I support the positive comments and as for the negative ones I suggest they go and check their facts before sprouting off rubbish , and as for the Net worth of President Nelson that is money that he worked for and earned it had nothing to do with the Church and as for the 120,000 a year that is false too , as members of the Church everyone except actual employees of the church who do a specific job in support of the church`s operations are paid, everyone from Pres. His name is Russell Marion Nelson. I had to say to him, like several months after, Are you OK about this? Because our routine every Wednesday night was he was on the organ practicing for Thursday morning, and that suddenly had changed. I think thats happening. And she has repeated those stances in speeches, too. Her 2013 childrens book The Not Even Once Club garnered criticism and a petition to recall it. and M.D. By The Salt Lake Tribune Donate to the newsroom now. Maybe she should move. He really does pray for the people of the world, even when there isnt a camera rolling. . great-grandchildren. No one applies to any position in the church they are called and ordained by members of the church. In a Church News video, Sister Nelson described the early stages of getting to know her husband, who was then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Wendy Nelson, wife of church President Russell M. Nelson, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. These girls are sturdy girls, meaning theyre not on every wave that goes by, theyre not on the internet, sniffing out some specious thing thats out there. This story appears here courtesy of TheChurchNews.com. Knowing that he would be traveling alone to and from Europe, he asked his secretary to go to Deseret Book and get him a couple of books to read on the trip. Sister Wendy Nelson: Number one, stick with what you know to be true. I could feel this is of God, I mean, theres no way you can do this. The announcement came in a press release posted on the LDS Church's Web site Thursday. We believe in self sufficiency, and being able to provide for our own selves and our own households. This special Church News podcast examines President Nelson's first three years from the perspective of his wife, Sister Wendy Watson Nelson. I thought that was an impossible thing. Sister Sheri Dew: I know you would love it. Citation for International Service American Heart Association, xii. . (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Graduates listen in their cars, as commencement speaker, Wendy Watson Nelson speaks, at Utah Valley University's graduation program in Orem, on Friday, May 7, 2021. He was a legendary surgeon there and did the first open-heart surgery, thoracic surgery, and pediatric surgery of Utah. The returned sister missionary was game, so Sheri quickly jotted a note and handed it to her. Heres a look at three of them that have inspired me recently. And let me say for you, what does let God prevail mean for the President of the Church and his wife? Ive watched that for years. I would have to involve inclusion. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here are some particularly heartwarming stories she shared. Let Gods laws prevail. His prayers are different. What do you mean by controversial LDS church? served as the former president of the Society for Vascular Surgery Could the same adjective be used the describe any opther church? And sometimes you start with, OK, God is my Heavenly Father. of Calgary. Its reaching out and wanting to meet with the imams of the mosques in the South Island in New Zealand, where there had been a terrorist attack. You know, it goes on. Man, theyre rock solid. And like I say, my husband and I threw away our rear view mirror a long time ago. I did learn that when you're on the Lord's errand, meaning, when you are doing something that the Lord has said, I need you to do this, then God will provide the way. You dont have to agree. He was also in the team of specialists during the first open-heart surgery in the world. He will never go through a doorway first. Sister Wendy Nelson: Well, I know that prayer works. Hes even again, more what looks like courageous and bold, but is just his obedience, his intense, exquisite obedience to whatever the Lord needs him to do. Sister Sheri Dew: When you married Elder Russell M. Nelson in 2006, you kind of stepped onto a moving train. Its leaders of nations. And its pretty funny, but it works. Nelson was born Sept. 9, 1924, in Salt Lake City, the son of Marion C. and Edna Anderson Nelson. In the interview, Sister Nelson shares several stories that give listeners a view into President Nelsons vibrant character and personality, including in his roles as husband, father, and grandfather. Nelson has published pieces where she labels gay relationships as distortion and perversion. In one of the most popular books of her career, Purity and Passion, she posits that homosexual activities break the eternal law upon which the blessings of marital intimacy are predicated., Thats a position shared with LDS Church leadership, which has repeatedly confirmed its opposition to gay marriage and considers same-sex relations a sin, forcing gay and lesbian members to avoid intimate partnerships to remain full-fledged members. He received a Ph.D. for his contributions. Im different. I know that Jesus Christ is at the head of the Church, that He guides everything through His Prophets and Apostles. Because in times of high confusion, lots of things to deal with, its tough to figure out: What do I really believe in? And they and their spouse, with the Lord, will figure things out. Sister Nelson passed away in February 2005. In April 2006, he married Wendy L. Watson. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. I believe I am the only one on earth who can accomplish this task when you contact our LDS branch you will find who I claim to be. Russell M. Nelson was one of those who watched from inside, with Wendy Nelson pointing him out in the crowd. Im struck with President Nelsons really unique preparations, his unique abilities, his unique sensitivities that have helped him and continue to help him do exactly what the Lord needs to have done.. course from the University of Utah in just three years and that too ranked 1st in his class. As she introduced Nelson, UVU President Astrid Tuminez said several times that the school appreciated the address. But I can tell you that one of the sweetest joys of my life is to hear him pray. This is the second Its that it is exclusionary to have someone who is anti-LGBTQ speaking at a school that identifies inclusion as a central value.. Immersion. He then served in the military for 20 months as a Medical Corp and left as a Captain. What's the next thing the Lord needs him to do? . He is all that matters. Would it have anything to do with how to hear Him or would you take it in a separate direction? There is a joy that compels him, because he knows its true, because he knows the blessings that the Lord has for these people the promises, the blessings, the unbelievable things that we cant even imagine. I never wanted to leave them because of this connection. Now that he's president, he can do those things," she added. How is he different today than when you married him? I think we see that in the photographs, the footage thats been shot of him around the world. She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . So, he was already quite senior in the Quorum. What do you see personally about his regard for women. from BYU, and her Ph.D. from the University Reduce and simplify. the University of Utah and his Ph.D. from the University of He loves that word, hearken, meaning listen to obey. Sister Wendy Nelson has many titles doctor, gerontologist, and marriage and family therapist being just a few. Those are all the things Ive seen. We would be drifting off to sleep, and I would think of something I needed his help with. He also has a professorship named after him. Elder Nelson and Wendy L. Watson "were married today in the Salt Lake Temple. . Nelsons net worth is in excess of 2 million dollars,the 120,000 is merely a retainer not a wage,no one person can become a prophet ,seer or a revalant if the CULT was started by a lay person,it is run on the lines of the Mafia. Wendy L. Watson, originally of Raymond, Alberta, Canada, is the daughter of the late Leonard David and Laura McLean Watson. And until I really started to study what the Savior taught the Nephites, and to say "contention is not of me." Youve seen large, large audiences and very small ones, in some places, whereas hes chosen to go to where the Church is young. And I just watch him be undaunted. Suddenly Sheri had an idea. President Russell M. Nelson joked with a purpose Sunday night about being more than 97-and-a-half years old the oldest president and prophet in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. April 1984, Elder Nelson received his B.A. On May 7, 2021, she gave the commencement keynote speech for Utah Valley University and was presented with an honorary doctorate in humane letters. "I knew in three different ways that the Lord's will was for this potential relationship with Elder Russell M. Nelson," she stated. But one she didn't expect was being the wife of President Russell M. Nelson. Mind your own business and never talk negative about our church President. Enter your email to receive updates on our LDS Living content, 2022 LDS Living A Division of Deseret Book Company, Sister Wendy W. Nelson on being an eyewitness to President Russell M. Nelsons four years as Prophet, 6 quotes from Latter-day Saint leaders to celebrate Earth Day, Tabernacle Choir announces world tour beginning this summer, Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We were both excited, both scared, but both filled with faith, Wendy remembered. She earned a bachelors degree in 1975 from Brigham Young University and a PhD in 1984 from the University of Calgary in family therapy and gerontology. Absolutely, because he is always, ever waiting to hear the next thing, feel the next thing, be guided to the next thing. You decide after talking to me. Prior to his service as head of the Church, President Nelson served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from July 15, 2015, until his call as the Church's leader. Thank you for this adjustment.. Jesus Christ is my Savior. Sister Sheri Dew: And I know you hope that the day will come soon, we hope, where travel is more doable. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. What have you learned about people? The talk didnt ease the contention for those who were upset that she was invited to campus, and a few were frustrated that Nelson spoke about openness to change being the solution and that she focused on love and her marriage. All rights reserved. If after being immersed, we then only sprinkle our lives with a little Scripture here, a little prayer there, a little fasting there, we will only know enough about the gospel to feel guilty and not enough to feel joy. They debated briefly about whether they should attempt to attend such an amazing historical eventthe first stake in the shadow of the Vaticanbut decided that a change in their itinerary at that point would cause a domino effect too major to overcome. She has authored the biographies of three Church presidents, including the book Insights from a Prophets Life, President Russell M. Nelson. Sister Wendy Nelson is a retired marriage and family therapist and professor and the wife of President Russell M. Nelson. from the University of Hawaii And I thought this was a safe space.. As she began to write a second note, Wendy suddenly reappeared from checking out the various train platforms. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. And it really is true that with God meaning when you are working with God nothing is impossible. She passed away in 2005, just shy of their 60th wedding anniversary. They married in 2006, when he was an apostle; he was named church president in. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Wendy L. Watson Prayer is real. They called it ironic. And then surprise! she said. It wont cost Billions, but the cost will be in the Millions, and I believe we can get the IMF to pay for it because there are 11 major cities around the world that also need to be saved. Ill tell you some specifics in a minute. He has also served 34 years as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in LDS church and was its president from 2015-2018. Nelson has denied all claims. In 1955, he accepted a faculty position at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Scriptures are answer books. What is the next thing? Hell say Im wooing you. Its wonderful. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online. Were extremely careful about whatever we watch, a movie, etc. On September 9, 2022, President Russell M. Nelson turns 98 years old. She married Nelson in the Salt Lake Temple in 2006 while he was a member of the LDS Church's Quorum of the . When your husband becomes President of the Church, it is different traveling with the President the Church than it is with [traveling with] a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. Elder Nelsons previous He does not hold on to This is how weve always done it. He is not a slave to tradition. 16 of 17. mormonanswerguypod 2 yr. ago This is a great conspiracy theory. Sarah Jane Weaver: Three years ago this month President Russell M. Nelson was set apart as the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2018. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. He couldnt see anything except the name Wendy Watson. Because our experience these days doesn't look anything like those early days of transitioning. But one she didn't expect was being the wife of President Russell M. Nelson. On Thursday, April 6, 2006, President Gordon B. Hinckley performed the sealing of Elder Russell M. Nelson and Wendy L. Watson in the Salt Lake Temple. And theyre not putting on airs, and they just want to do what the Lord wants them to do. She is a professor of marriage and Start looking like them even, start seeing like them. Many false accusations were made about the Prophet. Also FACT- Nelson married Wendy less than 14 months after his wife Dantzel suddenly unexpectedly & mysteriously died, according to news reports. In between notes congratulating graduates, one woman said such a great example. Another noted, great lesson. And some honked their horns from the parking lot in support while Nelson spoke. SALT LAKE CITY Sister Dantzel Nelson, wife of Elder Russell M. Nelson, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening at her home in Salt Lake City. Well, if youre ready, lets start. and our He was often called as an apostle or negotiator by the Church for advice. He has served as a member of that quorum since April 7, 1984. 1940s 1947. He is reaching out to leaders of the NAACP, something that had heretofore not been done. Governors Medal of Science: Lifetime Achievement Award Utah Technology Innovation Summit. As they perused a large marquee identifying which trains were going to which citiesall in Italianthey heard someone from behind them say, Sister Dew, may I help you? When they turned around, they saw an adorable young woman, a returned missionary who had returned to Florence, where she had served much of her mission. Sister Sheri Dew: So weve had the conversation more than once in our lives where we have said because maybe weve gotten hit with something that weve had to sort of recover from or think, Oh, wow, how do I handle that? and weve both had the conversation occasion where he said, OK, what do we know for sure is true? And its what you just said: Well, I know that God is my father. Keep immersed in all the light they can. (The faith has, in recent years, attempted to carve out a more empathetic stance toward LGBTQ people, but those mandates remain.). He has not tried to replicate anything thats been done before. So hes different. And I said, I said, Where did those trips go? And he said, I just felt like we didnt need to do them. Then, after a round of photographs, the new couple were off on their honeymoon. This special Church News podcast examines President Nelsons first three years from the perspective of his wife, Sister Wendy Watson Nelson. Ive learned what Doctrine in Covenants 123:17 says, which has been a favorite of mine forever. But Id give them some opportunities to have some experiences about how needed they are and how key they are. President Nelson, a leader of almost 17 million Latter-day Saints worldwide, has traveled extensively, changed Church organization, issued historic invitations, used technology and built many bridges of understanding. Some LGBTQ students and faculty did not attend the ceremony Friday in a silent protest. I waited for 55 years.. I can tell you that when we are studying our Come, Follow Me or watching a Book of Mormon video or reading our scriptures, we will often say to each other, Imagine, our friend in Mongolia is reading 'Come, Follow Me' scriptures, right today. Our friends in India, our friends in Tonga, our friends in Indonesia. And really, I can barely remember that time. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, talks with children while meeting with a three-generation family in Singapore on Nov. 20, 2019. I remember one Sunday when the high priest group leader came, ashen-faced, to me and said, Oh, Sister Nelson, were so embarrassed. According to LDS Newsroom, President Russell Nelson and Wendy Watson Nelson were married April 6, 2006. We know this was going to happen. And then he goes to plan B. We often measured the accumulation of snow by feet, not by inches. Again, building on this, and thinking about so many experiences youve had and that youve personally witnessed with your husband over the last three years: Is there a moment or maybe some certain kinds of moments that you think typify his ministry? And play havoc with your productivity, creativity and stamina.. If he knows something needs to happen, again, I dont know details. ", Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. It's as though he's been unleashed," said Nelson in an interview provided by the Church's news operation and posted on MormonNewsroom.org. The whole relationship seems very weird to me. And suddenly, there she was just saying Happy Thanksgiving. So I feel like weve got friends all over the world. But I think thats just shows how quick he is to adapt, which is really fascinating to watch. And hell just, you know, humbly say, Well, thank you. And then when they walk away, hell say, turn to me and say, I was just following instructions. The university defended the choice and even reiterated its support from the lectern during the ceremony Friday. . I would also say, so that they can experience how important they are and valued they are, to look for an opportunity to make a sacrifice of time or energy, and then find a way to give service with that time and energy, because sacrifice and service will absolutely let them feel part of something bigger. Missionaries wait for President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prior to a devotional in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, on May 23, 2019. She served as chair of BYU Womens Conference for 1999 President Russell M. Nelson and his counselors in the First Presidency participate in the 2020 Mission Leadership Seminar, transmitted worldwide via technology on June 26, 2020. And so, of course, its easy for him to honor women because he has been with Dantzel who was smart and bright and inspired. I love listening to him play the piano. And then he's moving on. She became a professor, too. What do you think let God prevail means for him? Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. And so that was just wonderful. He went to various parts of the world for reasons of preaching and charity. For one, if he was born into a family in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he wouldve been baptized at age 8, not age 16. There was no Oh, maybe Ill love you in 15 days. This was like, I love you. Because the great-grandchildren were starting to come really fast. Well, thats to me when you know that youre on the Lords errand, because I cant do that. "I knew in three different ways that the Lord's will was for this potential relationship with Elder Russell M. She just wasnt sure. "Once we were in debt about $43 above our resources. Sister Wendy Nelson shares delightful stories and insights By Jake Frandsen January 27, 2022 02:07 PM MST President Russell M. Nelson and Sister Wendy W. Nelson. What have you learned about the Church? Thats what were talking about. Russell M. Nelson was one of those who watched from inside, with Wendy Nelson pointing him out in the crowd. Sister Sheri Dew: What do you know today that you didnt know three years ago? As I hinted at, instead of the traditional format for this Church News podcast, we are going to step back and listen to a conversation between these two amazing women. Wendy Maxfield, daughter of church President Russell M. Nelson, died Friday, Jan, 11, 2019, after a battle with cancer. I can tell you that his prayers are more global. So thats what happens when hes with the imams, when hes with our friends from the NAACP, when he is with whomever let Gods love prevail. And then wait and watch for the hand of the Lord to be revealed.
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