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President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, are greeted by Latter-day Saint children in traditional Bolivian dress prior to the Oct. 21, 2018, devotional at the Polideportivo Heroes de Octobre in El Alto, Bolivia. The children sang "Follow the Prophet."
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What parents need to know from President Nelson's address in the world's highest major metropolis

Defying altitude sickness common for visitors to El Alto, Bolivia, President Russell M. Nelson addressed Latter-day Saints in Bolivia on Sunday night, Oct. 21.
Left to right, Elder Gary E. Stevenson, President Russell M. Nelson, Peru President Martín Vizcarra, his personal secretary, Elder Enrique R. Falabella, Guillermo Estrugo and Don Staheli, President Nelson's personal secretary, meet at in Peru's presidential palace in Lima, Peru, on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.
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President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency of the Church, listens to and comforts a young Latter-day Saint as she describes her experience during Hurricane Florence.
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Stella and Fabio with their two children, Ethan and Eduarda at their home in Saratoga Springs, UT. April 2017
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Kristin Chenoweth will be this year's featured guest artist and narrator at The Tabernacle Choir's annual Christmas concert.
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As President Nelson begins South American tour in Lima, here's a look at the Peru MTC he dedicated 20 years ago
By Sarah Jane Weaver
President Nelson returned to Peru on Friday, Oct. 19, with plans to address missionaries in the South America Northwest Area and to speak at a devotional that will be broadcast throughout Peru from the Coliseo Mariscal Caceres.
President R. Spence Ellsworth and his wife Laurie look over the dedicatory prayer by President Russell Nelson displayed at the missionary training center in Lima, Peru on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.
Leaders & Ministry
See and download the most recent General Authority chart for October 2018
Recent changes to the Church leadership are reflected in a new chart of the General Authorities and general officers dated October 2018 available to download.
A chart of the General Authorities and general auxiliary leaders of the Church as of October 2018.
Members
How one bishop's idea to plant tomatoes blessed a rural Utah community
By Trent Toone
On a September Saturday morning, Bishop Rodney J. Ward stood in the small community center kitchen and cranked a juicer, filling a pan with tomato juice. Red stains striped his shirt.
Youth and leaders in the Howell Ward gather tomatoes as part of a harvest and canning project in Plain City, Utah, on Sept. 5, 2018.
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This week on social: Church leaders share thoughts on divine differences and extra measures of faith
By Valerie Johnson
Following messages from the previous week about general conference, the social media accounts of leaders of the Church posted thoughts and lessons about things they have learned from their families or from recent experiences.
In an Oct. 18 Instagram post directed to young adults contemplating dating and marriage, Elder David A. Bednar, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, expressed his gratitude for his wife, Sister Susan Bednar, and for their “divinely designed differences and perspectives." Such differences "help us to learn from each other,” the post read.
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From the Vault: Sister Elaine S. Dalton's 'Arise and Shine Forth'
By Danielle Christensen
Modesty has to do with more than dress and appearance, said Sister Elaine S. Dalton during her 2004 BYU Women’s Conference address. It is also includes actions, speech, thoughts, desires and a condition of the heart.
Elaine Dalton, General President of the Young Women's organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. September 23, 2008. Mike Terry, Deseret News.
Living Faith
These new picture quotes from October 2018 general conference are perfect for your phone, tablet
By Aubrey Eyre
Did you know that lds.org has downloadable picture quotes designed for use as wallpapers and backgrounds on tablets and phones?
Leaders & Ministry
Elder Funk shares 4 ways busy college students can lighten their burdens
By Valerie Johnson
To the many students who are laboring with all their might with school, work and Church callings, Elder Randy D. Funk, General Authority Seventy, reminded them of the Savior’s words found in Matthew 11:28-30.
A scene from the Church's Bible videos depicts the Savior.
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The unexpected moment that taught Elder Gong the eternal importance of learning
By Marianne Holman Prescott
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shares the impact knowledge has in a person's life years after it is obtained.
Sister Susan Gong looks over at her husband Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles prior to him speaking at a BYU campus devotional on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018.
Members
Are you participating in President Nelson's social media challenge?
During the general women's session of general conference, President Russell M. Nelson extended an invitation to participate in a 10-day fast from social media.
President Russell M. Nelson speaks about changes during the Saturday morning session of 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
Members
BYU MOA displays unique collection of illustrations by a Jesuit priest. See the art here
By Jason Swensen
Student-developed exhibition at BYU's Museum of Art invites viewers to personally engage with the scriptures and the life of the Savior.
The 1647 engraving "The Nativity of Christ" is one of seven highly detailed images on display of the BYU-MOA exhibition "Meditate on the Lord."
Living Faith
Music and the Spoken Word: Let love rule the day
We can love people even if we do not love their choices. After all, isn’t it more important — though perhaps more challenging — to love a person than to love words or actions?
Choreographer and director Jerome Robbins, left, and actress-singer Mary Martin, dressed in her Peter Pan oufit, fly through the air during a rehearsal for a television program in 1955. (AP Photo)
Leaders & Ministry
Download a short summary of each October 2018 general conference talk
By Sarah Jane Weaver
As a service to our readers, the Church News has created a downloadable PDF summarizing every talk in the historic October 2018 General Conference:
Conferencegoers gather for the Saturday morning session during the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
Leaders & Ministry
This week on social: 15 posts from leaders of the Church during general conference weekend
By Aubrey Eyre
15 Church leaders' social media accounts posted at least once over the weekend, sharing further details relating to their talks or confirming again their role as special witnesses of Jesus Christ.
Screen shot of Elder Gerrit W. Gong's Twitter post from Oct. 10.
Members
Storm-savvy Area Seventy in Florida staggered by Hurricane Michael's destructive force
By Jason Swensen
Several Latter-day Saint home lost to the historic storm. More feared destroyed as damage assessments continue across hurricane's path.
Carol Ralph walks through downed trees blocking her heavily damaged neighborhood just after Hurricane Michael passed through in Panama City, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Members
Church releases statement on safety of missionaries near Hurricane Michael
By Jason Swensen
Missionaries in vulnerable areas evacuated prior to Michael's arrival. At least one member home has been lost to the storm.
The St. Marks River overflows into the city of St. Marks, Fla., ahead of Hurricane Michael, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The hurricane center says Michael will be the first Category 4 hurricane to make landfall on the Florida Panhandle. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington)
Members
How living the Word of Wisdom helped WWII veteran twin brothers reach their 100th birthdays
By Trent Toone
Before they celebrated their 100th birthdays with friends and family last week, twin brothers and World War II veterans Boyd and Ralph Henderson shared lessons learned over a lifetime of membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Boyd Henderson, left, and Ralph Henderson, wearing their military uniforms at the 99th birthday celebration in Provo, Utah September 2017.
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