1. WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND New Members of the Twelve In July 1838, the Lord revealed to the Prophet Joseph Smith which men were to fill vacancies in the Quorum of the Twelve. Read D&C 118:6 to discover the names of these four men.

2. New Members of the Twelve John Taylor John Taylor John E. Page John E. Page Wilford Woodruff Wilford Woodruff Willard Richards Willard Richards In July 1838, the Lord revealed to the Prophet Joseph Smith which men were to fill vacancies in the Quorum of the Twelve. Read D&C 118:6 to discover the names of these four men. WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND

3. Commandments Read D&C 118:1–4. What commandments were the Twelve given? What were the promised blessings if they were faithful? WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND

4. Commandments Hold a conference.Hold a conference. WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND Read D&C 118:1–4. What commandments were the Twelve given? What were the promised blessings if they were faithful?

5. Commandments Hold a conference.Hold a conference. Fill vacancies in the Twelve.Fill vacancies in the Twelve. WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND Read D&C 118:1–4. What commandments were the Twelve given? What were the promised blessings if they were faithful?

6. Commandments Hold a conference.Hold a conference. Fill vacancies in the Twelve.Fill vacancies in the Twelve. Preach the gospel in lowliness of heart, meekness, humility, and long-suffering.Preach the gospel in lowliness of heart, meekness, humility, and long-suffering. WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND Read D&C 118:1–4. What commandments were the Twelve given? What were the promised blessings if they were faithful?

7. Commandments Hold a conference.Hold a conference. Fill vacancies in the Twelve.Fill vacancies in the Twelve. Preach the gospel in lowliness of heart, meekness, humility, and long-suffering.Preach the gospel in lowliness of heart, meekness, humility, and long-suffering. Bear record of Christ’s name in other countries.Bear record of Christ’s name in other countries. WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND Read D&C 118:1–4. What commandments were the Twelve given? What were the promised blessings if they were faithful?

8. Commandments Promises WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND Hold a conference.Hold a conference. Fill vacancies in the Twelve.Fill vacancies in the Twelve. Preach the gospel in lowliness of heart, meekness, humility, and long-suffering.Preach the gospel in lowliness of heart, meekness, humility, and long-suffering. Bear record of Christ’s name in other countries.Bear record of Christ’s name in other countries.

9. The Lord would provide for their families.The Lord would provide for their families. Commandments Read D&C 118:1–4. What commandments were the Twelve given? What were the promised blessings if they were faithful? Promises WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND Hold a conference.Hold a conference. Fill vacancies in the Twelve.Fill vacancies in the Twelve. Preach the gospel in lowliness of heart, meekness, humility, and long-suffering.Preach the gospel in lowliness of heart, meekness, humility, and long-suffering. Bear record of Christ’s name in other countries.Bear record of Christ’s name in other countries.

10. The Lord would provide for their families.The Lord would provide for their families. An effectual door would be opened for them, from henceforth.An effectual door would be opened for them, from henceforth. Commandments Read D&C 118:1–4. What commandments were the Twelve given? What were the promised blessings if they were faithful? Promises WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND Hold a conference.Hold a conference. Fill vacancies in the Twelve.Fill vacancies in the Twelve. Preach the gospel in lowliness of heart, meekness, humility, and long-suffering.Preach the gospel in lowliness of heart, meekness, humility, and long-suffering. Bear record of Christ’s name in other countries.Bear record of Christ’s name in other countries.

11. Wilford Woodruff on Preaching the Gospel According to the quotation below, how seriously did Wilford Woodruff consider the task of spreading the gospel throughout the world? “It is no light thing for any people in any age of the world to have a dispensation of the gospel of Jesus Christ committed into their hands, and when a dispensation has been given, those receiving it are held responsible before high heaven for the use they make of it” ( “It is no light thing for any people in any age of the world to have a dispensation of the gospel of Jesus Christ committed into their hands, and when a dispensation has been given, those receiving it are held responsible before high heaven for the use they make of it” (The Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, sel. G. Homer Durham [1946],132). WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND President Wilford Woodruff

12. 1840 Labors and Accomplishments The following slides present some of Wilford Woodruff’s labors and accomplishments as he served his mission to England in 1840. WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND President Wilford Woodruff

13. WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND 1840 Labors and Accomplishments President Wilford Woodruff He traveled 4,469 miles.He traveled 4,469 miles. The following slides present some of Wilford Woodruff’s labors and accomplishments as he served his mission to England in 1840.

14. WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND 1840 Labors and Accomplishments President Wilford Woodruff He traveled 4,469 miles.He traveled 4,469 miles. He held 230 meetings.He held 230 meetings. The following slides present some of Wilford Woodruff’s labors and accomplishments as he served his mission to England in 1840.

15. WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND 1840 Labors and Accomplishments President Wilford Woodruff He traveled 4,469 miles.He traveled 4,469 miles. He held 230 meetings.He held 230 meetings. He established 53 places for preaching.He established 53 places for preaching. The following slides present some of Wilford Woodruff’s labors and accomplishments as he served his mission to England in 1840.

16. WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND 1840 Labors and Accomplishments President Wilford Woodruff He traveled 4,469 miles.He traveled 4,469 miles. He held 230 meetings.He held 230 meetings. He established 53 places for preaching.He established 53 places for preaching. He jointly organized 47 branches.He jointly organized 47 branches. The following slides present some of Wilford Woodruff’s labors and accomplishments as he served his mission to England in 1840.

17. WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND 1840 Labors and Accomplishments President Wilford Woodruff He traveled 4,469 miles.He traveled 4,469 miles. He held 230 meetings.He held 230 meetings. He established 53 places for preaching.He established 53 places for preaching. He jointly organized 47 branches.He jointly organized 47 branches. He baptized 336 people and assisted at the baptisms of 86 others.He baptized 336 people and assisted at the baptisms of 86 others. The following slides present some of Wilford Woodruff’s labors and accomplishments as he served his mission to England in 1840.

18. WILFORD WOODRUFF’S MISSION TO ENGLAND 1840 Labors and Accomplishments President Wilford Woodruff He traveled 4,469 miles.He traveled 4,469 miles. He held 230 meetings.He held 230 meetings. He established 53 places for preaching.He established 53 places for preaching. He jointly organized 47 branches.He jointly organized 47 branches. He baptized 336 people and assisted at the baptisms of 86 others.He baptized 336 people and assisted at the baptisms of 86 others. He baptized 57 preachers and two clerks of the Church of England.He baptized 57 preachers and two clerks of the Church of England. (See Journal of Wilford Woodruff, summary of 1840, Church History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.) The following slides present some of Wilford Woodruff’s labors and accomplishments as he served his mission to England in 1840.