Follow The Prophet – The Words & Deeds of God's Living Prophet, President Thomas S. Monson

Place: MTC, Provo, UT
When: June 27, 2010
Purpose: Address newly-called mission presidents

A week ago last Sunday President Monson and many other General Authorities gathered at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, for a special sacrament meeting with the newly-called mission presidents and their wives who were training there before going into the field.  It was part of the annual Seminar for New Mission Presidents, from June 24-27.  President Monson addressed the group in the meeting, and Church News editor Gerry Avant reports on what he said:

“I know that you are dedicated to the work of the Lord and to the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I also know that the missionaries who will serve under your direction will be loved and guided by you,” President Monson told the new mission leaders.

Acknowledging the women who are serving with their husbands, President Monson said, “I am reminded of words from the Book of Ruth in the Bible: ‘Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God’ (Ruth 1:16).

Then President Monson added, “I pay tribute to you sisters.” Continue reading

The more I hear of the personal interactions of the prophet, President Monson, the more I know he is a man of God. He takes time for everybody, it doesn’t matter who you are, where you live, or what your vocation is. He loves and befriends everyone he meets, and in doing so is truly a Christlike example.

Last Monday night a Church Voice Communications employee received a phone call from President Monson who was looking for one of his secretaries, who was not available. The ensuing conversation with this employee was fantastic:

He said that he would try again later and that maybe he would take a drive. He joked and even mentioned taking a walk on the boardwalk. I don’t know how it happened but all of a sudden he and I were talking about Monopoly and he was quizzing me on the different names on the Monopoly board. I have to admit I must be a lousy Monopoly player, I could only remember a few of the properties. I even cheated a little and tried to google the Monopoly board for help. Pres Monson just laughed and said he’s played longer than I have. He knew every property. It was the best 10 minutes I have had in a very long time. I love our Prophet and I love his laughter! I also love that he took just a few minutes out of his busy schedule to joke with me and make me laugh.

See the original post at the link below:
Priceless Happenings – President Monson