LDS Today Articles for January 9, 2007

January 9, 2007
LDS Charities Restores Fishing Boat, Returning Fishermen to the Seas (LDS Church News Release) (January 9, 2007)Latter-day Saint Charities, a humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, worked with another charitable organization to help restore a fishing boat that returned 27 fishermen to the seas, allowing them to provide for their families.
Beloved song turns 50 (News from the Church) (January 9, 2007)The hymn "I Am a Child of God" (Hymns, no. 301) has rung across the earth, its music played and its words sung by adults and Primary children around the world since 1957. As it reaches its 50th anniversary in 2007, the song, published in more than 90 languages, continues to touch the hearts of many.
Samuelsons to present back-to-school devotional at BYU Jan. 9 (BYU News Release) (January 9, 2007)Brigham Young University President Cecil O. Samuelson and his wife, Sharon, will present the first devotional of the new year Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center.
Meetinghouse plan faces council scrutiny (Oregonian) (January 9, 2007)A meetinghouse for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which looked like a sure bet last month, is now in doubt. City councilors have decided to revisit the city planning commission's approval of a meetinghouse at the northwest corner of Rosemont Road and Shannon Lane in the Rosemont-Summit neighborhood. The 16,558-square-foot building would serve two congregations -- about 1,000 people -- on 4.4 acres.
Mitt rakes in dough, proves his political viability (Salt Lake Tribune - Utah) (January 9, 2007)Sending a clear signal he wants to be in the top tier of presidential candidates, and using showmanship skills honed in heading the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics, Republican Mitt Romney amassed more than $7 million Monday in political pledges.
Analysis: Romney's Faith May Prevent Him From Going All the Way in 2008 (Fox News) (January 9, 2007)Today, Romney's son Mitt is poised to become the conservative favorite for the GOP nomination, but no Mormon candidate has come this close before and resistance to the idea of an LDS president still appears to be strong. One recent poll suggests that 35% of Americans would not be willing to vote for a Mormon for President.
Queen rewards results (Lynn News - UK) (January 9, 2007)A YOUNG Lynn man who recovered from severe brain injuries in his childhood to achieve six grade As at A level has won The Queen's Gold Medal for Academic Achievement. Former King Edward VII School pupil Christopher Vingoe received the award during an audience with The Queen at Sandringham on Sunday. Outstanding Springwood High School pupil Rebecca Edwards, who gained three top grade A levels, also met The Queen and was presented with a signed book.
Salt Lake Catholic Diocese gets new bishop (Deseret News - Utah) (January 9, 2007)Bishop Wester also reached out to the LDS Church. "A wonderful relationship exists between this local church and the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," he said after being introduced to the media. "I understand that there is a wonderful ecumenical and interfaith spirit in this diocese, and I am eager to add to this dialogue even as I benefit from it."