Mision Argentina Salta

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 Salta, Sunday March 29, 2020

Dear Families of the Argentine Mission Salta:

We share with you some news about what is happening with the missionaries here.

Many already know that Argentina is now in a period of national quarantine, which forces people not to leave their homes until Tuesday, March 31. The Argentine government is considering extending the quarantine for a while longer but we have no official news in this regard.

All missionaries are in good health and spirits. They have enough food and in many areas members bring them lunch. Others are learning to cook so simple recipes are welcome.

Most of them have access to the church computer to communicate with their families, Monday and Thursday. We have also sent their cell phone numbers so that you can call them through an international call to communicate with them throughout the week if needed. We know that for some families it is difficult to communicate since cell phones do not work properly here. We hope that missionaries can receive your support and strength at this special time.

We know that other missions in Argentina are sending missionaries (American and Canadian) home, but this is happening in Buenos Aires and other cities near the International Airport in Ezeiza.

The Argentina Salta Mission is far from Buenos Aires, so we are waiting to have information from the Presidency of the Area and we will communicate it to you quickly. At the moment we do not have any return date scheduled. We have to be patient.

Today, Sunday, March 29, we join in a worldwide fast to pray for the people and families who are suffering because of this trial. Our prayers are for the Lord to give spiritual, emotional and physical strength to each of his children, our children of the heart, our missionaries and to endure this moment with peace and trust in Our Lord.

“Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.” (D&C 123: 17)

If there is any particular situation in which we can help or need to know about the missionaries, this is our email:

jlorquera@churchofjesuschrist.org

 

With love in Christ

President and Sister Orquera


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