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P '4il iui fy-i- " -- VapHvr M i '; V I " f'' W' vii M i t '5 Eb-s ' s ti , ? a.! nr",'' U 5 .. s i ; ? i i i . ; IN THIS ISSUE cv, iwS&WA - MWk !T jW?S a in Teenagers at the Arizona Temple valuable be to guides, Mesa are proving and receptionists. They are spreading the message of the restoration of the gospel in a unique way. Officials there explain in an interesting story on page 6 how these young people are touching the hearts of visitors For other interesting reading, . ..' heres theindex: i, ir ."!: Mormon Country landmark Page 7 ; They're Now Missionaries Page 10 The Church In Action - Page 1 1 New Bishoprics Page 15 ' Church News Editorials Page 16 s S3 Color Cover by O. Wallace Kasteler Moments a a 1833 The church printing business began operatI, Kirtland, Ohio and Elder Oliver Bishop Newell K. Whitney had acquired a Cowdery ing. new printing press and a supply of type. Dec. a ' f : The Prophet Joseph Smith dedicated the new press. I ask God in the name of Jesus, to establish it forever, and cause that His word may speedily go forth to the nations of the earth, to the accomplishing of His great work in bringing about the restoration of the house of Israel, he said in the prayer. m 1843 Dec. 8, Nauvoo, Joseph Smith gave instructions to his clerk for the drawing of a draft of a dam on the Mississippi River. He then directed that the city council be called to make preparations for any invasion of. the enemies of the church from Missouri. . 111. Photo by J M. Hesloo Near Soldier's Summit, Utah Willard Richards and Philip B. Lewis made an affidavit, which pointed out that members of the church had been kidnaped by the Mis' sourians. . ' . t Message Of Inspiration Our position is one of strength because it is founded on eternal truth. We need not fear the fiery darts of the adversary, nor he troubled by world conditions, as long as we walk in that light which a gracious Father has so abundantly shed forth upon us in this final gospel dispensation. To prevent difficulties of such a vexatious nature, something should be done to secure the peace of this city from being disturbed, the affidavit said. 1895 Dec. 11. Garcia, Mexico The Garcia Branch was T. Whetton as presiding elder. organized Alonzo L. Farnsworth and his wife were the first LDS settlers in the: area. They located in the flourishing settlement in 1894. Ocher settlers, who formerly belonged to the Pacheco Ward, followed, and as the settlement increased the branch was organized, ., Land was purchased from Telieforo Garcia, a former owner of the ranch, in whose name the settlement was named. The branch became a ward in 1898. Bishop Whetton presided over the ward until July, 1912, when the members of the church left Mexico, because of the revolution. President Joseph Fielding Smith Bom July ; 1 9, 1 876 in Salt Lake Gty. Ordained apostle April 7, 1 91 0 at age 33 by President Joseph F. Smith, Sustained as president of the church Jam 23, 1970. j . v Died July 2, 1972 in Salt Lake City at age 95. WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 9, 1972 . with-Joh- Of F1CIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF A SECTION OF THE DESERET NEWS PUBLSHED Copyright tte34 WEEKLY IN LATTER-DA- SAINTS , SALT LAKE COY, UTAH Deserel News Publishing Co. 1972 , E. IS South, $ ChuSh Utah 841 llT T no lor manuscripts and photography contributed and will return such material only when so requested and when accompanied by return postage. The Church News is included as a part of the daily newspaper at regular subscription rates. The edition including the Church News is available by nra.jonly in areas wrtfout regular earner service By mail subscription, si. months $4.00, one veac payable in advance. Circulation office, 143 S. Mam St., Salt Lake City Utah '0 The hS publltKn y not rcPra1'J e'ther in whole or part without consent of copyright owner15 Church responlity |
