A quote and short story by Elder Neil L. Andersen. It is taken from the April 1996 Ensign article entitled, “Teaching Our Children to Love the Prophets.”
In April 1996 Ensign, there is an article by Elder Neil L. Andersen entitled, “Teaching Our Children to Love the Prophets.” In it he shares the following story…
“I once found myself among a group of deacons in the southeastern United States. The subject turned to the Atlanta Braves. The boys knew each of the players on that baseball team. They knew the starting lineup, the home-run leader, the pitcher with the best record, and those on injured reserve. My questions then turned to the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. I asked if the boys knew the names of those Church leaders. Silence. Finally the name of the prophet was spoken. With some encouragement, the last name of one of the counselors in the First Presidency surfaced. No other names were known.
Some might say it is not the leaders who are important, but the message they bring. Yet, if our children do not know the names of the members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, they most likely will not know their messages either. Others might say there are so many General Authorities that our children cannot know them all. However, our focus must rest with those we sustain as prophets, seers, and revelators. While the Church has grown, that number—fifteen—has remained the same.”
You can find the complete article on the church’s website by clicking HERE
To help teach your children more about the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, try playing Don’t Eat Pete that includes FUN FACTS about each one. Click HERE.
Yours Truly,
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