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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church continues to grow with increasing members, missionaries, and temples worldwide.
The Saints establish homes in the Salt Lake Valley. They build temples in the West. Many members from distant lands come to be with the Saints.
The pioneers travel from Council Bluffs to the Salt Lake Valley. They set up Winter Quarters. The Lord tells Brigham Young to divide the people into companies.
Under the guidance of Brigham Young, the Saints postpone their trek west and establish Winter Quarters.
The Lord chooses Brigham Young to be the leader after Joseph Smith's death. Mobs drive the Saints out of Nauvoo. The Saints travel in very difficult circumstances.
The Saints dedicate portions of the Nauvoo Temple as they are completed and perform many ordinances. The Saints are so eager that the temple remains open day and night.
The Apostles lead the Church until a new leader is chosen. Sidney Rigdon wants to be the leader and apostatizes.
Although innocent, Joseph, Hyrum, and others go to Carthage Jail. A mob kills Joseph and Hyrum. They give their lives for the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mobs form and persecute the Saints. Enemies start a newspaper with lies about Mormons. Joseph says the Saints will eventually be forced to leave Nauvoo.
Joseph Smith receives a revelation about angels. Heavenly Father and Jesus have a body of flesh and bones. The Holy Ghost is a spirit.
John C. Bennett, the mayor of Nauvoo, becomes wicked. Joseph Smith become mayor after conflict with Bennett. Joseph prophesies of future conflicts.
The Relief Society, a women's organization, is formed to help and bless the lives of others. The sisters make clothes for the men working at the temple, take care of the sick, and learn about the gospel.
The Saints receive a special blessing in the temple called the endowment. They make promises and covenants with God and learn how to return to live with Him.
Joseph Smith receives a revelation to build a temple in Nauvoo. The Lord calls Hyrum Smith to be the Patriarch. Brigham Young learns he is to stay at home with his family.
The Lord sends missionaries to England and Palestine. They teach the gospel to many people.
Joseph Smith instructs the Saints to write down the crimes of those who were persecuting them. Joseph takes those letters to the president of the United States. The president does not help the Saints.
Brigham Young tells the Saints to leave Missouri while Joseph Smith is in jail. They go to Illinois in search of shelter, food, and jobs.
Joseph Smith and his friends suffer in Liberty Jail for more than four months. The Lord comforts him.
Mobs do terrible things to the Saints. They hurt and kill many people. Joseph and others are thrown into prison. Joseph silences the jail guards.
Joseph learns where the Lord will come for His Second Coming. Some leaders choose to disobey the prophet.
Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery see Jesus Christ, Moses, Elias, and Elijah and receive sacred priesthood power and keys.
Joseph Smith sees a vision of the celestial kingdom. Many Saints come to the dedication of the Kirtland Temple, and angels appear.
The Pearl of Great Price is a book of scripture written by prophets. It contains the Book of Moses, the Book of Abraham, Joseph Smith—Matthew, Joseph Smith—History, and the Articles of Faith.
The governor and judges of Missouri refuse the help the Saints. Due to the persecution from mobs, the Saints leave Missouri.
God commands more people to move to Missouri. Mobs and evil people persecute the Saints.
The Lord reveals to Joseph the Word of Wisdom, a health commandment requiring respect and honor for our bodies. The Lord promises many physical and spiritual blessings for complete obedience.
The Saints worry about disasters and wars that occur. Jesus reveals a prophecy to Joseph Smith about the Civil War in the United States and diverse wars in the world.
Heavenly Father reveals to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon the places where people go after they are resurrected, called the three kingdoms of glory.
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon go to many towns and declare the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Lord tells Joseph to publish the revelations of the Lord. This book is called the Doctrine and Covenants.
The Saints arrive in Missouri and begin to build the city of Zion in Independence in Jackson County.
Through the power of the Holy Ghost, the Lord gives gifts of the Spirit to help others.
Some people persecute the Saints of God in the last days. There are many signs to help prepare people for the Second Coming. The Lord will come again as the prophets have testified.
Sidney Rigdon is baptized and leads many to Christ. Through the Lord's help, Joseph and Sidney reveal some of the missing doctrine in the Bible.
Only one man can receive revelation for the entire Church. Hyrum Page receives false revelations through a stone. He listens to the prophet and repents.
Joseph and Emma sacrifice much to spread the gospel. They rely on the Lord. Jesus tells Emma what she is supposed to do.
Samuel Smith, the first missionary for the Church, teaches people but has very little success. Many people, like Brigham Young, were converted later because of his efforts.
Many people learn about the Church and are baptized. Wicked men try to prevent the work from progressing, but the Lord protects His people.
Oliver Cowdery teaches and baptizes many people. Newel Knight's testimony is strengthened after trials.
While in New York, Joseph Smith organizes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Joseph receives a revelation about how to organize the true Church. He also learns more about Jesus Christ.
Joseph and Oliver have questions about baptism. John the Baptist appears and gives the Aaronic Priesthood to them. They are both baptized.
Oliver Cowdery helps Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon. The Lord reveals many commandments.
Martin Harris desires to show 116 translated pages of the Book of Mormon to his family and others.
The angel Moroni appears to Joseph Smith and tells him about the Book of Mormon written on gold plates in the Hill Cumorah.
Joseph prays to know which church to join. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appear to him and tell him that none of the churches are true.
Joseph Smith's family is hardworking, loving, and full of faith. Joseph has an injured leg and has surgery without pain medication.
The plan of salvation provides a way for God's children to return to live with Him. We learn about this plan through the words of Christ and His prophets.