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New member of Quorum of Twelve: Elder Neil L. Andersen
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booboo | 10:14 a.m. April 4, 2009
excelente!
From Provo -Alf | 10:19 a.m. April 4, 2009
Who is gonna be the new member of the seventy
Olympia Reid | 10:20 a.m. April 4, 2009
A great man! He speaks Spanish, Portuguese and French and was called as a GA at
41, now 57. Harvard MBA. But more than that, a spiritual giant!
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Congrats! | 10:20 a.m. April 4, 2009
He will do fantastic...I am so excited!!
Brent | 10:22 a.m. April 4, 2009
Wonderful man. Looking forward to hearing his testimony.
Revelation is a Miracle | 10:44 a.m. April 4, 2009
Continuing revelation is a miraculous thing. I felt the Spirit of the Lord
confirm that Elder Anderson is called of God to the holy apostleship. I happily
sustain him. What a miracle is the restoration of the gospel!
Coug | 10:47 a.m. April 4, 2009
Now that there are double the amount of BYU grads than U of U grads, we can
finally put to rest the old argument about the U monopolizing the Quorum of the
Twelve.
In fact, there are just as many USU grads.
USU/BYU* President Boyd K. Packer (b. 1924), called 1970, Acting President 19942008, President 2008
USU * Elder L. Tom Perry (b. 1922), called 1974
UofU * Elder Russell M. Nelson (b. 1924), called 1984
BYU * Elder Dallin H. Oaks (b. 1932), called 1984
UofU * Elder M. Russell Ballard (b. 1928), called 1985
GWU * Elder Richard G. Scott (b. 1928), called 1988
UofU * Elder Robert D. Hales (b. 1932), called 1994
BYU * Elder Jeffrey R. Holland (b. 1940), called 1994
BYU * Elder David A. Bednar (b. 1952), called 2004
USU * Elder Quentin L. Cook (b. 1940), called 2007
BYU * Elder D. Todd Christofferson (b. 1945), called 2008
BYU * Elder Neil L. Andersen (b. 1951), called 2009
In fact, there are just as many USU grads.
USU/BYU* President Boyd K. Packer (b. 1924), called 1970, Acting President 19942008, President 2008
USU * Elder L. Tom Perry (b. 1922), called 1974
UofU * Elder Russell M. Nelson (b. 1924), called 1984
BYU * Elder Dallin H. Oaks (b. 1932), called 1984
UofU * Elder M. Russell Ballard (b. 1928), called 1985
GWU * Elder Richard G. Scott (b. 1928), called 1988
UofU * Elder Robert D. Hales (b. 1932), called 1994
BYU * Elder Jeffrey R. Holland (b. 1940), called 1994
BYU * Elder David A. Bednar (b. 1952), called 2004
USU * Elder Quentin L. Cook (b. 1940), called 2007
BYU * Elder D. Todd Christofferson (b. 1945), called 2008
BYU * Elder Neil L. Andersen (b. 1951), called 2009
Marcelo Gomes | 10:55 a.m. April 4, 2009
The Brazilian saints are probably ecstatic about the call of Elder Andersen to
the Quorum of the Twelve. Since the passing of Elder James E. Faust, I
don't think there's been a member of the Twelve and the First
Presidency with so many ties to Brazil as Elder Andersen. He's a spiritual
giant and will bless the entire Church.
VS | 10:58 a.m. April 4, 2009
Elder Andersen was my Mission President in the France Bordeaux Mission. He was
a great example of love and Christ-like service to all who knew him. I know he
will serve the Lord faithfully in this new calling.
AT | 11:11 a.m. April 4, 2009
He was also my mission president in France. I've had the feeling the last
few weeks that he would be the new Apostle as I've watched him show up
often in the Church News. He is a wonderful, spiritual man and will continue to
bless many lives.
So What?? | 11:26 a.m. April 4, 2009
I agree with "What?". What difference does it make? It's a very
petty thing to even mention. It may even be pride and we all know what the
scriptures say about pride (even it it is misplaced pride in where someone went
to school.)
Dougway | 11:45 a.m. April 4, 2009
In my opinion, his most impressive credential by far is the time spent in
service to mankind as a dairy farmer. Everything since then must seem like a
vacation to him. I try to remember farmers with reverence three times a day. u
BYU | 11:59 a.m. April 4, 2009
The BYU thing is simply something that the U. of U. crowd started years ago and
has been pointing out over and over in these blogs i.e. U. of U., the School of
the Prophets. All 'Coug' is doing is updating the scoreboard, so the
U. of U. fans can get passed this topic.
Thanks Elder Andersen | 12:14 p.m. April 4, 2009
I confess I whooped with joy when his name was announced.
I--along with AT 11:11--have felt he was to be the one. Since the passing last December of Elder Worthlin, I have felt I personally would find him an awesome possibility for the vacancy. If quizzed about what address from last Oct. Conf. had helped me the most(and which I have thought about the most), it was his.
I heartily sustain him--and wish him the best.
I--along with AT 11:11--have felt he was to be the one. Since the passing last December of Elder Worthlin, I have felt I personally would find him an awesome possibility for the vacancy. If quizzed about what address from last Oct. Conf. had helped me the most(and which I have thought about the most), it was his.
I heartily sustain him--and wish him the best.
a worthy substitute | 12:19 p.m. April 4, 2009
We remember this Conference time, the loss of our beloved Elder Worthlin. And
feel he would approve of Elder Andersen being "called off the bench and
being put in the game."
ogden | 12:21 p.m. April 4, 2009
previous list included first presidency and 12 apostles
As a native Idahoan who was | 12:24 p.m. April 4, 2009
born and still lives in Pocatello I was thrilled to hear Elder Andersons name
announced to fill the vacancy in the twelve. We are very proud of his Idaho
heritage. May the Lord bless him in his new calling.
The Hogans | 1:16 p.m. April 4, 2009
Neil Andersen is an amazing person and a very humble, spiritual man. He was my
Stake President in Tampa back in 1992. I knew back then that he would be a G.A.
someday! So exciting!!
Justin | 1:41 p.m. April 4, 2009
Let's put the whole BYU-Utah rivalry thing to rest about LDS Church
leadership. They are all men who have been called of God, regardless of
educational accomplishments. I am firmly resolute in my support of Neil L.
Andersen as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve.
There.... | 1:50 p.m. April 4, 2009
is an aura of humility, seeing Elder Andersen as the new Apostle sitting right
next to Elder Christofferson. The feeling of Brotherhood among the Brethren.
Dick Th¯ | 2:27 p.m. April 4, 2009
Brother Andersen. Good luck ! You know enough.
Sam | 3:51 p.m. April 4, 2009
Elder Andersen seems to be very impressive. He attends Utah flash games in Orem
with his son. He has been very nice to my kids. I look forward to hearing his
talk.
Basketballogy | 4:31 p.m. April 4, 2009
I've noticed Elder Anderson at Flash games too... he's a good example
for us all -- even at sporting events. ;-)
Elder Anderson has an impressive background, but more importantly he's an impressive person and will no doubt be quite a blessing to people around the world.
Elder Anderson has an impressive background, but more importantly he's an impressive person and will no doubt be quite a blessing to people around the world.
Steve | 8:52 p.m. April 4, 2009
The reason you see Elder Anderson at the Flash games so much is because his son
owns the team. :)
Elder Anderson was my mission president in France, and I've known ever since I met him that the day would come that he would be called to the Twelve.
While a member of the Seventy, he made a phone call to me, completely out of the blue, on the worst day of my life. I hadn't talked to him in probably a year. He phoned my house and woke me up in the morning, and said that he knew something was wrong, and that my name had "popped into his head" while he was praying that morning, and that he knew he had to call to see what was going on. His comforting words, and the knowledge that the Lord cared enough to inspire him to contact me.
I know he is a true Apostle. I'm sure we will see great things from him.
Elder Anderson was my mission president in France, and I've known ever since I met him that the day would come that he would be called to the Twelve.
While a member of the Seventy, he made a phone call to me, completely out of the blue, on the worst day of my life. I hadn't talked to him in probably a year. He phoned my house and woke me up in the morning, and said that he knew something was wrong, and that my name had "popped into his head" while he was praying that morning, and that he knew he had to call to see what was going on. His comforting words, and the knowledge that the Lord cared enough to inspire him to contact me.
I know he is a true Apostle. I'm sure we will see great things from him.
Lee Barney | 9:28 a.m. April 5, 2009
Elder Andersen is one of the kindest most positive men I have known. God bless
you in this call you have always radiated a special spirit.
Katoba | 9:53 p.m. April 5, 2009
Elder Andersen and his wife came to our stake conference at BYU-I 8th
Stake(married stake) and since then i have just grown to love him and his wife.
While enjoying his fun stories, i love his humble nature and happy countenance.
I love him and i sustain him with all my heart as i do all my church leaders.
Tom | 9:28 a.m. April 6, 2009
Let's hope he continues goign to Flash Games. Maybe give us a little luck
through the playoffs. I am very hppy for his family and him.
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Elder Neil L. Andersen rises to take his place in the stand as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during the 179th Annual General Conference of the LDS Church in Salt Lake City Saturday.
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