We were so grateful to have today off, and we will have tomorrow off, to watch General Conference! Here is the news release on the new apostles;
President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency,
announced during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference
that Elder Ronald A. Rasband, Elder Gary E. Stevenson, and Elder Dale G.
Renlund were named to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Elder Ronald A. Rasband was serving as the senior president in the Presidency of the Seventy at the time of his call to the Twelve. He became a general authority of the Church in April of 2000.
Elder Gary E. Stevenson was serving as the Presiding Bishop of the Church since March 2012 and previously served in the First Quorum of the Seventy, to which he was called in 2008. Elder Stevenson will continue in his position as Presiding Bishop for what is expected to be a short period until his replacement is named.
Elder Dale G. Renlund had served in the First Quorum of the Seventy since April 2009 prior to being named to the Quorum of the Twelve.
The new apostles will be introduced to the news media at 4:30 p.m. MDT today, Saturday, October 3. The event will be streamed live on this page (#newapostles). Each will address the worldwide Church audience on Sunday morning during a session of the Church’s general conference. They will be ordained this week and begin their service in the Quorum of the Twelve immediately.
We were so excited to be able to participate in this historic conference here in Nauvoo. We watched the first two sessions at the Visitors Center this morning and this afternoon. It was interesting that in August, we attended a temple session with Elder and Sister Renlund. They also spoke in a fireside that evening for all the missionaries. He served with our mission president in Russia as well. How is that for a small world?
Then, after Rendezvous, I watched the Priesthood session here at our little home. We walked to the morning session and I took this picture for Mia;
This precious daughter is being encouraged by her mom to keep practicing the violin! Mia, we are so proud of you wanting to take these lessons! I saw Sister Veenker at our Rendezvous Play tonight and told her you were starting these lessons. Sister Veenker is the one who played the violin at the Sunset play this summer. She is so excited for you to work hard and learn all about this wonderful instrument! Maybe you could play for Granny and Grandpa when we report our mission in the ward? I would really like that!
The Rendezvous Play was squeezed between the second session of conference and the Priesthood session of Conference. Mom and I both did great in our parts even though Grandpa had his brain filled with conference messages!
We love you and so appreciate you joining us on the blog! Have a great evening!
October 2015 General Conference News and Announcements
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| President Monson spoke in the Priesthood Session tonight |
Elder Ronald A. Rasband was serving as the senior president in the Presidency of the Seventy at the time of his call to the Twelve. He became a general authority of the Church in April of 2000.
Elder Gary E. Stevenson was serving as the Presiding Bishop of the Church since March 2012 and previously served in the First Quorum of the Seventy, to which he was called in 2008. Elder Stevenson will continue in his position as Presiding Bishop for what is expected to be a short period until his replacement is named.
Elder Dale G. Renlund had served in the First Quorum of the Seventy since April 2009 prior to being named to the Quorum of the Twelve.
The new apostles will be introduced to the news media at 4:30 p.m. MDT today, Saturday, October 3. The event will be streamed live on this page (#newapostles). Each will address the worldwide Church audience on Sunday morning during a session of the Church’s general conference. They will be ordained this week and begin their service in the Quorum of the Twelve immediately.
We were so excited to be able to participate in this historic conference here in Nauvoo. We watched the first two sessions at the Visitors Center this morning and this afternoon. It was interesting that in August, we attended a temple session with Elder and Sister Renlund. They also spoke in a fireside that evening for all the missionaries. He served with our mission president in Russia as well. How is that for a small world?
Then, after Rendezvous, I watched the Priesthood session here at our little home. We walked to the morning session and I took this picture for Mia;
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| In the Nauvoo Women's Garden |
The Rendezvous Play was squeezed between the second session of conference and the Priesthood session of Conference. Mom and I both did great in our parts even though Grandpa had his brain filled with conference messages!
We love you and so appreciate you joining us on the blog! Have a great evening!
Loved Conference!!! Such uplifting and inspiring messages!
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