From President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency posting a picture with Harrison Ford to Chick-fil-A praising the efforts of local missionaries, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been active on social media this week.
President Uchtorf posted a picture Wednesday afternoon on Facebook from the 13th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards held in California last weekend. The picture shows President Uchtdorf, a former airline pilot, with Col. Gail Halverson, known as “The Candy Bomber,” who was honored at the event, as well as Harrison Ford, an actor who is perhaps best known for his role as pilot of the Millennium Falcon. Halverson was featured in "Meet the Mormons." Ford most recently reprised his role as Han Solo in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
Last weekend Living Legends of Aviation honored our dear friend Colonel Gail Halvorsen for his lifelong positive impact...
Posted by Dieter F Uchtdorf on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
A Chick-fil-A in Colonial Heights, Virginia, posted a photo on its Facebook page of six missionaries who spent part of their afternoon helping cars stranded on icy roads.
HUGE SHOUT OUT to these guys who spent all afternoon pushing stuck cars up the icy hill. Thanks for serving the community and being rockstars!
Posted by Chick fil A Colonial Heights on Monday, January 25, 2016
Elder Ronald A. Rasband, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles offered a prayed at the Utah State Senate and shared photos on his Twitter account.
Marie Osmond, an LDS entertainer, shared her experience from her grandson’s baby blessing on her Facebook page.
My #grandson Christian was blessed in church today and I couldn't help but reminisce about the day my husband #blessed...
Posted by Marie Osmond on Sunday, January 24, 2016
President Thomas S. Monson shared inspirational messages on Twitter and Facebook. One Facebook post talked about how to reach out to those who need help.
I am confident there are within our sphere of influence those who are lonely, those who are ill, and those who feel...
Posted by Thomas S Monson on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency tweeted about how forgiveness creates joy.
President Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles posted on his Facebook page about the difference between millennials and true millennials.
The term Millennial is perfect for you if that term reminds you of who you really are and what your purpose in life...
Posted by Russell M Nelson on Thursday, January 21, 2016
Sister Linda K. Burton, Relief Society general president, gave advice on her Facebook page to sisters discouraged by imperfections.
This morning I woke up thinking of my sisters in the gospel who worry so much about being perfect, right now. Our Savior...
Posted by Linda K. Burton on Friday, January 22, 2016
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Lindsey Williams writes for the the Faith and Family sections of DeseretNews.com