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| Sample of OCR of THE CHURCH
OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS BOOKLET THE MORMONS Mormon is a nickname for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was given to these people early in their history because of their belief in the Book of Mormon. Headquarters of the Church are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and flourishing branches are found throughout the United States, in Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the British Isles, the various countries of Europe, South Africa, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the islands of the Pacific. The Church has a membership of approximately 1,300,000. Mormon history is one of the dramatic stories of America. The Church was organized April 6, 1830 in New York. The startling claims of its adherents aroused the antagonism of many people who expressed themselves in violent persecution. In an effort to find peace, the Mormons moved first to Ohio, and then to Missouri. From Missouri they moved to Illinois where they built Nauvoo, the largest city then in the state. But their enemies would give them no peace. On June 27, 1844, Joseph Smith, the leader of the Church, was killed by a mob. Picture definitions 3. CANADIAN TEMPLE Latter-day Saints settled in Western Canada in 1887. A Mor- mon temple was dedicated in the city of Cardston, Alberta on August 26,1923. 4. HAWAIIAN TEMPLE Missionary work was undertaken by the Church in Hawaii in 1850. Since then the Church has grown consistently in the Islands. This beautiful temple, overlooking the Pacific, was completed and dedicated November 27, 1919. 5. IDAHO FALLS TEMPLE This beautiful structure stands beside the Snake River in the city of Idaho Falls. The building was completed and dedicated April 22, 1946. 6. LOGAN TEMPLE During the time the Salt Lake Temple was under construction, work also went forward on temples at St. George, Manti, and Logan, Utah. This structure, the work of pioneer craftsmen, over- looks the beautiful Cache Valley. It was dedicated May 17, 1884. 7. LOS ANGELES TEMPLE The twelfth and largest temple of the Church was dedicated March 11, 1956 at Los Angeles, California. Over 600,000 visitors went through the building prior to its dedication. It stands on an imposing elevation overlooking Santa Monica Boulevard and may be seen from ships 25 miles at sea. |
| When Joseph Smith was asked by a newspaper reporter about the basic beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he summarized the teachings and doctrines in 13 points, known today as the The Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
