A Soldier’s Christmas Card

A typical meetinghouse of the church

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The following story was told by Elder David A. Bednar, Apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

“In a recent stake conference, the tender mercies of the Lord were evident in the touching testimony of a young wife and mother of four whose husband was slain in Iraq in December of 2003. This stalwart sister recounted how, after being notified of her husband’s death, she received his Christmas card. Continue reading

President Monson’s Christmas Cane

The following story was told by President Thomas S. Monson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

At home in a hidden-away corner, I have a small black walking stick with an imitation silver handle. It once belonged to a distant relative. Why do I keep it for a period now spanning sixty years? There is a special reason. You see, as a very small boy I participated in a Christmas pageant in our ward. I was privileged to be one of the Three Wise Men. With a bandanna about my head, Mother’s Chickering piano bench cover draped over my shoulder, and the black cane in my hand, Continue reading

Hallelujah! It’s Christmas

George Frideric Handel, by Balthasar Denner (d...
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There’s nothing like a glorious performance of Handel‘s “Messiah” to get everyone in the right spirit for Christmas. Although Handel actually wrote Messiah as an Easter Oratorio, it has become synonymous with Christmas, and a time honored tradition. For many, the holiday just wouldn’t be the same without Continue reading

New LDS Church Web Design Launched

After three months of Beta testing, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched its new and improved official website design for LDS.org.

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This website is designed to meet the specific needs of baptised members, however it is also open to the general public to search and enjoy. The new design offers much easier navigation tools, color coded menu catagories, a larger type face, and beautiful photos. 

Just a few of the many pages of interest are: Continue reading