160. Interesting Church History fact: 36 years ago today, Priesthood was granted to all worthy males.

Although June 8, 1978, was the day the revelation on the Priesthood was given, thirty six years ago tomorrow the announcement was made public to the Church and the world, that the Priesthood would be granted to all worthy males without regard to race or color.  On June 9th, (tomorrow) when it was announced, it was the wedding day of our oldest son, who was married in the Salt Lake Temple.  We lived in Sandy, and on our way in our car down to the wedding luncheon, the announcement came over the radio.  In the luncheon, that was all the talk!  That is how we remember that great announcement.  I put the entire Latter Day Light Daily Devotion in today, as you read about that announcement at the very bottom.  It is interesting to learn about Church History and what occurred on this day during the years since the Church was organized.  THIS IS THE TRUE CHURCH!

Latter Day Light DAILY DEVOTION _________________________ The Righteous Person Nauvoo, Illinois June 8, 2014 SCRIPTURES OF THE DAY: Micah 6:8 "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" QUOTE OF THE DAY:   Harold B. Lee "The righteous man strives for self-improvement knowing that he has daily need of repentance for his misdeeds or his neglect. He is not so much concerned about what he can get but more about how much he can give to others, knowing that along that course only can he find true happiness.  "He endeavors to make each day his masterpiece so that at night's close he can witness in his soul and to his God that whatever has come to his hand that day, he has done to the best of his ability" (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee, p. 178). DAILY READING SCHEDULE Read the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon in one year with our Daily Scripture Reading Schedule: 2 Kings 3:8 - 4:38   Alma 8:30 - 9:15 TODAY IN CHURCH HISTORY: June 8 1834 - While camped at Salt River, Zion's Camp was joined by a company of men from Michigan under the leadership of Hyrum Smith and Lyman Wight. Zion's Camp now numbered 205 men with twenty-five wagons of supplies. They would rest here and prepare for the rest of their journey untilJune 12th. (History of the Church, 2:87-88) 1841 - The Prophet Joseph, and those traveling with him, arrived in Monmouth, Illinois. There was great excitement in the city and there was great difficulty protecting the Prophet from the large crowd of people who had come to see him. The States' Attorney asked for a continuance as he had not "had sufficient notice of the trial. By mutual consent it was accordingly postponed untilWednesday morning" (The next day). The Prophet records, "I was requested to preach to the citizens of Monmouth; but as I was a prisoner, I kept closeted in my room, for I could not even come down stairs to my meals, but the people would be crowding the windows to get a peep at me" (History of the Church, 4:366). 1844 - The Nauvoo City Council met "from 10 a.m. to 1 p. m." and "from 3 to 6:30 p. m. The subject of the Nauvoo Expositor was taken under consideration. An ordinance was passed concerning the City Attorney and his duties" (History of the Church, 6:430). 1847 - While the first pioneer company was camped for the evening, a group of traders from Fort Bridger arrived and told them of the trail ahead. Fort Bridger was about 300 miles ahead. They also told the pioneers of the beautiful valley that is known as Utah Valley today. The group of traders were given letters to take east with them to Fort Laramie. 1888 - The Church leadership instructs stake leaders to establish an academy for secondary education. Between 1888 and 1909, the Church founded 35 academies in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Arizona, Mexico, and Canada. Today, several universities can trace their roots to these academies including, BYU-I in Rexburg, Idaho and Snow College in Ephriam, Utah. 1900 - The First Presidency announces the beginning of missionary training classes which served as the foundation of today's Missionary Training Centers. 1978 - The First Presidency issues a letter to the Church announcing the revelation to President Kimball that "all worthy male members of the Church may be ordained to the priesthood without regard for race or color" (Doctrine and Covenants Official Declaration 2).