Trivia Contest~October 2011

SPOKEN WORD

1.When President Monson addressed the congregation for the very first time in this conference, what was the first thing he said? 

"Hello!"  With a huge smile :)

2.How many new temples were announced? And which one does President Monson want to dedicate himself?

Provo, Utah; Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo; Durban, South Africa; Barranquilla, Colombia and Star Valley, Wyoming. Plans for  Paris France ar underway.  He wants to dedicate the Star Valley, Wyoming temple himself.

3.Finish this clever rhyme from President Uctdorf’s talk. “The Lord doesn’t care if we work in marble halls or (?) .  Stable Halls

4.What kind of bird did President Packer refer to when teaching youth to learn from their elders? 

Young/Old Crow

5.Elder Perry spoke about the Church in the media. He asked us to share the church and the gospel with the outside world the same way that volunteers do at what kind of event? 

Temple Open House

6.What did Elder Scott give his family as a Christmas gift in 1991? 

 Tape recording of the entire Book of Mormon read by him.

7.According to Elder Scott, what endeavor/achievement is “like forging a new friendship”? 

Reading our Scriptures

8.Elder Bednar suggested that young people are gifted in technology for a purpose. What does he encourage them to do instead of video games, Facebook and surfing the Internet? 

 Family History and Temple Service

9.Elder Christofferson said that we should smile when we speak about what principle? 

Repentance/Forgiveness

10.Which apostle quoted a mommy blogger who said, “Motherhood is not a hobby; it is a calling.”? 

Elder Andersen

11.In Sister Thompson’s talk, she told the story of a woman during WWII who was asked how she kept a testimony through all her suffering. Complete the woman’s response: “I didn’t keep a testimony, …….” 

 my testimony kept me. 

12.Elder Whitney L. Clayton was able to go into the presidential palace that he had once taught in front of on his mission. In what country? 

 PERU

13.Elder Ian Ardern gave a great talk about managing our time. Finish this wise piece of counsel: “Let us be as quick to kneel as we are to _______.” 

TEXT

14.Elder Carl B. Cook found himself riding in an elevator with President Monson when he was feeling very discouraged. What was the prophet’s advice? 

 It is better to look up.

15.What did President Monson lose (and then find) as a child that helped him gain his testimony of prayer? 

A five dollar bill ($5.00)

16.What are the three points that President Eyring reminded us are part of our baptism covenant?  

Being charitable, being witnesses of God and by enduring to the end

17.According to Elder Ballard, what 9 words explain exactly who we are and what we believe? 

 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

18. According to Elder Tad Callister, why are there so many Christian churches? 

Because there are so many interpertations of the Bible

19.On Sunday morning, we were taught about fatherhood in one of the best talks on the matter I’ve ever heard. Who was the speaker? 

Sister Elaine S. Dalton

20.Elder Russell M. Nelson said that the greatest compliment that can be given in this life is to be known as a (what?) ? 

 Covenant keeper

21.Brother Richardson told a story about mountain hiking with his children. What did he do when they wanted to know how much further they had to go? 

They all looked back/down/behind to see how far they had come, so they didn't have to focus on how far they had to go.

22.What happened to Elder Randall K. Bennet when he ignored a warning sign? 

 Ended up in an unforgiveable current and almost drowned.

23.When Elder Cornish wanted to eat a piece of chicken, how was his prayer answered? 

 He prayed that he would find .25 cents and he saw it across the street of the resturant and was able to get a piece of chicken so that he would have streghten when he got home.

MUSIC

24. Where was the children’s choir from? 

Pleasant View and North Ogden

25. What primary song did the Tabernacle choir sing during the Saturday morning session? 

I Am A Child Of God

26. During the Saturday morning session we were asked to sing the congregational song with full hearts. What was the name of the hymn? 

Redeemer of Isreal

27. The women in the tabernacle choir wore two dresses during conference. What colors were they? 

Blue and Pink

28. What Hymn did Sister Dalton refer to in her talk? 

Rise Up O' Men of God