Welcoming Immigrants at Welcome Centers

[@alexapettengill1270]

I did the emotional resilience program while it was still a pilot program and it was amazing. This is the Gathering. 💕🙏🏼 I am so grateful for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

[@1706irma]

The self-Reliance program is excellent. Many people in my ward took that program in English and Spanish. I took "Starting and Growing my Business" and "Personal Finances."

[@talbertofdz]

The Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints is always helping people.

[@nathanhamblin5042]

So grateful for this church and all the good it does!

[@1706irma]

Thank you very much for the wonderful work that you provide.

[@carolbridger3048]

So excited to see this happening. I served as a missionary in the Nevada Las Vegas Mission in 1977-1978. So many families will be blessed.

[@OURDAILYBREATH]

I’m so touch how the church embraces and helping out those who are in need indeed this reminds of Apostle Paul that says “Be ye doers of the word not hearers only”

[@garybernard2522]

Love it!

[@almazteklehaimanot9859]

Support legal immigrants Keep America safe God help us

[@williamjameslehy1341]

Safe from what?

[@sreenathnair7139]

U mean legal immigration Europe right haaha

[@germanwritingclub6675]

Awesome. Wish I could help out. But wherever we are, there is something each of us can find to do to help someone else.

[@josephdobesh9007]

This is truly God's work. I just hope that in all that we are teaching that we are also teaching the constitutional principles as outlined by President Oaks during last general conference.

[@savvlogs8007]

Thank you and god bless you 🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹

[@liahonagirl]

did Jesus ask people if they were 'legal' before blessing them?

[@Brandon-ee6fc]

In regards to legal status, from the Church Newsroom: “Area Seventy Elder Broc Hiatt said one must see far beyond the political and recognize the core identity of another - especially of immigrants. “It doesn’t matter how they got here,” Elder Hiatt said. “Our concern is that they are children of Heavenly Father, and they need help. We can provide it, and we’ve covenanted to provide it. We are simply here to love Heavenly Father’s children and provide the help to them that He would provide if He was here.””

[@bettykunz3559]

Thank you for this. Made me sad to see opposite comments.

[@jacobnorman5020]

I'm kind of at a conflict, you know. On one hand I mean yes, these are Heavenly Father's children and deserve love and help, but on the other hand I really do think it matters how they got here.

[@KC-cc1ng]

So, laws mean nothing?

[@bettykunz3559]

@@KC-cc1ng not nothing.. but its not black and white. The law can't stop the gathering of Isreal and the law put our prophet in jail and other things also look at the law in N korea. I feel some people are using the law excuse as a reason to be racists. Jesus was NOT white. This BS makes me want to leave the church. Only been in it 3 years no sweet off my back. I can't stand all the hate in these comments on this video.

[@hammerfeel5069]

@@bettykunz3559 Jesus came from a Jewish line of decent that can be traced to southern European areas. Although he may have not been super white theres evidence to support he may have been white with a dark tan because of his time period. Not to mention if you are apart of the church then Joseph smith seeing God and Jesus as white men would support that theory aswell. I mean honestly though his color shouldn't matter no one should be offended if hes white or black we should just be thankful for what he did.

[@fireofevender5515]

The story of good Samaritan comes to mind. ❤️👍

[@1706irma]

Thanks to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which helps people regardless of their immigration status. From when we have to make a difference, who is helped or not? I like the initiative to help people develop certain aspects, such as speaking another language.

[@trelainamobley6254]

What an awesome thing they are doing!

[@pgarci23]

The heading says Immigrants does not specify. Christ doesn't think oh is this guy legal then I can help him. Oh his not legal I won't help him. Hey just maybe they are waiting on the courts and getting all there papers. So maybe they are not legal but are in the process of becoming. Or maybe they need to find some to marry so they can become legal. I doubt that the church is asking every single Immigrant if they are legal or not. Which I agree with 100%.

[@Normalcybias]

Christ did say "Obey, honor and sustain the law" or did he say that social justice warriors are exempt?

[@pgarci23]

@@Normalcybias When it comes to immigration laws the in the past the church does not ask questions. The Church was sending missionaries to serve within the United States who were here illegal. My own Bishop traveled to New York to pick up such a kid and drove him back to Salt Lake. So the church is a sort of a social warrior! God's laws are higher than man's.

[@88amona]

@@Normalcybias just dont pay tithing. Folks can break immigration law and gain church support. Everyone can play that game. I dont pay tithes and I still get temple ac ess. Playing the SJW card can get ya far lol

[@Normalcybias]

@@88amona I pay tithing because I'm commanded to, not because they are doing what's right. While I believe that the Lord gets frustrated with them for bone-headed moves, they are still the ones which he put in charge. Tithing is not to help the Church, it's to help me.

[@88amona]

@@Normalcybias I understand. I view it differently. And I'm fine with doing the bare minimum. 😎🤙 the only thing that doesnt feel right to me is "rules for thee but not for me" shenanigans. Till then I'll hold my money and support what charities make sense to me.

[@miketemple7686]

Can the Church verify if theses are legal immigrants? My grandfather immigrated from Mexico, he loved showing off his certification of legalization.

[@chablebarrett8106]

It doesn't matter, we help all, that is what the lord has asked of us.

[@miketemple7686]

@@chablebarrett8106 it does matter! We have been instructed to obey the laws of our land. Show me any recent doctrine by the first presidency stating to break, the laws of our land. We were instructed to even follow COVID mandates that kept us out of our Churches.

[@pgarci23]

@@miketemple7686 The Church does not follow the Ideology of the Republican or Democratic parties. It does lead in serving God's children ,where ever they may be from and it will continue to so. Deal with it.

[@miketemple7686]

@@pgarci23 so when we send our missionaries into foreign missions do we instruct them to break their laws? To gain the trust of any country you enter, you must first obey their stated laws. Grow up @pgarci23 if you don’t like our immigration laws then implore your congressman or senators to change the laws, not actively circumvent or break them.

[@88amona]

Your grandfather is awesome 😎🤙

[@dgriffinm]

Did they come here legally and lawfully

[@Normalcybias]

Well, that just sounds sooo "social-justice-warriory!: As a Spanish major and a return missionary from a spanish-speaking mission, it's painful to see them brag about 700,000 Hispanics living in Las Vegas, yet not a word about insuring that their legal presence IS legal (yeah! Who cares about honoring and sustaining the law?). When they talk about providing legal services, you know that they're talking about using lawyers to get an illegal legalized (you didn't think that the lawyers were for getting a divorce, did you?). Now the world makes zero sense.

[@jtmfam90]

Seems every section in the Doctrine and Covenants this year is the Lord trying to balance justice and mercy. Seems he expects the same from us.

[@88amona]

Just dont pay tithing. Folks can break immigration law and get church support. We all can play that game.

[@kimberlytousley3450]

❤️

[@dcoleman605]

So how do we get help in Palestine, Texas

[@88amona]

As long as they legal I'm in support of it.

[@wheels636]

I agree with you they need to come legally. We're all God's children and deserve compassion, but we're also taught to obey the laws of the land.

[@jasonschlierman412]

Same. Either the 12th Article of Faith is a thing or it isn’t. The church and members can’t play both sides of it.

[@aslscott78]

Potential converts

[@jr9118]

Seekers of truth.

[@88amona]

Potential converts 🤣

[@holidayrap]

Human beings.

[@fayeluvz4840]

I am struggling to find the address of the Las Vegas Immigration Welcome Center. Everywhere online just says “east Las Vegas” but I cannot find an address. Can someone help me?

[@MegWasHere2011]

I love this video

[@88amona]

Free citizenship for all 😂👌 pick and choose what commandments ya wanna follow folks lmao 🤣🤙 I just say whatever and I'm still able to obtain a temple recommend with full benefits within the church. It's so easy.

[@oldschoolredroof]

To those that say it doesn't matter whether they're legal or not, I have to say that's so not fair to us who immigrated legally! It wasn't easy for us neither, yet we choose to do things the right way, the lawful way, we wish to live in this country as permanent residents or citizens and we are willing to do it the right way no matter how hard it is. Why should a country welcome people who don't even respect its laws?

[@88amona]

Beware of what you say on here. Truth hurts people, then the channel deletes comments. I agree with ya. I have many loved ones that had to wait years before being allowed to come here. It's a "rules for thee but not for me" situation. A real kick to the face to many who come by legal means.

[@jkgn4656]

I have the thought that St Pio is currently Bi locating...in Heaven And Earth...so he can help us better, thus his incorrupt body. Just my thought.

[@KK-hq8jd]

Blessed, 2b...Thank You Heavenly Father, for the Plan of Happiness. Because of The Atonement, i kno my Redeemer Lives! In Jesus Name, Amen

[@Христианскаямузыкальнаяколлекц]

+++Господи.Прошу у тебя здоровья для себя и своих родных.Аминь.

[@Paul-bj3jl]

That Has to be the Grace Lord Jesus Christ ! Amen !

[@michaelwclark5097]

Still missing that word "illegal."

[@FromG2eminor]

Yes, that it is what I am super concerned about. If they have gone through the legal system then great but we should not condone illegals!

[@dane_with_swag]

Which of them is illegal? I don't see any

[@VolleyballMama]

Jesus is coming back and thank goodness with open arms for us all. Looks like they are working on the legalization process too.

[@88amona]

Same brother. I thought the church is suppose to advocate following Constitutional laws of the land? Oh wait. Only when anything has to do with religious freedom then the church flips out. Everything else is okay as long as church isnt oppressed lol

[@stardustgirl2904]

I have always loved all people, but the Rule of law has been completely broken ,for them t🇺🇲o be here. Are own President, does not even uphold our law's ,and he has commited treason by opening our BOARDERS. It's a very sad situation for everyone, are veterans are living on the streets, we have homeless every where in California. I pray 🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏾all Americans will also receive the care they need as well, because there is a lot of suffering going on in America at this time! 🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲 Covid is also returning to the states, with mass group's of people coming into the country. My ❤️💜❤️ heart goes out to the children, especially. But one thing that comes to mind is, Temple questions being asked, are we following the law of the land? There is no greater people then the LOVING caring church members, to handle the task of welcoming people here, and teaching people English, then church members.

[@oznerriznick2474]

YES!!!👍

[@1706irma]

People who cross the border are considered undocumented. But some people have a visa to travel, and at the time of entering, they are given a time of stay depending on the visa time they have. If they do not leave within the permitted time, they become undocumented. The undocumented cannot receive any kind of help from the government since they do not have a social security number. If they want to fix their situation, they can marry a citizen, ask for political asylum (within the year), or some countries with a program that grants them social security and a permit but must renewed every year, but it is not the residence card. Another way is that if they have a citizen sibling, they can petition for them, but the wait is 13 to 15 years. So, things are not as easy as it seems or as was for the first immigrants who came to this country.

[@copisetic1104]

Don’t post truths that someone doesn’t like, they will delete it.

[@1706irma]

Undocumented people pay taxes in case they don't know. They can apply for an IRS number with a passport and pay their taxes. That could be of great help when they fix their situation.

[@williamjameslehy1341]

They even pay into Medicare and Social Security which they'll never be able to actually collect unless they become naturalised citizens later in life. By any metric they work more and get less government help than native-born Americans.

[@1706irma]

Before commenting, people should be well informed about this complex immigration issue. People have opinions based on how little they know or hear, but this topic encompasses many things. First of all, the word is not illegal. Illegal is to sell drugs, not people.