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178th Annual General Conference April 5-6, 2008
178th Annual General
Conference
April 5-6, 2008
Conference Center True/False QuizOn April 1, 2000, general conference was held in the Church’s beautiful new Conference Center for the first time. To test your knowledge of the new center, read the statements below and circle (T) if it is true, or (F) if it is false. The answers are printed upside down at the end of the quiz.
(T) (F) 1. The Conference Center was not finished when the first general conference was held there.
(T) (F) 2. The chandeliers in the lobby can be mechanically lowered for replacing bulbs and cleaning.
(T) (F) 3. The pulpit is made out of a black walnut tree taken from President Hinckley’s family homesite.
(T) (F) 4. There is a large garden of trees, bushes, flowers, and waterfalls on the roof.
(T) (F) 5. In August 1999, while under construction, the building survived a tornado.
(T) (F) 6. Including the Tabernacle Choir and the General Authorities, there is seating for more than 21,000 in the amphitheater.
(T) (F) 7. A large airplane could fit inside on the main floor of the amphitheater.
(T) (F) 8. The granite on the outside walls came from the same place in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon as the granite for the Salt Lake Temple walls.
(T) (F) 9. The Conference Center has four levels of underground parking with 1300 parking places.
(T) (F) 10. It was dedicated on October 8, 2000.
(T) (F) 11. In one of the foyers, a sculpture of the head and shoulders of each former Church President is displayed.
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(T) (F) 12. Including parking, the Center is about 40 times bigger than the Tabernacle.
(T) (F) 13. The organ has 7,667 pipes.
(T) (F) 14. The Center has another smaller theater that seats 900.
(T) (F) 15. There is enough electrical wiring in the building to circle the earth two times.
(T) (F) 16. It has a spire that is 48 feet (14.6 m) high.
(T) (F) 17. There is a large meadow on the roof.
(T) (F) 18. Facilities in the center allow for translators of up to 60 languages to work at the same time, second only to the United Nations building in New York.
(T) (F) 19. Inside are 13 passenger elevators, 12 escalators, and 3 service and stage elevators.
(T) (F) 20. Last year, on June 23, 2000, President Hinckley was 90 years old and had a birthday celebration in the new Conference Center.
(T) (F) 21. The roof has an irrigation system for the gardens and a snow-melting system that sends the water down floor drains and into the ground drainage system.
Answers:
All of the above statements about the magnificent Conference Center are true!
Scripture Message Margaret Shauers, “Scripture Message,” Friend, Mar. 1987, 26
To discover the scripture message, write the letter of the alphabet that comes before each letter under the blanks.
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To help you listen to the conference messages, do this activity with your family. Give each member a copy of the playing card and a marker for each square. Whoever has put down the most markers by the end of each conference session is the winner.
Alternate version: Instead of making individual playing cards, have the whole family play on one game board, with different-colored markers for each person. When one of the words is mentioned, the first person to put a marker on it wins the spot. Whoever has put down the most markers by the end of the conference session is the winner.
In each session of conference, listen to the talk given by a member of the First Presidency. In the left area of the work sheet, fill in the blanks with his name and what you have learned from him, then draw a picture of it. In the right area, fill in the blank with what you will do to follow his counsel, and draw a picture of that.
Write a few notes about what these men talk about and something you will try to do better.
President Thomas S. Monson spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
P resident Henry B. Eyring spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
P resident Deiter F. Uchtdorf spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
P resident Boyd K. Packer spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
Elder L. Tom Perry spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
Elder Russell M. Nelson spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
Elder Dallin H. Oaks spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
Elder M. Russell Ballard spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
Elder Richard G. Scott spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
Elder Robert D. Hales spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
Elder Robert D. Hales spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
Elder David A. Bednar spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke about.._____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I will try.. _____________________________________________________________________________.
Our new apostle spoke about.. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
I will try.. _______________________________ _____________________________________________.?
TestimonySolve the puzzle below to find one of the things we can say when we have a testimony.
Fun with NumbersMarene Ebert, “Fun with Numbers,” Friend, Oct. 1982, 26
If you do the following exercise correctly, you will know the number of Articles of Faith you need to memorize to graduate from Primary.
1. Write down the age when most children in the Church are baptized.
2. Add the age when boys in the Church usually become deacons.
3. Multiply by the number in the Godhead.
4. Add the age when boys in the Church can become priests.
5. Subtract the number of days and nights it rained while Noah was in the ark.
6. Subtract the number of Jesus’ apostles.
7. Add the number of commandments Moses received.
8. Subtract the age when most boys in the Church are ordained teachers.
9. Subtract the number of days it took to create the earth (including the day God rested).
BlueprintsWilliam Schlegl, “Blueprints,” Friend, Apr. 2001, 26
A carpenter uses a blueprint to guide him in building a house. To find out what blueprint we need to guide us toward our heavenly home, answer each question below, then find the blanks with that number under them and place the letter that follows the answer in those blanks.
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months in a year? _________ (A)
seconds in an minute? ________(D)
books in the Bible? ________ (E)
inches in a yard? ________(F)
pennies in a quarter? _______(G)
quarts in a gallon? ________(H)
days in a week? ____________(I)
hours in a day? ________(K)
years in a decade? __________(L)
books in the Old Testament? ________(M)
nickels in a dollar? _________(N)
fingers on a hand? ________(O)
tails on a kitten? _________(P)
sides on an octagon? ________(R)
books in the New Testament? _____(S)
days in September? ________(T)
sides on a hexagon? _________(U)
centimeters in a meter? ________(W)
wings on an eagle? __________(Y)
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Answers:
Testimony
“I know that the gospel is true.”
Fun with numbers
Answer: 13 Articles of Faith
Blueprints
(A) 12, (D) 60, (E) 66, (F) 36, (G) 25, (H) 4, (I) 7, (K) 24, (L) 10, (M) 39, (N) 20, (O) 5, (P) 1, (R) 8, (S) 27, (T) 30, (U) 6, (W) 100, (Y) 2. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want … : he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
Keyword MazeSusan Curtis, “Keyword Maze,” Friend, Apr. 1995, 23
Do you know the keywords/phrases to the Articles of Faith? If so, they will easily lead you through this maze. If you don’t know them, start at the arrow and find the path that leads into a star. Place a “1” in that star. Now find the path out of that star and into a second star. Place a “2” in it. Continue in this manner until you reach the thirteenth star.
Jesus Christ’s Twelve ApostlesDavid R. Byrd, “Jesus Christ’s Twelve Apostles,” Friend, Apr. 2001, 26
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The Apostle Paul’s MessageCharlotte G. Lindstrom, “The Apostle Paul’s Message,” Friend, Oct. 2003, 23
To find out what the Apostle Paul told the Ephesians (saints of Ephesus), write the answer to each clue on the blanks. Then place the numbered letters on each blank in the code that has the same number below it. (See answers below.)
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Books of the Book of Mormon “Funstuf,” Friend, Mar 2000, 11, 23
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Tabernacle Pairs “Tabernacle Pairs,” Friend, July 1994, 14
The Salt Lake Tabernacle is recognized by most Church members. It is the home of the Tabernacle Choir, which is recognized all over the world for its beautiful music. To learn the name of two of the songs for which the Choir is famous, cross out every pair of letters that are exactly the same (in size, thickness, and style). Then read the remaining letters from left to right to learn the name of the songs.
My Gospel StandardsCharlotte G. Lindstrom, “My Gospel Standards,” Friend, May 2005, 17
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Handful of ScripturesTerry Reed, “Handful of Scriptures,” Friend, Oct. 1999, 23
Complete this crossword puzzle by filling in all these scriptural events that are related to hands.
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2. The Lord stretched out his hand and touched sixteen ________________ with His finger to make them shine and provide light for the Jaredite ships. (See Ether 3:6.)
4. Pilate ________________ his hands before the multitude to show that he was not responsible for the Savior’s death. (See Matt. 27:24.)
6. “Lay your hands upon the ________________, and they shall recover” (D&C 66:9).
7. Nephi made a ________________ with his own hand. (See 1 Ne. 1:1, 3.)
8. “________________ was ordained at the age of one hundred and thirty-four years and four months, by the hand of Adam” (D&C 107:44).
9. ________________ _____ ________________ descended in a cloud of light, laid his hands upon Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, and ordained them to the Aaronic Priesthood. (See JS—H 1:68–72.)
10. We receive the gift of the ________________ ________________ by the laying on of hands. (See Articles of Faith 1:4.)
12. He that hath ________________ hands and a pure heart shall stand in the Lord’s holy place. (See Ps. 24:3–4.)
14. “A man must be called of God, by ________________, and by the laying on of hands” (A of F 1:5).
16. Christ touched the ________________ he had chosen with his hand and gave them the power to give the Holy Ghost. (See 3 Ne. 18:36–37.)
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1. The ________________ will roll forth as a stone cut out of a mountain without hands. (D&C 65:2.)
2. When his brothers threatened him, Nephi stretched out his hand to them and “the Lord did ________________ them.” (See 1 Ne. 17:54.)
3. The ________________ was to be revealed by the hand of Elijah. (See D&C 2:1.)
4. Enoch was told by the Lord that men are the ________________ of His hands. (See Moses 7:32.)
5. Christ invited the Nephites to thrust hands into His side and to feel the nail prints in His hands and ________________. (See 3 Ne. 11:14.)
11. “Be thou ________________; and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand (D&C 112:10).
12. Alma ________________ (laid) his hands upon the missionaries traveling with him, and they were filled with the Holy Ghost. (See Alma 31:5–6, 36–38.)
13. “The kingdom of ________________ is soon at hand” (Alma 5:28).
15. Christ sits on the ________________ hand of God. (See Col. 3:1.)
Find a Commandment“Find a Commandment,” Friend, Aug.–Sept. 1985, 16
To find one of the Ten Commandments, do the following:
1. Cross out all colors in column A.
2. Cross out all words beginning with B.
3. Cross out all animals in line 4.
4. Cross out words that rhyme with spin.
5. Cross out all clothing in column C.
6. Cross out all foods in lines 2 and 3.
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Honor Jesus ChristBy Charlotte G. Lindstrom
Charlotte G. Lindstrom, “Honor Jesus Christ,” Friend, July 2002, 23
To discover something we can feel and can show for Jesus Christ, read each scripture, then write the letter of the correct word on the blank with the corresponding number.
1. “Ye shall keep my ____________ , and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord” (Lev. 19:30).(If commandments, then write the letter T; if sabbaths, then write the letter R.)
2. “I will meditate in thy precepts, and have ____________ unto thy ways” (Ps. 119:15).(If respect, write the letter E; if understanding, write the letter H.)
3. “And thou shalt ____________ the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might” (Deut. 6:5).(If obey, write the letter I; if love, write the letter V.)
4. “Thou shalt therefore ____________ the voice of the Lord thy God “ (Deut. 27:10).(If hear, write the letter S; if obey, write the letter E.)
5. “And the people said unto Joshua, The Lord our God will we ____________ , and his voice will we obey” (Josh. 24:24).(If serve, write the letter R; if follow, write the letter L.)
6. “They were desirous to be baptized as a witness and a ____________ that they were willing to serve God with all their hearts” (Mosiah 21:35).(If testimony, write the letter E; if example, write the letter C.)
7. “And to God and the Lamb be glory, and ____________ , and dominion forever and ever” (D&C 76:119).(If honor, write the letter N; if praise, write the letter R.)
8. “For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a ____________ unto me” (D&C 25:12).(If joy, write the letter O; if prayer, write the letter C.)
9. “And he gave unto them commandments, that they should ____________ the Lord their God” (Moses 5:5).(If worship, write the letter E; if serve, write the letter F.)
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Jesus Spake unto ThemMarianne Frost Bates, “Jesus Spake unto Them,” Friend, Sept. 1999, 5
Match these scripture verses with the names of the persons to whom Jesus Christ was speaking.
1. “Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father.” (See John 20:17–18.)
___ a. A thief hanging on a cross
2. “This night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.” (See Matt. 26:33–34.)
___ b. A leper who was healed
3. “To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (See Luke 23:heading, Luke 23:39–43.)
___ c. Scribes and Pharisees
4. “How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?” (See Luke 2:41–49.)
___ d. Peter
5. “Behold my hands and my feet … : handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.” (See Luke 24:13–39.)
___ e. Mary, mother of Jesus
6. “Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.” (See Mark 5:22–24, 35–42.)
___ f. Members of the Twelve Apostles and other disciples
7. “Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness.” (See Matt. 3:1, 13–15.)
___ g. John the Baptist
8. “Woman, behold thy son!” (See John 19:26.)
___ h. Mary Magdalene
9. “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” (John 8:3–7.)
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10. “Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?” (Luke 17:12–17.)
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Word of Wisdom Hidden MessageMonica Weeks, “Word of Wisdom Hidden Message,” Friend, June 2005, 23
Look up the missing words in the following verses from D&C 89. Then fill in the word(s) in the numbered blanks below. Once you fill in all the blanks, a hidden message will reveal two of the blessings we receive from keeping the Word of Wisdom (see D&C 89:18–19). (See answers below.)
“And, again, strong 8 are not for the belly. …” (D&C 89:7)
“And again, 5 is not for the 10 , neither for the belly, and is not good for man. …” (D&C 89:8)
“And again, 1 are not for the body or belly.” (D&C 89:9)
“And again, verily I say unto you, all 7 herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man—” (D&C 89:10)
“Every 6 in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with prudence and 9 .” (D&C 89:11)
“Yea, flesh also of 2 and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have 11 for the use of 12 with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly.” (D&C 89:12)
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Samuel the Lamanite MazeTerri Adams, “Samuel the Lamanite Maze,” Friend, July 1996, 26
Help Samuel the Lamanite find his way up the stairs (at Start), across the wall, then down the other stairs (at End).
Obey!Adrienne Aikele Harmer, “Obey!,” Friend, Feb. 2000, 23
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Presidents of the Church MazeTerri Adams, “Presidents of the Church Maze,” Friend, Mar. 2001, 26
To find and learn the names of the past Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in order, start with Joseph Smith and follow the unblocked path to the second Church President. Then go back to where you came out and follow the unblocked path to the third president. Keep doing this until you reach President Gordon B. Hinckley at the top of the steeple. Note: the paths to the Presidents never cross over each other. Do you know who our Prophet today is? ____________________?
A tells a story about a family and often includes a motto, or rule, the family tries to live by. In some countries, coats of arms have been used for centuries. Write your name in the banner at the bottom of the shield. In one section of the shield, draw a picture of your country’s flag. In another section, draw a
picture of something that represents your family. In another section draw something that illustrates one of God’s laws. In the last section, draw something that represents you (a picture of yourself; a soccer ball; a musical instrument; your favorite color, animal, book, or place; your house). Think of a motto and write it in the banner at the top of the shield. You may choose from this list or think of another one: “I Am a Child of God,” “Love One
Another,” “I Will Follow Jesus,” “I Love Truth,” “Choose the Right.”
Kitchen Krafts
“Kitchen Krafts,” Friend, Apr 2001, 27
If your family stays home to watch general conference on television, a parent or older person could help you make this special family breakfast to eat before conference begins. If you go to a stake center to watch conference, your family might enjoy these recipes as a breakfast-for-dinner when you return home. The “General Conference Snack Mix” would also make a great family home evening treat!
Amazing Apple Pancake
2 apples, peeled and sliced1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon5 tablespoons butter/margarine6 eggs1 1/2 cups milk1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon saltpowdered sugar
1. With the help of an older person, lower the rack in your oven so that it is closer to the bottom of the oven than to the top. Preheat the oven to 425° F (220° C).2. In a small bowl, mix the apple slices with the two sugars and cinnamon; set aside.3. Chop the butter/margarine and scatter it in a 9″ x 13″ (23 cm x 33 cm) glass baking dish, then place the dish in the oven.4. While the butter/margarine melts, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk, flour, and salt.5. As soon as the butter starts to bubble, remove the baking dish from the oven and pour in the sugar-and-apple mixture. Without stirring, pour the egg-milk-and-flour mixture on top.6. Carefully return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 20–22 minutes. Watch the amazing pancake rise! Cut the pancake into squares and sprinkle powdered sugar on top. Makes 6 servings.
Yummy Fruit Dip
1 package (8 ounces/227 grams) cream cheese, softened1 jar (7 ounces/198 grams) marshmallow cremevariety of fruit, washed and cut into bite-size pieces
1. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese and marshmallow creme; refrigerate it until served.2. Serve the dip with the fruit of your choice.
Foaming Orange Juice
By Brian S. Hoyt
2 cups milk3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla15–17 ice cubes
1. Place the milk, orange juice concentrate, sugar, and vanilla into a blender and cover with the blender’s lid. Blend these ingredients together. If you do not have a blender, place the ingredients in a large bowl and use a hand or an electric mixer.
2. With the blender still running, drop the ice cubes through the hole in the lid, one at a time. Keep the blender running until all of the ice is chopped. If you are using a hand or electric mixer, place the ice cubes in large plastic bag and crush them with a hammer. Then stir the crushed ice into the bowl of ingredients. Pour the juice into six small cups and serve it immediately.
Breakfast KabobsBy Hilary Hendricks
2 pounds (910 grams) precooked ham, cut into 1″ (2.5 cm) cubes1 package (12 ounces/340 grams) small frozen sausages, thawed and cut in half (small fresh sausages may also be used)6 metal or wooden skewers
1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water. Preheat a griddle or electric grill. Alternately thread ham cubes and sausage onto the skewers.
2. Grill the kabobs for 15 minutes or until the meat is heated through, turning frequently.
General Conference Snack Mix2 cups salted peanuts3 cups miniature pretzels1 cup candy-covered chocolate pieces1 cup raisins
1. In a large bowl, toss together all the ingredients. Store in an airtight container.2. For individual servings, scoop the snack mix into small plastic resealable bags
