When we are called to serve in primary, it extends beyond that time we spend with them in class,

that we had the opportunity to pray for them, to get to know them, to perhaps communicate with their parents about how best we can support them.

That time, teaching or serving in primary in any capacity can be life-changing for not only the little children, but also for us.

It will help that calling become so much richer for us.

I'm Sarah Jane Weaver, editor of the Church News.

Welcome to the Church News podcast. We are taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The work and purpose of primary, the children's organization in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,

is to help children feel their Heavenly Father's love and to learn about his plan of happiness.

For President Susan H. Porter, that purpose has meant more to her in the last year,

while serving as first counselor in the primary general presidency.

Sustained in April as the new primary general president,

she will begin her service on August 1st.

Born in Oklahoma, President Porter grew up in New York.

She graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in chemistry.

She is the wife of the late elder Bruce D. Porter, a general authority 70. He passed away in chemistry. She is the wife of the late Elder Bruce D. Porter, a General Authority

70. He passed away in 2016. In the April session of General Conference, Sister Porter spoke

about how even the youngest of us can turn to the Savior for strength and healing that will enable

all of us to do what we were sent here to do. She joins this episode of the

Church News podcast to share how out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Welcome,

President Porter, to the Church News podcast. Thank you for the invitation. Well, I've been so excited.

I was delighted in April when you were sustained as primary general president.

I was thrilled a year earlier after working with you a little bit at headquarters to know that you would not only be working in primary, but representing women on the general councils of the church.

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