In Honor of Easter

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The video below contains an address delivered by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to new Mission Presidents. It is accompanied by scenes depicting the Savior's final hours on earth. We show it to new missionaries when they arrive in Dumaguete and I want to share it with you.

My dear family and friends, I know God lives. Jesus is the Christ, and He brought salvation to the world. I know this to be true.



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