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87,000 gather at LDS event in Mexico
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Sondra and Louis | 6:54 p.m. Nov. 16, 2008
What an event. This should once and for all seat us at the head of the throne. A
am sure the catholics are in dismay but truth is truth. I am proud so many have
found truth from a nation that was led into corruption. I am very proud on this
day. It is a great day for the church and growth.
mormon in Nevada | 7:16 p.m. Nov. 16, 2008
So nice to see so many of our brothers and sisters in Mexico have a good time
and get their temple back
Fal from Mexico | 9:47 p.m. Nov. 16, 2008
It was such a moment, a moment that, as they already said, has to last forever,
in a way i can�t wait the time to come when by telling to
my childs, to my grandchilds, the magics of my life... i'll remember that
very special night when me, my mom, a lot of my friends, and more than 87000 of
my brothers sang together !Grande eres t� (How great Thou
art!) as one voice, as one being, as one Church... i'm very thankful for
the time that God gave me to live, the age that I born, for the Church that I
joined, and for that Beautiful Temple that i have to go...
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Book of Mormon prophecy ... | 10:10 p.m. Nov. 16, 2008
fulfilled. The day of the Lamanite is come. Israel shines forth it's
brightness!!! Zion is established in these the latter days. Read Psalm 50:2-5
The Psalmist saw our day.
Ted Buzis in Puebla | 8:42 a.m. Nov. 17, 2008
As an American living in Mexico for the past 17 years and sharing love and
dedication to the Mexican Saints, I can say that the Mexican people deserve to
have the Prophet of the Lord in their presence to share his love. What a
priviledge for my two beautiful daughters to see him and to feel his love. My
daughters were impressed to write in their journals as they arrived home from
the event at 1:30 am and to share their feelings. They will forever remember
the emotions and the love of a Prophet such as President Monson. Thank you
Brother Monson from all our heart.
The culmination of this historic event was a VERY spiritual one in the Mexican Temple. President Monson is a servant of God with MUCH love to share and to illuminate our lives. The Mexican Saints respond to these moments with much dedication and I would like to tell them all that it is a marvelous priviledge to live among them and to serve shoulder to shoulder. They have been a great example to me and my family and to have my son serving them in his mission is the GREATEST of all blessings.
The culmination of this historic event was a VERY spiritual one in the Mexican Temple. President Monson is a servant of God with MUCH love to share and to illuminate our lives. The Mexican Saints respond to these moments with much dedication and I would like to tell them all that it is a marvelous priviledge to live among them and to serve shoulder to shoulder. They have been a great example to me and my family and to have my son serving them in his mission is the GREATEST of all blessings.
Tom | 7:40 p.m. Nov. 17, 2008
Great news. I too have been impressed by the devotion of many Latin American
latter-day saints that I have been privileged to know. They are fast becoming a
major source of strengtt to the worldwide church.
Crisstie | 7:59 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
i missed the saturday part, but everybodi said it was really good!!!!
i'm a convert for almost three years, i'm from Mexico but i accepted the gospel here in the USA.
i went to the session on the sunday that we watched on the satelite and i felt like i was there i cried just to think that i could feel that way and thinking and alll the people that had the oportunity to be near of our prophet!!!!!!
wow!!!!!
i'm a convert for almost three years, i'm from Mexico but i accepted the gospel here in the USA.
i went to the session on the sunday that we watched on the satelite and i felt like i was there i cried just to think that i could feel that way and thinking and alll the people that had the oportunity to be near of our prophet!!!!!!
wow!!!!!
Mishel Pi� | 8:52 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
This event was a wonderful experience, I never forget that moment.
Anonymous | 10:20 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
I Would like to know if there is a way i could down load the event?? I live in
Nevada and couldn't see it!
does any body know?
does any body know?
Beatriz Pettus--Florence, AL | 10:54 a.m. Nov. 18, 2008
I saw the rebroadcast of the Rededication and I was emotionally moved by the
Spirit that was felt. I loved it when Pres Monson recognized and pointed out the
importance of members of the church taking the time to organize and plan
activities such as the Saturday events. Even though I did't see the event,
I could just imagine the magnitude how elaborate the activity might have been.
It brough back wonderful memories about the ward I grew up in Guadualajara--The
Victoria ward which is now a stake. I was very glad that Pres Monson even urged
the members to continue to hold activities as such. That's exactly what we
need to take place in the wards in the US (generally speaking). It's
activities like this one that helps members not only to use their talents in
builging up the kindgdom of God on the earth, it's also a way to increase
participation of the youth, to help them find a marriage partner within the
church, to keep them away from outside influence. I'm glad Pres Monson
understands the devotion the members showed was not a show off but true
dedication to the Gospel. We need that here in AL
Ashley in California | 6:40 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008
I had the opportunity to see the broadcast of the rededication for the Mexico
City temple. I felt the spirit very strong and the love that the people in
Mexico had for president Monson and for their temple. I also felt the
inspiration for missionary work, and I know that one day every nation will have
a temple. This is a very awesome time to be living on the earth!
Boanerges Rubalcava | 8:28 a.m. Nov. 19, 2008
I remember in 1979 when President Kimball announced to us that a Temple was
going to be erected in Mexico City. It was a surprise since we never thought it
would be possible, because of the law. However it happened and in December 1983
the temple was dedicated, I was there and listen the dedicatory prayer from
president Hinckley. What a blessing, and now we have it rededicated by president
Monson for the benefit of so many faithful members who are looking for eternal
families. Nothing is impossible for our Lord.
Janet | 9:03 p.m. Nov. 19, 2008
To the Nevada inquiry of possibly downloading the Saturday Cultural event. I
would email BYU broadcasting, there is a spanish BYU broadcasting for Latin
America.Perhaps in the near future they may broadcast it there. I understand you
can streamline into it from the internet. I can imagine the countless hours that
went into preparation for organizing and putting this size of an event. I loved
how they depicted their history along with the Book of Mormon timeline and used
it as a missionary tool for those that were watching or were present. It was
marvelous.
Herminio.Zanatepec,Oax.Mex | 10:48 p.m. Nov. 21, 2008
I am a member in a little branch in Oaxaca,Mex. Because I have a son studying at
Mexico City, he got us tickes to join the cultural event at Aztec Stadium. As a
member of a stake in Mexico City he also was part of one of the folk dances. It
was a marvelous experience joining to the tens of thousands of Church members
and we were thankful of listening and feeling the presence of our loved profet.
We strongly felt the spirit that his presence give us and also show us the
strengh of the Church in Mexico. We also have a daughter at the Church High
School "Benemerito de las Americas" and another son serving as a full
time missionary in the West Mexico City Mission. When the program was finishing
we were very sad because we could not see them but in the last presentation the
Benemerito students sang and we could see our daughter. At the end when the full
time missioneries make a procession we could see our son. We were in the right
place to see them and they to be seen.That show us(my wife and me)God's
power to join us forever.Amen.
Todd | 2:49 p.m. Nov. 24, 2008
Does anyone know if there will be a professional DVD offered of the cultural
event? Our son is serving a mission in the Mexcio City North mission, so he
was part of the number where over 1,200 missionaries came in singing
"Called to Serve" in spanish.
Roberto Barrera | 10:23 p.m. Nov. 29, 2008
I was there, attending the cultural event, my first time at the Aztec Stadium in
the 51 years living in Mexico and I witness the history; me and my wife, we both
were so impressed because of the splendid event. We hear and follow the prophets
the day after too. What a magnificent experience!!
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President Thomas S. Monson and President Henry B. Eyring, wearing Mexican serapes to stay warm, salute the crowd inside Mexico City's Aztec Stadium during the LDS Mexican cultural event.
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