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  • Burundi Pioneers

    To most members of the Church, partaking of the sacrament is a special weekly experience but, at times, might be taken for granted.
    Published: Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010

  • Apostles bless two African nations

    Two African countries — Angola and Burundi — have been dedicated for the preaching of the gospel after two apostles traveled a combined distance of 120,000 miles — 34,000 of them in seven African countries.
    Published: Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010

  • New missions 10 announced in seven areas

    To better align resources and adjust to the ever changing needs of the Church, 10 new missions will be organized in July, while 14 other missions will be combined with neighboring missions. The resulting number of missions will be 340.
    Published: Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010

  • New mission presidents

    Seven new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency to begin their service about July 1.
    Published: Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010

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