SALT LAKE CITY — An upcoming KSL TV documentary this Sunday marks a monumental milestone for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South America — the 100th anniversary of its presence on the continent.

It all began on Christmas Day in 1925, when Elder Melvin J. Ballard, an Apostle of the church, offered a dedicatory prayer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, setting the stage for the gospel to be preached throughout South America.

He prophesied that the church would grow slowly, like an acorn, and eventually become a mighty oak. That prophecy is now being fulfilled.

All across South America , Latter-day Saints are commemorating this centennial with vibrant celebrations, concerts, and reflections on the Church’s remarkable journey.

“South America has flourished in a way that’s ju

See Full Page