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  • Historic visit to Latvian saints

    On March 17, 1993, with his back to the Baltic Sea, Elder James E. Faust, of the Quorum of the Twelve, dedicated the country of Latvia in Eastern Europe for the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This was in front of a small gathering of missionaries and new members.
    Published: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009

  • Faith renewed

    A renewed spirit of faith is spreading through a branch in Latvia that was recently decimated by criticism and doubt.
    Published: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008

  • Christmas memories: A real Christmas

    I felt very sad the week before Christmas when I was about 15 years old. I was not a member of the Church, but believed in Jesus Christ. Because my parents only celebrated the New Year, there would be no family celebration and I would be alone on Christmas.
    Published: Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007

  • Planting seeds for others to harvest

    President Peter Barr of the Baltic Mission assures his missionaries that even though their contacts might not join the Church right away, the seeds they plant might well someday bear fruit.
    Published: Saturday, June 4, 2005

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