Elder D. Todd Christofferson reflects on his own mission to Argentina and on returning to South America to dedicate the Salta Argentina Temple

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🗓️ 4 June 2024

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Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will dedicate the Salta Argentina Temple on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Having served as a full-time missionary in Argentina, his return is a joyous opportunity to reflect on his own service as well as the growth of the Church in South America. The Salta temple will be the third operating house of the Lord in Argentina and is one of seven dedicated, announced or under construction in the nation. Elder Christofferson joins this episode of the Church News podcast to reflect on his mission and Argentina. He is joined by guest host Church News Managing Editor Scott Taylor, who leads the conversation on service and growth in the nation.

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0:00.0	One thing I would say is don't ever be discouraged.
0:12.0	You don't see things unfolding that are unfolding.
0:16.0	You don't see what the Lord is putting in place.
0:20.0	The Argentina North Mission was about half the country.
0:23.6	You know, I thought when I left,
0:25.6	I've done something worthwhile and probably never see this place again,
0:29.6	but now I think of coming back these years later,
0:34.6	having been at the dedication of the first chapel,
0:38.3	now to be there for the dedication of the temple.
0:41.3	To see that transition and the progress of the Lord's kingdom,
0:46.3	all day to day invisible to us, I mean, we don't see what's happening,
0:52.3	but looking back, see a tremendous miracle has occurred.
0:56.4	And it just says to me, again, it's the Lord's work.
0:59.6	He's making it happen.
1:00.9	He's doing the work for the most part.
1:03.5	We get to help around the edges.
1:17.2	This is Sarah Jane Weaver, executive editor of the Church News, welcoming you to the Church News podcast.
1:24.5	We are taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the Salta Argentina
1:33.3	Temple on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
1:36.3	Having served as a full-time missionary in Argentina, his return is a joyous opportunity
1:42.3	to reflect on his own service as well as the growth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the nation.
1:48.8	The Salta Temple will be the third operating House of the Lord in Argentina and is one of seven dedicated, announced, or under construction in the South American nation.
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