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Ryker Eggenberger

Ryker Eggenberger is a Church News writing intern and almost-graduated student from Utah State University. Ryker served a mission in Quebec, Canada, and is currently studying creative writing. He has previously worked as a newswriter for the Utah Statesman newspaper and a content writer for an online blog about American national parks.

Clockwise from top left: President Russell M. Nelson entering the Conference Center in Salt Lake City; President Dallin H. Oaks; Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson (middle) and her second counselor, Sister Kristin M. Yee (left), visit the Minerva Teichert exhibition at the Church History Museum; Young Men General President Steven J. Lund speaks at the Provo Freedom Festival Patriotic Service at BYU in the Marriott Center.
Leaders & Ministry
Week in review: President Nelson on forgiveness plus 9 more stories
In case you missed it, President Nelson posted about forgiveness, President Oaks reaffirmed religious liberty, a new Minerva Teichert opened and seven more Church News stories from the week of July 2-8.
Four images share a space: Elder Jeffrey R. Holland smiling; Lucas Gifford drawing a poster; the final print volume of the Joseph Smith Papers on a shelf at the Church History Library; Sandy Utah Willow Creek Stake President Joseph A. Staples.
Leaders & Ministry
In case you missed it: Elder Holland shares gratitude for health and prayers, plus 8 more stories
Elder Holland shares gratitude for health and prayers, Joseph Smith Papers final edition published and other stories from the Church News from the week of June 25-July 1.
Missionaries and visitors at the Nauvoo historic sites gather in a basement
Members
Visitors take cover from intense windstorm in Nauvoo historic sites
Church historic sites in Nauvoo resumed normal operations directly after wind speeds reached upwards of 100 miles per hour.
President Nelson reads through a copy of “Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ”; Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles prepare to speak at the Seminar for New Mission Leaders at the Provo Missionary Training Center; The Relief Society general presidency: J. Anette Dennis, first counselor, left, President Camille N. Johnson, center, and Sister Kristin M. Yee, second counselor; Elder Gary E. Stevenson stands in front of the new Helena Montana Temple.
Leaders & Ministry
Week in review: new ‘Preach My Gospel’ introduced plus 8 more stories
President Nelson introduces new edition of “Preach My Gospel,” leaders speak at 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, plus 7 more stories from the Church News during the week of June 18-24.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson speaks to missionaries and new mission leaders
Leaders & Ministry
‘The Book of Mormon teaches clearly that Christ’s love extends to everyone,’ testifies Elder Christofferson
“Preach My Gospel” chapter 5: During the 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, Elder D. Todd Christofferson testified of the power of the Book of Mormon.
A sign saying “Peacemakers wanted” hangs in a window; Elder David A. Bednar walks with his wife, Sister Susan Bednar, after concluding a media tour of the Bentonville Arkansas Temple; Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Rosana Soares, walk around the temple in Montevideo, Uruguay; Children and a Primary teacher participate in singing time.
Leaders & Ministry
Week in review: President Nelson asks for examples of peacemakers, plus 8 other stories
President Nelson asked for examples of peacemakers, Elder and Sister Bednar led tours through the new Bentonville Arkansas Temple, plus 7 other stories from the Church News the week of June 11-17.
A large group of people taking a group picture on a grass lawn. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lithuania celebrated the 30th birthday of the Baltic States Mission on May 20, 2023.
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Lithuanian Saints celebrate 30th anniversary of missionary work
Lithuanian Saints celebrate the 30th birthday of the Baltic Mission by sounding the invitation to “come and see.”
Four pictures in a square — clockwise from top left: President M. Russell Ballard, waves at people outside the fence between the first and second sessions of the Columbus Ohio Temple rededication; Elder Ulisses Soares shakes hands with Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou in Montevideo, Uruguay; Volunteers clean up the grounds at the Yigo Guam Temple after Typhoon Mawar hit the island of Guam; Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and his wife, Sister Patricia Holland, pose at his home.
Leaders & Ministry
In case you missed it: President Ballard rededicates the Columbus Ohio Temple, Elder Soares ministers in South America, plus 7 more stories
Read more about President Ballard rededicating the Columbus Ohio Temple, Elder Soares’ ministry to South America, and 7 more stories from the Church News the week of June 4-10.
A woman holding a pile of homemade dresses.
Members
One sister in Montana has sewn over 1,400 dresses for children in need
See how Mary Stephens has been using her talents to serve others by sewing over 1,400 dresses for children in need across the world for the last five years.
Four images in a square, showing The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Eyring and his wife, Elder Christofferson and his wife in front of a sign that reads “Welcome to Alice Springs” and Iam Tongi performing on American Idol.
Leaders & Ministry
In case you missed it: President Eyring turns 90, plus 8 more articles
May 28-June 4: President Eyring turns 90, Elder Holland affirms the maturity and judgment of the First Presidency in his essay, American Idol winner Iam Tongi speaks about his faith and more.
A woman stands with a small horse in a blue covering in an open room.
Global
Humanitarian efforts in Central, Eastern Europe include medical equipment donations, charitable acts and mini-horse therapy
See how both the Church’s recent humanitarian efforts and angels of “the mortal kind” are blessing thousands in Armenia, Hungary and Slovakia.
Four separate pictures: President and Sister Oaks talking; a younger Elder Eyring standing at a pulpit; Elder Renlund in a suit and tie; and Elder Rasband behind a pulpit in a suit and tie.
Leaders & Ministry
In case you missed it: President Oaks speaks to young adults, President Eyring on learning to trust the Lord, plus 7 more stories
Here are nine stories from the Church News from the week of May 21-27.
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Members
Australian youth worship the Savior by serving in local park and school
“Charity is the antidote to contention and a true characteristic of a follower of Jesus Christ,” said a Melbourne stake president.
Four people looking at a laptop.
Members
How Saints in Peru, Malaysia and England are ‘finding [their] happiness’ through family history
See how youth and missionaries from three different countries are promoting FamilySearch and family history work.
Elder Mark D. Eddy, General Authority Seventy, speaks at the pulpit during a BYU-Idaho devotional
Living Faith
Choose Christ ‘today and forever, come what may,’ Elder Eddy says at BYU–Idaho
“If you feel that your faith is buckling under the weight of an unrelenting and recurring personal weakness, draw strength from the reassuring words of your Redeemer, ‘be not afraid, only believe.’”