder Uchtdorf say was the greatest day in history?
“The most important day in the history of mankind was the day when Jesus Christ, the Living Son of God, won the victory over death and sin for all of God’s children."
Elder Larry Y. Wilson shared the story of Ensign Frank Blair, who served on a troop transport ship. During a huge typhoon, the captain of the vessel asked Ensign Blair if he would pray for the their ship. At that point, the young man could have just prayed for safety, but instead, he prayed for what?
He prayed to know if there was something he could do to help ensure the safety of the ship.
President Nelson taught, “In coming days, it will not be possible to _______ ___________ without the guiding, directing, and comforting, and constant influence, of the Holy Ghost.”
President Henry B. Eyring quoted this hymn, “The day is past and gone; the shadows of the evening fall; the night is coming on. Within my heart a welcome guest, within my home abide.”
Abide with Me; ‘Tis Eventide
While preparing for the construction of the Paris France Temple in 2010, then-Elder Gérald Caussé met with the mayor and his team to tell them about the Church. To his surprise, the mayor didn't want to see a presentation that Bishop Caussé had prepared; his team said they would conduct their own investigation. What two things did they do?
President Henry B. Eyring said, “Great ministers have qualified for the ____ _____ as a nearly constant companion. And they have qualified for the gift of _______, which is the pure love of Christ. Those gifts have grown in them as they have used them in serving out of love for the Lord.”
Holy Ghost and Charity
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught, “When you are encompassed by sorrows and grief, ‘_______ ___ ___.’ When you feel lost or forgotten, ‘‘_______ ___ ___.’ When you are despairing, deserted, doubting, damaged, or defeated, ‘‘_______ ___ ___.’” Fill in the blank. The same phrase is used each time.