this weekend's Sacrament meeting was really special. it was like a testimony meeting except that members could get up and request their favorite hymn and verse. really cool. we got to sing all the greats! even a few christmas classics, always a favorite of mine. very powerful testimonies were spoken as people told why it was their favorite hymn. what a moving and powerful Sacrament meeting.

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During the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah - the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performed with the cast during the finale of "Light of the World" singing this great latter-day hymn, "High on the Mountain Top"

In Sunday school yesterday, I learned early LDS Prophet Brigham Young wanted the state of Utah to be called "Deseret", but residents, not of the LDS faith, decided they did not want a name with 'religious connotations'. So, the... Read More

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During Music Time (or Spot or whatever you'd like to call it) in Relief Society I talked with the sisters about this hymn.

I asked my daughter Hazel who is now five years old, "how does this song make you feel?"
She said, jumping, "HAPPY!"
I confirmed, smiling, "It makes you feel happy?"
"Yes, and it makes me feel good and like Jesus is my Savior."

How positive is that?
Children learn best through music and movement, and role playing - getting actively involved in wh... Read More

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I've found a terrific LDS radio station and you can connect to it online.

What a blessing!!!

"Join us all week long for Soft Sunday Sounds.

Soft Sunday Sounds features the music of: Michael W. Smith, Janice Kapp Perry, Kurt Bestor, Amy Grant, Cherie Call, Michael McLean, and other inspirational artists. Soft Sunday Sounds is hosted by Steven Kapp Perry.

(one of the beautiful CDs played on KUTR)

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