Mormon History: LDS (Mormon) Prophet David O. McKay 1/2

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David O. McKay was the ninth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church). He served in this position from 1951 until his death 20 years later.

David Oman McKay was born on September 8, 1873. He was the third child of David and Jennette Evans McKay. When he was seven, multiple trials came to the McKay family. His two older sisters, Margaret and Ellena died within a few days of each other. Then a year later, David's father was called on a mission to Scotland. His father was concerned about leaving his wife and young son to take care of the farm alone, especially since his wife was expecting. David's mother encouraged his father to accept the call: "Of course you must accept," she told David's father. "You need not worry about me. David and I will manage things nicely!" The family was blessed while David's father was gone, and the farm prospered.

At the age of fifteen, David O. McKay was called to be the Sunday School secretary, then in 1893, he was called to be a teacher in the Sunday School. It was here that David O. McKay first discovered the great love he had for teaching, a love that continued through his life.

When David O. McKay was about 20 his Grandmother gave a gift of $2,500 to each of her children. David's mother was adamant that "every cent of this [money] goes into the education of our children." So David and three of his siblings left to attend the University of Utah. While there David O. was the president of his class, valedictorian, and played on the university's first football team. While at the University of Utah, David O. McKay also met his future wife, Emma Ray Riggs.

In 1897, David O. McKay was called on a mission to Great Britain, then in 1898, he was called to preside over the missionaries of Scotland. While there he happened upon an old building bearing the words "Whate'er Thou Art, Act Well Thy Part." The words stayed with him throughout his life. He returned from his mission in 1899, and in 1901 he and Emma Ray Riggs were the first couple to be married in the 20th century in the Salt Lake City Temple.

David O. McKay served as a talented and dedicated educator for most of his life. He was the principal of Weber State Academy, where he emphasized the importance of women gaining an education when it was not an important issue to many. He served in the Church's Sunday School program, where he organized lessons. His teaching style became well known.

On April 9, 1906, David O. McKay was ordained as an apostle; he was only 32. He was asked to direct the Sunday School program and wrote one of the first Sunday School lesson manuals. He continued writing lessons and working with the Sunday School program, even while he was President of the Church.

Starting in 1934, David O. McKay served as a counselor in the First Presidency to both Heber J. Grant and George Albert Smith. Then with the passing of George Albert Smith, David O. McKay was called as the Prophet and President of the Church on April 9, 1951. Under his direction, the first teaching plan for full-time missionaries was introduced, the first language training institute for missionaries was opened, and the idea of "every member a missionary" was stressed. With these efforts, the number of stakes in the Church doubled.

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[hades1234567]

is mormon another christian religon ? profit david is he a profit like moses n noah?

[lds9999]

Yes, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Mormon Church") is a Christian religion. It is the restoration of the original Church established by Jesus Christ when He was on the earth.

Yes, we believe there is a prophet on the earth today, just like Moses or Noah in ancient times.

[hades1234567]

thx for your reply

[lds9999]

No problem. Are you interesting in learning more?

[ariannadropdead]

great video. im a mormon myself

[goodmusicvideosonly]

Precious! I do love all of them!!!

It is very hard to stop watching, log out and go back to our worldly tasks! But, all these teachings nurture our spirit and heart, strengthening the desire to live up to the example of the ones God have trust to lead us. Thanks!

[vicktourthemonster]

To make life better and happier? No! Did the Apostles live a better and happier lives NO! they served Jesus with all there heart preaching the Gospel even until death. Yes they were happy but in the joy of there salvation not in the riches of the world you see?

[hades1234567]

nt really just an open minded person looking for the truth of god, im not looking outside the monotheistic religons though so u could say ive narrowed it down to judasm christianity and islam