SALT LAKE CITY — Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve was on an assignment in the African nation of Ghana when he received word of the historic earthquake that sent a portion of Chile into a literal upheaval on Feb. 27.
He presided over the Chile Area of the LDS Church from August 15, 2002-August 15, 2004, and lived in Santiago. He said that in addition to "the wonderful members of the church in that country," he met many other Chileans, many of whom hold a tender spot in his heart and with whom he has remained friends.
Gerry Avant is editor of the LDS Church News. In addition to her editing duties, she has gone on assignments throughout the United States and to countries. She has won state and regional awards for photography. A native more ..
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