| Latter Day Light DAILY DEVOTIONAL October 16, 2017 Work To Do |
SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY Doctrine & Covenant 33-34
"Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind; and the willing and obedient shall eat the good of the land of Zion in these last days."
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QUOTE OF THE DAY Wilford Woodruff
"We have a great work before us, and it will require all our exertions and all our talents and ability to perform it. We must seek for the Spirit of God to assist us; for without this Spirit we can accomplish but very little" (Teachings of Presidents of The Church: Wilford Woodruff, p.32). |
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3 Nephi 8:11 - 9:6
Doctrine & Covenants 136:22-36
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TODAY IN CHURCH HISTORY October 16
1834 - The Prophet Joseph Smith, along with Hyrum Smith, David Whitmer, Frederick G. Williams, Oliver Cowdery, and Roger Orton, leaves Kirtland, Ohio, to visit the Saints living in Pontiac, Michigan. They would arrive at their destination four days later. (History of the Church, 2:168)
1838 - Conditions for the Saints continued to worsen in Daviess County, Missouri. The recently arrived Saints of the Kirtland Camp were quickly caught up in the persecution at Adam-ondi-Ahman. Latter-day Saint families from outlying areas began to flee to Adam-Ondi-Ahman for protection after their homes had been destroyed and animals scattered.
1875 - President Brigham Young deeds the land to establish Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah. BYA later becomes Brigham Young University.
1960 - The first stake in Pennsylvania is organized at Philadelphia.
1966 - The first meeting house in Taiwan is dedicated by Elder Gordon B. Hinckley in Taipei.
1977 - The first stake in Finland is organized at Helsinki.
1999 - The Columbia South Carolina Temple is dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley. Also, the Temple Square Chorale performs its first concert under the direction of Mack Wilberg.
2016 - The Fort Collins Colorado Temple is dedicated by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency.
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