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COURSE OUTLINE
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| Introduction
to the Course |
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| Read packet pp. 1-2 |
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Why is an organized church necessary? Consider
Ephesians 4:11-14 and Moroni 6:4-6. |
| Why is an understanding of Church history important? |
| What were the major developments
in Church history during the 19th century? |
| How did the Church's status
at the beginning of the 20th century differ from its position
at the end of this century? |
| Be able to identify significant developments
in the Church under the leadership of each twentieth century president. |
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| Know the Significance of: 6
April 1830 |
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| Lorenzo
Snow and the Church at the Turn of the Century |
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| Read text Chapter 35; packet
pp. 3-4 |
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In what way did Lorenzo Snow represent the end of an
era? |
| What clarifications were made during the Woodruff and
Snow administrations affecting succession in the presidency of the
Church? |
| How did Lorenzo Snow's background and character prepare
him to serve as President of the Church at this particular time? |
| Why was the Church in debt? |
| What steps had been taken to
overcome it? |
| What provided the final solution? |
| What steps did the Church take to fulfill its worldwide
mission? |
| What milestones were achieved
in missionary work? |
| How were missionaries trained? |
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Lorenzo Snow |
| Tithing, St. George |
| Sister missionaries, Heber J. Grant, Japan Mission |
| 1898 |
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| The Church
in the Progressive Era |
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| Read text pp. 465-73 |
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What objections were raised to B. H. Roberts and Reed
Smoot serving in Congress? |
| What impact did these cases
have? |
| What were the sources of anti-Mormon propaganda during
the early years of the 20th century? |
| Why did it have such a great
effect? |
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B. H. Roberts "Defender of the Faith," Reed Smoot |
| Second "Manifesto," John W. Taylor, Matthias Cowley |
| Thomas Kearns, American Party |
| Frank J. Cannon, Salt Lake Tribune |
| Theodore Roosevelt, Winston Churchill |
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| Joseph F.
Smith in an Era of Transition |
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| Read text pp. 474-82, 489-93(top);
packet pp. 5-6 |
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How did President Smith's family background and earlier
life influence him? |
| What did being free from debt allow the Church to do? |
| What did the Church do to correct false statements
and also tell its own story? |
| Which historic sites were purchased
during this time? |
| How did they help? |
| What new emphasis was given to the doctrine of gathering? |
| What was significant about President Smith's 1906 trip
to Europe? |
| What prophecy did he make in Bern? |
| What temple related developments came during this period? |
| What impact did the difficulties in Mexico have on
the Church in that country and beyond? |
| How did the Church respond during World War I? |
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| Know the significance of: Joseph
F. Smith |
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Bureau of Information, 47 E. South Temple St., Hotel
Utah, LDS Hospital |
| [Documentary] History of the Church,
Comprehensive History of the Church |
| B. H. Roberts |
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| Developments
in Church Programs and Literature |
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| Read text pp. 482-89, 493; packet
pp. 7-18 |
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What important developments occurred during this period
in Church meetings, priesthood and auxiliary programs, and Church
periodicals? |
| To what extent was Joseph F.
Smith's 1906 prophecy about the priesthood realized? |
| What specific activity did the First Presidency encourage
in 1915, and what promises did they make? |
| What basic teachings did the First Presidency set forth
in their "Doctrinal Expositions?" What key books date from this period? |
| What objections to Church doctrines were raised by
scholars? How were they answered? |
| Describe new editions of the standard works published
at this time. |
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| Know the significance of: |
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Joseph F. Smith, Gospel Doctrine |
| David O. McKay, James E. Talmage |
| Primary Children's Hospital |
| Improvement Era, Home Nights |
| Articles of Faith, The House of the Lord,
Jesus the Christ |
| "The Origin of Man," "The Father and the Son" |
| D&C 138; "Vision of the Redemption of the Dead" |
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| Heber J.
Grant Begins His Administration |
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| Read text pp. 495-504, 506-507;
packet pp. 19-20 |
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What were some of President Grant's outstanding traits? |
| What was his favorite slogan? |
| How did his earlier life prepare
him to cope with challenges during his administration? |
| What were the major developments during the early Grant
administration? |
| What teachings did he emphasize? |
| On which political issues did the Church take a stand?
Why? |
| What was the impact of Elder McKay's 1921 world tour?
Be familiar with some of his special experiences. |
| Into what areas was the Church expanding during the
1920s? |
| Between 1920 and 1930, what heightened the Saints'
interest in their history? |
| What steps were taken to preserve
this history? |
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Heber J. Grant, Melvin J. Ballard |
| Corporation of the President, Zion's Securities Corporation |
| League of Nations, Prohibition |
| KZN (now KSL), Hill Cumorah |
| Los Angeles Stake |
| Essentials in Church History, Joseph Fielding
Smith |
| 1918, 1930 |
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| Charting
the Course of the Church in Education |
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| Read packet pp. 21-29 |
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Why is the Church involved in education? |
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Explain the basic shift in Church education between
1890 and 1930. |
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University of Deseret, Brigham Young Academy, Academies, |
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Seminaries, Institutes of Religion, BYU, Church junior
colleges |
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| The Great
Depression and the Welfare Plan |
| Read text pp. 509-14; packet
pp. 30-34 |
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Describe the Saints' circumstances at the time the
Church launched its Welfare Plan. |
| What basic gospel principles guided this program? |
| How did they compare with the
basic philosophy of Soviet communism? |
| How were the Church's
stands on contemporary political issues influenced by these gospel
teachings? |
| What organizational developments accompanied
the Welfare Program? |
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J. Reuben Clark, Harold B. Lee |
| Church Security or Welfare Plan, regions, Cooperative
Securities Corp. |
| Fast offerings, Deseret Industries |
| 1936 |
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| Transcending
the Depression |
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| Read text pp. 514-20; packet
pp. 35-40 |
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How did the Church strengthen existing programs and
activities? |
| Describe the origin and emphasis of the program to
help less active members. |
| What was the impact of the Depression on missionary
work? |
| What steps did the Church take
to fill the gap? |
| Why did Church leaders give more direct supervision
to its educational program? |
| Identify major
points made by President Clark in his "The Charted Course of the Church
in Education." |
| In what ways did the Church give attention
to the Saints abroad? |
| How did the Church adapt its structure to provide more
adequate administration? |
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the significance of: |
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Heber J. Grant, George Albert Smith, Matthew Cowley |
| Gordon B. Hinckley, Bishop A. P. A. Glad |
| Stake Missions, World Fair Expositions, Cumorah Pageant |
| "Music and the Spoken Word," Assistants to the Twelve |
| 1941 |
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| The Saints
During World War II |
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| Read text Chapter 40; packet
pp. 41-48 |
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How did the coming of war affect the Church in Europe,
South America, the Pacific, and in North America? |
How was divine guidance evident in the evacuation of
missionaries?
Describe the challenges faced by the Saints
who were left behind. |
What counsel did the First Presidency give to those
entering military service?
What programs did the Church organize for
them? |
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| Know the significance of: |
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Joseph Fielding Smith, Hugh B. Brown, Harold B. Lee |
| Helmuth Hubener |
| Servicemen's Committee, rationing |
| 1939, 1941, 1945 |
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| George
Albert Smith and Recovery from War |
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| Read text pp. 535-42; packet
pp. 49-51 |
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How did President Smith's character suit him to meet
challenges following the close of World War II? |
| How did servicemen help following the war? |
| What evidence of divine assistance could be seen in
the ministry of the apostles sent to Europe and the Pacific? |
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| Know the significance of: |
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George Albert Smith |
| Ezra Taft Benson, Matthew Cowley |
| 1945 |
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| Postwar
Resurgence in Church Activities |
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| Read text pp. 542-48 |
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Describe postwar developments in Church programs including
building, Family Home Evenings, mission organization, etc. |
| Who are the Lamanites? What programs did the Church
develop for them? |
| What significant milestone in Church growth was passed
during this period? |
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| Know the significance of: |
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Lamanites, Spencer W. Kimball |
| Pioneer Centennial |
| 1947 |
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| Worldwide
Church Growth |
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| Read text pp. 550-53; packet
pp. 52-53, scan 87-89 |
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Describe the extent of Church growth. |
| What factors favored this growth? |
| What challenges did it pose? |
| What unique strengths, opportunities, and challenges
does the Church have in different parts of the world? |
| How does the Church administer its finances? |
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Swiss Temple, Auckland Stake |
| Council on the Disposition of Tithes, Appropriations
Committee |
| Corporation of the President of the Church, Corporation
of the Presiding Bishopric |
| Zions Securities Corporation, Cooperative Securities
Corporation |
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| David O.
McKay, President of a Worldwide Church |
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| Read text pp. 553-54, 557-561,
570-72; packet pp. 54-55 |
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What was unusual about David O. McKay's
Church experience before becoming President? |
| Outline President McKay's major activities and significant
Church developments during his administration. |
| What gospel topics did he emphasize? |
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| Know the significance of: |
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David O. McKay |
| "No other success can compensate for a failure in the
home." |
| 1951 |
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| Sharing
the Gospel |
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| Read text pp. 555-57; packet
pp. 56-57 |
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What new methods and technologies did the Church use
to share the gospel? |
| Describe major features and
trends in the Church's popular image. |
| What new directions did the Church take in education? |
| What specific guidelines were
given by Commissioner Neal A. Maxwell? |
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"Every member a missionary," New York World's Fair |
| Students stakes, early morning seminaries, |
| Church College of Hawaii (BYU-H), Polynesian Cultural
Center |
| Benemérito de Las Américas, literacy |
| Church Educational System (CES) |
| Commissioner Neal A. Maxwell, Latter-day Saint Student
Association (LDSSA) |
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| Priesthood
Correlation and the Family |
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| Read text pp. 562-66 |
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What earlier developments anticipated the emphasis
during the 1960s on coordination and priesthood direction? |
| What basic principles
guided this effort? |
| Show how specific
developments implemented these principles. |
| What organizational developments took place at the
general and local levels? |
| Why does the Church place so much emphasis on the home? |
| What has been done to strengthen
the family? |
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| Know the significance of: |
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Harold B. Lee |
| All-Church Coordinating Council |
| Home Teaching, Family Home Evening |
| Priesthood Executive Committee (PEC) |
| Ensign, The New Era, The Friend |
| "No other success can compensate for a failure in the
home." |
| "The most important work you will ever do will be within
the walls of your own home." |
| 1961 |
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| President
Joseph Fielding Smith |
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| Read text pp. 566-68; packet
pp. 51, 58-59 |
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Describe President Smith's unique family heritage.
How was he related to earlier Church leaders? |
| What important contributions did Joseph Fielding Smith
make before and during his brief presidency? |
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Joseph Fielding Smith, Harold B. Lee |
| Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Essentials
in Church History |
| Doctrines of Salvation |
| 1970, 1972 |
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| President
Harold B. Lee |
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| Read text pp. 568-70, 572-77;
packet pp. 60-62 |
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What contributions did Harold B. Lee make before and
during his brief presidency? |
| How were organizations and programs restructured to
bring greater efficiency? |
| What steps did the Church take to meet the unique needs
of various groups? |
| How did social and health
programs develop during the early 1970s? |
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Harold B. Lee |
| Welfare Services Department, health missionaries, Intermountain
Health Care |
| Historical Department |
| Young Men, Young Women, Single adults |
| Regional Representatives, Area General Conferences |
| International Mission |
| 1972, 1973 |
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| Spencer
W. Kimball's Challenge to Lengthen Our Stride |
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| Read text pp. 579-85; packet
pp. 64-68, 92-94 |
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What was Brother Kimball's response to his call as
an Apostle? |
| What unusual health challenges did he face? What did
Dr. Russell M. Nelson learn by revelation? |
| What momentous developments occurred during President
Kimball's administration? |
| Describe the vision of Church growth that he unfolded
to the Regional Representatives at the time he became President of
the Church. |
| Relate the circumstances in which 1978 revelation was
received. |
| What was its impact in various
parts of the world? |
| What was the main thrust of the First Presidency's
proclamation at the time of the Church's 1980 sesquicentennial? |
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| Know the significance of: |
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Spencer W. Kimball |
| "Do it!" "Lengthen your stride." |
| David M. Kennedy |
| D&C Official Declaration 2 |
| 1973, 1978 |
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| Innovations
in Church Activities |
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| Read text pp. 585-89, 594-99;
packet pp. 69-73 |
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What did Elder Packer suggest would be the "crowning
achievement in the administration of President Spencer W. Kimball?" |
| What were typical characteristics of Elder Kimball's
talks as a member of the Twelve? |
| On what two topics did he
often speak? |
| What stance did
President Kimball take on family-related issues as President of the
Church? |
| Describe the significant changes made with the new
editions of the Standard Works. |
| Why were Church activities simplified and consolidated?
What was the impact of this consolidation? |
| What happened to the pace of temple activity during
President Kimball's administration? |
| What was President Hinckley's role in the First Presidency,
beginning in 1981? |
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| Know the significance of: |
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Spencer W. Kimball, Gordon B. Hinckley |
| Gospel Principles, Miracle of Forgiveness |
| D&C 137 and 138, Official Declaration 2 |
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| Developments
in Administration |
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| Read text pp. 591-93, 607-08;
packet p. 74 |
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How did administrative innovations made during this
period compare with the basic pattern set forth in D&C 107? |
| Identify the responsibilities and history of various
General Authority groups. |
| What changes
were made among the seventies at the local and general levels
and in the status of other General Authority
groups? |
| Describe how the General Authorities administered the
varied departments and activities at Church headquarters. |
| What changes were made in the pattern of holding conferences
at both the general and local levels? |
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First Quorum of the Seventy, Area Presidencies, Emeritus
General Authorities |
| Regions, regional representatives |
| Areas, Area Authority Seventies |
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| Ezra Taft
Benson's Leadership in Challenging Times |
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| Read text pp. 601-07 and new
manuscript pp. 1-3; packet p. 75-76 |
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What unusual assignments did Elder Benson fulfill while
he was a member of the Twelve? |
| According to President Benson, what is the Church's
basic mission? |
| What did he emphasize in nearly every sermon? Why? |
| What counsel did President Benson give to fathers,
mothers, and young people? |
| On which moral
issues did the First Presidency take stands? |
| Describe the miraculous circumstances that opened doors
to the gospel in eastern Europe. |
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| Know the significance of: |
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Ezra Taft Benson |
| 1985, 1989 |
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| Howard
W. Hunter and the Early 1990s |
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| Read new manuscript
Chapter 47; packet pp. 77-78 |
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What factors aided or hindered Church progress in the
Middle East, Africa, and Latin America? |
| Describe the objectives, nature, and extent of the
Church's humanitarian aid. |
| What was unique about Howard W. Hunter's personal background? |
| What became the prime focus of President Hunter's administration? |
| What were some important milestones passed by the Church
during the 1990s? |
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| Know the significance of: |
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Howard W. Hunter |
| The Saints should "establish the temple as the great
symbol of their membership." |
| Latter-day Saint Charities, Gospel Literacy |
| Joseph Smith Memorial Building, "Legacy" |
| The 2,000th stake |
| 1994, 1995 |
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| Temples
to Dot the Earth |
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| Review "Temples to Dot the Earth,"
"President Hunter's Focus on the Temple," and "Significant Strides
in Family History Work" from the new manuscript's
Chapter 47; scan packet pp. 90-91 |
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What place do temples and temple work have in the lives
of the Latter-day Saints? |
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Describe the accelerating pace in the expansion of
temple activity during the twentieth century. |
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What have been some of the milestones
in the design and functioning of temples? |
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How have modern inventions aided the Church's Family
History program? |
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How well are we meeting our temple and family history
responsibilities? |
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Hawaii, Arizona, Swiss, Los Angeles, Provo, Washington
D.C., Freiberg, Hong Kong, Vernal, and Monticello, Nauvoo Temples |
| Microfilms, computers, and extraction |
| "Family History," FamilySearch®, TempleReady®,
Personal Ancestral File (PAF), www.familysearch.org
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| Gordon
B. Hinckley and Bringing the Church out of Obscurity |
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| Read new manuscript Chapter
48; packet pp. 79-80, 95 |
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In what ways was Gordon B. Hinckley unusually prepared
to assume the Presidency of the Church? |
| How did the ideals set forth in the "Proclamation on
the Family" contrast with prevalent conditions in the world? |
| In what ways did President Hinckley help the Church
come "out of obscurity?" |
| What was unusual about President Hinckley's travels? |
| What impact did the Pioneer Sesquicentennial have on
the Saints and the media? |
| What developments were made in Church administration
during the later 1990s? |
| What developments took place in temple activity under
President Hinckley's leadership? |
| What changes were made in curriculum for adults in
1998? |
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| Know the significance of: |
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Gordon B. Hinckley |
| "Proclamation on the Family" |
| Mike Wallace, Merrill J. Bateman |
| Area Authority Seventies, Third-fifth quorums |
| Pioneer Sesquicentennial |
| 1995 |
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| The Destiny
of the Church |
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| Read text
Chapter 47 |
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What must take place in order for the Church to achieve
its destiny? How are we doing? |
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What challenges face the Church as a whole and the
Saints as individuals? |
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How must we prepare to meet
them? |
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| Know the significance of: Daniel
2:26-45, D&C 105:31 |
