Mormon Life - Caribbean tag

Millions of records, images added to FamilySearch

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:37:00 -0600

source: MormonTimes.com

Millions of new records and images have been added recently to FamilySearch.org for more than 20 countries, including Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Hungary, Italy, Micronesia, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Sweden and the U.S.

Elder Bednar Instructs Members in Caribbean Area

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:48:00 -0700

source: news.lds.org

Visiting the Dominican Republic in mid-February, 2012, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles brought a message of love and instruction to priesthood leaders, members, and young single adults.

“You are participating in history tonight,” Elder Bednar told young single adults from the Dominican Republic and 28 other countries as he began his address to them from the pulpit of the institute building in Santo Domingo on Saturday, February 18, 2012.

Saints in Dominican Republic Hold First Church-Sponsored Family Conference

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:20:00 -0700

source: news.lds.org

They say that family history is catching. If the increase of family history-related events around the globe is any indication, this is one bug that is spreading far and wide.

For instance, on October 29, 2011, the San Gerónimo stake of the Dominican Republic held the first Church-sponsored family history conference in the country at a local meetinghouse. Both Latter-day Saints and community members were invited to the event to learn about the importance of family history and genealogy.

BYU baseball team visits Dominican Republic

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:12:00 -0700

source: ldschurchnews.com

A day of service, two devotionals, two clinics and dodging a swarm of killer bees were all part of BYU baseball's trip to the Dominican Republic in November.

Cheered on by crowds of locals and Church missionaries, the BYU team won all four games against Dominican club teams run by the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals on the tour permitted by the NCAA.

New Puerto Rico family history center opens

Sat, 14 May 2011 10:22:00 -0600

source: Newsroom.lds.org

The newest family history center has opened in Puerto Rico, and local television station WAPA-TV provided viewers with a tour of the new facility in a recent news story. The center is located in the law school of the Interamericana University and opens to the public on Saturday, 14 May.

Genealogy enthusiasts know the Family History Library in Salt Lake City is a treasure-trove of ancestral information. But not everyone can travel to Utah’s capital city and spend days or weeks searching for family from past generations.

Standing on Her Own Two Feet

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:51:00 -0700

source: news.lds.org

At age 18, Reyes lost both of her legs when a car lost control and hit her as she stood in front of her house. Because the DR doesn’t have accessibility laws to help those with mobility impairments, it was difficult for her to get around in a wheelchair. Then she discovered Innovación Ortopédica, a prosthetic clinic that partners with Latter-day Saint Charities.

Video: LDS Charities helps young boys in Dominican Republic

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:42:00 -0700

source: news.lds.org

*To watch the video that goes along with this article, click here.

“I’ve used the same clothes for a long time,” a young boy said. “I don’t remember the last time we had new clothes.”

In the Dominican Republic, Pastor Joel Peña and his wife, Maria, work to create a home for orphaned boys at International Alliance Ministries. Many of the boys have been abandoned. Some come from abusive backgrounds. Others wandered in from the street.

“We’re a family here, not an orphanage,” Pastor Peña said. “I came from a world of suffering as well. I came from the street, and I know what it’s like.”

When Pastor Peña called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for help, LDS Charities partnered with Food for the Poor (an interdenominational Christian relief organization) and the Catholic Church in Santo Domingo to bring boxes of clothes, toys, food, and other basics for the children.

LDS Charities: Helping a Dominican Republic Orphanage

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:41:00 -0700

source: news.lds.org

Mormon Life says: LOVE this video.