Proclamation of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, issued on April 6, 1845, in New York City, New York, and on Oct. 22, 1845, in Liverpool, England — Issued by the Twelve since the martyrdom dissolved the First Presidency, the proclamation was printed and distributed on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. It proclaimed that God had spoken from the …
It was primarily written by Elder Parley P. Pratt, but formally acknowledged as a Proclamation of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ, of Latter-day Saints." The bicentennial proclamation President Russell M. Nelson announced in the April general conference “came by revelation” and “is the mind and will of the Lord,” said Elder Ronald A. Rasband in a devotional for missionaries around the world. The proclamation was finally published in April 1845. The others were made in 1841 (to the Saints only), 1845, 1865, 1980 and 1995. This is the sixth proclamation issued by the Church. We Engage All People: Everyone, no matter race, age or socioeconomic status, matters to God so they should matter to us.
The church needs fearless heralds who will put on their work-boots, roll up their sleeves, and boldly feed Christ’s precious flock no matter what the cost.
When there is no divine food for the soul, there will be spiritual famine in the land. Like waterless clouds that produce no rain, so is the preacher who makes a proclamation to people but fails to preach God’s Word.
; Author: Council of the Twelve Apostles (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Proclamation of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints : to all the kings of the world; to the president of the United States of America; to the governors of the several states; and to the rulers and people of all nations; Greeting. Proclamation Church exists to glorify God and make disciples of all people. We want to do this by proclaiming the love of Jesus so that people will follow Him, seek to be known by Him, and ultimately make Him known in Nashville and around the world.
Values. Proclamation of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (April 6 and October 22, 1845) [The Proclamation of 1845 was issued by the Twelve only, because at that time there was no First Presidency due to the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith on June 27, 1844, and a new First Presidency was not organized until December 1847.
Sunday, April 6, 1980 marked the 150th anniversary of the organization of the Church. The 1980 proclamation most closely resembles the one President Nelson introduced Sunday. Proclamation of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - April 6, 1980 INTRODUCTION.