Passing of Mormon Apostles Joseph B. Wirthlin
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Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has passed away at the age of 91. Elder Wirthlin was the oldest living apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church).
He was born on June 11, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and as a youth he enjoyed singing and athletics. He was the quarterback of his high school football team and a halfback at the University of Utah. Elder Wirthlin graduated from the University of Utah in business administration. He served a mission to Germany and Switzerland. When he returned in 1939, he took over the family business, because his father had been called to be the Presiding Bishop of the Church. Before his call as a General Authority, Elder Wirthlin was a prominent business leader in Salt Lake City. He was also president of a trade association in Utah. He was married with Elisa Rogers, and they had eight children and forty-six grandchildren.
Elder Wirthlin served as a bishop and a member of a stake high council before being called as the first counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency. In 1975 he was called as an Assistant to the Twelve Apostles. From 1975 to 1984 his Church assignments included oversight of the southeast United States, the Caribbean Islands, and Brazil.
On October 9, 1986, Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin was ordained an Apostle of the Church.
Testimonies of the First Presidency of the Mormon Church
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Similarly to the previous video, which was based on the testimonies of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this second amazing video includes the testimonies of the members of the First Presidency of the Mormon Church, President Monson, President Eyring, and president Ucthdorf. Enjoy it, it is great! I know that they are prophets of God.
Special Issue on Savior Featured on New Web Site
Filed under: Jesus Christ, Mormon Church, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism
A great new website has been created by the Church about the Savior. Using the teachings and testimonies of apostles and prophets, JesusChrist.lds.org affirms our faith in the Son of God.
Now, even a computer-animated video featuring the March 2008 special issue of the Ensign and Liahona is available on the new Web site SpecialMagazine.lds.org. The video testifies of the Savior Jesus Christ and visually outlines the contents of the issue, which is focused exclusively on Him. It describes the messages and testimonies included in the magazine and emphasizes the central position of Jesus Christ in Church members’ worship. The video can be linked to or downloaded and e-mailed to those who may be interested in the message or in obtaining a copy of the magazines for themselves.
The More Good Foundation has also launched a new website about the life and teaching of the Savior Christ.org.