July Articles
Community Helps Family Struggling with Baby’s Birth Defects
Posted: 31 July 2013Five-month-old McCoy Roberts was born in January 2013 with several rare birth defects. But what began as a trial for this baby and his parents became an opportunity to bring a family and a community together through service. Full Story
The Home Is the New Family History Center
Posted: 31 July 2013A counselor in a stake presidency describes how he and his family responded to Church leaders’ instruction to identify ancestors and provide temple ordinances for them. They have since located and performed ordinances for over 350 relatives. Full Story
Hawaii Mother of the Year Has Talent for Service
Posted: 31 July 2013Lynette Kam Serrao says she doesn’t have any talents. She just loves serving others, going to the temple, being a friend. What Sister Serrao, Hawaii’s Mother of the Year, means is that she uses her talents to serve others as a mother, an “auntie,” and a Latter-day Saint. Full Story
Mormon Female Drummer Wins Top Honors
Posted: 31 July 2013The Sepulvedas did not intend to raise a drum-pounding daughter. But lifelong Church member Valeria Sepulveda recently claimed top honors in the over 18 division of the 2013 “Hit Like a Girl” contest sponsored by DrummerCafe.com. Full Story
Harlem Young Men President Drives Youth to Seminary Daily
Posted: 31 July 2013Darren Jackson, Young Men president of the Harlem 2nd Ward, New York New York Stake, regularly drives the young men in his ward to early-morning seminary. Full Story
New Art Exhibit Features Norman Rockwell and Scouting
Posted: 30 July 2013The Church History Museum and the iconic Scout-themed paintings of American artist Norman Rockwell have come together for an exhibition to commemorate the Church’s 100th anniversary of Scouting. Full Story
Parade Honors Pioneers as Anchors for the Future
Posted: 30 July 2013Thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Salt Lake City on July 24 to cheer colorful floats and festive bands and remember Utah’s rich pioneer heritage at the Days of ’47 Parade. Full Story
Young People Gravitate to Nevada Mother
Posted: 30 July 2013Zan Peterson Hyer, mother of five, has learned through personal trials to have empathy and unconditional love for others. Full Story