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Jessica Lawrence

Jessica Anne Lawrence is a writing intern with the Church News. She previously worked as a writing/editing intern with the Liahona magazine and editor-in-chief for a leadership journal at Utah Valley University. Jessica is from Twin Falls, Idaho, and graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in psychology. She is currently working on a second degree in English and creative writing from Utah Valley University. Jessica served a mission in the Oklahoma Tulsa Mission from 2013 to 2014 and spends her free time hanging out with her cute dachshund and watching the Kentucky Derby.

Two people on the ground help load an uprooted tree root into the back of a pickup truck, where two more people are pulling it in.
Global
Church members and missionaries assist with Typhoon Mawar cleanup in Guam
More than a month after the super typhoon hit, Latter-day Saint volunteers in Guam are still helping to clear debris and assist others in obtaining food, water and clothing.
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Global
See how Latter-day Saints are volunteering in Ecuador, Australia and the Philippines
Latter-day Saints helped clean up a community park in Ecuador, made washable feminine hygiene kits in Australia and planted trees in the Philippines.
President Camille N. Johnson with women at BYU Women’s Conference in Provo, Utah.
Living Faith
This week on social: Relief Society General President Johnson shares gratitude for women who strengthen her
This week, Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson posted on social how she is grateful for the women in her life and Elder Holland talked about the Lord’s mercy.
President Steven J. Lund speaks at the Provo Freedom Festival Patriotic Service at BYU
Living Faith
President Lund urges others to ‘come together as a nation’ and ‘look out for each other’
During the Freedom Festival in Provo, Utah, President Steven J. Lund urges others to come together.
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This Week on Social
This week on social: Inside look at the Relief Society offices and 179th anniversary of the Prophet Joseph’s martyrdom
President Johnson posted a video taking people on a “tour” of her office; and “Joseph and Hyrum were prophets of the living God,” said President Ballard.
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Global
Hundreds of wheelchairs, eye surgeries and other life-changing medical donations from the Church in 6 countries
From providing wheelchairs in Peru and Belize to sight-saving surgeries in Ghana, see how The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is partnering to reach those in need of medical aid and services.
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Global
From Peru to the Philippines, see how the Church and its members are helping mothers and babies
See how recent donations from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and service from members are helping women and babies in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and the Philippines.
A missionary candidate gets a blood test in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Global
From cancer screening equipment to helping prospective missionaries, see medical donations and projects in 7 countries
From donating breast cancer screening equipment to helping prospective missionaries, the Church in seven countries has pushed forward with medical related humanitarian initiatives this spring.
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Leaders & Ministry
Today is Sister J. Anette Dennis’ birthday. Here are 9 of her quotes from the past year
Sister Dennis was born June 27, 1960, and began serving as the first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency in August 2022.
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Living Faith
American Red Cross recognizes Church for donations, plus Church members host blood drives in 3 more countries
“I don’t think there is another organization that has saved more lives through blood donation,” says Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross.
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Leaders & Ministry
Preparing individuals for baptism is preparing them to enter the kingdom of God, says Elder Gong
“Preach My Gospel” chapter 12: Elder Gerrit W. Gong talks at 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders about the joy of missionary work that “cascades through generations.”
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Living Faith
This week on social: ‘Jesus Christ is our greatest source of relief’ and new ‘Preach My Gospel’
President Camille N. Johnson reminds Church members that Jesus Christ strengthens them to do hard things, and President Russell M. Nelson announces a new edition of “Preach My Gospel.”
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Members
Finding joy in donating jelly
A 10-year-old Latter-day Saint collected over 702 jars of jelly for local food pantry through JustServe.
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Living Faith
This week on social: Transforming homes into sanctuaries of faith
From striving for peace to finding peace in the temple, Church leaders share messages of encouragement this week on social media.
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Global
How the Church is improving educational opportunities around the world
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides hundreds of volunteer hours and donations to schools around the world.
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Living Faith
This week on social: President Porter shares video with a mother on healing after death of young child
President M. Russell Ballard shared on social about dedicating the Columbus Ohio Temple. Also, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland posted a health update and Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf wrote about what uniquely qualifies parents.
President Peter Wang and his wife and daughter, Judy Wang and Helen Wang, pose for a photo.
Members
Modern pioneers meet in new Mandarin-speaking branch in Texas
“We are pioneers,” said a member of a newly formed Mandarin-speaking branch in Plano, Texas.
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Living Faith
This week on social: Leaders applaud ‘the Christlike service of our missionaries’
Elder Rasband, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, expressed his gratitude for the service missionaries give.
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Living Faith
This week on social: President Camille N. Johnson reminds members that they can trust Jesus Christ
Sunday School General President Mark L. Pace reminded all that “Jesus Christ moves us to be better.”