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Monday, March 19, 2012
General Conference
Twice a year the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broadcasts a General Conference world wide from the Conference Center at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. General Conference of the LDS Church is held in April and October, usually on the first Saturday and Sunday of the month. In these meetings the First Presidency, 12 Apostles, and other leaders of the LDS Church share inspirational messages to members throughout the world.There are five, two hour sessions as follows:
Saturday (All times are in Mountain Time)
10:00 am General Session
2:00 pm General Session
6:00 pm Priesthood SessionSunday
10:00 am General Session
2:00 pm General SessionThe Priesthood session is for all brethren who hold the Priesthood.
Broadcasts of General Conference are transmitted over TV, radio, and satellite. Video feeds of the conference are hosted online at http://www.byu.tv/. All messages presented during General Conferences are made available in audio, video, and written formats (in over 80 languages including American Sign Language) at the Broadcast Archives as well as in the subsequent issue (May and November) of the LDS Church’s Ensign magazine.Don't miss these fun General Conference games to help keep children attentive while listening to General Conference and other LDS Church broadcasts.
information copied from http://lds.about.com/od/newsbroadcastsblogs/a/general_conf.htm
Saturday (All times are in Mountain Time)
10:00 am General Session
2:00 pm General Session
6:00 pm Priesthood SessionSunday
10:00 am General Session
2:00 pm General SessionThe Priesthood session is for all brethren who hold the Priesthood.
Broadcasts of General Conference are transmitted over TV, radio, and satellite. Video feeds of the conference are hosted online at http://www.byu.tv/. All messages presented during General Conferences are made available in audio, video, and written formats (in over 80 languages including American Sign Language) at the Broadcast Archives as well as in the subsequent issue (May and November) of the LDS Church’s Ensign magazine.Don't miss these fun General Conference games to help keep children attentive while listening to General Conference and other LDS Church broadcasts.
information copied from http://lds.about.com/od/newsbroadcastsblogs/a/general_conf.htm
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The Godhead
We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
This is a picture of God the Father and his Son Jesus Christ appearing to the boy Joseph Smith.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Temples
Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are holy buildings dedicated to the Lord. A temple is also called the house of the Lord. It is a place where worthy Church members receive saving ordinances and make sacred covenants with God. In temples families can be sealed together forever. Today it is the religious symbol of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout the world. Copied from http://www.lds.org/hf/art/display/1,16842,4218-1-5-135,00.html
The Family
We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children.
All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.
In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshipped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize their divine destiny as heirs of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.
The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God’s commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God’s eternal plan.
Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. “Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalm 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.
The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.
We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.
We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.
This proclamation was read by President Gordon B. Hinckley as part of his message at the General Relief Society Meeting held September 23, 1995, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith was a man of integrity. He was persecuted for saying what he knew to be true. Even though he was arrested and jailed many times, tarred and feathered, and tormented in other ways, Joseph never denied his testimony:
"I had actually seen a light, and in the midst of that light I saw two Personages, and they did in reality speak to me; and though I was hated and persecuted for saying that I had seen a vision, yet it was true; and while they were persecuting me, reviling me, and speaking all manner of evil against me falsely for so saying, I was led to say in my heart: Why persecute me for telling the truth? I have actually seen a vision; and who am I that I can withstand God, or why does the world think to make me deny what I have actually seen? For I had seen a vision; I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it, neither dared I do it; at least I knew that by so doing I would offend God, and come under condemnation" (Joseph Smith—History 1:25).
In February 1832 the Prophet Joseph Smith and Elder Sidney Rigdon recorded:
"And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!
"For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father—
"That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God" (D&C 76:2224).
Joseph Smith's martyrdom on 27 June 1844 in Carthage, Illinois, sealed his testimony (see D&C 135:3).
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has its foundation in that testimony and in the revelations Joseph Smith received, the sacred truths he taught, and the authority of God's priesthood restored through him. Copied from http://www.lds.org/hf/art/display/1,16842,4218-1-4-16,00.html
"I had actually seen a light, and in the midst of that light I saw two Personages, and they did in reality speak to me; and though I was hated and persecuted for saying that I had seen a vision, yet it was true; and while they were persecuting me, reviling me, and speaking all manner of evil against me falsely for so saying, I was led to say in my heart: Why persecute me for telling the truth? I have actually seen a vision; and who am I that I can withstand God, or why does the world think to make me deny what I have actually seen? For I had seen a vision; I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it, neither dared I do it; at least I knew that by so doing I would offend God, and come under condemnation" (Joseph Smith—History 1:25).
In February 1832 the Prophet Joseph Smith and Elder Sidney Rigdon recorded:
"And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!
"For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father—
"That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God" (D&C 76:2224).
Joseph Smith's martyrdom on 27 June 1844 in Carthage, Illinois, sealed his testimony (see D&C 135:3).
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has its foundation in that testimony and in the revelations Joseph Smith received, the sacred truths he taught, and the authority of God's priesthood restored through him. Copied from http://www.lds.org/hf/art/display/1,16842,4218-1-4-16,00.html
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
A Living Prophet?
We believe that God has called and appointed a living prophet to lead and guide us in these turmulous times. Out current prophet is Thomas S. Monson.
For Official Church Information, please visit the following website: http://www.thomassmonson.org/
What do Mormon's Believe?
13 Statements Summarizing Our Faith
Historical Background:
In 1842, the Prophet Joseph Smith wrote 13 brief statements summarizing some of the basic doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He then delivered the statements to Mr. John Wentworth, publisher of the Chicago Democrat, for publication. However, the statements were never published in the Chicago Democrat. They were instead published in the March edition of the Church newspaper, Times and Seasons.
Then, in 1851, the articles were published in the first edition of the Pearl of Great Price and became official doctrine of the Church in 1880 when the Pearl of Great Price was cannonized.
While the Articles of Faith provide an excellent summary of the basic doctrines of the Church, they are not meant to be comprehensive. Speaking on this Bruce R. McConkie stated:
These articles, of course, do not attempt to summarize all of the basic doctrines of the gospel. For example, the Articles of Faith are silent on such things as celestiral marriage, salvation for the dead, temple work in all its phases, the resurrection, and degrees of glory in the eternal worlds.
The Articles of Faith are as follows:
1. We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.
3. We believe that through the atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul--We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. http://lds.about.com/library/weekly/previousyears/aa060801a.htm
In simple words, here are a few of our Beliefs:
We are Christians. We love and worship Jesus Christ and seek to honor and obey Him and His commandments. We believe in the Bible as do we believe in the Book of Mormon, another Testament of Jesus Christ. We believe in prayer and in modern revelation, and that God speaks to us today as He did in ancient times. We believe that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God who restored His true church in these, the latter days. We believe that God speaks to us today through a living prophet, Thomas S. Monson. We believe in the power of the Priesthood, as appointed men are given God's power to act on His behalf here on earth. We believe in Eternal Families and that they can be together forever through sacred ordinances performed in the Temple. We believe that we are all brothers and sisters in God and strive to be good, honest, loving, trusworthy, virtuous, clean, kind, peaceful people.
As Mormons, we fall short of such virtues, but we believe that through obedience, the power of repentence, and the grace of God that we can return to live again with our loving Heavenly Father.
Historical Background:
In 1842, the Prophet Joseph Smith wrote 13 brief statements summarizing some of the basic doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He then delivered the statements to Mr. John Wentworth, publisher of the Chicago Democrat, for publication. However, the statements were never published in the Chicago Democrat. They were instead published in the March edition of the Church newspaper, Times and Seasons.
Then, in 1851, the articles were published in the first edition of the Pearl of Great Price and became official doctrine of the Church in 1880 when the Pearl of Great Price was cannonized.
While the Articles of Faith provide an excellent summary of the basic doctrines of the Church, they are not meant to be comprehensive. Speaking on this Bruce R. McConkie stated:
These articles, of course, do not attempt to summarize all of the basic doctrines of the gospel. For example, the Articles of Faith are silent on such things as celestiral marriage, salvation for the dead, temple work in all its phases, the resurrection, and degrees of glory in the eternal worlds.
The Articles of Faith are as follows:
1. We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.
3. We believe that through the atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul--We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. http://lds.about.com/library/weekly/previousyears/aa060801a.htm
In simple words, here are a few of our Beliefs:
We are Christians. We love and worship Jesus Christ and seek to honor and obey Him and His commandments. We believe in the Bible as do we believe in the Book of Mormon, another Testament of Jesus Christ. We believe in prayer and in modern revelation, and that God speaks to us today as He did in ancient times. We believe that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God who restored His true church in these, the latter days. We believe that God speaks to us today through a living prophet, Thomas S. Monson. We believe in the power of the Priesthood, as appointed men are given God's power to act on His behalf here on earth. We believe in Eternal Families and that they can be together forever through sacred ordinances performed in the Temple. We believe that we are all brothers and sisters in God and strive to be good, honest, loving, trusworthy, virtuous, clean, kind, peaceful people.
As Mormons, we fall short of such virtues, but we believe that through obedience, the power of repentence, and the grace of God that we can return to live again with our loving Heavenly Father.
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