Joseph Fielding Smith, 10th president of the LDS Church, served a shorter tenure at the helm than any of his predecessors. Yet there were many distinguishing features about his administration. Some of these were: – Church membership soared past the 3,000,000 mark during his 2’/Z-year administration. – Far-reaching organizational changes were made to provide a… Continue reading 10th President of LDS Church
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Eleventh LDS President
Eleven men have served as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during its 144-year history – an average of some 13 years per president. The tenure of Harold B. Lee, the 11th president, was less than 18 months, shortest served by any president. But in that time President Lee made a… Continue reading Eleventh LDS President
Joseph Fielding Smith – 10th President of LDS Church
Joseph Fielding Smith, 10th president of the LDS Church, served a shorter tenure at the helm than any of his predecessors. Yet there were many distinguishing features about his administration. Some of these were: – Church membership soared past the 3,000,000 mark during his 2 1/2-year administration. – Far-reaching organizational changes were made to provide… Continue reading Joseph Fielding Smith – 10th President of LDS Church
Recalling Sermon to Soviets
In the headlines at about the same time recently were the naming of Ezra Taft Benson as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and President Reagan’s appeal for prayers for success at the upcoming summit meetings with Soviet leader Gorbachev. Somehow the two stories combined to remind me of an extraordinary spiritual happening… Continue reading Recalling Sermon to Soviets
Tabernacle Real Eye-Grabber With New Paint
Get ready for some surprises the nest time you visit the historic Provo Tabernacle, now closed for renovation. First off, a striking new interior paint job is sure to grab your attention. It’s aimed at restoring the tabernacle’s original colors and decorative style. A contrast from the blend of whites and pastel greens of recent… Continue reading Tabernacle Real Eye-Grabber With New Paint