May 30th—Vietnam granted official recognition to The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!!
One of our former missionaries at Temple Square, Sister Nguyen, was able
to witness this wonderful event along with Elders Stevenson, Gong and
Cook.
“There is much
to be grateful for today,” said Elder Stevenson at the recognition event.
“According to the law and working closely with local Vietnam authorities, we
look forward, gradually, over time, to establishing groups or branches for ...
additional Church members.”
Mormon
congregations currently meet in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
“Thank you for
today’s full official recognition,” added Elder Gong, who said that Latter-day
Saints are taught to honor, obey and sustain the law where Church congregations
are organized.
Elder Cook
concluded his remarks by saying, "Our great desire is that the divine
attributes of faith, hope and charity will strengthen each family and
individual. May there be peace, prosperity and happiness for families and
individuals across this great country of Vietnam."
From left
are Le Ba Trinh, vice president of the Fatherland Front; Bui Thanh
Ha, vice chairman for Religious Affairs; Elder Quentin L. Cook and Elder Gary
E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; and Elder Gerrit W. Gong of
the Presidency of the Seventy.
