the first presidency and the twelve apostles are prophets

The First Presidency and the

Twelve Apostles are

Prophets

President Thomas S. Monson

Counselors in the First Presidency

President Henry B. Eyring President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

The Twelve Apostles

Living Prophets

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President Henry B. Eyring • He likes water coloring and cooking

• He was the President of Ricks College in the 1970s

The Book of Mormon teaches us to become better people… to always Choose the Right

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President Thomas S. Monson• He likes fishing and raising pigeons

• He often visits the elderly in rest homes

Saying our prayers is very important! It is how we communicate with Heavenly Father

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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf • Airline Pilot and Captain• Was in the German Air

Force and a fighter pilot

We are all important to Heavenly Father. He loves us and cares for us!

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Boyd K. Packer • Loves painting and wood carving (especially birds)

• Was a teacher• Flew a bomber during

World War IIHe talked to the Youth and told them to not be afraid. Protection comes from following the commandments.

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L. Tom Perry • He loves sports and gardening

• He walks to work and cheerfully greats everyone on his way

If we will share the gospel with our friends, we will love them more, and we will have courage!

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Russell M. Nelson • He loves music and skiing• He was a heart surgeon

When we realize we are children of the covenant, we know who we are and what God expects of us.

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Dallin H. Oaks • He loves fishing and camping

• He was a lawyer and a judge.

• President of BYU in 1970sJesus Christ is the Beloved Son of God. He is our Savior from sin and death. This is the most important knowledge on earth.

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M. Russell Ballard • Loves fishing, golfing, and repairing things

• Both his grandfathers were Apostles previously

Lets us make it clear that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the name by which the Lord has directed we should be known.

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Richard G. Scott • Loves music and painting• He was a nuclear engineer

Scriptures are like packets of light: great power comes from them.Power from memorizing scriptures.

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Robert D. Hales • Loves baseball and piano• Was a jet fighter pilot and

intelligence officer in the Air Force

The purpose of our life on earth is to grow, develop, and be strengthened through our own experiences.

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Jeffrey R. Holland • Loves athletics and spending time with family

• Was president of BYU in the 1980s

To the men who have the priesthood. Ask for a stronger voice… a voice for good,… for the gospel, … for God.

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David A. Bednar • He was a professor and author

• Was president of Ricks College when it became BYU-Idaho

“I invite the young people of the church to learn about and experience the Spirit of Elijah.”

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Quentin L. Cook • Attorney• Captain of his high school

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We may not have all the answers as we go through hard times in life, we do know important principles that allow us to face tragedies with faith and confidence

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D. Todd Christofferson • Lawyer• Was an Edwin S. Hinckley

scholar at BYU

Repentance is a gift. When we repent and say sorry when we make a mistake, we can be happy.

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Neil L. Andersen • He speaks three languages in addition to English: French, Spanish, and Portuguese

Children are a great blessing. They will bring us happiness in this life and in the eternities.

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