Monday, March 16, 2015

I didn't know..

 Elvis Attends Seminary...
Elvis didn't relish his title of King. As he said, "there is only one King," and that was Jesus Christ. 
Deeply religious and a heavy reader of spiritual topics, Elvis showed considerable interest in the LDS Church and maintained many close connections with Mormons.  In fact, after his death, a copy of the Book of Mormon was found in his room with the message, "Priscilla needs to read this," written within the well-worn cover.
Elvis's good relationship with Mormons was dur in large part to Latter-day Saint and martial arts expert Ed Parker.  After training Elvis in self-defense, Parker became Elvis's personal body guard.  Knowing Elvis's affinity for religion, Parker gave Elvis a series of LDS books, which Elvis read avidly.
On night, Elvis drove with Parker from Las Vegas to Pasadena, arriving in California early in the morning.  When Parker invited Elvis to meet his two girls, who were attending early morning seminary, Elvis accepted withut hesitation.
Elvis met with and embraced Parker's daughters outside the seminary building.  Then, he surprised everyone with his own request: could he speak with their whole seminary class?  Elvis complimented these young faithful Saints for taking the time to learn more about the one true King and provided his own witness of Jesus Christ.
LDS Living--March/April 2015

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