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  • United States information: New York

    The stage was set for New York's role in the Restoration when Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith moved from Vermont to the Palmyra-Manchester area in 1816. Their son Joseph, dismayed by the competing claims of revivalist preachers, sought divine direction in the spring of 1820 and experienced the First Vision in the Sacred Grove on the Smith farm.
    Published: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010

  • Country information: United Kingdom

    The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and is located off the northwest coast of Europe. The population speaks English, Welsh, and Gaelic. Most belong to the Church of England or are Roman Catholics.
    Published: Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

  • New temple presidents

    Three new temple presidents have been called by the First Presidency, with their wives called as matrons. They will begin service soon.
    Published: Saturday, May 31, 2008

  • Family history moments: A helpful stranger

    My wife Joanie was diligent in looking for her ancestors on the Akley and Olmsted lines when death overtook her on May 12, 2003.
    Published: Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007

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'Follow vital theme of Book of Mormon'

Published: Saturday, Feb. 8, 1992

Sensing a mutual desire and sacred responsibility to follow a vital theme from the Book of Mormon, Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Council of the Twelve quoted: " `We talk of Christ, we rejoice in...