Primary general presidency invites children to share Jesus' love through service

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🗓️ 11 February 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Since the Primary organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized in August 1878, Primary children have served other children. Now the Primary general presidency is inviting wards and branches worldwide to organize annual service activities for children beginning in 2025. Church News reporter Mary Richards hosts this episode featuring Primary General President Susan H. Porter; Sister Amy A. Wright, first counselor; and Sister Tracy Y. Browning, second counselor. The presidency discusses this sacred responsibility and previews a Friend to Friend broadcast on the topic airing Feb. 15, 2025. Through this worldwide effort, children can realize they are an important part of the Church and can contribute in meaningful ways.

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0:00.0	It's so interesting with the Savior because he has told us to behold your little ones.
0:15.0	He's told us unless we become like they are, we cannot inherit his kingdom.
0:20.0	He's also given us the mandate to teach them
0:23.9	and to prepare them. And so both of these come together in this beautiful primary service
0:32.4	initiative where we're building on their natural, God-given tenderness to those who are suffering.
0:42.0	And then we're helping expand their vision in the community,
0:45.6	helping them with counseling together and serving together and becoming leaders.
0:50.6	We're helping them identify that it's the spirit because they are involved in the sacred work of Christ,
0:58.8	which is blessing all of his sons and daughters.
1:03.6	This is John Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News.
1:07.4	Welcome to the Church News podcast.
1:09.6	Today we're taking you on a journey of connection as we
1:12.2	discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since the primary
1:19.2	organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized in August 1878,
1:25.4	primary children have served other children. Now the Primary General Presidency
1:30.2	is inviting all primaries around the world to organize an annual service project beginning in 2025.
1:37.8	Through this worldwide effort, children can realize they are an important part of the church
1:42.7	and can contribute in meaningful ways.
1:46.2	I'm Mary Richards, a reporter for the church news, and I'm pleased to welcome to this episode of the church news podcast, primary general president, Susan H. Porter.
1:54.8	Glad to be here.
1:55.6	Thank you for being here.
1:56.9	And we have Sister Amy A. Wright, first counselor.
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