Hello, all! Within the last several hours, the LDS Church Temples site has posted a number of unit changes that were interesting to read about. You can find that information here.
Additionally, Elder Joseph W. Sitati, the first GA Seventy from Kenya, spoke to African journalists regarding the announcement of the Nairobi Kenya Temple. His remarks were inspiring to read, and focused on his experiences as a Kenyan Latter-day Saint and the sacrifices his family made to attend that temple, as well as his joy that the people of his homeland will not have so far to go in the future, not just because of that Kenyan temple, but in view of others that will soon be in operation on the African continent. You can read his remarks here.
As I read them, I was reminded of a similar trip my mom's family (South African natives) took to the nearest temple, which, if memory serves, was then in England. Since that time, temples have continued to dot the earth, and have been built in locations that could not have had a temple earlier. The miracle of the growth of the Church, particularly in Africa, is that the gospel is spreading well there. And that is evidenced by the fact that the last three times temples were announced, African Saints received word of another new temple.
As noted, the Kinshasa DR Congo Temple is anticipated to be completed next year, as is the Durban South Africa Temple. And, if my estimates are anywhere close to correct, within the next two or three years, the other three temples announced for Africa will also be under construction. I am grateful that the African Saints have had their prayers answered for temples in their midst. And I have every confidence that the Lord will continue to bless these faithful Saints with many more temples.
If the statement from Elder Wilson is correct, and 85 or more temples are in the running to be announced within the next 15 years or so, we will likely see many temples rise all over the world, and that is amazing and wonderful to think about. Just wanted to share these thoughts, for what they are worth. I am doing my best to keep informed of temple-related developments and will be sure to continue to pass on any news in that regard. Thanks for taking time to read this. Any thoughts are welcome, if you are able to share them. If not, please do let me know. I have worried a lot that the problem with people being able to comment has not been properly dealt with. I value your readership and interest in things I post. Thanks so much.
Friday, June 23, 2017
Several Changes Noted in Church Units/Elder Sitati Speaks to Journalists about the Nairobi Kenya Temple
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