This week on social media, Church leaders encouraged strong testimony building and expressed gratitude for Church callings.
On Aug. 1, President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared a video on Facebook. He said, “I plead with you to take charge of your testimony of Jesus Christ. Work for it. Own it. Care for it. Nurture it so that it will grow. Then watch for miracles to happen in your life.”
New Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson posted on Facebook on Aug. 1. As she looks forward to serving in her new calling, she said, “We embark on this journey together! I am putting my trust in the Lord to know what is needful for you, my dear sisters.”
About MeI am thankful to have the opportunity to serve with you and to serve you as the President of the Relief Society. We embark on this journey together! I am putting my trust in the Lord to know what is needful for you, my dear sisters. Will you help me? Please comment and tell me what you love about Relief Society. I look forward to connecting with you on social media. ❤️
Posted by Camille N. Johnson on Tuesday, August 2, 2022
In addition to her post about her new calling as Relief Society president, on Aug. 2, President Johnson shared the link to her conversation on the Church News podcast. She invited all to listen.
I was grateful for the opportunity to talk with my friend and Church News editor Sarah Jane Weaver on the Church News Podcast. Tap the link to listen to the full episode:
Posted by Camille N. Johnson on Tuesday, August 2, 2022
On Facebook on July 31, Sister Sharon Eubank shared her last post as first counselor of the Relief Society general presidency as Sister J. Anette Dennis now holds this title. She said, “I have loved meeting with you and serving with you, and I cannot wait for you to get to know Sister Anette Dennis.”
Introducing Sister Dennis!Sharon Eubank: "I remember my head spinning a bit when I was called to serve in the Relief Society General Presidency five years ago! As I’ve felt the love and support of both you and the Lord, this calling has been an incredible blessing in my life. I have loved meeting with you and serving with you, and I cannot wait for you to get to know Sister Anette Dennis. I’m passing the baton to her beginning August 1, and this will then be her account! I hope you’ll keep following along."
Posted by J. Anette Dennis on Saturday, July 30, 2022
“The Lord has prepared her for this time in her life. I can’t wait to learn from her,” said Sister Reyna I. Aburto of Sister Kristin M. Yee as the new Relief Society second counselor. In the video, Sister Yee expressed her gratitude and excitement as she takes the torch.
Reyna I. Aburto: I want to introduce you to my dear friend Sister Kristin Yee! She will be taking my place as Second Counselor in the Relief Society Presidency, and this account will soon be hers. The Lord has prepared her for this time in her life. I can’t wait to learn from her. Please join me in welcoming Sister Yee to Facebook!
Posted by Kristin M. Yee on Sunday, July 31, 2022
On Aug. 3, Sister Yee introduced herself on Facebook and provided a bit of her background to help followers get to know her. She shared about family and work experience, as well as her passion for painting and backpacking.
She said, “I’m grateful and excited to serve my Savior and to serve with you, my dear sisters and friends in the Relief Society!“
President Susan H. Porter is now the new Primary general president. On Aug. 2, on Facebook, she expressed the humility she feels to serve in this new capacity. She shared a video and invited followers to ask themselves what children may contribute and offer in the Lord’s Church.
I am humbled by the call I received to serve as the new Primary General President. As I have prayerfully talked with my counselors, Sister Amy A. Wright and Sister Tracy Y. Browning, we have been impressed with the idea that inviting children to participate in the work of salvation and exaltation can strengthen their testimony of the Savior and His Church. When children are baptized, the Lord considers them part of His Church. What can they contribute? What can they offer?
Posted by Susan H. Porter on Tuesday, August 2, 2022
On July 30, President Johnson posted a Facebook video with President Porter and said, “My new assignment in Relief Society will afford me the opportunity to continue to counsel with President Porter as we consider how Relief Society sisters, mothers, grandmothers, aunts, neighbors, and friends can bless the lives of children.”
Meet President Susan PorterCamille N. Johnson: "I am grateful that our Savior Jesus Christ has inspired our prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, to extend a call to Susan H. Porter to serve as the Primary General President. My new assignment in Relief Society will afford me the opportunity to continue to counsel with President Porter as we consider how Relief Society sisters, mothers, grandmothers, aunts, neighbors, and friends can bless the lives of children. I am delighted to continue our association! I hope you will follow her and learn from her as I have."
Posted by Susan H. Porter on Saturday, July 30, 2022
In addition, President Porter shared the link to the Church News podcast she was recently in. On Aug. 2, she put the link on Facebook encouraging others to listen to the discussion.
On Aug. 3, Sister Amy A. Wright, first counselor in the Primary general presidency, listed reasons on Facebook that she loves serving in Primary. She listed:
“Children come into this world full of faith with believing hearts. Children have an innate sensitivity to the manifestations of the Spirit. Children are naturally loving and forgiving.”
Why I Love Serving in PrimaryHere is why I love serving in Primary!
Children come into this world full of faith with believing hearts.
Children have an innate sensitivity to the manifestations of the Spirit.
Children are naturally loving and forgiving.
I’m so grateful for the opportunity to minister to these precious children with President Susan H. Porter and Sister Tracy Y. Browning.
Do you serve in Primary? Tell me what you love about your calling!
Posted by Amy A. Wright on Wednesday, August 3, 2022
As Sister Wright leaves the second counselor calling for the first counselor calling, she welcomes Sister Tracy Y. Browning. On Facebook, she shared a video on Aug. 3 and introduced Sister Browning.
She said: “Sister Browning was born in New York and raised in Jamaica. She joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at age 16! I am inspired by the power of her testimony and the goodness of her heart.”
Introducing Tracy Browning!Amy A. Wright: "Meet Tracy Browning, the new Second Counselor in our Primary General Presidency! Sister Browning was born in New York and raised in Jamaica. She joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at age 16! I am inspired by the power of her testimony and the goodness of her heart.
I love Sister Browning dearly, and I know you will too! Next week, I will hand this account over to her. Keep following this account to learn from Sister Browning."
Posted by Tracy Y. Browning on Sunday, July 31, 2022
On Facebook on Aug. 4, Sister Browning said: “Hello, new friends! I am excited to join the Primary general presidency and serve with all of you. I don’t have much experience serving in Primary, so this will be a new experience for me! Children are so teachable, and they can recognize the Spirit. I’m looking forward to serving and learning from them.” She also posted a video expressing her thoughts on Primary and what she has learned.
Hello, friends!Hello, new friends! I am excited to join the Primary General Presidency and serve with all of you. I don’t have much experience serving in Primary, so this will be a new experience for me! Children are so teachable, and they can recognize the Spirit. I’m looking forward to serving and learning from them.
Will you help me get to know Primary better? If you have an experience or memory about why you love Primary, please share it in the comments below.
Posted by Tracy Y. Browning on Thursday, August 4, 2022
On July 30, Sister Wright posted a Facebook video with President Porter. President Porter said, “Next week, she will take over my responsibilities as first counselor in the Primary general presidency. I’m so grateful that we will have many more years of counseling together!”
Welcome Sister Amy Wright!Susan H. Porter: "What if you had a door between your house and your friend’s house that you could open anytime you wanted to chat? Sister Amy Wright and I have been lucky to have a door between our offices that we can knock on anytime we need each other! We’ve spent a lot of time on each other’s couches counseling together about the Primary children of the Church of Jesus Christ.
Next week, she will take over my responsibilities as First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency. I’m so grateful that we will have many more years of counseling together!"
Posted by Amy A. Wright on Saturday, July 30, 2022
Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon posted on Facebook on Aug. 3. She said: “Have I ever told you that our presidency LOVES when you ask questions? That’s why we are starting a new video series where we answer questions you submit.”
She also shared a video of the Young Women presidency responding to the question, “Who teaches young women on Sunday?“
Have I ever told you that our presidency LOVES when you ask questions? That’s why we are starting a new video series where we answer questions you submit.
First up: Who teaches young women on Sunday? You might be surprised by our answer!
Follow Sisters Michelle D. Craig and Becky Craven to hear more questions and answers!
Posted by Bonnie H. Cordon on Wednesday, August 3, 2022
