News Story

Latter-day Saints Around the Pacific: December 2024

Pacific Newsroom features stories from around the Pacific to show what the members and leaders are doing to bless and serve their communities. This month we featured the following stories from New Zealand, Australia, Tonga and Papua New Guinea.

New Zealand Saints Join with Friends to ‘Light the World’ with Music this Christmas

The Auckland Symphony Orchestra was supported by local Latter-day Saints and other singers and performers to bring a festive and holy experience to guests at the historic venue.  The majority of the 86-voice choir were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  See link for full story.

Auckland-Christmas-Concert-overview-2024.jpgDOWNLOAD

Empowering the Visually Impaired Community in Tonga

Tonga National Visual Impairment Association (TNVIA) is a beacon of hope for the visually impaired in Tonga. This non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting inclusion and independence for those with visual impairments. Recently, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated a 16-passenger van, office furniture, and a computer to TNVIA.   See link for full story.

Van-for-TVNIADOWNLOAD

Pacific Area President Peter F. Meurs Speaks Directly to Papua New Guinea in a National Radio Broadcast

On Friday, 29 November 2024, radio listeners across all of Papua New Guinea heard something they’d never heard before: A General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaking to them directly about the love of the Saviour, the blessings of being part of His Church, and the future impact of a dedicated temple in this Pacific nation.  Pacific Area President of the Church of Jesus Christ and General Authority Seventy, Elder Peter F. Meurs, was visiting Papua New Guinea when the country’s National Broadcasting Company invited him to be interviewed live on the national radio network that covers the entire nation.   See link for full link.

Elder Meurs Radio Interview PNG
Elder Meurs Radio Interview PNG
© 2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
DOWNLOAD

Christmas Brings People Together in Sydney to Light the World

For many years, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has displayed lights on the property at 756 Pennant Hills Rd., Carlingford, NSW, Australia. This year, hundreds of lights are brightening the property and inviting everyone to look to the Light of Jesus Christ.   See link for full story.

Sydney Christmas Lights 2024 December
Sydney Christmas Lights 2024 December
© 2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
DOWNLOAD

Style Guide Note:When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide.