Celebrating President Nelson’s century of service ahead of his birthday

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🗓️ 6 September 2024

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Summary

History will be made in the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 as President Russell M. Nelson turns 100 years old. He will be the first prophet of the Church’s restored era to become a centenarian.

President Nelson was set apart as the 17th president of the Church on Jan. 14, 2018, after serving 34 years in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Before 1984, when he entered full-time Church service, President Nelson was a world-renowned heart surgeon, medical researcher, and most importantly, a husband and father.

On this episode of the Church News podcast, learn more about President Nelson’s century of service with those who have known him personally. They offer perspective on his life, his career, his ministry, and his family.

T he Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Jon Ryan Jensen, editor of The Church News, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

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0:00.0	I've had the opportunity to look into the eyes of our prophet who I know to be the Lord's
0:13.4	mouthpiece on the earth today and feel the love of my Savior through him.
0:20.4	All of us have an opportunity to have that experience
0:23.6	as we listen to and study his words.
0:26.6	It sets my resolve more firmly on the covenant path.
0:31.6	I think celestial.
0:33.6	I think I'm a better peacemaker.
0:35.6	When I listen to President Nelson's words each morning
0:38.7	instills me for the challenges of the day.
0:42.0	And so I invite my brothers and sisters and friends of all faith to listen to President
0:48.6	Nelson to study his words.
0:51.7	I trust that as you do, you will fill the love of our Savior Jesus Christ.
0:57.1	It is clearly one of his primary roles as our prophet to invite the Savior Jesus Christ
1:03.4	into our lives as he witnesses of his reality. This is John Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News.
1:14.8	Welcome to the Church News podcast.
1:17.0	Today we're taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church
1:21.3	of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1:26.4	History will be made in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in September 24 as President Russell M. Nelson turns 100 years old on September 9th.
1:36.1	He will be the first prophet of the modern church to become a centenarian.
1:40.5	President Nelson has already made his mark on history when he was set apart as the 17th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on January 14th, 2018, after serving 34 years in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
1:53.0	Before 1984, when he entered full-time church service, President Nelson was already a world-renowned heart surgeon, medical researcher, and most importantly, a husband and father.
2:04.1	On this episode of the Church News podcast, with help of KSLTV's Carol McKeda, learn more about President Nelson's century of service with those who have known him personally.
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