November Articles

  • Elder Nelson Visits South Africa

    Posted: 8 November 2011

    Continuing his trip to the African continent and Madagascar, Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke at a Church area office devotional in Johannesburg, South Africa, teaching the Saints of the importance of country dedications, the responsibility of record-keeping, and the power of sacred ordinances. He also spoke to local officials and to missionaries in separate gatherings.  Full Story

  • Improved Annual History Instructions to Bless Leaders, Members

    9 November 2011

    Every member plays some part in Church history, whether their role is recorded or not. Providing renewed emphasis and revised instructions, the Church History Department hopes that more members will be blessed by being involved in annual histories for wards, branches, stakes, districts, and missions.  Full Story

  • President Packer Advises Young Adults to Learn More about Repentance and the Savior’s Mercy

    Posted: 6 November 2011

    President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, spoke at a Church Educational System devotional on Sunday, November 6, and encouraged young adults to learn more about repentance and the Savior’s mercy, principles that he called “truths most worth knowing.”  Full Story

  • Fund Helps Members Worldwide Receive Temple Blessings

    Posted: 4 November 2011

    Since 1992, the 100 percent-member-generated fund has been a way to provide a one-time visit to the temple for members living outside of the United States and Canada who otherwise would not be able to go to the temple.  Full Story

  • Competent to Proclaim and Defend the Savior: 30 Years of the LDS Scriptures

    Posted: 4 November 2011

    Thirty years ago, the Church published the English triple combination complete with cross-references, maps, a topical guide, and other helpful tools. Two years earlier, a similar project was completed for the LDS edition of the King James Bible. This article looks at these editions of the scriptures and the generation that has grown up with them.  Full Story

  • Church Aids Country as Monsoon Flooding Disrupts Millions in Thailand

    Posted: 3 November 2011

    Read an update on the effect flooding in Thailand has had on more than 500 Church member and the Church's relief efforts to victims of all faiths.  Full Story

  • Members in Ethiopia Assemble Hygiene Kits

    Posted: 2 November 2011

    Church members in Ethiopia recently assembled 5,000 hygiene kits to be delivered to their fellow Ethiopians affected by the Horn of Africa drought. The project is one of several efforts the Church is making to alleviate suffering in the region.  Full Story

  • Updates to LDS.org Calendar Improve Usability

    Posted: 1 November 2011

    A major update to the calendar under “Tools” on LDS.org will give ward and stake clerks, building schedulers, and general members a more effective way to keep track of and coordinate ward and stake events.  Full Story