The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has introduced a brand new voice for “Music & the Spoken Word” with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Sq. — changing Lloyd Newell, who has served in that place for the previous 34 years.
Derrick Porter, 42, of Bountiful, Utah, has been named the brand new government producer, principal author and presenter of “Music & the Spoken Word,” in keeping with a launch posted on Churchofjesuschrist.org.
“This kind of announcement is very rare, considering that during the past three decades we’ve all become accustomed to hearing Lloyd Newell on Sunday mornings,” stated Bishop Gérald Caussé, presiding bishop of the Church and an adviser to The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Sq.. “We are thrilled about the future of this program and know it will continue to bring peace and hope in a troubled world through its music and messages each week.”
Porter is at present serving as a bishop. He and his spouse, Rebecca Porter, are the mother and father of six kids. “I am sincerely humbled at the opportunity to serve as a steward to carry on this great legacy,” he stated.
Newell has served as author and presenter of “The Spoken Word” since 1990. Solely two others have been the announcer of the choir on the weekly broadcast, Elder Richard L. Evans and J. Spencer Kinard. Newell and his spouse, Karmel Newell, have been known as to serve as mission leaders for the California Los Angeles Mission and can start their service this summer season.
“What an honor and blessing to begin every Sunday morning with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for more than half my life,” Newell stated. “I can’t begin to capture the many meaningful moments I have shared with the choir. It has been a sacred trust to prepare and deliver inspirational Spoken Words over so many years, and now, my wife and I look forward to serving the Lord in new ways,” he stated.
Choir President Michael O. Leavitt expressed appreciation for Newell’s service and optimism for the way forward for “Music & the Spoken Word.” “We express our gratitude to Lloyd, who served as someone trusted and admired by millions who have become accustomed to his soothing voice and trademark wisdom on Sunday mornings. We are delighted for the Newells and their new assignment.” President Leavitt stated that wanting ahead, Porter represents the start of a brand new period for “Music & the Spoken Word” and the choir has plans to hold the messages from this program to individuals all through the world in new methods.
Newell’s final Sunday broadcast with the choir will be June 16. Porter will ship his first message the next week, June 23.
“Music & the Spoken Word” is now in its ninety fifth yr and is the world’s longest working broadcast. For extra details about “Music & the Spoken Word” go to www.thetabernaclechoir.org.
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