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Remembering President James E. Faust
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Mario Ernesto Godoy | 2:18 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
I ever will remember his teaching specially his message TAKE CARE EVEN OF THE
APPEARANCES
A woman from Denmark | 2:24 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
I have heard President Faust speak many times, and I have always enjoyed his
words of wisdom.
Many of them who have helped me in my life to move on and stay on the straight and narrow path.
I am grateful for the lessons I have learned from this greats man.
He will be missed.
Many of them who have helped me in my life to move on and stay on the straight and narrow path.
I am grateful for the lessons I have learned from this greats man.
He will be missed.
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Rick Sena | 2:41 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
After a priesthood leadership meeting years ago in Charlotte, NC, I was able to
meet Pres. Faust. I asked him to autograph a paperback copy of the book "To
Reach even Unto You". I just wanted his signature, but he asked me for my
name and my wife's name in order to make it personal!
Brother G from LV | 2:42 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
From his humble testimony paraphrased in reverance, "I wonder how many
drops of blood I caused the Savior to shed."
It will be remembered that President Faust caused way less to be spilt and transfused more light and life into the souls of this world.
It will be remembered that President Faust caused way less to be spilt and transfused more light and life into the souls of this world.
Steven Ralph Bringhurst, E6 Ret | 2:51 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
I am honored to have listened to him speak several times in General Conference
and how he work terribly hard to hold back the tears during a very tender moment
of the story that touched many souls.
May we always remember how he loved others, cared for the poor, and the champion testimony of Christ and the divinity of the true Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints.
From 1995, he has grown spiritually but his old age caught up with him and his body was completely worn out; but he is now resting in peace, with no more back pain in the paradise of God awaiting the resurrection and second coming of Christ. May we all be prepared for this eventuality!
Our thoughts and prayers go with the surviving family members and friends of Pres Faust.
Sincerely, Steven Bringhurst
May we always remember how he loved others, cared for the poor, and the champion testimony of Christ and the divinity of the true Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints.
From 1995, he has grown spiritually but his old age caught up with him and his body was completely worn out; but he is now resting in peace, with no more back pain in the paradise of God awaiting the resurrection and second coming of Christ. May we all be prepared for this eventuality!
Our thoughts and prayers go with the surviving family members and friends of Pres Faust.
Sincerely, Steven Bringhurst
Edson L Johnson, Lindsay Ontario | 2:56 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
I always enjoyed President Faust when he spoke. He had a captivating quality to
the stories he told and the parables he taught. He possessed a rare gentle
demeanour, with which he taught all who heard him. I will miss him, his lessons
and especially his stories of family at Christmas. My prayers to his family, and
our Apostles. Until we meet again.
Ann | 3:12 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
My mother Irma Labrum White grew up with "Ez" and his brother Gus and
recalled to me many times how her mother would say with love and some asperity:
"oh those Faust boys!". I never met Pres. Faust, but his brother
Augustus was my bishop when I got married and he performed the ceremony for us,
as my husband was not a member of the church at the time. They grew out of
their wayward boyhood to be great men.
Ron Shiflet | 3:43 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
Elder Faust was the only remaining member of the apostles who I have heard bear
the same testimony as Elder McConkie. He was a true person, but his tremendous
testimony is largely unknown.
He said, "My testimony is like the Brother of Jared's...After he saw the finger of the Lord, he believed no more,for he knew."
from the Missionary Journal of Ron Shiflet, Sydney Australia 1986.
He said, "My testimony is like the Brother of Jared's...After he saw the finger of the Lord, he believed no more,for he knew."
from the Missionary Journal of Ron Shiflet, Sydney Australia 1986.
Janet Bos | 4:45 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
You will be greatly missed here on earth. When you would say "I love
you" I knew it was for me as well as for others. I love you and I love
your family. They will miss you here but, will have you for eternity. I pray
that I may be worthy to see you on the other side. Thank you great leader for
all of your goodness and love.
Huia Paewai SMITH | 6:11 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
We have felt his testimony and his love of the living Christ in the Isles of the
Pacific, New Zealand - Aotearoa and now here in Australia. Our family are
saddened with the passing of President James Esdras FAUST. Our heart felt wishes
of love we extend to the family.
Arohanui, Brian & Huia Smith and whanau
Arohanui, Brian & Huia Smith and whanau
Ramona Dancer | 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
my deepest sympathy to the family of president James E. Faust,he will be truly
missed
derek Couch | 8:22 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
I have warmed to his counsel which has made me a better person.
Carolina Salinas | 8:31 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
Siempre le recordare con mucho cari�o,
l�deres com,o el Presidente Faust permanecen en nuestros
corazones siempre.Que nuestro Padre Celestial acompa�e a su
esposa y familia en este tiempo dif�cil de sobrellevar.
Raeann | 8:38 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
I am grateful that we were able to have President Faust bear his testimony every
6 months with the other General Authorites. We lost a great church leader and a
great man, but Heavenly Father gained a great Missionary. I send my condolences
to the Faust Family, they are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult
time.
Linda James | 8:45 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
I have a wonderful memory of President Faust,in Island Park, Idaho. At times he
came to that area to visit family and to renew himself. On occasion, he would
attend the Sacrament Meeting in the Island Park Ward, which would be filled to
overflowing with their small ward membership and hundreds of vacationers in the
area. One Sunday, he was in attendance and was asked to speak. A terrible
boating accident had taken place on Henry's Lake. Members of the family of
the lost victims were also in that meeting. The family's sorrow was
compounded by the fact that their loved ones bodies had not yet been found in
the Lake. Elder Faust spoke in the meeting. He offered his sympathy and love to
the grieving family. In his remarks, he assured them that the bodies would be
located within the next week, if everyone in the audience that day would keep
the family in their prayers and exercise their faith. He was truly speaking with
revelation from God, as the next week the bodies were located and the family was
able to witness President Faust's words, as a reality. Our family joined in
with all the families of that ward, in faith and prayers, for the grieving
family. Many testimonies were strengthened by this experience. Thank you for
your faith and example, Presidnet Faust.
Bill Faust | 8:50 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
I don't know if I'm related to him or not, but I'm sure somewhere
down the line or not.
My feelings for the Church may not be good right now, but I'll always remember as a kind and spiritual man. I'll always remember the priviledge I had to meet with him for a few minutes in his office in Salt Lake when he was an Apostle.
The Church has lost a true spiritual giant.
My feelings for the Church may not be good right now, but I'll always remember as a kind and spiritual man. I'll always remember the priviledge I had to meet with him for a few minutes in his office in Salt Lake when he was an Apostle.
The Church has lost a true spiritual giant.
Juanita Carrender | 10:23 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
President Faust was one of my favorite General Authorites. I loved to hear him
speak at General Conferences. He will be truely missed here, but Heavenly
Father has taken home a great missionary who will continue to serve him on the
other side now. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family at this time.
Sissy Bleyl, Germany | 11:36 p.m. Aug. 13, 2007
President Faust was the first General Authority I ever met. It was in 1979
during the time I as a young widow with two little children was investigating
the Church in Holland, where I come from. I was very impressed with his
spirituality and his friendliness.
Tapa Lewis | 4:57 a.m. Aug. 14, 2007
Ditto all the above & more.
I am grateful for his high & holy calling in the church. His exemplary lifestyle as it has & will continue to help me be more christlike.
God bless his family.
Love ya's heaps.
Your bro in the Lord
I am grateful for his high & holy calling in the church. His exemplary lifestyle as it has & will continue to help me be more christlike.
God bless his family.
Love ya's heaps.
Your bro in the Lord
Kasongo Kyoni & Helen | 7:30 a.m. Aug. 14, 2007
Pdt Faust nous instruisait beaucoup avec sa connaissance de l'evangile et
la maniere d'enseingner. Il va nous manquer. Nous savons que qu'il a
entre dans son ropos.
tanya clegg south jordan ut | 10:39 a.m. Aug. 14, 2007
President Faust was a kind and gentle man of our Heavenly Father. He was a great
example to me and I appreciate all his advice and knowledge I have heard and
read in his books. Bless his family
Bill & Leilua Fadely (AK) | 11:05 a.m. Aug. 14, 2007
Our sympathy's go out to the family of President Faust. Know that you are
in our prayers, and that hopes, wishes, and hugs of comfort are coming your way
from afar.
We have always enjoyed listening and reading talks given by President Faust. He was a spiritual giant, and we count ourselves truly blessed and fortunate to have had one of the Lord's choice spirits amongst us, to teach and guide us in these latter days. He will truly be missed.
We have always enjoyed listening and reading talks given by President Faust. He was a spiritual giant, and we count ourselves truly blessed and fortunate to have had one of the Lord's choice spirits amongst us, to teach and guide us in these latter days. He will truly be missed.
Helen Roblero | 11:35 a.m. Aug. 14, 2007
me siento muy agradecida por Elder Faust y su vida, sus palabras y mensajes de
amor y perdon cambiaron mi vida...Me ayudaron a conocer mas a Jesucristo como mi
Salvador...El Salvador hizo posible la resurrecci�n..El
vive...Siempre oramos por el Presidente Hinckly y el Quorum de los doce les amo
Monica & Sophia from Irvine, CA | 11:36 a.m. Aug. 14, 2007
Dear Family Faust,
What an amazing man he was. We were very touched with his talk at the April Conference.. He truly was an example for all of us.. May you find peace at thrs time..
What an amazing man he was. We were very touched with his talk at the April Conference.. He truly was an example for all of us.. May you find peace at thrs time..
R. Duplessis | 1:18 p.m. Aug. 14, 2007
May the Lord bring peace to the hearts of President Faust's family and
friends at this time.
Mary Best, Greenville,NC | 1:47 p.m. Aug. 14, 2007
I desire to thank Pres. Faust for all the inspiratioanl messages he has left for
us. No greater message can be left behind than a testimony of Jesus Christ. We
will miss Him! May the family find peace and comfort in knowing He will never be
forgotten.
Familia OlivaMaldonado | 1:47 p.m. Aug. 14, 2007
Para mi familia ha sido un gusto escuchar al Pte Faust sus mensajes y
ense�anzas, seguro que con tanto amor del otro lado del
velo el seguira manifestando su gran amory gozo para los suyos como para la
iglesia en su conjunto.
Lo queremos mucho y nos veremos algun d�a al otro lado del velo con todos los santos hombres.
Familia Oliva Maldonado.
Lo queremos mucho y nos veremos algun d�a al otro lado del velo con todos los santos hombres.
Familia Oliva Maldonado.
mary,from va | 7:07 p.m. Aug. 14, 2007
My heart Felt love goes out to President Fausts family.i am so greatful for his
testimony of jesus christ,and for his life and teachings.we will miss him, God
Bless
Noma Meyer-Texas | 9:28 p.m. Aug. 14, 2007
We shed tears of saddness for the passing of your dear father. We sat at his
feet for years as he has fed us gospel truths in love and kindness in General
Conference. Thank-you so much for sharing your father with us. You gave us the
privilage of loving him as much as you do.
The Meyer Family
The Meyer Family
JESUS FERRER | 8:43 a.m. Aug. 15, 2007
FROM VENEZUELA.
I was very sad when I read about President Faust death. A feel overwhelmed. He was a dear and great leader. I have to admit that I don't know how to express my feelings but I know that he is in a better place, arranging everything for us. My condolences for all the Faust family.
I was very sad when I read about President Faust death. A feel overwhelmed. He was a dear and great leader. I have to admit that I don't know how to express my feelings but I know that he is in a better place, arranging everything for us. My condolences for all the Faust family.
Graig and Ceci Larsen | 12:30 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007
We met President Faust in Sao Paulo, Brazil, during his administration as the
Regional Authority. He and Sister Faust were so kind to me, and so warm and
welcoming to my future wife that I am certain their influence was instrumental
in her conversion and baptism into the church. Our testimony of the
Fausts's thoughtfulness and consideration was their appearance at our
wedding reception in 1977 in North Ogden. This was a wonderful surprise for us
and we will never, ever forget their generosity and sacrifice to join our family
at that event. We learned from him and will forever be grateful for President
Faust's testimony and gentle human qualities. Our thoughts and prayers our
with Sister Faust and the family.
LS | 8:21 a.m. Aug. 16, 2007
Elder Faust was a kind, gentle and caring, intelligent man who gave great
service to the Lord and to his fellow man. I remember him for his courteousness
to me in an awkward social situation. A great leader and gentleman has passed
and we will greatly miss him. He goes onward to his family and to more needed
service. Thank you for your contributions to us in this realm.
Heather Dodge | 2:05 p.m. Aug. 16, 2007
My husband was wating for me in the Salt Lake Clinic parking lot. He saw
President Faust exit the building with another gentleman. My husband went out
to shake President Faust's hand of whom he dearly loves to hear all of his
words and teachings. The "driver" became alert, my husband is a
big-6'4" Navajo, President Faust's step didn't faulter he
greeted by husband recognizing in him the good sould that he is regardless of
his size. It was an experience of a lifetime to shake the hand of an apostles
of Jesus Christ.
Luciann Athayde | 2:07 p.m. Aug. 16, 2007
Mamanguape - Brazil:
I entry in the church 7 years ago and I could be teached about live prophets and his counselors, abaut the authority in the earth again and all the true the gospel of Jesus Christ can give for us.
Always I watched the General Conferences I wait with arehension the discourses of James E. Faust. I liked very of him becouse of your way: Integrity, love, justice and mercy.
I am glad to the Lord by this church in my life and for to know we have live prophets. Christ Lives.
For my family and specially for me, James E. Faust was a Great man and will be always: For All Eternity.
I entry in the church 7 years ago and I could be teached about live prophets and his counselors, abaut the authority in the earth again and all the true the gospel of Jesus Christ can give for us.
Always I watched the General Conferences I wait with arehension the discourses of James E. Faust. I liked very of him becouse of your way: Integrity, love, justice and mercy.
I am glad to the Lord by this church in my life and for to know we have live prophets. Christ Lives.
For my family and specially for me, James E. Faust was a Great man and will be always: For All Eternity.
Stephen Schraedel | 12:11 p.m. Oct. 9, 2007
While working in SLC, I noticed a man about the streets, without one arm. He
wore a grim, grumpy expression; always seemingly angry.I wondered about his
circumstances-how it happened, what that could mean to a life. Once after a long
day of sitting, I chose to walk before commuting home. Ahead, I noticed this
same man, talking with someone, but he was laughing, animated, & enjoying
himself, like I had never seen him before... As I drew nearer, I wondered who
the other man was, who wore a wind breaker-collar turned up, & a golf cap
pulled lower on his brow. I thought, "What a wonderful gesture, to cheer
this soul! I've never seen him so happy in the 11 months I've worked
in SLC." I continued walking & they concluded about the time I reached
them. The man with the hat turned & began walking the same direction as I,
right next to me. I glanced over to say hello just as he glanced at me, &
you guessed it---Pres. James. E. Faust.
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He was a great man, i enjoyed listening to him speak at conference, and firesides. I will always remember the great words that he shared. He will be missed greatly, but he is in a better place know