First Line News Articles for Friday, April 16 2021
LDS News
This video of a new temple getting an angel Moroni statue may make your day
The angel Moroni statue stands firm and triumphant on top of many temples. As a symbol of the Restoration, the statue has been a source of inspiration for Latter-day Saints around the world. In this special video, watch the angel Moroni on its way up to the top of the Richmond Virginia Temple, which is currently under construction.
Virus simulation results show BYU pandemic-related policies are effective
An Operation Outbreak virus simulation found that BYU pandemic-related policies helped slow transmission of a virtual “virus.”
The first Deseret Industries east of the Rocky Mountains just opened
The first Deseret Industries outside the western United States — located in Houston, Texas — opened to the public on Thursday.
Elder Holland explains why a ‘divine’ missionary companionship should be a threesome
For full-time missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, divine companionship should be considered on at least two levels, explained Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Download this updated 2021 chart of the General Authorities and General Officers
Changes to the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced in April 2021 are reflected in an updated chart of General Authorities and General Officers, available to view or download below.
Why you should act on an impression, no matter how unusual, President Oaks says in #HearHim video
When President Dallin H. Oaks was serving as a counselor in the Chicago South Stake presidency more than 50 years ago, he received an invitation to be the sacrament speaker in a unit near Aurora, Illinois.
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