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Making History: Two New Stakes Organized in Cambodia

Twenty years ago, Phal Mao helped find a metal smith that could build the first baptismal font for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cambodia. On May 9, 1994, she was baptized in that newly constructed font to become the first native convert in the country. Building and growth have continued in the Church in Cambodia ever since.

Members brace as Hurricane Sandy hits East Coast

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement: "The Church continues to monitor the situation and is prepared to respond as needed. Prior to the storm, local leaders were in contact with Church members to encourage necessary preparations. Mission presidents are taking precautions to protect the safety and well-being of missionaries," said Scott Trotter, a Church spokesman.

Book connects historical documents with LDS Gospel principles

One of the more annoying things about belief in a religion is the devout’s attempt to format history or the culture to fit with a belief system. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard how many advancements the world has experienced since 1830, the founding of the LDS Church. (For some reason the bad stuff, Nazis, hard-core pornography … are never blamed on the restoration of the Gospel…) Conversely, it is refreshing to learn how Gospel principles are found as ingredients — with many, many neighbors, religious and secular — for historical events worthy of respect and emulation, past and present.

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Texas A&M Coach Shares Conversion Story

At the beginning of their third season in the Southeastern Conference, the Texas A&M University football team once again has the world of college football talking. Their surprise road win last week against #9 ranked South Carolina ended the Gamecocks’ 18-game home win streak--the longest in college football. The Aggies have found a formula for success in the toughest football conference in the country, and nothing seems to be slowing them down.

Mission president passes away unexpectedly in the Philippines

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Spokesman Sam Penrod released the following statement on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, about the death of a mission president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines:

Salt Lake Airport Issues New Guidelines for Picking Up Missionaries

After around 1,600 missionaries returned home to the Salt Lake International Airport on Sunday from the Philippines, the Salt Lake Airport has issued new guidelines for picking up missionaries.

Q&A with Merrill Osmond: A parable of his life

Merrill Osmond has celebrated more than 50 years in the world of show business. Osmond, the lead voice of the Osmond family, is also an established solo artist, writer, producer, motivational speaker and philanthropist. He co-founded the Children’s Miracle Network, currently one of the largest children’s charities in the world that has raised more than $4 billion for children’s hospitals to date. Osmond is the co-author of the novel, "Faith, Hope and Gravity," along with Shirley Bahlmann.

Erik and Emily Orton- Navigating the Seas of Marriage

This week, Emily and Erik Orton's book, "Seven At Sea," was recommended by The New York Times as one of the best travel reads of the summer but on this week's episode of "All In," the Latter-day Saint couple talks navigating the choppy seas of marriage. From communication to trust to embracing life together, Emily and Erik share their advice for marital smooth sailing.

From the Church

Church missionaries moved out of Ethiopia

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Due to growing concerns about civil unrest in Ethiopia, sixty missionaries, including the mission leaders, are temporarily being housed in neighboring Kenya.

Missionary from the Democratic Republic of the Congo passes away

By Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Elder Tshiama Anaclet Tshiama, age 24, from Luputa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, passed away on Sunday, December 19.