Dear Families of our loved missionaries:
It is possible that you are already informed of the earthquake that occurred in Chile. For your peace of mind we hurried in writing this e-mail in order to let you know that the seismic shifting affected just the southern part of our country, therefore the area that covers our mission did not suffer any damage, only feeling light movement (2nd degree). Our missionaries actually slept without realizing what had even happened.
The epicenter was about 1,240 miles (2,000 kilometers) away from Antofagasta.
The purpose of this e-mail is to dispel whatever fear you may have for the condition of your children.
We would now take advantage of this opportunity to thank you for allowing us to work together with the wonderful children that you have raised, with years of continued dedication.
We pray that God rewards you for the sacrifice that you have offered allowing your sons and daughters to come and serve the children of our Creator.
We also pray for the protection of our fellow servants that serve in that area. The information that we have is related to structural damage only but not to the harm of the people, which bring us peace in spite of what happened.
May God cover and warm you with his peace.
With thankfulness,
President Juan Urra and Sister Soledad Urra
It is possible that you are already informed of the earthquake that occurred in Chile. For your peace of mind we hurried in writing this e-mail in order to let you know that the seismic shifting affected just the southern part of our country, therefore the area that covers our mission did not suffer any damage, only feeling light movement (2nd degree). Our missionaries actually slept without realizing what had even happened.
The epicenter was about 1,240 miles (2,000 kilometers) away from Antofagasta.
The purpose of this e-mail is to dispel whatever fear you may have for the condition of your children.
We would now take advantage of this opportunity to thank you for allowing us to work together with the wonderful children that you have raised, with years of continued dedication.
We pray that God rewards you for the sacrifice that you have offered allowing your sons and daughters to come and serve the children of our Creator.
We also pray for the protection of our fellow servants that serve in that area. The information that we have is related to structural damage only but not to the harm of the people, which bring us peace in spite of what happened.
May God cover and warm you with his peace.
With thankfulness,
President Juan Urra and Sister Soledad Urra
We received this e-mail Saturday night, but prior to receiving it, we learned of his safety at our Stake Conference meeting Saturday evening. Bishop Edgely of the Presiding Bishopric gave us the news that all missionaries in Chile were safe and accounted for. Even though we had felt he was safe, it was a huge relief to hear this news.
Thank you for all of your prayers for our son, we love you all and appreciate all of your prayers in our behalf. Please continue to pray for all of our brothers and sisters in Chile and all the other places effected by the tsunami and other complications caused by the quake.
Love,
The Hendersons
