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The History of the Mormons in Trinidad and Tobago is not as dramatic as the pioneers trek to Salt Lake City, nor were there any martydoms, but it has been very difficult to organize and establish the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints within the country. Jean A. B. Borde compiled two short volumes on the Mormons there entitled, 'THE HISTORY OF THE SAINTS IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO' (Books I & II) The establishment of the Church in Trinidad begun with Elizabeth Anne Rogers. She wrote the prophet of the Church (at the time it was Pres. Spencer W. Kimball) requesting full-time missionaries to be sent to Trinidad. Pres. Kimball responded quickly by directing that the Caracas Venezuela Mission send two full-time missionaries to Trinidad to begin the work.

 

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Title: Lilith

Comments: I'm years behind on this response, but I got here so I thought others might as well. His reference to creation and formation is actually a discrepancy within the scriptures, created of the earth(same as Adam was created) vs. Formed from Adams rib (indication she is "part" of Adam, get it?) when something is created, it's different from being copied, see? Creation would indicate she was equal to Adam, formed of his rib would indicate she is a lesser, weaker copy. Lilith was his equal, whereas Eve was beneath him. I may have the words formed and created backwards but hopefully you can get the idea of the point made.
AND for future reference, the Bible says "seek out the old paths and walk therein", its right to make sure the Bible isn't a watered down account of truth. Also it says "be ye not ignorant", don't assume we have the whole story. There are so many parts of the Scriptures removed by the roman-catholic church, and where do you think these scriptures come from to begin with, how did we get them? Just a thought to ponder, and your harshness is nothing short of fanaticism.
Now as to Lilith being true, I have no idea. Then again do we have actual proof of anything? (including christian religion)
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Some Historical Facts:

Number in the District:

Approx. 1500 members
The first baptized member: Lucy Josephine Payne, 2nd June, 1977
The first male member: Basil Dermont Borde, 31st August, 1977
The first local missionary:Judy Jattan
The first eight year old member: Jean A. B. Borde, 25th September, 1980
The first Branch: The Trinidad Branch
The formation of a District: 3rd March, 1996
The first District President: Albert Alleyne
The first District Presidency: Albert Alleyne, District President, Jean A. Borde, 1st Counselor, and , Huebert Sadaphal 2nd Counselor
Current District Presidents: President Choo - North
President Ramdeen - South
The present Mission President: Robison
The name of the Mission: The West Indies Mission
Number of Branches: Nine (9)
Names of Branches:

Port of Spain, Arima, Sangre Grande, and Curepe (North)

San Fernando, Couva, Chagunas, Princes Town, and Siparia (South)

Trinidad LDS

The History of the Saints in Trinidad & Tobago
Books I & II plus Visit of the Prophet

Covers the earliest visits by Ezra Taft Benson, James E. Faust and the first missionaries to visit from the Caracas Venezuela Mission. First local members, expansion and opposition. Forming of the Port of Spain District, and Local Conference presided by Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley also elaborated. Click Here to learn more.



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