The members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of the Caribbean are very attentive to the visit of President Russell M. Nelson, worldwide leader of the Church, who will be sharing messages with the membership, friends and special guests of 27 countries of the whole region, accompanied by Elder Dale G. Renlund, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife Ruth.
Because of the unique significance of this event among members, many express their feelings and expectations regarding the visit.
"It is a privilege that the authority of Heavenly Father will be addressing the entire Dominican Republic. I hope that all the people who are present can feel the message that he brings to us and they may know that He addresses us through his prophets and apostles," says Katherine Doñé.
"When I was aware of the news that President Russell Nelson was coming to Puerto Rico, it was a great joy for me and for my family. We are very happy for his visit," highlights Anni Rodríguez.
Elder Durán, who is serving a mission in Puerto Rico, expresses his joy and confidence about the positive impact this visit will have: " I got so excited because it is a great blessing for an island that has gone through a lot of trials. Many people, after listening to the prophet, will be encouraged and lifted spiritually."
Other people who will see the proceedings from their meeting houses in the different countries of the Caribbean area, also express their interest and gratitude for this historic event. "I am actually really excited that President Nelson is coming to the Caribbean. I am really excited to hear what he has to say and to learn more from him, and just how I can draw closer to the Lord from him," says Alexa Brown from Jamaica.
Sister Shanique Sutherland, who recently returned to her home in Jamaica after serving an 18-month mission, also reports her impressions after hearing the news: "I just want to feel his love a little bit more, here at home with my family as well, and the people that I know and love. I really look forward to hearing the counsel that he gives, and to apply it to my own life. I am truly grateful."
President Russell M. Nelson will be in the Dominican Republic on Saturday, September 1, to meet with missionaries of Santo Domingo East and West missions of the country, which will be broadcasted to all Caribbean missions at 10:00 a.m. In the afternoon, he will have a special conference at the Los Alcarrizos Stake Center at 4:00 p.m. It will also be broadcasted to the 27 countries in the area where the Church is stablished.
The next day, President Nelson will be in Puerto Rico, to have a conference with all Puerto Ricans at the Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, at 10:00 a.m.
More than 150 thousand Latter-day Saints from all over the Caribbean are expecting this weekend to hear the voice, of whom they consider and testify to be a prophet of God.