Social media posts with a connection to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members last week include tributes from LDS entertainers to those who were affected by the attack in France yesterday, and other additional announcements and testimonies from other LDS performers. Social media accounts for LDS Church leaders featured inspiring pictures, quotes and counsel.
Imagine Dragons, a rock band from Las Vegas whose lead singer is LDS, tweeted a tribute in reference to the recent terrorist attack that killed 84 people in France: “Once again, our thoughts are with the people of France. Our hearts are broken. The blind hate is getting too much to bear.”
LDS pop violinist Lindsey Stirling announced on Twitter that her song “Something Wild” will be featured in Disney’s new movie “Pete’s Dragon,” which opens in theaters this August.
David Archuleta, LDS singer-songwriter, shared his testimony of missionary work in an Instagram post. The post featured a picture of him and his mission president.
“If you feel at a loss right now and are searching for something in your life, I invite you to start somewhere. Whether that’s talking to missionaries, reading something from the Bible or Book of Mormon, entering a church building, talking to a Christian friend you trust, or saying a prayer tonight. I invite you to do it,” the post read.
Last weekend, Marie Osmond, David Archuleta and Alex Boye joined the Nashville Tribute Band and the Nampa Interfaith Choir to perform two “Redeemer” concerts. Osmond’s youngest daughter, Abi, was able to be a part of the Interfaith Choir and sing with her mother on stage.
Posts from LDS general authorities’ social media accounts
The Facebook page for President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, posted about President Eyring’s testimony of the love for the prophet of God. Along with the text is a picture of President Eyring with President Thomas S. Monson, president of the LDS Church.
A post was made on the Facebook page of Elder Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, about having faith in the Lord’s timing, especially when it comes to marriage.
The Facebook page for President Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, featured a post about Jesus Christ’s knowledge of the depths of pain. A link to a video is included in the post.
A post was made on the Facebook page of President M. Russell Nelson, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, about the importance of praying from the heart and feasting on the words of Christ instead of going through the motions.
Mormon Mentions highlights social media posts with connections to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Kelsey Schwab writes for the Faith and Family sections of DeseretNews.com.