Lds General Conference 2017

Finding 90 Years Of Joy In Family, Faith And Work

... and then sales manager of the press division. It was during that time that Ray Beckham came to know the tenacity of Monson. “I was alumni director at Brigham Young University in the ‘50 s. Thomas Monson was an account representative at Deseret Press. The press did commercial as well as church printing,” Beckham said. Beckham noted the Deseret Press competed with other printers for jobs and Monson had called the Alumni Association a handful of times to see if he could get the Alumni Magazine printing job. Beckham continually answered, “No, we do our printing in house.”. “He came down in person and said I’m going to give you an offer you can’t refuse,” Beckham said. “He said he would print it for half the price we were.”. Beckham took the news to BYU President Ernest L. Wilkinson, and he said to go with the offer. “President Monson was always professional in his job,” Beckham ...

Where To Watch Lds General Conference Online, On Tv And On Your Phone

... Standard-Examiner Staff. SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ’ 187 th Annual General Conference is coming up soon — and even if you can’t make it to Salt Lake City, there are plenty of ways to watch from home. Through the church’s website, easily accessible apps and local TV stations, there are plenty of ways to follow along with the 2017 LDS General Conference online, on TV or on your phone. Those interested in watching the conference online or on a smartphone can do so at __link__ or through several Mormon Channel options, including its You Tube channel  and  the Mormon Channel App. Those who prefer watching General Conference on TV or listening to it on the radio have several options as well. BYUtv , BYUtv International and BYU Radio will air the conference, in addition to many local TV stations across the country. To find out if your local station will host a General Conference broadcast, ...

Mormon Apostles Speak Out Against Bullying, Bigotry, Slurs And Guns

... was "conserving his energy" for the remainder of the weekend's sessions. Monson has led the 15.8 million-member church for more than nine years; Mormon presidents serve for life. Two years ago, the Utah-based religion announced Monson was "feeling the effects of advancing age." Since then, the longtime LDS leader, who also didn't attend last Saturday's women's meeting, has been scaling back his conference sermons. Other speakers had no trouble preaching with passion about current ills. "Economic deprivation is a curse that keeps on cursing, year after year and generation after generation. It damages bodies, maims spirits, harms families, and destroys dreams," Holland said, decrying poverty and lamenting that "so many around us suffer from mental and emotional illness or other debilitating health limitations.". The former president of LDS Church-owned Brigham Young University pleaded with members to stay in the faith's expanding fold. "There is room for those who speak ...

Lds Church Announces First Cedar City Temple President

... during a session of the church's General Conference in Salt Lake City, which is coming up again this Saturday and Sunday. Watch for updates from the conference at The __link__. A  ceremonial groundbreaking  for the temple was held Aug. 8, 2015. It is scheduled to open following a dedication on Dec. 10. Prior to the dedication, Southern Utahns and visitors will be able to tour the temple during a three-week open house from Oct. 27 to Nov. 18. Once the building is dedicated, only Latter-day Saints who meet certain requirements will be able to enter the temple to participate in various spiritual ordinances. Email reporter Brian Passey at __link__ or call him at 435-674-6296. Follow him on social media at __link__/Passey Brian or on Twitter and Instagram, @Brian Passey. Buy Photo. The Cedar City Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will have a three-week open house this fall before opening in December. (Photo: Jordan Allred / The ...

Six New General Authorities Announced During The 187th Annual General Conference

... at the University of Utah and received a master's of business administration at Harvard Business School. He has held several executive positions in biotechnology, healthcare and medical humanitarian organizations. Elder Pingree has also served in a number of church leadership positions, including president of the Texas Houston Mission. He and his wife, Anne Pugsley, are the parents of five children. The 36 Area Seventies are as follows. Luis R. Arbizú, 52, Mejicanos, El Salvador; David A. Benalcázar, 44, Quito, Ecuador; Berne S. Broadbent, 62, South Jordan, Utah; David L. Buckner, 53, New York, New York; L. Todd Budge, 57, Sandy, Utah; Luciano Cascardi, 53, São Paulo, Brazil; Ting Tsung Chang, 59, East District, Taiwan; Pablo H. Chavez, 40, Tegucigalpa, Honduras; Raymond A. Cutler, 64, Bountiful, Utah; Fernando P. Del Carpio, 41, Tacna, Peru; José L. Del Guerso, 57, Itapema, Brazil; Aleksandr A. Drachyov, 40, Novosibirsk, Russia; I. Raymond Egbo, 42, Accra, Ghana; Carlos R. Fusco Jr., 50, São Paulo, Brazil; Jorge A. García, 62, Tijuana, Mexico; Gary F. Gessel, 64, Tacoma, Washington; Guillermo I. Guardia, 50, San Cristóbal, Venezuela; Marcel Guei, 42, Cocody, Cote ...

Finding Peace A Focus In Women's Session Of Mormon General Conference

... Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their "tenderhearted and enthusiastic response" to an invitation issued last year by LDS leaders to reach out to refugees. She encouraged people to continue efforts to seek inspiration and act on spiritual promptings. Burton's comments centered on a biblical reference to "certain women" who focused their lives on Christ throughout history and, though imperfect people, served as "inspiring" witnesses of his divinity. TOP JOBS. Thomas S. Monson, 89, president of the Utah-based faith, was absent from the General Women's Session, "saving his strength" for the conference gatherings that will come next weekend, church representatives said. Instead, Monson's first counselor, President Henry B. Eyring, presided. Eyring spoke words of encouragement to the women at the meeting who may fall short in efforts to be like Christ. "Those who do not see their ...

Could An Lds Temple Be On The Horizon For Pocatello

... (in Pocatello) talking about temples,” said Larry Fisher, regional public affairs director for the Church. The Church will keep a tight lid on any announcement for an upcoming temple — in Pocatello or elsewhere — until the General Conference. Neither Fisher nor Satterfield have heard any intentions for a temple to be built in Pocatello. But both say an announcement would be exciting for the city. “If they announce one in Pocatello, that’d be great,” Fisher said. “You never know what may happen. I support whatever they decide. I support it 100 percent — whether they decide to do one in Pocatello now, in the future or never, that’s their decision.”. Added Satterfield, who is also a member of the Church, “We would certainly love to see one in our backyard right here.”. Read the latest edition of the Idaho State Journal in our e-edition format, which combines the familiarity of the printed-paper format with the convenience of reading on your phone, tablet or desktop computer from ...

New Lds General Relief Society Presidency Is Unique

... after serving as s counselor in the primary general presidency. Sister Bingham's moved triggered changes in the Primary general presidency. Sister Bonnie H. Cordon, formerly the second counselor, will become first counselor, and Sister Cristina B. Franco, a native of Nicaragua, will be the new second counselor. Sister Franco is serving with her husband, Rodolfo Franco, as he presides over the Argentina Resistencia Mission. She will assume her new duties when their mission concludes in July, President Uchtdorf said. Sister Bingham. Sister Bingham , the 17 th general president of the Relief Society, is originally from Provo, Utah, but has lived in Texas, Minnesota and New Jersey, according to her biography. Sister Bingham and her husband, Bruce, met when they were students at Brigham Young University. They married in 1972 and became the parents of two daughters and some foster children, her biography states. When the children were older, Sister Bingham returned to her college education and earned multiple degrees in teaching. Her career has included teaching English as a second language, being a nurse's aide, volunteering in her ...

Brother M. Joseph Brough

... "Considering what I observed, I asked, 'Are we going on a mission?' The shock on my mother's face confirmed my suspicion." Later in a family council, he and his siblings learned that their parents had been called to preside over a mission. Shortly after learning about this calling, he realized he would have to give up his dog, Blue. Brother Brough began reading the Book of Mormon and earnestly prayed for an answer about what to do with Blue. Over time, a specific thought kept coming to him. "Don't be a burden to your parents. Don't be a burden. I have called your parents.". Though it hurt to give Blue away, he knew what Heavenly Father required of him. He found that "through that small sacrifice, my heart softened and I found peace in seeking Heavenly Father's will.". The youth of the ...

All In Favor Of Voting Yes On Every Mormon Sustaining? Not Me

... Mooser in this new calling, please manifest it by the uplifted hand. OK, now all those who would rather sustain Sister Mutz instead.". This seems more logical. Shouldn't a person who wanted the calling bad enough to campaign for it be the one who got it rather than someone else who just said "yes" because Mormon policy dictates we're not supposed to say no to "the Lord?". On the other hand, it's right to be suspicious of anyone who actually aspires to a position of religious responsibility. Frankly, there's not enough of that kind of suspicion in secular politics. I try to be reverent in my spiritual opposition. No jumping around or yelling. No whistles, bullhorns or fireworks. What's the point in chasing off the Holy Spirit or scaring people? I just quietly raise my hand when they call for a sign from those with a different point of view. If asked ...

Turbulent Times Were Foreseen

... you, do ye even so to them.”. Accepting others helps in drawing toward Jesus Christ, he said. “The message for us is clear, a repenting sinner draws closer to God than does the self-righteous person who condemns that sinner,” he said. “We must not be guilty of persecuting anyone, inside or outside of the church.”. Knowing one’s own shortfalls, he said, was important. “The Savior’s compassion in the face of our imperfections draws us toward Him and motivates us in our repeated struggles to repent and emulate Him.”. Encouraging members to find light in themselves through encouraging others was the subject of a talk by Elder Mark A. Bragg , of the Seventy. “May we see the Light of Christ in others constantly and help them see it in themselves,” Bragg said. “As we receive that light, we will be blessed with more light, even until the perfect day when we again see ‘the Father of lights,” he said quoting James 1:17. He listed three ways to find light. They were ...