Take Time To "Hear Him" ~

On Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4th, 2020, we look forward to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Semi-Annual General Conference. This is an opportunity for all the world to listen to a Living Prophet and Apostles. It is a time to receive personal direction, uplifting thoughts, and comfort from the messages delivered.

Core beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are expressed in what is known as; "Articles of Faith". The 6th Article states: "6 We believe in the same ^aorganization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, ^bprophets, ^cpastors, ^dteachers, ^eevangelists, and so forth. These offices are found within the restored church of Jesus Christ.

Top left Photo; President Russell M. Nelson - Top right Photo; The First Presidency - Pres. Dallen H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring. The bottom Photo is the Quorum of Twelve Apostles.

Today our living Prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, is the 17th Prophet of the church in this dispensation of the Fullness of Times. He recently turned 96 years old. He is an incredible man. Here is a little of his history.

Born September 9, 1924, President Nelson is the son of Marion C. and Edna Anderson Nelson. He and his wife, the former Dantzel White, have ten children. Sister Nelson passed away in February 2005. In April 2006, he married Wendy L. Watson.Professional Life

Prior to his service as head of the Church, President Nelson served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from July 15, 2015, until his call as the Church's leader. He has served as a member of that quorum since April 7, 1984.

An internationally renowned surgeon and medical researcher, Dr. Nelson received his B.A. and M.D. degrees from the University of Utah (1945, 47). Honorary scholastic societies include Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha. He served his residency in surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and at the University of Minnesota, where he was awarded his Ph.D. Degree in 1954. He also received honorary degrees of Doctor of Science from Brigham Young University in 1970, Doctor of Medical Science from Utah State University in 1989, and Doctor of Humane Letters from Snow College in 1994.

His professional work included the positions of research professor of surgery and director of the Thoracic Surgery Residency at the University of Utah and chairman of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City.

Author of numerous publications and chapters in medical textbooks, President Nelson lectured and visited professionally throughout the United States and in many other nations prior to his call as a General Authority. A host of awards and honors have come to him, including the Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Utah; the Heart of Gold from the American Heart Association; a citation for International Service from the American Heart Association; and the Golden Plate Award, presented by the American Academy of Achievement. He has been awarded honorary professorships from three universities in the People's Republic of China.

Dr. Nelson has served as president of the Society for Vascular Surgery, a director of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, chairman of the Council on Cardiovascular Surgery for the American Heart Association, and president of the Utah State Medical Association.

President Nelson has held numerous positions of responsibility in the Church. He served as stake president of the Bonneville Stake from 1964 to June 1971, when he was called as general president of the Sunday School. Prior to his call to the Quorum of the Twelve, he was serving as a Regional Representative assigned to the Kearns Utah Region. He had previously served as Regional Representative for Brigham Young University. ( The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints)

During the past two years, President Nelson traveled to many nations throughout the world, visiting church members; meeting also with heads of state and other faith leaders. Here is a great video documenting some of his travels. 

Here is a link to learn about "General Conference", and how to access it. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2019-09-0020-president-russell-m-nelson-there-is-much-more-to-come-eng?lang=eng  

An invitation from our Prophet: 

Dear brothers and sisters,

A pandemic cannot and will not stop the Lord from embracing us. His love is constant. He never stops watching over us. He has promised that He will be on our right hand and on our left, that His Spirit will be in our hearts, and that even His angels will surround us (see Doctrine and Covenants 84:88).

You and I have a special opportunity to feel His love during the upcoming general conference on October 3 and 4. I pray that you and your family are preparing to hear the words the Lord will speak to you through His servants.

I also hope that you will prayerfully consider inviting friends and family, including those of other faiths, to watch general conference so that they too may feel the Lord’s embrace.

Sincerely,

President Russell M. Nelson

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