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Welfare principles: A pattern for life
By Elder G. Renlund
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In the early seventeenth century, King Gustav Adolf II of Sweden commissioned a warship that was later christened the Vasa. The ship represented a substantial outlay of resources, particularly the oak from which the vessel would be built, a wood so valuable that unauthorized cutting was a capital offense. Perhaps because of this substantial investment, King Gustav Adolf closely oversaw the construction process, attempting to ensure that the Vasa would fully realize his expectations. During the early stages of construction, he ordered the builders to make the Vasa longer.
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African Missionaries: Examples of Excellence
By Sister Laura T. Harmon
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For almost two years now, my husband and I have observed new missionaries from all over the world as they start their mission experience in Africa here at the Ghana Missionary Training Center. They come with remarkable stories of faith, conversion and sacrifice.
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The true story of MPIKAYIVUSWA MATHE and how he guided his family to the "one true Church!"
Sister Duduzile Anna Mathe
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My father –in-law was born in about 1863 in a small area called Efefe in the district of Nongoma right in the heart of Zululand. His name was Mpikayivuswa Mathe. He married Natalina Mngamezulu in 1908 and they were blessed with eight children: five boys and three girls. Being loyal to his King, he fought in many wars defending the Zulu Kingdom. When the war was over he decided to go looking for a job in the city of Durban to support his family. He found it in the harbor unloading the goods that came by ship from other countries.
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First Presidency Gives 2009 Christmas Message
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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered its traditional Christmas message to thousands at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City and large audiences across the globe watching on the Internet or on television satellite or cable TV.
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Group collects supplies in Utah to help children in Zimbabwe
By Kathy Aiken
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"We put out the word we needed some medical supplies, that we needed hygiene kits, newborn kits, blankets, clothing; and it's just been fantastic just to see the amazing response," Reeve Nield said. "We are so grateful and so excited for the kindness and great hearts of those people here in Utah,"
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Broadway Star Joins Mormon Tabernacle Choir for Satellite Media Tour
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Tony award-winning singer and performer Brian Stokes Mitchell conducted on-camera conversations with media outlets across the United States Tuesday promoting the DVD release of Ring Christmas Bells.
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Church Supports Nondiscrimination Ordinances
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has declared its support of nondiscrimination regulations that would extend protection in matters of housing and employment in Salt Lake City to those with same-sex attraction.
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Important Training Sessions In Johannesburg, South Africa
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On Saturday, November 8, 2009 training sessions were held in two separate meetinghouses in Johannesburg, South Africa as part of the adult leadership of 6 local stakes. Under the direction of the Africa Southeast Area Presidency, Brother Russell Osguthorpe, General President of the Sunday School and Brother David Beck, General President of the Young Men, participated in the training sessions with members of the Area Presidency. Over 550 people attended the two sessions, some traveling from as far away as 200 miles.
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Temple Square Moving Toward Environmentally Friendly Holiday Display
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When the switch is flipped the day after Thanksgiving, hundreds of thousands of lights will illuminate Temple Square and some of them will be energy-conserving LED (light emitting diode) lights. Within the next three to five years, all of the trees and greenery on Temple Square will be lit with LED lights.
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Church Authorities in Kinshasa
By Kubangila Kamanda, National Director of Public Affairs/DR Congo & R of Congo
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David L. Beck; Young Men General President and Russel T. Osguthorpe; Sunday School General President trained local church leaders in Kinshasa this November 2009.President Paul Koelliker of the African South East Area presided over all the sessions. Sisters Koelliker, Beck and Osguthorpe were also present.
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Photos from October 2009 General Conference Sessions
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High-resolution photographs from each session of the Church's 179th Semiannual General Conference will be added to this page. These resources will be updated soon after the conclusion of each meeting Saturday and Sunday, 3-4 October 2009.
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Church Responds to Flooding in the Philippines
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Tropical storm Ketsana struck the Philippines on Saturday, 26 September 2009, triggering the heaviest rainfall in 40 years and causing significant flooding.
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Church Report on South Pacific Earthquake, Tsunami
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is assessing the situation in Samoa and the surrounding area following the earthquake and tsunami there. Efforts are underway to determine the Church's humanitarian response including coordination with government and disaster relief organizations.
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Institutes of Religion Provide Young Mormons With Doctrinal Foundation
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With the beginning of a new school year, hundreds of thousands of college-age Mormon students are enrolling in classes on religion in addition to their regular studies or employment. In addition to encouraging Mormons to acquire secular knowledge, the Church has established extensive programs to help young students gain religious knowledge. Accordingly, the Church provides numerous opportunities for postsecondary students to receive religious instruction through its institute of religion programs.
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Dedication Blesses Two African Nations
Elder Eric Jackson of the Africa Southeast Area, and Jamshid Askar and Gerry Avant of Church News
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During a historic 16-day tour of Africa on Aug. 16-31, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve dedicated Cameroon and Rwanda for the preaching of the gospel. In so doing, he became the first known apostle to ever set foot in either nation.
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Apostle Urges Mormons to Speak Up, Avoid Defensiveness
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In his commencement speech at Brigham Young University Thursday, Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urged Latter-day Saints to proclaim their belief in following Jesus Christ and to avoid being defensive.
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