https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Rshiflet&feedformat=atom MormonWiki - User contributions [en] 2024-03-29T09:26:27Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.29.1 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Henry_B._Eyring&diff=12580 Henry B. Eyring 2007-09-04T08:59:55Z <p>Rshiflet: added to bio</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Apostles]][[Category: Church Leaders: Current]]<br /> Henry B. Eyring is a current member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> [http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/w/o/wol3/eyrinhb1.htm Henry Bennion Eyring] was born on May 31, 1933 in New Jersey. He grew up in a small branch of the Church that often met in a hotel room or in the Eyring home. Both of his parents were highly educated. His father, Henry Eyring Sr, was a professor of chemistry at Princeton and earned numerous awards in his field. His mother was a graduate of the University of Utah and had pursued a doctoral degree. Elder Eyring's father, was also a brother to Camilla Eyring Kimball, wife of former LDS Church President Spencer W. Kimball, this making Elder Eyring a nephew of President Spencer W. Kimball.<br /> <br /> Henry graduated with a degree in Physics from the University of Utah before entering the United States Air Force. The Air Force sent him to New Mexico. When he arrived he was called as a district missionary in the area and served almost exactly two full years. He then completed a Master's and PhD in Business Administration at Harvard Graduate School of Business. From there he decided to teach and found a position at Stanford Graduate School of Business. He met Kathleen Johnson in 1961 and they were married in July 1962 in the [[Logan Utah Temple]]. <br /> <br /> In the following years, Henry B. Eyring continued to teach, served as an officer and director of Finnigan Instrument Corporation, founded and directed System Industries Incorporated (a computer manufacturing company), taught early morning [[Seminary|seminary]], and served twice as a [[Bishop|bishop]]. <br /> <br /> In 1971 Henry B. Eyring was inaugurated as President of Ricks College (now [[Brigham Young University-Idaho|BYU-Idaho]]). While president, he also took the time to teach religion classes. The Eyring family grew to include four boys and two girls. After serving for five years as president at Ricks, Elder Eyring was asked to become deputy commissioner of the [[Church Educational System]]. Three years later he became commissioner. <br /> <br /> In 1985 Henry B. Eyring was called to be in the Presiding Bishopric of the Church. He was then called to the [[Seventy]] and continued working as Commissioner of the Church Educational System. On April 1, 1995 Henry B. Eyring was ordained as member of the [http://www.lds.org/newsroom/biography/0,15609,3959-1----50,00.html Quorum of the Twelve Apostles].<br /> <br /> ==Quotes from Henry B. Eyring==<br /> * &quot;There has been a war between light and darkness, between good and evil, since before the world was created. The battle still rages, and the casualties seem to be increasing. All of us have family members we love who are being buffeted by the forces of the destroyer, who would make all God’s children miserable. For many of us, there have been sleepless nights. We have tried to add every force for good we can to the powers swirling around the people who are at risk.&quot;<br /> ::“The Power of Teaching Doctrine,” ''Ensign'', May 1999<br /> <br /> * &quot;Every time in my life when I have chosen to delay following inspired counsel or have decided that I was an exception, I have come to know that I had put myself in harm’s way. Every time that I have listened to the counsel of prophets, felt it confirmed in prayer, and then followed it, I have found that I moved toward safety. Along the path, I have found that the way had been prepared for me and the rough places made smooth. God led me to safety along a path which was prepared with loving care.&quot;<br /> ::“Finding Safety in Counsel,” ''Friend'', Aug. 1998</div> Rshiflet https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Henry_B._Eyring&diff=12579 Henry B. Eyring 2007-09-04T08:53:15Z <p>Rshiflet: spelling</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Apostles]][[Category: Church Leaders: Current]]<br /> Henry B. Eyring is a current member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. <br /> <br /> [http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/w/o/wol3/eyrinhb1.htm Henry Bennion Eyring] was born on May 31, 1933 in New Jersey. He grew up in a small branch of the Church that often met in a hotel room or in the Eyring home. Both of his parents were highly educated. His father was a professor of chemistry at Princeton and earned numerous awards in his field. His mother was a graduate of the University of Utah and had pursued a doctoral degree. <br /> <br /> Henry graduated with a degree in Physics from the University of Utah before entering the United States Air Force. The Air Force sent him to New Mexico. When he arrived he was called as a district missionary in the area and served almost exactly two full years. He then completed a Master's and PhD in Business Administration at Harvard Graduate School of Business. From there he decided to teach and found a position at Stanford Graduate School of Business. He met Kathleen Johnson in 1961 and they were married in July 1962 in the [[Logan Utah Temple]]. <br /> <br /> In the following years, Henry B. Eyring continued to teach, served as an officer and director of Finnigan Instrument Corporation, founded and directed System Industries Incorporated (a computer manufacturing company), taught early morning [[Seminary|seminary]], and served twice as a [[Bishop|bishop]]. <br /> <br /> In 1971 Henry B. Eyring was inaugurated as President of Ricks College (now [[Brigham Young University-Idaho|BYU-Idaho]]). While president, he also took the time to teach religion classes. The Eyring family grew to include four boys and two girls. After serving for five years as president at Ricks, Elder Eyring was asked to become deputy commissioner of the [[Church Educational System]]. Three years later he became commissioner. <br /> <br /> In 1985 Henry B. Eyring was called to be in the Presiding Bishopric of the Church. He was then called to the [[Seventy]] and continued working as Commissioner of the Church Educational System. On April 1, 1995 Henry B. Eyring was ordained as member of the [http://www.lds.org/newsroom/biography/0,15609,3959-1----50,00.html Quorum of the Twelve Apostles].<br /> <br /> ==Quotes from Henry B. Eyring==<br /> * &quot;There has been a war between light and darkness, between good and evil, since before the world was created. The battle still rages, and the casualties seem to be increasing. All of us have family members we love who are being buffeted by the forces of the destroyer, who would make all God’s children miserable. For many of us, there have been sleepless nights. We have tried to add every force for good we can to the powers swirling around the people who are at risk.&quot;<br /> ::“The Power of Teaching Doctrine,” ''Ensign'', May 1999<br /> <br /> * &quot;Every time in my life when I have chosen to delay following inspired counsel or have decided that I was an exception, I have come to know that I had put myself in harm’s way. Every time that I have listened to the counsel of prophets, felt it confirmed in prayer, and then followed it, I have found that I moved toward safety. Along the path, I have found that the way had been prepared for me and the rough places made smooth. God led me to safety along a path which was prepared with loving care.&quot;<br /> ::“Finding Safety in Counsel,” ''Friend'', Aug. 1998</div> Rshiflet https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=L._Tom_Perry&diff=12578 L. Tom Perry 2007-09-04T08:38:12Z <p>Rshiflet: added notoriety.</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Apostles]][[Category: Church Leaders: Current]]<br /> [http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/w/o/wol3/perrylt1.htm L. Tom Perry] is a current member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|Apostle]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<br /> <br /> Lowell Tom Perry was born on August 5, 1922 in Logan, Utah. He was the oldest son and had five siblings. His parents were strong members of the Church and encouraged their children to participate by involving them in their own callings. Elder Perry said that in his family it was hard not to have a [[Testimonies|testimony]] because of the example of his parents.<br /> <br /> In 1942, L. Tom Perry was called on a mission to the Northern States. While on his mission he developed a great love and understanding of the [[Book of Mormon]]. Just six short weeks after returning from his mission, L. Tom Perry was drafted into the military during WWII. He volunteered to be in the Marine Corps and when he arrived overseas he was assigned an office job. He was one of the first to enter Japan after the atomic bomb was dropped and did all he could to help the Japanese people rebuild their country. His comrades in the military respected Elder Perry and many of them joined the Church because of his willingness to share the gospel with them. <br /> <br /> Elder Perry graduated from Utah State University in 1949 with a focus on business. While there he met and courted Virginia Lee. They were married on July 18, 1947 and eventually had three children. Elder Perry found a job with a company in Idaho, and just after moving there he was called to be second counselor in the [[Bishop|bishopric]]. The family moved many times with Elder Perry’s job and he had new Church callings all along the way. He served as a [[seminary]] teacher, in bishoprics, on the high council, and in stake presidencies. Throughout it all, Elder Perry maintained his standards. He advises others,<br /> :Set your standard of values and never compromise it. Have it grounded on the gospel. Don’t be afraid to let people know what you believe in and what you live by (Loren C. Dunn, “Elder L. Tom Perry: Serving with Enthusiasm,” ''Ensign'', Aug. 1986, 17).<br /> <br /> On October 6, 1972 Elder Perry was sustained as an Assistant to the Twelve Apostles and two years later, on April 11, he was ordained as an [http://www.lds.org/newsroom/biography/0,15609,3959-1----36,00.html Apostle]. As an Apostle he has served on the Temple and Genealogy Executive Council, the General Welfare Services Committee, and the Church Board of Education Committee. <br /> <br /> In December 1974, Elder Perry’s wife Virginia passed away, and in 1983 their daughter passed away; his family has also unfortunately lost two grandchildren. Despite these trials Elder Perry has ever put his faith in Christ,<br /> :The Lord is very kind. Even though some experiences are hard, he floods your mind with memories and gives you other opportunities. Life doesn’t end just because you have a tragedy—there’s a new mountain to climb. Don’t spend a lot of time sulking over what you’ve lost. Get on with climbing the next mountain (Ibid.).<br /> <br /> In 1976, Elder Perry was introduced to Barbara Dayton and they were married that spring.<br /> <br /> Perry is noted for bringing the poem, &quot;My Three white Dresses&quot; to notoriety. The Poem was written by Perry's daughter, Linda Gay Perry Nelson. Perry quoted the poem in his October 1993 General Conference address, Choose the Right. ::“Choose The Right,” ''Ensign'', Nov 1993. The Poem is regularly sold in LDS bookstores today. <br /> <br /> ==Quotes from Elder L. Tom Perry==<br /> * &quot;It appears to me that the crosshairs of Satan’s scope are centered on husbands and fathers. Today’s media, for example, have been relentless in their attacks--ridiculing and demeaning husbands and fathers in their God-given roles.... Satan, in his carefully devised plan to destroy the family, seeks to diminish the role of fathers. Increased youth violence, youth crime, greater poverty and economic insecurity, and the failure of increasing numbers of children in our schools offer clear evidence of lack of a positive influence of fathers in the homes. A family needs a father to anchor it.&quot;<br /> :: “Fatherhood, an Eternal Calling,” ''Ensign'', May 2004<br /> <br /> * &quot;Our community of Saints is not one of exclusion but one of inclusion, built upon a foundation of apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone. It is open to all of us who love, appreciate, and have compassion for our Father in Heaven’s children. The dual foundations of our economic welfare are the principles of charity and hard work. It is a progressive community in which we educate our youth in courtesy and civility and also in the deeper truths of the restored gospel. Our community has a spiritual center, allowing us to live with the companionship of the Holy Spirit that guides and directs us in our lives.&quot;<br /> ::“Building a Community of Saints,” ''Ensign'', May 2001</div> Rshiflet https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Robert_D._Hales&diff=12577 Robert D. Hales 2007-09-04T08:16:15Z <p>Rshiflet: clarity. Removed name Mormon Church from inappropriate usage..</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category: Apostles]][[Category: Church Leaders: Current]]<br /> Elder Robert D. Hales is a current member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].<br /> <br /> [http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/w/o/wol3/halesrd1.htm Robert Dean Hales] was born on August 24, 1932 to John Rulon and Vera Marie Holbrook Hales in New York City, New York. The gospel of [[Jesus Christ]] was the center of family life for the Hales. Over the years Robert's father and mother served in various positions in the Queens, New York congregation of the Mormon Church, located some twenty miles from the Hales' home. His parents also served a mission. In fact, at one time the entire bishopric was made up of people who had been converted as a result of the missionary work of Robert's parents. For a time as he was growing up Robert lived in the same stake as [[Henry B. Eyring]].<br /> <br /> Robert D. Hales loved baseball and was an outstanding pitcher, eventually playing for the University of Utah team until an injury ended his career. He earned money for his schooling by working full-time for KDYL and KSL television. <br /> <br /> Hales met Mary Elene Crandall at a meeting of the Church in Queens while home from school. In the fall, he returned to the University of Utah and she went to [[Brigham Young University]]. They continued dating and were married and [[Celestial marriage|sealed]] in the [[Salt Lake Temple]] during his senior year in 1953. Elder Hales and his wife have two sons: Stephen, born in 1955, and David, born in 1958.<br /> <br /> Hales earned a Master's degree in business administration from Harvard University. He also served in the U.S. Air Force as a jet fighter pilot and was an executive with four major national companies. <br /> <br /> In the Church, Elder Hales served as a first counselor in the [[Sunday School]] General Presidency, the president of the England London mission, a regional representative, and in various other leadership positions including as a counselor in stake presidencies in the United States, England, Germany, and Spain.<br /> <br /> Elder Hales was sustained as a member of the First Quorum of the [[Seventy]] in 1976, and served in that position until he became the [[Presiding Bishop]] in 1985. [http://www.lds.org/newsroom/biography/0,15609,3959-1----48,00.html Elder Hales] served in that capacity until his call to the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] in April 1994. He currently serves on the board for the [[Church Educational System]].<br /> <br /> ==Quotes from Elder Rober D. Hales==<br /> *&quot;No family has reached perfection. All families are subject to the conditions of mortality. All of us are given the gift of agency—to choose for ourselves and to learn from the consequences of our choices. Any of us may experience a spouse, a child, a parent, or a member of our extended family suffering in one way or another—mentally, physically, emotionally, or spiritually—and we may experience these tribulations ourselves at times. In short, mortality is not easy. Each family has its own special circumstances. But the gospel of Jesus Christ addresses every challenge—which is why we must teach it to our children.&quot;<br /> ::“With All the Feeling of a Tender Parent: A Message of Hope to Families,” ''Ensign'', May 2004<br /> <br /> *&quot;As a young man, I had an opportunity to serve in the U.S. Air Force as a jet-fighter pilot. Each unit in our squadron had a motto that would inspire its efforts. Our unit motto—displayed on the side of our aircraft—was “Return with Honor.” This motto was a constant reminder to us of our determination to return to our home base with honor only after having expended all of our efforts to successfully complete every aspect of our mission. This same motto, “Return with Honor,” can be applied to each of us in our eternal plan of progression. Having lived with our Heavenly Father and having come to earth life, we must have determination to return with honor to our heavenly home.&quot;<br /> ::“The Aaronic Priesthood: Return with Honor,” ''Ensign'', May 1990<br /> <br /> *&quot;The Lord expects us to be as faithful, as devoted, as courageous as those who went before us. They were called to ''give'' their lives for the gospel. We are called to ''live'' our lives for the same purpose. In these last days we have special reason to do so.&quot;<br /> ::“Preparations for the Restoration and the Second Coming: ‘My Hand Shall Be over Thee,’” ''Ensign'', Nov. 2005</div> Rshiflet