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New presidency named for Europe East Area

Published: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009

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The First Presidency has announced a change in the Europe East Area presidency, effective immediately. Elder Kevin W. Pearson, first counselor in the area presidency, has been transferred to Church headquarters for a special assignment in the missionary department. Elder Wolfgang H. Paul will continue as president of the area, with Elder Gregory A. Schwitzer as first counselor and Elder Alexsandr N. Manzhos, an Area Seventy, as second counselor.

Elder Wolfgang H. Paul
Elder Gregory A. Schwitzer
Elder Alexandr Manzhos