Pop Star Turned Mormon Missionary David Archuleta Appears with Missionary Choir

Salt Lake City, Utah — Fans of pop star David Archuleta did not expect to see him perform for two years because he became a Mormon missionary, but he surprised them on Saturday.

Elder Archuleta showed up on the front row of a special Mormon Missionary Choir which performed at the 182^nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday. It was the second of five sessions that continue through Sunday. Over 100,000 attend in person in the Conference Center at Temple Square, while most of the more than 14 million Mormons watch the conference through satellite broadcast to thousands of local congregations throughout the world, and on the Internet at LDS.org.

Archuleta’s career took off when he became a runner-up on American Idol, and has continued to grow. He has not only performed many concerts, but his recordings continue to be in high demand by his many fans. Recently he also performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and released an album of music with them. » read more

Movie Review: Getting to Know Joseph Smith, Translator of the Book of Mormon

The astounding performance of R. Dustin Harding in the lead role as Joseph Smith leaves audiences with the feeling that they know Joseph Smith on a personal level. This is a film that will endure for generations because it gives audiences the feeling that they were there and understand the events in an intimate and personal way.

Understanding history begins with understanding those who made history, and Plates of Gold provides that insight. People of all backgrounds and beliefs should view this film to gain a better understanding of Joseph Smith, his faith, dedication, compassion, and his personality.
Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold opened in Utah theaters to large, enthusiastic audiences on September 2 after a debut in Europe to sell-out crowds at showings in several countries. The large audiences during the opening weekend mean it will continue to remain in theaters and expand beyond Utah to California, Idaho, Oregon, and other locations in the weeks ahead, according to the official web site at www.JosephMovie.com » read more