05 February 2008

so great!


" SALT LAKE CITY 4 February 2008 Thomas S. Monson is the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it was announced today at a news conference in the Church Office Building. President Monson, 80, succeeds President Gordon B. Hinckley, who died 27 January 2008.

The new world leader of the Church has called to serve with him in the First Presidency, the top governing body of the 13-million-member faith, President Henry B. Eyring, 74, first counselor, and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, 67, second counselor. "

3 comments:

Roeckers said...

that was my favorite photo of the three. I am way excited these three are in charge now.

melissa said...

yeah, i love that picture. i was about to write that.

B said...

I agree about the pictures being great. I am also excited for the new presidency but I love that we all would have felt as excited about anyone. that is one of those really great things about this church TONS of amazing leaders (and members).