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Perhaps my favorite talk from conference was President Uchtdorf’s encouraging us to lift where we stand. He recounted the amazing tale of John Rowe Moyle’s work on the construction of the Salt Lake Temple. Rusty has more background on his inspiring story with photos and a map.
DesNews: Thomas S. Monson named as new LDS Church president
DesNews: Elder Uchtdorf, former pilot, named new counselor in First Presidency
SL Trib: Monson named 16th president of LDS Church, selects Eyring and Uchdorf as counselors
Listening to the KBYU Classical stream . . .
Quorum of 12 Apostles met yesterday and set apart President Monson with Presidents Eyring and Uchtdorf as couselors.All three gave statements of gratitiude and that the direction of the Church will remain the same.
President Uchtdorf emphasizes President Monson’s ability to reach out to people of all countries and people (especially with respect to his efforts in Germany).
NPR presses President Monson about women getting education and ability to work out of home.
Peggy Fletcher Stack of the SL Tribune asks about latitude to disagree with Church on issues such as marriage amendment. Pres. Monson responded that it depended if it involved apostasy.
Pres. Monson says will maintain efforts to open Church to media as Pres. Hinckley did.
AP asks why Americans still have “qualms” and “questions” on the faith and what Pres. Monson can do to chaneg that. Pres. Monson responds that members should be involved in their communities and when we get involved in a common goal that will change.
Still plans on building temples as Church continues to grow.
Univision asks about the Perpetual Education Fund.
President Monson likes any kind of ice cream (?).
“Remember us in your prayers.”
Post - press conference commentary by Elder Marlin K. Jensen on KBYU Classical:
Calls yesterday the true Super Sunday for Church members.
Notes President Uchtdorf is first foreign-born counselor in First presidency which indicates President Monson is thinking much beyond the United States.
General Authorities typically get Monday off as they work Saturdays and Sundays, but Pres. Monson often comes in Monday as he is a workaholic like Pres. Hinckley.
Elder Jensen says we may become surprised at the doctrinal depth and breadth that Pres. Monson has as he often favors using anecdotes in his talks. But as Prophet that may change.
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