Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Church News Update
The News and Events section of the Church website has recently undergone a massive update within the last couple of days. While I don't currently have time to post an analysis of all that news, I did want to post a link to where people can read about it themselves. Perhaps the most significant development, aside from the post about President Monson's recent decision to not take as much of an active role in Church leadership, is the scheduling of the first regional Face-to-Face event for the youth in the two geographic areas of Africa. The broadcast, which will feature Elder and Sister Renlund, will give them a chance to go back to the areas they grew to love so well as a result of their time in one of the Africa Area Presidencies. I also love Elder Renlund's self-effacing statement: "People usually like me more if they meet Ruth first." I have loved following how extensively the apostles have been traveling and talking lately, and that applies even more so with the increased role they will have in Church decisions in President Monson's stepping back. I have noticed particularly that even our newest apostles are hard at work filling a variety of assignments, and that speaks to how inspired their callings have truly been. More analysis will follow in the coming days on some stories. In the meantime, you will find the latest news here. Thanks. Comments are always welcome and appreciated.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
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