The First Presidency and the Twelve Apostles are

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 The Book of Mormon teaches us to become better people… to always Choose the Right • He likes water coloring and cooking • He was the President of Ricks College in the 1970 s

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He likes fishing and raising pigeons • He often visits the elderly in rest homes President Thomas S. Monson • Saying our prayers is very important! It is how we communicate with Heavenly Father

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President Dieter F. Uchtdorf We are all important to Heavenly Father. He loves us and cares for us! • Airline Pilot and Captain • Was in the German Air Force and a fighter pilot

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Boyd K. Packer He talked to the Youth and told them to not be afraid. Protection comes from following the commandments. • Loves painting and wood carving (especially birds) • Was a teacher • Flew a bomber during World War II

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L. Tom Perry If we will share the gospel with our friends, we will love them more, and we will have courage! • He loves sports and gardening • He walks to work and cheerfully greats everyone on his way

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Russell M. Nelson When we realize we are children of the covenant, we know who we are and what God expects of us. • He loves music and skiing • He was a heart surgeon

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Dallin H. Oaks Jesus Christ is the Beloved Son of God. He is our Savior from sin and death. This is the most important knowledge on earth. • He loves fishing and camping • He was a lawyer and a judge. • President of BYU in 1970 s

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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 Latterday Saints is the name by which the Lord has directed we should be known.

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Richard G. Scott Scriptures are like packets of light: great power comes from them. Power from memorizing scriptures. • Loves music and painting • He was a nuclear engineer

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Robert D. Hales The purpose of our life on earth is to grow, develop, and be strengthened through our own experiences. • Loves baseball and piano • Was a jet fighter pilot and intelligence officer in the Air Force

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Jeffrey R. Holland To the men who have the priesthood. Ask for a stronger voice… a voice for good, … for the gospel, … for God. • Loves athletics and spending time with family • Was president of BYU in the 1980 s

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David A. Bednar “I invite the young people of the church to learn about and experience the Spirit of Elijah. ” • He was a professor and author • Was president of Ricks College when it became BYU-Idaho

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

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D. Todd Christofferson Repentance is a gift. When we repent and say sorry when we make a mistake, we can be happy. • Lawyer • Was an Edwin S. Hinckley scholar at BYU

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Neil L. Andersen Children are a great blessing. They will bring us happiness in this life and in the eternities. • He speaks three languages in addition to English: French, Spanish, and Portuguese

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