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President Henry B. Eyring: New leaders voice joy, humility over callings
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highway61 | 2:34 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007
Interesting history. Here's my question: did they have to write one of
these for each apostle, since they didn't know in advance? I assume they
didn't have a little tip about it...
Dorothy Boyd, Muskogee, OK | 2:42 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007
What an example! What a wonderful man! Pres. Hinckley now has to grat men to
assist him.
Dorothy Boyd, Muskogee, OK | 2:45 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007
What a great man! What a wonderful example! How fortunate we are tht Pres.
Hinckley has two such men to assist him.
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EAM | 3:07 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007
That choice is devine!
David in Northern Calif. | 4:25 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007
Great Choice! Elder (now President) Eyring has always displayed a great sense
of humility,
dignity, and knowledge of the Gospel.
I'm sure that the Lord had a hand in the selection process and is well pleased.
I'm sure the Lord is also pleased with the selection of Elder Cook and Elder Gonzalez too!!
God Bless...
dignity, and knowledge of the Gospel.
I'm sure that the Lord had a hand in the selection process and is well pleased.
I'm sure the Lord is also pleased with the selection of Elder Cook and Elder Gonzalez too!!
God Bless...
Denise | 4:34 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007
Thank you for telling us what the laughter was about, we couldn't see!
Heather | 5:11 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007
Thank you for the article! I appreciate the information, the positive tone in
which it is written, and am very pleased to learn more about this unique event.
What a great & choice man, and a great servant of God he is and will be.
Anonymous | 7:24 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007
Yes, thanks for the "knighting" report, as we could not see what
percipitated the laughter on TV coverage. I love ALL the goog reporting you do.
Miguel Garcia (Monterrey) | 7:50 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007
thank you for the article this is a historic day, we have a new apostle,a great
leader and teacher we most listen his words like than others leaders incluiding
the prophet
Anonymous | 10:29 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007
I KNOW THE LORD CHOSE PRESIDENT EYRING, HE WAS PREPARED TO LEAD US IN THIS LAST
DAYS ALONG WITH PRESIDENT HINCKLY,AND PRESIDENT MONSON. I ALSO KNOW ELDER COOK
AND ELDER GONZALEZ WILL DO A GREAT JOB IN THEIR CALLINGS. I AM VERY HAPPY FOR
THEM
James | 10:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007
I've always been touched by Elder Eyring's way of teaching. When I
was first coming back to the church, my home teacher played a tape of a talk
Elder Eyring gave at BYU - I have never forgotten the feelings I felt when
hearing his inspired words.
May God continue to bless our Church leaders. Especially at this time Elder Wirthlin.
May God continue to bless our Church leaders. Especially at this time Elder Wirthlin.
Rose | 10:31 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007
President Eyring has been on my mind for weeks, beleiving he would be the one to
take President Faust's place. He is one of the most profound speakers and
spiritual leader the church has. I always feel the spirit profoundly when he
speaks. For years he has been my favorite speaker at general conference. I
believe my inspiration was more than just wishful thinking. How blessed we are
in a world filled with evil.
arc | 11:02 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007
Thanks for the photo of the "knighting" cane joke.
I was in the car listening, and didn't see it. The smile of Pres. Eyring was worth finding this story. I am worried about E. Wirthlin. I could hear the change in his voice. Hurried, and not as stable.
I was in the car listening, and didn't see it. The smile of Pres. Eyring was worth finding this story. I am worried about E. Wirthlin. I could hear the change in his voice. Hurried, and not as stable.
Catarina | 12:33 a.m. Oct. 7, 2007
Thanks for reporting why the audience was laughing after the new GAs took their
seats. I missed it.
I knew President Eyring would be a GA some day after having been a student on the Ricks College campus where President Eyring was the president. I grew to love that man. I saw him interact with the students. He enjoyed and loved them. He even taught classes at the college. He talked on the student's level, not above them. What a great, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, humble, personable man.
I knew President Eyring would be a GA some day after having been a student on the Ricks College campus where President Eyring was the president. I grew to love that man. I saw him interact with the students. He enjoyed and loved them. He even taught classes at the college. He talked on the student's level, not above them. What a great, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, humble, personable man.
Anna | 2:53 a.m. Oct. 7, 2007
I have always been touched by President Eyring and his humility and tenderness
as he speaks/spoke. He will be a great leader and bring much spirituality to
his calling in the First Presidency. He has been prepared and now ready to take
charge of his new calling. God bless him in his role as second counselor. I
love his comment [he got the desire of his heart in wanting] to be like
President James E Faust when he "grew" up. regarding President
Faust--he was another role model for us all to cherish his memory, service to
the Lord, the Church and his family.
Cari | 7:24 a.m. Oct. 7, 2007
Comment to Arc -- I too am worried about Elder Worthlin. We were watching
Conference on the television, and saw him speak. He was physically weak and had
to be supported, starting about half way through his talk. He appeared to be
very shaky, and my husband and I were concerned that he would collapse. I fear
tht he will not be with us much longer on this side of the veil. I know
I'm being selfish, but I don't want to lose him.
Jamie | 7:59 a.m. Oct. 7, 2007
Thank you so much for the picture of the prophet and President Eyring. We heard
the laughter, but our satelite feed went out and didn't get to see why
everyone was laughing! That just goes to show that our prophet has a great sense
of humor! I love that about him. President Eyring has a smile that erases all
doubt and fear from all that he embraces with it. I look forward to getting to
know him better and seeing how his influence furthers the work that our prophet
will give him, and how his presence will bring others to Christ. He is a very
passionate and sensitive man. I got that from watching the press conference
after the morning session and seeing his emotions come out as he spole about his
life and his fellow men. I love him already! Elder Cook to is a great man and a
strong man to fill the spot left by President Eyring. He is a strong man and a
man of few words from what I saw, but the words he does speak are very powerful
and direct. That is great!
Pattie | 8:15 a.m. Oct. 7, 2007
I also am a Ricks College grad and Eyring was my president. He's always
held a special place in my heart above the other apostles. I felt that he really
reaches me in his messages, he seems to understand how an average person in the
church feels and trys to do their best. I am so happy he has been called. I feel
a personal connection to him.
The Bigdog | 9:01 a.m. Oct. 7, 2007
Dear highway61
In answer to your question: yes
There is a background of all the General Authorities in the NEWSROOM on the church web site.
In answer to your question: yes
There is a background of all the General Authorities in the NEWSROOM on the church web site.
Carl | 9:20 a.m. Oct. 7, 2007
A good choice. Not devine, but divine!
Susan | 1:47 p.m. Oct. 7, 2007
I had to work yesterday, but we listened to conference and when Elder Eyring was
announced, we cheered. What a great man! I love his talks, his tenderness and
humility. His parents would be/are proud of him, I'm sure.
On another note, it was wonderful to watch Elder Nelson's tender concern and care for Elder Wirthlin as he stood by, supporting and comforting him while he finished his talk. I also believe, along with Cari, that he is not long for this world. His sweetheart is waiting for him, and I'm sure he longs to be with her. We are so blessed to have such powerful, yet humble, leaders to follow.
On another note, it was wonderful to watch Elder Nelson's tender concern and care for Elder Wirthlin as he stood by, supporting and comforting him while he finished his talk. I also believe, along with Cari, that he is not long for this world. His sweetheart is waiting for him, and I'm sure he longs to be with her. We are so blessed to have such powerful, yet humble, leaders to follow.
CQ | 5:34 p.m. Oct. 7, 2007
My most vivid memory of E. Eyring is when he was in the Marriott Center at BYU
speaking in front of a crowd of many thousands. He thanked the janitors who set
up the chairs. Can't remember what else he said, but I left with the
strong impression that this is a humble, great man!
Janet | 4:24 p.m. Oct. 10, 2007
I haven't known really anything too much about President Eyring, however,
when he spoke a warm and chilling feeling came over me and I knew that he was
called of God and that it was through revelation. As he spoke I couldn't
hold back the tears and emotion. I am grateful for the Holy Ghost that
testified to me in this way. I really didn't question the call I just had
a great feeling and manifestation that this was so true and right.
I so appreciate even more the power of revelation and for my own ability to be in tune for personal revelation. I wanted some information on President Eyring to do a spotlight on his life at a Senior retirement center Relief Society meeting tonight. That you so much for the article, it is so perfect for what I needed.
I so appreciate even more the power of revelation and for my own ability to be in tune for personal revelation. I wanted some information on President Eyring to do a spotlight on his life at a Senior retirement center Relief Society meeting tonight. That you so much for the article, it is so perfect for what I needed.
Kelsey | 8:54 p.m. Oct. 15, 2007
i was very excited when i found out he became second councilor(sp?)His daughter
is a member of my ward so i'm sure she's very happy when she heard
about it.
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Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret Morning News
President Gordon B. Hinckley (R) has some fun with his newest second counselor, President Henry B. Eyring, who was named to the post Saturday during LDS General Conference.
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