During the week of Oct. 29–Nov. 4, the Church announced that with the number of missionaries now exceeding 72,000, there will be 36 new missions worldwide. The date for the First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional was announced. President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency, posted a message of gratitude and hope on social media after the passing of his wife.
President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, returned home after a short time in the hospital. During a trip to Washington D.C. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles met with nine ambassadors and three senators. Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Aposltes ministered in Europe, including meetings that benefited local Church leaders and members in both Russia and Ukraine.
Ground was broken for the Fort Worth Texas Temple. ‘Luz de las Naciones’ featured songs and dances from various countries. The Church News podcast featured the Rev. Dr. Andrew Teal in the first in a two-part series.
1. Church to create 36 new missions worldwide
With its more than 72,000 full-time missionaries exceeding pre-COVID-19 pandemic totals, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will add 36 new missions worldwide next summer to accommodate the growing numbers.
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2. How to watch or attend First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional this year
The First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3, with music provided by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
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3. Following his wife’s death, President Eyring expresses gratitude, hope on social media
President Eyring wrote he was both ‘humbled and grateful’ for the prayers and service rendered to him and his family since Sister Eyring ‘passed onto the other side of the veil.’
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4. President M. Russell Ballard returns home following short hospital stay
President Ballard has returned home following a short stay in the hospital, he wrote in a social media post Thursday, Nov. 2.
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5. Elder Uchtdorf meets with 9 ambassadors, 3 senators in Washington, D.C.
From Oct. 24 to Oct. 27, Elder Uchtdorf visited nine ambassadors and three United States senators in Washington, D.C.
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6. Elder Cook visits Eastern Europe
Elder Cook visited Europe Oct. 18 through Oct. 30 — addressing Latter-day Saints first in Kazakhstan (including a meeting with Russian leaders in the Church’s Eurasian Area), and then in Ukraine. They also participated in other member, missionary and leadership meetings.
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7. Ground broken for Fort Worth Texas Temple
The Fort Worth Texas Temple has entered its construction phase, following Saturday, Oct. 28, groundbreaking services.
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8. ‘Luz de las Naciones’ celebrates ‘Our Land’
‘Luz de las Naciones’ celebrates ‘Our Land’ with songs, dances from multiple countries - This year’s celebration includes songs and dances not just from Latin America, but also Brazil, Portugal, Spain and Equatorial Guinea in Africa.
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9. Church News podcast features Oxford’s the Rev. Dr. Andrew Teal — Part 1
In the first in a two-part series on the Church News podcast, Elder Holland and the Rev. Teal are joined by guest host Sheri Dew to discuss interfaith friendship and community building.
