Ned & Mary Argentina

A Fine Young Man Joins the Church 12/16/25                                 Gabriel entering the "font" in the Tres Porte ñ as church building.  Gabriel is 9 years old, and yet was pleased to meet with the missionaries, attend church, and prepare for baptism. Although his mother gave permission for him to be baptized, his 15-year-old sister was the only family member who came to support him .  Another Opportunity to Serve Cinthia & Isabella  of the Tres Porteñas Branch We now have the opportunity to drive about 3 miles north of the town where we attend church to pick up this mother and her two young children and bring them to the chapel. (Her son didn't get up in time to go this week.) The husband/father works nights and isn't able to attend. As you can see looking at their house behind us, they live in very humble circumstances. In spite of that, she attends faithfully.

  Celebrating Christmas with Local Saints 12/13/25 Friday evening, we attended the San Martin 1st Branch Christmas Party with the Harrisons. Here are most of the branch members seated eating the delicious dinner (grilled chicken and various salads).  True to Argentine tradition, dinner was served about 11:00 p.m.                  The young people put on a nice Nativity Pagent.  All seemed excited to participate.                        We felt the need to include the star which led the wisemen to the baby Jesus.                     Adult men represented the Wise Men. True to tradition, they rode in on camels. After the Nativity, a young girl gave an impressive demonstration of her skills in the hanging ring. Between the later dinner, activities and the Harrisons saying goodbye to branch members (they served in this branc...

  San Martin District Conference 12/7/25 We attended our first District Conference on December 6 and 7 in San Martin. This city is a few kilometers north of Tres Portenos. We  ery much enjoyed interacting with these fine people and they were so kind and welcoming to us. We look forward to interacting with them for the time we are assigned to our current branch.    The adult brethren were invited to sing the opening hymn in the Sunday morning session. It was encouraging to see so many active, committed brethren. After the end of the Sunday session, photos were taken of the congregation.  

 First Convert Baptism in Tres Portenos  12/05/25 Jose, Elder Clarke and Elder Madsen Last night we drove with the Harrisons to Tres Portenos to participate in the baptismal service for Jose. The service went very well and meaningful.  Afterwards, we enjoyed treats and visiting. I'm sure he feels very welcomed in this branch.

                                                 A Special Day in the Tres Portenas Branch, 11/30/25 Hermana Vanina Fernandez who leaves this week to begin her mission in Mexico. Vanina is a delighful, optimistic young woman and becomes the first person in decades to serve a full-time mission from this branch. She has prepared without fear or reservation.We are sure she will bless many people in Mexico City West Mission.. Visiting while waiting for the lunch to be prepared Many people from the branch and from surrounding areas, including mission and district leaders, came to wish Hermana Fernandez well on her mission. A pot lucklunch was provided and Mom's contribution was banana bread that was well received.  A side note: The green cube you see at the right is the baptismal font. An 18-year-old young man will be baptized there this coming Friday.