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President Thomas S. Monson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The LDS Church has been encouraging members to better observe the Sabbath day. While the Sabbath day has long been a part of religious life for church members, this new focus encourages members to be more proactive in revering Sundays.

LDS Church leaders have used Facebook pages, pictured above, and Google+ profiles for about a year. (Screenshot courtesy Esteban De Hoyos)

Helaman's 2,000 stripling warriors would be in awe if they saw the crowd of missionaries entering the Provo Missionary Training Center on Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Josh Hanson's jaw dropped even before President Thomas S. Monson finished making his announcement Saturday. As President Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, led into the big policy change on missionary ages, Hanson could tell something big was about to happen. As the reality of what Monson was saying sunk in, Hanson's jaw unhinged and froze into a face that openly showed the reaction of many who were listening as intently as he was.

President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in The First Presidency