JOSEPH SMITH'S 200th BIRTHDAY IS TODAY. December 23, 1805-2005. The Church had a special commemoration broadcast tonight. I know Joseph Smith was a Prophet of God. I really appreciate what he did for all of us and what he went through to help restore the Church. I am also thankful Heavenly Father restored the gospel on the Earth and that we have a living Prophet today- Gordon B. Hinkley. It was a really nice broadcast. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir did a great job, as usual. One thing I thought was interesting, during the prayers they prayed for the decendants of Joseph Smith, to bring them back into the fold. The closing prayer was given by a decendant of Joseph. It was uncanny how much he looked like Joesph. The Prophet was funny when he said, we would adjurn the meeting until 100 years from now. I guess I will miss that one.