1/6 – 200 Millionth Book of Mormon, Temple Square Reopening, & Carbon Monoxide at Church

MELISSA: MILESTONES - President Nelson heads into his 100th Year Record number of Temple Dedications MATT: BOOK OF MORMON Church distributes 200-millionth copy of the Book of Mormon Final Book of Mormon videos coming this year The Annotated Book of Mormon is a great new book that will enhance Come Follow Me this year. Also, an illustrated Book of Mormon Timeline book is out. MELISSA The Why behind the New Come Follow Me manual MATT: CHURCH YOUTH Worldwide Discussion for Youth on Jan. 28 2024 Youth Theme another related story Why the church wants you to Celebrate Spiritual Milestones of youth MELISSA Temple Square SLC renovation update, related story MATT Gospel Language Symbols MELISSA A whole congregation in Monroe, Utah was exposed to carbon monoxide on New Year’s Eve. Many of them were hospitalized. Mike’s family were among them. Related Story MATT Nauvoo is hosting a conference discussing the untold stories of their city. For example, did you know that French communists MELISSA 81-year-old man charged with a felony after reportedly stalking LDS church leader. MATT The J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah released a digital database of primary sources dealing with legislative debates on slavery in Utah’s territorial government in 1852 and 1856. MATT: REALITY TV This week, Netflix released ‘Daughters of the Cult’ a docuseries that dives into the history of Ervil LeBaron, sometimes known as the “Mormon Manson” for his role in a Mormon fundamentalist sect, and the people raised in the religious group he created. Spoiler Alert! After nearly a year of speculation, Heather confirmed it was former Housewife Jen Shah who gave her a black eye during Tuesday's season 4 finale of RHOSLC. Famous Mormons: (MATT) Which Contestant on The Voice is a member of the church? Morgan Wallen Madilyn Paige Jordan Smith Big/Little/No Deal: MELISSA Most Utahns don’t identify as LDS. In other words, there are more non-members in Utah, than Church members. Related: Matt Martinich argues that active Latter-day Saints have been a minority in Utah for the entire past 100 years. MATT Signs reading, “I’m a Jew and I’m proud” cause a disruption at a Utah Jazz basketball game. The Jazz then issue a statement about asking the fans to remove disruptive signs. (This is a religious issue, not a specifically ‘Mormon’ issue) MELISSA U.S. Latter-day Saints have significantly fewer student loans than the national average. In fact, only with only 26% of Latter-day Saints between the ages of 20-40 (with at least some college) say that they have student loan obligations MATT Church buys Miami Industrial Park for $174 million. This includes the purchase of two major warehouses. It’s unclear what the property will be used for. MELISA Are American Latter-Day Saints people actually more Republican? If so, are they more Republican because of where they live? MATT A report by the Utah Women & Leadership Project shows that while Utah is performing well as a state, there are vast gender differences in the way that some experience Utah’s economic success, leadership opportunities, and even safety and belonging. MATT Mormon mum 'banned' from church over explicit photos she shared of herself on social media. She has many followers and makes tens-of-thousands per month off her social media posts. This Week in Mormon History: (MATT) 115 years ago- Jan 4, 1909; Monday Elder Francis M. Lyman made mention of the friction of long standing existing between the Seventies and High Priests, as to "Which is the greater," which seemed to be the all absorbing question, the Seventies claiming to have an apostolic calling, etc. Brother Lyman stated that Seventies had no authority for such claims. He stated that these differences were being obliterated and the Council of the Twelve desired Seventies to fall into line, meet with the other Priesthood quorums and use their influence for the advancement of the general Priesthood quorums. Brother Lyman further said, that while these troubles existed they are lessening and all are coming to a better understanding. He further continued by giving a detailed statement of the quorums of Priesthood and their calling, claiming that we should always be called "Elders" as was the custom in the early days of the church. Said that a High Priest was a Seventy, an Elder, in fact he held all there was in the Priesthood. 180 years ago today - Jan 4, 1844 Joseph dines with Emma and W. W. Phelps. When Joseph praises Emma for cooking in great quantities, Phelps says that Joseph should do as Bonaparte did and just have a small table. Emma says, "Mr. Smith is a bigger man than Bonaparte; he can never eat without his friends." Joseph says, "That is the wisest thing l ever heard you say." 90 years ago - Jan 2, 1934 [Heber J. Grant] My brother B. F. Grant [of the Deseret News] called with a page advertisement for beer and wanted to know whether or not he should accept it.