Monday, February 04, 2008

New Church Presidency

Thomas S. Monson is the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it was announced today at a news conference in the Church Office Building. President Monson, 80, succeeds President Gordon B. Hinckley, who passed away January 27th.

The new world leader of the Church has called to serve with him in the First Presidency, the top governing body of the 13-million-member faith, President Henry B. Eyring, 74, first counselor, and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 67, second counselor.

President Boyd K. Packer, 83, is the new president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will be filled later.

3 comments:

Eva and Joey said...

AAMMYY!! So I just remembered your blog from your Christmas card! It's so cute! Garrett and Isaac couldn't be any cuter. And your posts (yes, I read all of them) are hilarious! I'm new to the blogging world and am trying to figure things out. I can't wait for you to update this baby! Come visit us...ejsniderfamily@blogspot.com... I enjoyed seeing the pic of the gville crew! So funny! I love and miss you!

Nora said...

Cutest page ever! you pro blogger! Just thinking about you! Hope you are well. Give those boys hugs!

steph said...

I am so sad you guys are moving. Just when preschool ends and I actually get to see people you're going to be leaving!!