Hello again, everyone! Here is yet another late-night post from me, this one to explore the question of who might preside at (and who else might attend) the Meridian Idaho Temple dedication, which will take place on Sunday November 19th. As I have previously stated, Elder David A. Bednar presided at the 2014 groundbreaking ceremony for this temple. So it seems evident that he will be in attendance at its dedication, whether he is sent to preside over it, as he did for the Star Valley Wyoming Temple, or whether he will be accompanying the senior apostle who does so.
While any of the leading Brethren could be in attendance, I know of two who will likely not be: Elders Dallin H. Oaks and M. Russell Ballard. Why do I think so? Because they have been asked to be part of a Face-to-Face regional gathering for the young single adults of the Church that evening at 6:00 PM MST. I don't know where that event is taking place, but I am assuming from Church headquarters in Salt Lake City. That being the case, with the last dedication session for the Meridian temple taking place at 3:00 PM, and with Meridian being nearly 400 miles from Salt Lake, it would be impossible for them to participate in the dedication and make it back on time for the event.
Since Elder Ulisses Soares is the Presidency of the Seventy member who currently supervises the Idaho Area of the Church, he will likely be in attendance as well. It is also sure that one or two representatives from the Temple Department will be on hand for this event as well.
Having shared these thoughts, I would love to hear from some of you. Who do you think might participate in this upcoming dedication? I look forward to your feedback. That does it for this post. Thank you for the privilege of your time. Until my next post, I wish each of you all the best and pray the Lord's blessings upon you all.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Who might preside at/attend the dedication of the Meridian Idaho Temple?
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