LDS Scene

Missionaries Assist at International Summit

About 30 missionaries serving in the Ghana Accra Mission helped greet and assist more than 6,000 political and business leaders—including the presidents of 15 African nations—who recently gathered in Accra for a six-day summit. The missionaries helped with registration, in the press and media office, and during workshops and catered events.

“Our missionaries’ hard work, reliability, effectiveness, and contagious smiles touched the hearts of all who came in contact with them,” said mission president Larry Bodhaine. “They did not vocally proclaim the gospel, but by their conduct and demeanor I believe the missionaries presented a very positive image of the Church to leaders and representatives from countries throughout the whole continent.”

Colorado Day of Service

With the sanction of Colorado governor Bill Owens, Church members initiated a statewide day of volunteer service on 31 July. “From Aspen to Steamboat Springs,” said multistake public affairs director Ilene Dibble, “projects included community cleanups, a preparedness fair, painting and fix-up projects, and a quilting bee.” She continued, “This was a great opportunity for people from faith-based organizations as well as nonprofits, corporations, businesses, service clubs, and other segments of the community to come together on one day.”

BYU Testing Available at Other Schools

BYU is one of the first universities to offer its testing services to students at locations far from campus in Provo, Utah. BYU’s membership in the Consortium of College Testing Centers allows “BYU students who for some reason or another have to leave Provo a chance to keep up with their classes and take their tests at one of the 101 facilities across the country,” said BYU Testing Services manager Bud Wood. The university’s testing center is the largest in the United States, and BYU hosts the consortium’s official Web site.

Missionaries serving in the Ghana Accra Mission gave volunteer assistance at a large international conference. (Photo courtesy of Dave Olsen.)

Members of the Arvada Fourth Ward painted a barn during a statewide service day organized by Colorado Latter-day Saints. (Photo by Robert M. Lewis.)