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150 years ago
President Brigham Young "met for counsel and prayer with the Twelve and others" on Thursday, Sept. 4, 1845, then joined more than 600 people for a harvest feast hosted by the Big Field Association in Nauvoo, Ill., according to History of the Church 7:437.
"Elders Heber C. Kimball, Willard Richards, John Taylor, George A. Smith, Amasa Lyman, Father John Smith, Bishops George Miller and Newel K. Whitney went to the field about six miles southeast from the city and partook with them of an excellent dinner."
Several days later, on Sept. 9, President Young recorded that it was resolved by the General Council in Nauvoo "that a company of 1,500 men be selected to go to Great Salt Lake valley and that a committee of five be appointed to gather information relative to emigration, and report the same to the council."
Quote from the past
"Success in family life calls for parents who take time to enjoy their children; who read with them; who play with them; who let them participate in planning special occasions, seeking to make wholesome family traditions a proud part of family life."
- Elder ElRay L. Christiansen, in an address given in general conference April 6, 1972.
