Elder Neil L. Andersen: ‘The Triumph of Hope’ - Church News
Oct 5, 2024 · Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday morning session of October 2024 general conference about how individuals can feel hope and joy despite sorrow and challenges. The following is a summary of what he said. Elder Andersen’s talk summary. Hope is a priceless gift from God. “My intent is to speak of our sacred and eternal hopes centered in ...
Brother Bradley R. Wilcox: ‘O Youth of the Noble Birthright’
Oct 6, 2024 · Brother Bradley R. Wilcox was sustained as the second counselor in the Young Men general presidency on April 4, 2020, and as first counselor on April 1, 2023.; He is a professor in Brigham Young University’s Department of Ancient Scripture and a popular speaker and author. He and his wife, Sister Deborah Wilcox, served together leading the Chile Santiago East Mission.
Bishop L. Todd Budge: ‘Seek Him with All Your Heart’
Oct 6, 2024 · Bishop L. Todd Budge was born on Dec. 29, 1959, in Pittsburgh, California. He married Lori Capener on Aug. 18, 1981, in the Logan Utah Temple.They are the parents of six children. In his career in banking, Bishop Budge became the first foreigner to become president of a Japanese bank.
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Elder Gary E. Stevenson: ‘Days Never To Be Forgotten’
Oct 6, 2024 · Elder Gary E. Stevenson was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Oct. 3, 2015. He had been serving as the presiding bishop since 2012. Elder Stevenson has lived more than nine years in Japan — first as a missionary serving in the Japan Fukuoka Mission, then as president of the Japan Nagoya Mission from 2004 to 2007, and as area president of the Church’s Asia North ...
Elder Patrick Kearon: ‘Welcome to the Church of Joy’
Oct 5, 2024 · Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Saturday afternoon session of October 2024 general conference about fostering joyful reverence during sacrament meeting. The following is a summary of what he said. Elder Kearon’s talk summary. Because of God’s loving plan for His children and the Savior’s redeeming life and mission, Latter-day Saints can and ...
President Oaks says avoid contention, be peacemakers – Church …
Oct 5, 2024 · In a time of toxic communication and hostility in public and personal relationships, President Dallin H. Oaks taught that followers of Jesus Christ need to avoid contention and be peacemakers. President Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, concluded the Saturday morning session of October 2024 general conference by reemphasizing what he described as “one of Christ’s best-known ...
PDF talk summaries from October 2024 general conference
During the October 2024 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson declared that now is the time for Latter-day Saints to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and make discipleship their highest priority.. As the concluding speaker of the Sunday afternoon session, President Nelson — …
Updates released to Deseret Peak Utah Temple dedication
Oct 9, 2024 · The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released several new details on the Sunday, Nov. 10, dedication of the Deseret Peak Utah Temple, including the move to a singular dedicatory session and its rebroadcast later that evening within the temple district.. The Deseret Peak temple — which will become the Church’s 200th house of the Lord in operation ...
Updated September 2024 chart of general authorities and general ...
Oct 4, 2024 · Changes to the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since the April 2024 general conference are reflected in an updated chart of general authorities and general officers, available to view or download.. A new Sunday School general presidency was sustained in April 2024 and started on Aug. 1. The presidency is President Paul V. Johnson, who was released from his ...