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The government prohibits the influence of non-recognized foreign religions; this makes proselyting and openly carrying religious material illegal., The 100 active branch members had to split up in small groups for church meetings when their meeting house was condemned. The husband came home to his dead wife in a pool of blood. Sometimes the direction you do get feels like its not even for you because Madagascar problems were so different from Reunion problems, Long said. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called 164 new mission presidents and companions; most will begin service in July. CA girl This was an administrative mission overseeing other missions, Renamed Chile June 10, 1970; Renamed Chile Santiago June 20, 1974; Renamed Chile Santiago South January 1, 1977; Renamed Chile Rancagua July 1, 2004, Renamed England Southwest June 10, 1970; Renamed England Bristol June 20, 1974; Dissolved July 1, 2002; Reinstated July, 2022, Renamed Ireland June 10, 1970; Renamed Ireland Belfast June 20, 1974; Renamed Ireland Dublin September 11, 1976, Renamed Korea June 10, 1970; Renamed Korea Seoul June 20, 1974, France-Belgium 19701974; Belgium Brussels 19742002; Belgium Brussels/Netherlands 2002-2010, Dakota-Manitoba 19731974; South Dakota Rapid City 19742014; The mission initially only supervised missionaries working specifically with Native Americans, it was later realigned to cover all missionary work within a geographical area, Renamed England South June 10, 1970; England London South June 20, 1974, Colombia 19711974; Colombia Bogota 1974-1992, Renamed Brazil North June 10, 1970; Renamed Brazil Rio de Janeiro June 20, 1974; Renamed Brazil Rio de Janeiro South February 1, 1993, Organized 1968; Renamed Japan Tokyo June 20, 1974; Renamed Japan Tokyo North 1978; Renamed Japan Tokyo Early March 2007, This mission did not have full-time missionaries, it existed to oversee operations of the Church in East Germany (during cold war era). Threats and losses: Beyond the challenging mountain climbing involved in getting into France via the cliffs along the English Channel, the Rangers faced choppy waters and delayed landings, which increased the formidable enemy opposition. Get the latest in military news, entertainment and gear in your inbox daily. Each blimp was filled with hydrogen and connected to small bombs that could denote if enemy aircraft made contact with the cables. I learned to never assume things about anyone; everyones fighting a battle. Yes, it was dumb. God's punishment? The multifaceted naval bombardment sent the highly trained climbers hauling themselves up the cliffs using ropes, hooks, and ladders. This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 13:57. It builds character to ride your bike (in a skirt) past a drug deal at dusk--that's how I gained my courage and integrity. German troops sprayed guns and mortars with clear views of the soldiers, stevedores, porters, and technical support charging the narrow stretch of beach. This week, as millions gather in Normandy to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, National WWII Museum senior historian Rob Citino emphasized that the impact of the landings came at a tremendous human toll. (You can buy insurance for that, too.). Such as ad hominem, arguments from ignorance, negative proof, argument ex culo (versions of lying), straw man, false analogies, and slippery slope. They still saw one of their investigators shot dead right in front of them though. I also found out that there were some people who felt it would not have happened if the sisters weren't out almost an hour after their curfew, the implication being sisters breaking rules were the reason God didn't protect them. Impact: A fraction of those who landed reached the top of the bluff. Everyone was there for different reasons, Callahan said. We discussed this in length before he left. Numbers in other countries included: India, 15; Congo, 12; Uganda, 11; the United States, 10; Kenya, 6; Brazil and Iraq, 5 each; Argentina, Burundi, Guatemala, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea and South Africa, 4; and 43 other countries had at least one death. We had to show themthat the gospel is not just, Conley loved to watch thegospel change the students lives; even their apartments seemed brighter and cleaner with each lesson. We promoted good values through an established system, Farnsworth said. Strategy and scope: The Allies knew that as soon as the landings began, German air attacks would present a major threat to the masses of troops arriving in thousands of landing crafts. All the time we had people walk past (the museum), turn around and come in, Herman recalled. Renamed California Newport Beach July 1, 2019, Guatemala City Guatemala North; Guatemala City Guatemala South; Guatemala Quetzaltenango, Renamed Lithuania Vilnius April 16, 1996; Renamed Baltic July 1, 2002, Combined to form Hungary/Romania mission July 1, 2018, Announced to be organized July 2023. We knew the solution, but they had to find outfor themselves that thegospel, Subscribe to the Daily Universe Newsletter, Thanks for the love CapWestNews stories published around Utah, Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs works to expand outreach, influence, BYU womens golf takes second at Causeway Invitational. And though it's tragic to see the escalation of violence as the world has become more hostile to the message of the love and light of our Savior, it's encouraging to know that Christians throughout the world, Latter-day Saints included, are standing for the faith no matter what they might face. Pathfinders with the 82nd Airborne Division jumped from C-47 transports into occupied France under the cover of darkness. We should totes get in on that!". The French visa Long applied for was for Reunion Island. Their mission: Scale the 100-foot rock and upon reaching the cliff top, destroy key German gun positions, clearing the way for the mass landings on Omaha and Utah beaches. I remember the parents of the killed mishie were all proud that their son "died with his boots on" and would be going straight to Heaven. As the sun set on the blood-stained beaches of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944, Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's message to the thousands of Allied troops . But the troops who helped secure Omaha and the five paths off the beach in the coming days cleared the way for massive tanks, fuel, food, and reinforcements important to the rest of the campaign. He waited until the husband left the apartment, went in and slit the wife's throat from ear to ear, then stole a computer. Those who made it to the rocks were climbing under enemy fire, their uniforms and gear heavy and slippery from from mud and water. Check out this stirring account of a Mormon imprisoned for his beliefsafter he converted to the faith. Nazi artillery fire sprayed at the naval bombardment. Your enemy is well-trained, well-equipped and battle-hardened. To defend against air raids, they turned to defensive weaponry units, including the 621 African-American soldiers in the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, to land with 125-pound blimps and work in teams to anchor them to the ground. Because, you know, God won't let a girl get raped unless she does something to egg it on. Most missionaries are young people under the age of 25, serving in 407 missions throughout the world. Re: Words cannot convey how incredibly sad, horrible, disgusted and awful I feel about this story. Use our powerful new "Called to Serve" mobile app to have some fun and further enhance your experience. The 4 most dangerous missions heroic US troops carried out on D-Day 76 years ago. Katie Sanders, Business Insider 1891-1914 Netherlands-Belgium Mission; 1914-1974 Netherlands Mission; 1974-2002 Netherlands Amsterdam Mission, Renamed Northern States 1889; Renamed Illinois July 1, 1973; Renamed Illinois Chicago June 20, 1974; Renamed Illinois Chicago North July 1, 1980; Renamed Illinois Chicago July 1, 1983; Renamed Chicago North July 1, 2004 Renamed Illinois Chicago July 1, 2010, 1898-1904 Southwestern State Mission: 1904-1970 Central State Mission; 1970-1974 Kansas-Missouri Mission. She eventually was sent to Washington, DC for medical treatment. She explained how serving on a university campus involved a lot of trust. Just look at the Mormon newsgroups (very briefly) if you don't believe that. If this incident was not referred to the police there is a real risk this guy raped again. And they discovered that several of the guns they were out to destroy had been repositioned. Some of the B-24s and B-17s flying overhead missed their targets. To break through, infantry divisions, Rangers, and specialist units arrived to carry out a series of coordinated attacks, blowing up and through obstacles in order to secure the five paths from the beach and move inland. Strategy and scope: Once dawn broke on June 6, 1944, a force of 225 US Army Rangers of the 2nd and 5th Ranger battalions began their attempts to seize Pointe du Hoc. Yes, she broke the rules. On their own, Mormon missionaries number nearly 66,000 worldwide and over the course of its history, the Church. When she was better, she wanted to come back and prosecute her attacker. Makurosu Citino described the most perilous jobs American troops performed to help make the D-Day landings a World War II turning point. Those who made it to the rocks were climbing under enemy fire, their uniforms and gear heavy and slippery from from mud and water. I don't think most people realize how dangerous these places are, If you get hurt, sick or shot, the first thing you are looking for is a helo to get you out of there. These mission pages have collections of videos about the missions, and a lot of interesting facts about the missions (mission addresses, maps, blogs, alumni groups, surveys, video interviews, etc.). They climbed 100-foot cliffs under fire to take out key German artillery pieces aimed at the beaches(National Archives). This mission covered both Hong Kong and Taiwan, Indiana-Michigan 19701973; Indiana 19731974; it was headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana when the Indiana-Michigan, North Central States, Northwestern States and Western States, Renamed Costa Rica San Jose June 20, 1974; Renamed Costa Rico San Jose East July 1, 2015, Renamed Southern Australian November 1958; Renamed Australia South August 1, 1968; Renamed Australia Melbourne June 20, 1974; Renamed Australia Melbourne East July 1, 1998; Renamed Australia Melbourne July 1, 2010, This mission originally covered Japan, South Korea and Okinawa, the South Korea part was soon made a separate mission, it was split in 1968 into the Japan and Okinawa missions, Hong Kong Taiwan 19691971; Hong Kong 19711997; This mission initially also covered the Philippines, and South Vietnam, in several areas of the mission most members were U.S. servicemen and missionary work was often primarily also among U.S. military personnel, Mexico North 19701974; Mexico Monterrey 1974-1992, This mission covered teaching in Spanish in California, Nevada and Arizona, in 1970 missions were realigned to cover all teaching within a given geography, Brazil South 19701974; Brazil Porto Alegre 1974-1991, Renamed Germany South June 10, 1970; Renamed Germany Munich June 20, 1974; Renamed Munich Germany/Austria July 1, 2002; Renamed Alpine German Speaking July 1, 2010. No one counseled her or helped her deal with her pregnancy fear. The mission primarily taught in German until 1939 when teaching was entirely shifted to Portuguese. North Korea Iraq Eritrea Afghanistan Syria Pakistan Somalia Sudan Iran Libya Lead image from Open Doors' World Wide Watchlist. The student was still drunk, but the two sisters taught her and her friends anyway; thestudentseventually got baptized. I learned how to really help people because they are coming to you for a reason; you have to really think about what that reason is and what they really need.. More than 53,000 full-time missionaries are serving missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its the loneliness out there all by yourself with no one riding to your rescue in the next 10 minutes if you get in trouble. I served in that area. They felt they needed input from her MP. The dangers continued with mines in the sand. MaryKathryn Herman, from Midway, was called to serve in the California San Diego Mission. Brazil Central 19721974; Split into the Brazil South Central and Brazil North Central missions, all these missions were based in So Paulo. I'd be pretty nervous too. Although, occasionally missions will be discontinued as a result of government restrictions, military conflict and/or other issues affecting the safety of missionaries serving in the area. It sounds like the LDS church didn't do nearly enough for those poor women who were raped. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/929577/LDS-missionary-65-slain-in-Ivo What the article doesn't state is that the husband worked in the Mission Home as an accountant. Threats and losses: They came ashore on Utah Beach from some 150 landing crafts on the morning of June 6, facing the dangers of fellow infantry and the added threats that came with maneuvering heavy cables and balloon equipment on the beach under fire. Callahansfirst priority as an online missionary was to answer chats from mormon.org. The problem was they doubled up on religion. (The National WWII Museum). Impact: While the Pathfinders saw heavy losses, they ultimately enabled more accurate, effective landings and ability for Allied troops to withstand counterattacks. Strategy and scope: Once dawn broke on June 6, 1944, a force of 225 U.S. Army Rangers of the 2nd and 5th Ranger battalions began their attempts to seize Pointe du Hoc. He gave a particularly awful talk in Gen. Conf. Western States Mission 19071970; Colorado-New Mexico Mission 19701972; Colorado Mission 19721974; Colorado Denver Mission 1974-1993, Mexico 19701974; Mexico Mexico City 19741978; from 1912 to 1936 it was headquartered in El Paso, Texas, and included missionaries serving in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California in the Spanish language, The discontinuance of this mission was partly a result of anti-American feeling in Japan due to U.S. policies against Japanese immigration, Eastern States Mission and Northern States Mission, Ontario-Quebec Mission 19701972; Ontario Mission 19721974; Canada Toronto Mission 19741993; Canada Toronto West Mission 1993-2011, Armenian Mission 19241933; Palestine-Syrian Mission 1933-1939, Northern States Mission, Western States Mission, Northwestern States Mission and Canadian Mission, Manitoba-Minnesota Mission 19701973; Minnesota-Wisconsin Mission 1973-1974, Split into the East German Mission and the West German Mission, Based in Buenos Aires, mainly concentrated on German immigrant population in Brazil and Argentina, split into missions in Brazil and Argentina, the Southern States Mission and the Eastern States Mission, Texas-Louisiana 19451955; Gulf States 19551974; Louisiana Shreveport 1974-1975. Half of Hermans day consisted of giving museum tours in whichproselyting was not allowed. We had no idea what was going on or what to expect, he said. There's a feeling that the Church will take care of you, and your real job is to prepare to teach the gospel not entertain doubts that the Lord will keep you safe. While there were aerial bombings, the impact was not as planned. Callahan laughed as he recalled dealing with Internet trolls. Some websites will get large groups of people to message at the same time, and you have to answer everyone., Serving via online chatrooms meant Callahan did little searching, because people found him. Also, there were Ulster Defense Regiment tanks and black military helicopters patrolling the area. *You might also enjoy the LDS mission resources on Prepare to Serve. Psychosocial Stages We'll begin with the timing of missions. Consolidated into the New Zealand, missionary work continues in the Cook Islands, but it is not deemed enough to justify a separate mission, partly because improved communications make it easier to supervise the mission from New Zealand than it was in the early 1960s, Renamed France-Switzerland June 10, 1970; Renamed Switzerland Geneva June 20, 1974, Renamed Texas North June 10, 1970; Renamed Texas Dallas June 20, 1974; Renamed Texas Dallas West July 1, 2020, Renamed Scottish July 8, 1962; Renamed Scotland June 10, 1970; Renamed Scotland Edinburgh June 20, 1974; Renamed Scotland/Ireland July 1, 2010, England Central 19701974; England Birmingham 1974-1983, Renamed Germany Central June 10, 1970; Renamed Germany Dsseldorf 20 June 1974. Don't get me wrong. To break through, infantry divisions, Rangers, and specialist units arrived to carry out a series of coordinated attacks, blowing up and through obstacles in order to secure the five paths from the beach and move inland. He was assigned to work in Belarus, where he worked as a volunteer for a native Belarus nonprofit organization. England North 19701974; this mission also initially included Scotland, Austria 19701974; Austria Vienna 1974-2002. We had a guy visit our UK ward who was from Belfast and he told a FPR about how the Ulster missionaries were warned by a member that if they didn't leave town that very day, they would probably be killed, as they were making certain people nervous. General Eisenhower's advice to the 101st ahead of D-Day? We were simply told the area wasn't producing baptisms and the missionaries were needed elsewhere. There shouldn't have been elders there at all, but there had been a high baptizing group there and a dynamic member family. This mission also oversaw Church members deployed with British forces in the Crimean War. Reunion is the opposite; no one really even wants you in their home.. Rangers who reached the cliff top encountered more enemy fire, along with terrain that looked different from the aerial photographs they had studied, much of it reduced to rubble in the aftermath of recent aerial bombings. While there were aerial bombings, the impact was not as planned. Men waded through rough, cold water from Allied landing crafts under withering heavy fire. Amid the bad weather and limited visibility that night, some were blown wildly off course after leaping from the C-47 Skytrains. Callahan was born with spina bifida. The LDS church teaches bad logic, and false methods of analysis. The earliest paratroopers of the U.S. Army's 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions jumped into enemy territory in the dark, facing unrelenting attacks with little back-up and a lot of pressure to light the way. The exciting part, Callahan recalled, was when they were able to make return appointments, which were conducted via Facebook or Skype. Germans started cutting their ropes. Hawaiian Mission (1900-1950); Hawaii Mission (1950-1974). Besides raping her, the guy had beaten the hell out of her, so her face was black and blue. Using Email. Delaware-Maryland 19701974; Washington D. C. 19741986; The mission primarily consists of the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., it does not include any of Washington D.C. Some company headcounts went to single digits. In countries where proselyting is illegal, the. It was based in Germany. Published Jun 6, 2020 11:00 AM EDT, Your task will not be an easy one. Dangerous place? . It was based in Germany unlike the previous British mission that had operated from Britain. We were not told she was raped; instead, they told us she had been assaulted. NO ONE told the other sisters in the mission, although they did close the area. I was being sarcastic above, obviously, but my family and I didn't know much about the troubles in N.Ireland before I went out there. Two Allied destroyers would drop bombs onto the Germans in an attempt to limit the enemy's ability to simply shoot the Rangers off the cliffs. These were the bloodiest moments of D-Day. Latter-day Saint missionary elders and sisters go on two year mission trips throughout the world. She was sweating it, wondering what to do about her wedding. Enter your email to receive updates on our LDS Living content, 2022 LDS Living A Division of Deseret Book Company, There is room for my brown paper-doll family: 2 gospel truths I learned as a young girl that carry my faith, 20 of the biggest Church announcements from 2022, See the stunning winners of the Churchs International Art Competition. The primary mission of the Church is "to invite all to come unto . Hermana B heard the story straight from Hermana A, because she was right nearby at the time. Strategy and scope: The Allies knew that as soon as the landings began, German air attacks would present a major threat to the masses of troops arriving in thousands of landing crafts. His decision to believe in Jesus Christ cost him his family and his freedom. Business Insider Museum tours and pioneer dresses are part of the daily routine for sister missionaries serving at the Mormon Battalion Historic Site. Makurosu Members of the 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions and the U.S. Army Rangers stormed the beach codenamed Omaha in the earliest assaults. It was bad enough but would have been worse, he says. We weren't allowed to go outside the compound at night. Answer (1 of 13): The meaning of the question is unclear and thus has multiple interpretations. No one knows exactly what they are doing. Missions in each state of the United States. Here are free resources about Latter-day Saint Missions. I think now that I should have gone and gotten him and brought him home!!! A couple of sisters in my mission got raped. Citino said that their actions setting up the defensive balloons under enemy fire were as heroic as it gets.. He servedin the MTC Referral Center Mission in Provo. Maybe I'll start a thread. When I reflect on how I found the gospel, I realize that my familys experiences informed two important pieces of my testimony. When Latter-day Saint authorities lowered the minimum mission age in 2012 from 19 to 18 . That was told as proof that the elders were being protected by god, rather than that they were living in a very dangerous area. These combat troops landed on Utah Beach and set up key lines of defense to prevent Luftwaffe raiders from strafing the incoming army of troops and supplies. When car bombs went off and tit-for-tat shootings happened in nearby neighborhoods, it was fine because it didn't happen to us. So you can't tell me that missionaries aren't allowed in dangerous areas when those in charge make areas more dangerous by their image-conscious, secret keeping, God-will-protect-the-faithful bullshit. And anyone would want to live with such a being for eternity? Any mission in a state or province located in a different area not shown in the "Area" column will its area name shown in parenthesis. "Oh, hey, there's all this tension between Catholics and Protestants would go away if they all became mormons! I can't believe no one gave those poor women the care they needed after such an ordeal. The 155mm artillery positions they destroyed could have compromised the forthcoming beach landings. Renamed Florida South June 10, 1971; Renamed Florida Fort Lauderdale June 20, 1974; This mission covered all operations of the Church in the Caribbean at least until the early 1980s and still covered many of them when disestablished, among the missions it was split into in 1983 was the new West Indies, also split to the Florida Tampa. (The National WWII Museum). I just cannot comprehend the Mission President's total absence of a duty of care let alone some basic kindness or human compassion. I have to agree, if I had a son or daughter and they wanted to do a mission in a "dangerous" place. I expected it to be like serving in the Salt Lake visitor center, she said. 1 weather alerts 1 . We were very safe in Belfast, N.Ireland in the 1980s. A paratrooper with a Thompson M1 submachine and heavy equipment. My son and his comp used to decide where to tract by where the gunfire wasn't coming from. While in the Philippines, Scribner was a "sister training leader," managing other female missionaries. American troops approach Omaha Beach on June 7. Then he might have safely exited the morg with me a few years later. They set up barrage balloons, digging trenches to take cover as waves of fellow soldiers landed. The LDS Church has a standard $400 monthly "average" and equalized cost levied for all single young men and young women who serve full-time missions. It's been more than 20 years and it still makes me really angry. (Associated Press photo). I keep looking for Sister B on boards like this and on FB. Re: Missions in dangerous areas I really learned that everyone matters, whether its a missionary or a member who just needs someone to laugh with; sometimes your job is making people feel good, and not only is that good enough, but thats great.. I think it's naive to rely only on faith. Another thing that should be in the CHI, in capital letters: DO NOT BLAME THE VICTIM. Both survived. This article originally appeared on Business Insider. At the trial, the rapist's own mother testified against him. Prior to World War II the mission focused primarily on the native Hawaiian population. not too long ago. My MP was made a GA a number of years ago. They work to spread the good news to all those who will hear. The hydrogen-filled balloons they deployed along the coast created barriers between the Allied troops and the enemy aircraft out to decimate them. My Mission is the best way to collect, organize and share your missionary stories and experiences! It's also why we weren't allowed to take pictures of the gigantic wall murals of hooded assassins holding assault rifles. Impact: As landing craft after landing craft came ashore on and after D-Day, the 320ths balloons gave Allied troops and equipment some protection, allowing them to move inland with less threat of being blown into the sand by German fighters. Strategy and scope: Upwards of 13,000 American paratroopers would jump in the early days of Operation Neptune, the Allied invasion of well-guarded Normandy. Paratrooping in lean, highly-trained formations, the Pathfinders were not out to engage in combat. Soldiers prepare to deploy a barrage balloon on Utah Beach during the Normandy invasion. A paratrooper with a Thompson M1 submachine and heavy equipment(The National WWII Museum). A majority of their time was spent doing puppet shows. Created January 1, 1938; Renamed Germany West Jun 10, 1970; Renamed Germany Frankfurt June 20, 1974, Renamed North German September 12, 1957; Renamed Germany North Jun 10, 19701974; Renamed Germany Hamburg June 20, 1974, North Central States and Northwestern States, Southwest Indian 19491972; New Mexico-Arizona 19721974; Arizona Holbrooke 19741984, merged into Arizona Phoenix, This was an administrative mission overseeing missions in Tonga, Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and Australia, North Carolina-Virginia 19701973; Virginia 19731974; Virginia Roanoke 1974-1992, Near Eastern 19501951; most heavy missionary work was in Lebanon. That was a moment when I realized we were in immediate danger. He discovered that some funds were missing and traced them to another missionary, a native African. As of July 2022, there are 410 missions in the church. Soldiers prepare to deploy a barrage balloon on Utah Beach during the Normandy invasion. Strategy and scope: Beyond enemy fire, the Allies were up against physical barricades installed to prevent landings onto the six-mile stretch of Hitlers Atlantic Wall.. The ladies on BBC are debating this right now. A drinking game invitation turned into a baptism for missionaries serving at the University of Florida. US soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division approach Omaha Beach in a landing craft. Even at my most tbm time I asked the guy what on earth missionaries were doing in Belfast? Without a tag, I didnt have people staring at me; we felt normal, but we had a calling to be disciples of Christ. LDS missions are perfectly timed and executed to reap all the group-commitment benefits of hazing. You're against all the elements, Citino said. Re: Missions in dangerous areas The LDS Church is one of the few that runs a centralised missionary programme. His mission was structured entirely around online work. But the church hushed it up and the sisters got little or no counseling and were told not to talk about it and to stay on their missions rather than face the shame of returning home early. Typing out prayers eventually became second nature for, Teaching students presented a different set of challenges, she explained. A large part of answering chats was figuring out the individuals intentions. Combined with neighboring missions in 1995 and recreated in 2002. American troops approach Omaha Beach on June 7. Renamed Brazil Horizonte East August 2, 1994, California Arcadia; California San Bernardino, California Ventura, Organized July 1, 1994; Discontinued July 1, 2018, Washington D.C. North; Washington D.C. South, Connecticut Hartford; Massachusetts Boston, Peru Lima North; Peru Lima East; Peru Lima South, Renamed Russia Rostov April 24, 1995; Renamed Russia Rostov-na-Donu in 2000's, Venezuela Caracas East; Venezuela Caracas West, Renamed Brazil Londrina September 23, 1999, Chile Santiago North; Chile Santiago South, New Jersey Morristown; Pennsylvania Philadelphia, California Oakland; California San Jose; California Santa Rosa, Brazil Belo Horizonte; Brazil Braslia; Brazil Ribeirao Preto, Brazil Porto Alegre North; Brazil Porto Alegre South, California Los Angeles, California Arcadia, California Anaheim, South Africa Durban; South Africa Johannesburg, Mexico Mexico City North; Mexico Mexico City South, Arizona Phoenix; Arizona Tempe; New Mexico Albuquerque, Colorado Denver North; Colorado Denver South, Texas Dallas; Texas Fort Worth; Texas San Antonio, Oregon Portland; Oregon Eugene; Washington Spokane, Chile Concepcion; Chile Osorno; Chile Santiago South, Philippines Davao; Philippines Cagayan de Oro, Renamed Marshall Islands/Kiribati in the 2010s, Renamed Ukraine Dnipro May 2016 when the city officially changed its name; Missionaries removed in early 2022 prior to the Russian invasion, Guatemala Quetzaltenango; Guatemala Guatemala City Central, Mxico Mxico City North; Mxico Mxico City West, Mxico Tampico; Mxico Tuxtla Gutierrez; Mxico Veracruz, Arizona Mesa; Arizona Phoenix; Arizona Tucson; New Mexico Albuquerque, Per Lima Central; Per Lima East; Per Lima North, Mexico Mexico City East; Mexico Mexico City Northwest; Mexico Mexico City South, Philippines Manila; Philippines Quezon City, Brazil Belo Horizonte; Brazil Rio de Janeiro North, California Los Angeles; California Fresno, California Newport Beach; California Anaheim, Guatemala Guatemala City East; Guatemala Quetzaltenango, Mxico Aguascalientes; Mxico Guadalajara East, New Zealand Auckland; New Zealand Wellington, Philippines Manila; Philippines San Pablo, Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa; Democratic Republic of the Congo Lubumbashi, Idaho Boise; Idaho Pocatello; Idaho Twin Falls, Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa East, Cte d'Ivoire Abidjan East, Cte d'Ivoire Abidjan West, Nigeria Owerri, Nigeria Benin City, Nigeria Enugu, Botswana/Namibia, South Africa Johannesburg, Democratic Republic of the Congo Kananga (Announced to be created July 2023), Democratic Republic of the Congo Lubumbashi, Cte d'Ivoire Abidjan North (Announced to be created July 2023), Cote d'Ivoire Abidjan East Mission (till July 2023), Cote d'Ivoire Abidjan North Mission (announced to be created July 2023), Nigeria Aba (Announced to be created July 2023), Nigeria Abuja (Announced to be created July 2023), No mission - districts and congregations administered by Asia Area, Romania Bucharest (Announced to be created July 2023), Botswana/Namibia (covers parts of South Africa till July 2023), South Africa Pretoria (Announced to be created July 2023). 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