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Boyd K. Packer

  • Bringing to light the 'Inspired Version'

    At the funeral service of Robert J. Matthews, President Boyd K. Packer described him as a "treasure" to the Church. (Brother Matthews died Aug. 30 in Provo, Utah, of complications following open-heart surgery; his funeral was Sept. 3. See Church News, Sept. 12.)
    Published: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009

  • President Boyd K. Packer: 'Prayer and Promptings'

    No one is left alone on earth without hope of guidance and redemption. Through prayer, the Lord's children can receive promptings that can bless their lives and help them find direction.
    Published: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009

  • Looking forward on 85th birthday

    President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, he spent his milestone birthday in his office. Later, he and his wife, Sister Donna Packer, spent what he described as "a pleasant evening" with members of their family, which includes 10 children, 60 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren.
    Published: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009

  • 'Let it go'

    A pint of cream. A misspelled name. No available seating at the Kirtland Temple dedication.
    Published: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009

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Youth Symphony, Chorus alumni invited to sing-in

Published: Saturday, Nov. 18, 1989

In commemoration of its 20th anniversary, the Mormon Youth Symphony and Chorus is inviting former members to attend its annual Christmas Carol Sing-In at the historic Salt Lake Tabernacle Dec. 13....