As part of the centennial celebration, a cultural event was held at the Antel Arena in Montevideo, Uruguay.
        
            
    
        
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    “I wrote the words to that song as my prayerful feelings for our Father in Heaven,” President Russell M. Nelson has said.
        
            
    
        
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    Featuring stunning shots across New Zealand, the video honors a relative who passed away from terminal brain cancer.
        
            
    
        
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    “When you are doing important things, things get in your way,” the Apostle said, just moments before the sound system unexpectedly shut off.
        
            
    
        
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    An 11-year-old who’d never sung before during his Primary programs unexpectedly approached the microphone.
        
            
    
        
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    There is a catch to including some hymns and songs in the new hymnbook.
        
            
    
        
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    The concerts will be held in arenas that can seat more than 9,000 people.
        
            
    
        
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    “I knew I was supposed to do this but nothing beyond that.”
        
            
    
        
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    More than a campfire sing-along, the experience solidified the participants’ confidence as disciples of Jesus Christ.
        
            
    
        
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    The Times featured the Choir for presenting "Music & the Spoken Word" for 5,000 weeks straight since 1929.
        
            
    
        
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    “We love you, we thank you, and we need you,” the Apostle told the cast and crew. “Don’t ever for a minute think that you are not appreciated.”
        
            
    
        
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    Alice Warner Johnson wrote the hymn while declining from a progressive form of multiple sclerosis.
        
            
    
        
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    “Music & the Spoken Word” is the longest continuously running network broadcast in history.
        
            
    
        
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    This hymn has become a favorite among the Third Baptist Church choir in San Francisco.
        
            
    
        
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    For a hymn centered on joy, the lyrics originate from a surprising place.
        
            
    
        
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    The composer based the song on a turning point in her experiences with anxiety.
        
            
    
        
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    The growing catalog has now reached 48 new songs.
        
            
    
        
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    “Each hymn has been approved by the First Presidency and the Twelve, and these approvals have not been taken lightly,” Elder Renlund says.
        
            
    
        
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    The update includes “accompanist mode” on sheet music for pianists and organists.
        
            
    
        
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    After heart problems ended his proselyting mission, Elder Logan Castleton prayed for inspiration on what to do next.
        
            
    
        
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    Enjoy free, family-friendly concerts near Temple Square this summer.
        
            
    
        
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    “I jumped at the chance,” singer Alex Sharpe said.
        
            
    
        
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    A Hawaiian student danced hula in a moving tribute to survivors of the 2023 wildfires in Lahaina, Maui.
        
            
    
        
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    Iam Tongi says it is a dream come true to contribute to this story about families.
        
            
    
        
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    Disney star Adassa joined BYU Noteworthy for a soaring rendition of the hymn.
        
            
    
        
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    Find out more about 3 new Easter-specific hymns.
        
            
    
        
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    In the first year the Sugar Creek Youth Orchestra was created, a total of 18 youth participated.
        
            
    
        
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    A pianist and opera coach at the Met, Debbie Robertson has left quite an impression on her colleagues. 
        
            
    
        
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    The musical will feature Christ’s visit to the Americas found in 3rd Nephi.
        
            
    
        
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    Singing the third verse would create a beautiful, touching moment at a funeral. 
        
            
    
        
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    Do you recognize any of these songs?
        
            
    
        
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    Understanding this powerful Hebrew word may deepen your appreciation for the hymn.
        
            
    
        
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    You don’t want to miss the joy in President Nelson’s face as he plays.
        
            
    
        
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    “Are we joining together to praise our God and King no matter the quality of our voices?” —Elder Patrick Kearon
        
            
    
        
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    Iam Tongi’s powerful version of the hymn also features a choir of 100 children.
        
            
    
        
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    This weekend will be the 22nd “Luz de las Naciones,” a celebration of Latin American culture hosted by the Church.
        
            
    
        
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    This is an exciting time in the history of Church music, and we all can incorporate these new hymns to come closer to Christ.
        
            
    
        
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    Let this creative, beautiful song about the Book of Mormon lift your heart to a higher place.
        
            
    
        
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    This fatherly advice has been a guiding light for Jenny Oaks Baker long past high school, helping her navigate crucial life decisions.
        
            
    
        
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    Performances will be held in the Conference Center on December 19, 20, and 21. The online ticket sign-up form will open on October 15.
        
            
    
        
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    This UK YouTuber's reaction will make your day. 
        
            
    
        
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    One of the most touching moments of general conference on Saturday was during the children’s choir performance of “Gethsemane.”
        
            
    
        
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    In just four lines, this song teaches essential gospel truths.
        
            
    
        
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    Here are a few simple ways to help kids feel engaged and involved in our local meetings.
        
            
    
        
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    In new sheet music provided by the Church, two scriptures are listed at the top—and an inspiring scriptural insight is provided at the bottom.
        
            
    
        
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    Not everyone loves Mormons, but what average Joe doesn’t love a good looking rockstar? I think this is probably what the PR of the LDS Church was thinking this week as Brandon Flowers of The Killers jumped into the ‘Mormons are Christians” argument as the star of the church’s “I am a Mormon” campaign.
        
            
    
        
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    Singing into uncharted hip-hop territory with courage and emotion, the two groups with Mormon ties on "The Sing-Off" bested seven other a cappella groups Monday night for yet another chance to win big money and a recording contract.
        
            
    
        
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    LDS Music is a new mobile app for music of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It lets you browse and search Hymns and the Children’s Songbook, read the words and sheet music, and listen to accompaniments. Now, you can access the words, music, and audio with your mobile device and not just on the web at music.lds.org.
        
            
    
        
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    BYU’s male a cappella group Vocal Point returned to compete in the Top 10 of NBC’s “The Sing-Off” on Monday. After their classic rock ‘n roll performance, the judges had only positive things to say, and they will be continuing onto the next round of the competition. Vocal Point had the crowd dancing when they sang their version of "Footloose." Joining them was their teammate Ben Murphy, who had been home in Australia spending time with family after his father died from Leukemia.
        
            
    
        
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