Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

On February 23, 2006, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Lao People's Democratic Republic for the work of the gospel.

A small group of local Latter-day Saints, humanitarian missionaries, and visiting Church leaders were in attendance as Elder Holland invoked God's blessings upon the people of Laos. He prayed that the government, its leaders, the Laotian people, and the entire land would be blessed with peace.

Elder Holland was accompanied on his visit to Laos and other Asian nations by his wife, Patricia. Also traveling with them were Elder Donald L. Hallstrom of the Seventy, First Counselor in the Asia Area Presidency; his wife, Diane; President Scott F. Hansen of the Thailand Bangkok Mission; and his wife, Suzanne.