When the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles meet together, they form the Council of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Read more: What President Oaks and President Eyring have learned about revelation in councils The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is also a presiding council, serving the First Presidency. The Church is led by Melchizedek Priesthood leadership councils, President Ballard explained, with the leading governing body (or council) being the First Presidency - the Prophet, who acts as President of the Church, and two Apostles called as counselors. He has directed the creation of the First Presidency to receive revelation for the Church (see Doctrine and Covenants 124:126) Jesus Christ is the head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They also provided insights about their experiences serving in the Council of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who along with other members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles serve on Church executive councils, recently spoke to the Church News about the essential role of councils in the Church. It was the subject of his October 1993 and April 1994 general conference talks, later expanded into a book titled “Counseling With Our Councils.” More recently, he emphasized family councils in the April 2016 general conference. “I’m an advocate of the council system,” said the 92-year-old Church leader, who for decades has emphatically taught about the importance of councils. This divine pattern also applies to families. This divine pattern is “critical” to the Church’s organization at every level, President Ballard said, including general, stake and ward councils. Today, the Savior governs His Church through councils. During the ensuing creation of heaven and earth - as instructions were delegated and assignments were reported on - Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ demonstrated a divine pattern for counseling in councils. In this family council, Heavenly Father presided with love, encouraged free expression and respected the gift of agency. “We read that first real council story in the Pearl of Great Price,” said President Ballard, referring to the Grand Council in heaven in which Heavenly Father presented a plan for His children’s progression - a plan made possible through the willing sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who was called Jehovah. One of the key lessons Heavenly Father taught His children in the premortal world was the importance of councils and counseling together. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. “Our design of the landscaping on this plaza and around the temple will open up access and views to the temple and make it more inviting for people to feel welcome here on the grounds of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” Kirby said.Editor’s note: Part two in this series on the essential role of councils in the Church gives examples from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles about how “inviting, receiving and recognizing revelation” can happen in every council. Read more in part one, part three and part four.įrom the beginning, God has done His work through organized councils, said President M. The result will be the enhanced visibility of the Salt Lake Temple, said Andy Kirby, the Church’s director of historic temple renovations. The renovation will include removing the existing water fountain, installing a new water-proofing system for the green spaces and gardens, and renewing the surrounding landscaping. We are just over a year into the Salt Lake Temple renovation. Renovation is needed because of leaking problems for several years with the fountain and surrounding concrete deck, posing hazards for the parking garage located directly underneath the plaza. Currently, the plaza features circulating water for the large fountain outside the south entrance of the Church Office Building as well as water systems for the plaza’s trees, flower gardens and grass areas.
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