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Apostles Emphasize Value of Education
The eternal, spiritual nature of education is a theme often repeated in scriptures and in the teachings of latter-day prophets and apostles. As a result, from the earliest days of the Restoration, the Church has encouraged education in many ways throughout the world, and did so again during recent events at Brigham Young University–Idaho.
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Elder Perry Establishes First Stake in Guam
The Barrigada Guam Stake, the first stake on the island territory located in the northern Pacific, was organized on December 10 during a visit from Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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First Presidency 2010 Christmas Message
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following 2010 Christmas message:
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President Monson Says Christmas Should Be Filled with Spirit of the Savior
“There is no better time than now, this very Christmas season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus the Christ,” President Thomas S. Monson said at the First Presidency Christmas devotional at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. “Bringing the Christmas spirit into our hearts and homes takes conscious effort and planning but can surely be accomplished,” he said.
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President Uchtdorf Teaches How to Focus on True Meaning of Christmas
“When we prepare for Christmas by pondering its real meaning, we prepare to experience the Christ and His message,” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, said at the First Presidency Christmas Devotional. He suggested three ways to prepare: rejoice in the Savior’s birth, ponder the Savior’s influence in our lives today, and look steadfastly for the Savior’s coming. “While the Christmas season is typically a time for looking back and celebrating the birth of our Lord, it seems to me that it should also be a time of looking to the future. Let us look forward. Let us prepare for that blessed day when He will come again.”
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Pointing Others toward Christ Is Greatest Christmas Gift, President Eyring Says
“Many of you will in the Christmas season find ways to give food to people who are hungry,” President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency, said at the First Presidency Christmas Devotional at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. “As you do, you bring joy to the Lord. Yet He taught us that there is a way to give an even more priceless and lasting gift.”
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First Presidency Devotional Emphasizes Remembering Christ at Christmas
Christmas is the perfect occasion for all of us to rededicate ourselves to following the Lord Jesus Christ and living according to the principles He taught, President Thomas S. Monson said at the First Presidency Christmas Devotional on December 5. His Counselors also spoke at the devotional.
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Temple Shines as Beacon of Righteousness, President Monson Says
The temple “shines as a beacon of righteousness to all who will follow its light,” President Thomas S. Monson said at the cultural celebration prior to the recent re-dedication of the Laie Hawaii Temple on Sunday, Nov. 21. “We thank our Heavenly Father for the blessings this temple and all temples bring into our lives.”
