Synopsis: Church members Wilhelm Friedrichs and Emil Hoppe and their families emigrated from Germany to Argentina about 1923. Brother Friedrichs was particulary missionary-minded and began announcing gospel messages in local newspapers. He also sent letters to the First Presidency requesting missionaries.

Los miembros de la Iglesia: Wilhelm Friedrichs y Emil Hoppe y sus familias emigraron de Alemania a la Argentina en 1923, el hermano Friedrichs fue particularmente un misionero conciente y comenzó a anunciar el Evangelio en los periódicos locales. Además mandó cartas a la Primera Presidencia requiriendo misioneros.

Select the aspect of the History of Saints in Argentina that you are looking for:

News: Lds Church And Illegal Immigrants

QUOTE (JoePublic @ 9-Mar 10, 9:05 PM) If these Elders get called on a mission, it is God's will to extend that calling or any other calling in His work. Is it his will to call Elders who have chastity issues and other related sins who haven't been confessed to a Bishop? My whole point with this last question is to point out the FREE agency here. Do we have missionaries like that in the field? We surely do. In this case, the Church as a body decides that it is okay for illegal immigrants to serve missions but I won't go as far as to say that's the will of the Lord. QUOTE Are you saying God is breaking the law? (Because there have been these type of callings extended to illegals) Do you believe every single calling given in Church is through inspiration? QUOTE Are you suggesting that bishops, stake presidents and GA are breaking the law by granting temple recommends to illegals? Possibly not breaking the law of the land but let's keep in mind that one of the questions for the temple recommend interview is: QUOTE Are you honest in your dealings with your fellowmen? Entering a country illegally, living there, and in some cases even take social security numbers of other people as well as identities is FAR from being honest in your dealings. Rather off topic, but... Feel free to register and join our many discussions here so you will be able to quote, etc. [See Similar Topics]