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

Place: Weber State University, Ogden, Utah
Purpose: Commencement address

This morning, President Monson gave the commencement speech to the 2314 graduates of Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.  He told them that in order to lead an abundant life you must have the ABCs – attitude, belief, and courage.  The Salt Lake Tribune notes:

“You … can be explorers in spirit with a mandate to make this world better,” said Monson, whose speech conveyed wisdom from a range of famous people and thinkers, from evangelical Christian pastor Charles Swindoll to Eleanor Roosevelt to Vince Lombardi.

The graduation ceremony will be broadcast on television May 1, on KUED, from 4:30-6:00 p.m.

See more at the links below:
Mormon Times – Mormon President Thomas S. Monson: Path for graduates
LDS Church Newsroom – President Monson Addresses Weber State University Graduates
KSL.com – Pres. Monson addresses WSU graduates
Salt Lake Tribune – LDS President Thomas S. Monson tells Weber graduates to seek abundant life
Deseret News – Mormon President Thomas S. Monson lays out simple path to success for Weber State University graduates