"That which we persist in doing becomes easier for us to do. Not that the nature of the thing itself has changed but our power to do it is increased." Ralph Waldo Emerson
View and vote for your favorite Mormon Message video submitted by members
Upcoming International Video Contest
The Church is launching an International Video Contest open to all members ages 13 and older. The contest theme is "Make Your Own Mormon Message." Video submissions will be accepted from October 18, 2010, through January 31, 2011. (for details click above on colored button: "VIDEO CONTEST"
Redesigned Seminary Website
Find downloadable seminary music, online scripture mastery activities, access to seminary materials, and more
Archives of General Conference
Text, audio, and video archives of the October 2010 conference are available in English and Spanish. This link is from the new conference website. (click above pic)
Youth Video: Sharing the Light of Christ (click on pic below)
In this new Mormon Messages for Youth video, "Sharing the Light of Christ," a young man opens his heart to orphans in Honduras and finds out how much one person can do. Additional messages for youth are available at youth.lds.org.
Preparing for the New LDS.org
Beginning November 10, new.lds.org will become the official LDS.org. Although you will still be able to access the older site for a few months, we encourage you to begin using the new site. Several short tutorial videos have been prepared to help you become familiar with the new site. (click on pic)
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Visit New Mormon.org Create Profile
Click above pic and get a sneak peek at the new mormon.org and create your missionary profile—an exciting new way to share the gospel.
April 2010 General Conference (click on picture)
General conference was held on Saturday and Sunday, April 3-4, 2010. Audio and video archives of the conference are available. Online text of the conference is available in English. We invite you to explore our new General Conference beta page, where you will also find audio and video archives.
New Youth Video: No Regrets
Learn about a young man from California who had to choose between his school’s surfing team and his early-morning seminary class. Watch the video “No Regrets” on youth.lds.org. (click on pic)
New Employment Web Site Launched (click pic below)
The site ldsjobs.org will help Church members find employment. The site includes information and resources for finding jobs, gaining more education, or starting a small business.
March 17 marks the anniversary of the organization of the Relief Society in 1842. Watch or download the video Relief Society—An Enduring Legacy to commemorate this worldwide sisterhood. (Click Relief Society symbol above for video)
Listen to Church Magazines
click on magazine picture above, The Ensign, New Era, and Friend are available in audio format. You can listen to or download complete issues or individual articles as far back as 2004. You can also subscribe to monthly audio podcasts of newly published magazines at podcast.lds.org.
"The First Vision"
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Louisville Kentucky
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A Brand New Year 2010 for youth leaders click on pic below
New DVD for youth, A Brand New Year 2010, is being delivered to Church units worldwide. The program features international youth testifying of the standards in For the Strength of Youth (see a preview in Windows Media or QuickTime). Ideas for using the DVD and introducing the 2010 Mutual theme available for local leaders. Video segments will be available for download on youth.lds.org beginning in January.
old testament visual resource dvds
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Enhance your study of the Old Testament with this new set of three DVDs that includes 56 videos, over 300 visual resources (such as interactive charts, quotations, and paintings), and ideas for family home evening study activities. The Old Testament Visual Resource DVDs are designed for use in homes and Church classes. Watch an introductory video to learn more. To order this book in the U.S. and Canada, visit the online catalog; in other countries, please contact your distribution center.
Many wonder about the relationship between the Book of Mormon and the Bible. Visit and then share the Book of Mormon topic page, which contains videos and other materials that teach of the purpose and power of this book. (click above pic for link)
Our Branch Thanksgiving Dinner held on 11-21-09 was a great activity! Click on turkey for PICS
Updated Gospel Principles Manual
The Gospel Principles manual contains information on 47 core principles of the gospel for personal study and teaching. In 2010 and 2011, this manual will be used in Melchizedek Priesthood and Relief Society classes, as well as the Gospel Principles class for investigators and new members. The manual is available online in multiple media formats and languages. (click on pic above for contents)
Gratitude
Gratitude is an essential part of happiness, love, closeness to God, and much more. Visit and then share the Gratitude topic page to learn more about the power of being thankful. (click above pic for link)
VIDEOS
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General Conference
General conference was held on Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, 2009. Audio and video archives of the conference are available. Online text is available in English. Archives of the general Relief Society meeting are available. (click yellow words to view conference)
Prayer
You have a Heavenly Father who loves you and knows your needs. As His child, you have the opportunity to communicate with Him through prayer. He does hear and answer prayers. (click on pic for link)
Faith in Jesus Christ
Having faith in Jesus Christ begins with believing in Him and grows to bless us in many ways. See the Faith in Jesus Christ topic page for answers to questions, video clips, and other faith-promoting resources. (click above pic for link)
Finding Hope
"What is hope and how can it help me?" "What do I need to do to have hope?" Visit the Finding Hope topic page for videos, inspirational stories, and other resources that answer these questions. (click above pic for link)
The Holy Bible
Mormons revere the Bible as the word of God and use it regularly. Visit the Bible topic page to learn more through answers to questions and other multimedia resources. (click above pic for link)
It's About Love
"Children are an heritage of the Lord" (Psalm 127:3). Every child placed by a loving birth parent for adoption with LDS Family Services is not only blessed with a mother and a father, but an eternal family sealed in the temple. Learn more about free pregnancy counseling and adoption. (click on pic for link)
Our Primary had a great Halloween Activity 10-31-09! Click below on picture to view pictures:
The Friend Web site includes fun activities for children as well as teaching helps for parents and teachers. The site features interactive games, videos, printable activities, coloring pages, scripture stories, digital copies of the magazine, and more. (click above on Friend)
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In "The Family: A Proclamation to the World," prophets and apostles teach and testify of the sacred nature of the family.
Please hand in monthly reports by the last Sunday of each month during the Relief Society meeting, or email reports to Fawn Pierce fawndol85@hotmail.com
Mormon Channel
Listen to Mormon Channel, the Church’s new 24-hour-a-day audio station featuring gospel-oriented programs, music, interviews, and much more. You can access the station through live Internet streaming, podcasts, and iPhone applications, as well as on HD radio. click: http://radio.lds.org/mc/eng/
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Fulfilling the Purpose of Relief Society: "To summarize, the purpose of Relief Society, as established by the Lord, is to organize, teach, and inspire His daughters to prepare them for the blessings of eternal life. I would like to say that again. The purpose of Relief Society, as established by the Lord, is to organize, teach, and inspire His daughters to prepare them for the blessings of eternal life." Julie B. Beck, Relief Society General Presidenthttp://lds.org/library/display/0,4945,285-1-54-28,00.html
click links below for meeting challenges during times of economic uncertainty:
click here: Inaugural Volume of Joseph Smith Papers Released The inaugural volume of the much-anticipated Joseph Smith Papers, released December 1, 2008 brings to light a project that has been under way for many years.
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