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Elder Eldred G. Smith, eldest and longest-serving general authority, laid to rest

Borrowing from Old Testament language to refer to his friend as “a man of God” and “an honorable man,” LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson joined hundreds of friends and family members Wednesday morning in paying tribute to Elder Eldred Gee Smith, who died last Thursday at 106. Elder Smith, a direct-line descendant of Joseph Smith Sr., the first patriarch to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was called to serve as church patriarch in April 1947. In October 1979 he was give the status of patriarch emeritus. He was the eldest and longest-serving LDS general authority at the time of his death.

Famous Latter-day Saints

LDS Rapper Releases Song Every Mormon Needs to Hear: "Treasure"

Whether or not you like rap, you need to hear the message behind James the Mormon's latest music video, "Treasure." Though we're not perfect, though we've all had questions and we all stumble, we are treasure in the sight of our Heavenly Father.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Memory Games You Didn't Know Were On the Upgraded Scripture Mastery App

MR says: Exciting changes have been made to the Church's Scripture Mastery app that make it easier than ever to have fun while learning new scriptures.

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12 Uplifting Facebook Posts from Apostles and Church Leaders

In an August 2014 talk, Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, counseled church members to share "messages that are authentic, edifying and praiseworthy — and literally to sweep the earth as with a flood." General authorities and general auxiliaries for the church are becoming increasingly involved by posting to their officialFacebook and Twitter pages.

From the Church

Elder Oaks: Church's youth are 'superior' - help them prepare

Teachers have a great responsibility to help the young people of the Church think clearly about gospel truths and how to apply them to the challenges they face, Elder Dallin H. Oaks said during the Church Educational System’s “Evening with a General Authority” February 8, during which he addressed seminary and institute instructors in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Teachers of the youth and young adults of the Church are “vital to preparing the rising generation for their responsibilities in the Church and Kingdom of God,” he said.

Videos

Watch: Spark Releases Exciting Music Video "Wonder" in Response to President Nelson's Challenge to "Stand Out"

By LDS Living

The Spark Singers, including Noelle Bybee, who is a former contestant on NBC's The Voice, released a new music video, "Wonder," in response to President Russell M Nelson's challenge in a recent Worldwide Youth Devotional to "stand out; be different from the world. You and I know that you are to be a light to the world."

Famous Latter-day Saints

Former Ute & NFL Player Never Looked Back After Joining the Church

MR says: As a professional football player, Claron Bailey embraced the Church. But his conversion wasn't an easy one as he quickly came up against opposition from his family.

From the Church

Church Launches Pilot Programs to Bring Education to Children in Island Nations

"We are a religion based on a book. . . . Do we have a moral responsibility to make sure people can read?" Richard Culatta asks. But the LDS Church has launched incredible new programs to do just that.

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Church Announces New Resources for At-Home Study of Sunday School, Primary Curriculums

On Friday, the First Presidency announced a series of resources to help members study the scriptures at home. The first of these resources will focus on the 2019 Sunday School and Primary curriculums.

Latter-day Saint Life

Annie Schmidt's Mom Shares How Annie United Others, Even Through Her Death

After weeks of searching for Annie Schmidt, daughter of Piano Guys musician Jon Schmidt, who went missing while on a hike in Oregon, her remains were discovered on Nov. 11.