President Monson shares a message via the internet in this LDS Church News article — sharing thoughts about service, about missionary work, about temple work, and about the Lord’s work in general.

“Our Savior, Jesus Christ, whom we follow, whom we worship, and whom we serve, is ever at the helm.”

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The video is also embedded below.

Following is the program for the celebration. You’ll also enjoy video clips that walk through some of President Monson’s life and pay tribute to the man whom Mormons sustain as the living prophet of God on the earth.

“I Think the World is Glorious” — performed by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square

“Golden Days” (from The Student Prince) — performed by Stanford Olsen (opera/concert performer)

“Trail Builders’ Hymn” — performed by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, and a group of Cub and Boy Scouts

“Tomorrow” (from Annie) — performed by Rebecca Luker (Broadway/theater/concert/television performer and actress)

“All I Ask of You” (from The Phantom of the Opera) — performed by Rebecca Luker

“You Raise Me Up” — performed by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square

“There By for You Go I” (from Brigadoon) — performed by Dallyn Vail Bayles (actor, singer, recording artist)

“Consider the Lilies” — performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square

“Bring Him Home” (from Les Miserables) — performed by Dallyn Vail Bayles

“Seventy-six Trombones” (from The Music Man) — performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square

“Memory” (from Cats) — performed by Rebecca Luker

Tributes to President Monson from President Dieter F. Uchtdorf and President Henry B. Eyring

“The Holy City” — performed by Stanford Olsen

“If the Way Be Full of Trial, Weary Not” — performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, Stanford Olsen, Rebecca Luker, Dallyn Vail Bayles, and emcees Steve Young (football Hall of Famer), and Jane Clayson Johnson (journalist).

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Dare to Stand Alone is a Mormon Messages video for youth, where President Thomas S. Monson, prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares a story of when he was in the U.S. Navy and felt very alone. He testifies that  “we are never alone when we stand with our Father in Heaven.”

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The Savior, Jesus Christ, reminded us that it’s important for us to not judge others. President Thomas S. Monson reminds us of the reality that so often, we don’t really see clearly when making judgments about others. His talk on charity is the foundation for this new Mormon Messages video, “Looking through Windows.”

Are we looking through a window which needs cleaning? Are we making judgments when we don’t have all the facts? What do we see when we look at others? What judgments do we make about them?

Said the Savior, “Judge not.” 1 He continued, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?” 2 Or, to paraphrase, why beholdest thou what you think is dirty laundry at your neighbor’s house but considerest not the soiled window in your own house?

None of us is perfect. I know of no one who would profess to be so. And yet for some reason, despite our own imperfections, we have a tendency to point out those of others. We make judgments concerning their actions or inactions.

There is really no way we can know the heart, the intentions, or the circumstances of someone who might say or do something we find reason to criticize. Thus the commandment: “Judge not.” – President Thomas S. Monson, “Charity Never Faileth“

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President Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke Tuesday at a Brigham Young University (BYU) devotional. You can watch the entire devotional at BYU-TV (byutv.org). Also read summaries of/articles about President Monson’s talk below:

Photos from the devotional

President Monson: To Follow Christ, You Choose to Change (LDS Church News)

“When you choose to follow Christ, you choose to be changed,” he said, paraphrasing Ezra Taft Benson, the 13th president of the Church. “The world will shape human nature, but Christ can change human nature, and changed men and women can change the world.”

Mormon Prophet Speaks: BYU Devotional November 2011

At BYU, Pres. Thomas Monson relates how Harvard’s Clayton Christensen got Book of Mormon testimony (Deseret News)

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President Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shares his thoughts on how the destruction and tragedy of 9/11 presented an opportunity for people and a nation to spiritually rebuild. His invitation is for us all not to wait for times of tragedy to remember and turn to God, but rather to be constant in our love for Him and our fellowman as He is constant in His love for us.

Our Father’s commitment to us, His children, is unwavering. Indeed He softens the winters of our lives, but He also brightens our summers. Whether it is the best of times or the worst, He is with us. He has promised us that this will never change….

If there is a spiritual lesson to be learned from our experience of that fateful day, it may be that we owe to God the same faithfulness that He gives to us. We should strive for steadiness, and for a commitment to God that does not ebb and flow with the years or the crises of our lives. It should not require tragedy for us to remember Him, and we should not be compelled to humility before giving Him our faith and trust. We too should be with Him in every season.

Read the entire Washington Post article by President Thomas S. Monson.

Thanks to Elizabeth Tenety (@onfaith) for her work on the On Faith series at the Washington Post.

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For other articles on this topic, see the following:

President Monson, Other Religious Leaders Share Thoughts on 9/11 Anniversary
Historic: Mormon Prophet Blogs

This post was edited from the original to add credits and links.

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Seeing the prophet’s jet heading towards the Safford airport caused great excitement! It’s the little white line at the top of the mountain. We had made signs to welcome the prophet and got construction barricades for the signs to be put on. We heard the news that the prophet would be landing around 2:00 so we decided to wait at the end of my in-laws drive way so we could wave to him as he drove by. We had no idea that we were in for the treat of a lifetime!

Here comes his slew of cars….

The prophet instructed his driver to pull over. It almost caused the cars behind his to rear end each other.

You can imagine our AWE when the cars pulled over. I had been told to take lots of good pictures so I ran closer thinking they might get out and wave to us then get back in their cars.

Imagine my excitement seeing the prophet walking towards us. He was telling us to stay there and he would come to us, he didn’t want us in the road.

By great chance I happened to be the first person to greet President Monson. I shook his hand and gave him a gentle hug. I told him how happy we were to meet him. He said, “It’s good to be here and this looks like a good looking group!”

As he walked away from me towards the group of friends and family it was an amazing moment for me. I got the chills…the good kind, and I started to get emotional while trying to take in what was happening. I have always had a testimony that President Monson is a true prophet of God. But what a testimony building experience it was to have the Spirit testify to me while shaking the prophet’s hand that This Is The Lord’s Prophet On The Earth Today! I felt the Spirit so strong as I watched him walk towards the children and crowd. I am not normally a emotional person, but I got choked up and had tears of joy. I will forever be grateful for this experience.

The prophet took K’s hat and tried it on.

I have tried several times to help my kids understand what a rare and amazing opportunity they had to meet the prophet, Thomas S. Monson, and two apostles, President Henry B. Eyring [also currently a member of the First Presidency] and Elder Jeffery R. Holland. They also got to see a member of the Seventy, Elder William R. Walker. They not only had the chance to shake their hands they spoke like we were old friends. They asked the kids questions and listen to their responses.

In this picture the prophet took K by the face and told him and all the other kids right there to watch his ears. He proceeded to wiggle his ears! It was the cutest thing! The kids got quite a kick out of that. I was glad my children got to be right there to see that. It was amazing to personally witness his profound love for the children. The prophet and General Authorities were all so genuine and personable.

All the boys giving the prophet a hug.

This would be L hugging or better yet attached to the prophets leg. He told the prophet, “I Love You!” I was afraid L was going to knock the prophet over.

L, being four, was oh so confused about the prophet getting here. He asked, “Mom the prophet came here in a airplane right from heaven?” He then asked me, “Did he bring Jesus with him?”

The prophet shaking K’s hand. And yes that is L attached to the prophets leg.

All my kids individually had opportunities to hug, shake hands, smile, laugh and enjoy the presence of the prophet.

Here are the children talking to Elder Jeffery R. Holland.

I love L looking up to him. I have to say Elder Holland and Elder Eyring would be at the top of my most favored apostles, even before this experience I mean, and of course now after getting to meet them.

Henry B. Eyring is my absolute favorite church speaker. I have never heard a talk of his that didn’t touch me, regardless of the topic. He is so genuine and sincere.

What an experience to not just meet but actually visit with an apostle of Jesus Christ.

I just couldn’t take enough pictures to capture the intense feeling of joy, excitement and love that we felt.

The prophet laughing and sharing.

The prophet has a instantly great sense of humor. He is so quick witted!

I can’t fully express the experience to do it justice. To say it was a treat, a thrill, a treasure, exciting , amazing…would be a huge understatement.

As President Monson was leaving the crowd we sang, “We Thank Thee Oh God for a Prophet.” The prophet joined in with the singing. I got the chills again while our group, probably 40 people or so, were singing with the prophet.

We got to follow up this treasured experience by attending the GilaValley Temple Cultural Celebration.

A Day To Remember… Forever!

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September 13 is a CES (Church Educational System) fireside address for young adults by Sister Elaine Dalton, Young Women general president of the Church. The live broadcast will be held at 6:00 p.m., Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Video streams (and eventually, archives) can be found here.

September 15, President Thomas S. Monson will be giving a BYU (Brigham Young University) Devotional at 11:00 a.m. MDT. This will be available to watch live on byutv.org. (The media players there also give the option to watch after the fact for a few weeks as well.)

The General Relief Society Meeting will be held on September 26, 2009. The live meeting will be broadcast at 6:00 p.m., MDT.

The Church’s Semiannual General Conference will be held on October 2-3. General sessions will be broadcast on each of those days at 10:00 and 2:00 p.m., MDT.

For more information about upcoming and past broadcasts, see the Church’s broadcast events page.

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Learn more about President Thomas S. Monson’s life, and find yourself inspired about the power of service, faith, testimony, and the reality of personal revelation.

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