Hello again, everyone! As I have recently mentioned, I found a few minor errors and oversights in my predictions for the October 2020 General Conference. After reconfiguring a few things, I have updated my predictions for the poteential speaking ordeer, the most likely changes in general Church leadership, and the list of locations in which a temple might be announced. The updates largely speak for themselves, but I am happy to field any questions any of you might have about them.
In the meantime, if there is anything I may have overlooked, underestimated, or failed to consider, please let me know that as well As previously noted, the open commenting period on these predictions remains in effect until 10:00 PM MDT on Thursday October 1, which will allow me roughly 36 hours to finalize my predictions before General Conference commences on Saturday October 3 at 10:00 AM MDT. I look forward to any input any of you have to offer.
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Hello again, everyone! Although I hope that the bulk of comments that are made on this post are to provide feedback on the newest edition of my predictions for the October 2020 General Conference, I wanted to open a thread here on which I will provide pertinent Church news and temple updates until my next post is published. So this is no longer breaking news, but this morning, the First Presidency announced the continuation of the phased reopenings for temples, which appears to be the only COVID-19 update provided by the Church today. The Church News and the Newsroom both provided different areas of focus on their individual coverage of the latest reopenings. Here are those articles:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2020-09-21/lds-temples-open-worldwide-phased-reopening-183918
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-limited-reopening-temples
To summarize the latest developments on that front, the announcement today noted that, effective one week from today (the last Monday in September), the Church will have a total of 43 temples reopen under phase 1, which allows for the living sealings of previously-endowed couples, with a limited number of guests in attendance. Meanwhile, the number of temples in phase 2, which allows for the performance of all living ordinances, will rise to 103. With phase 2 reopenings, the Church is setting a priority order for individuals involved. Apparently, I had erroneously reported the priority order that could be utilized. As it turns out, phase 2 actually prioritizes those preparing to be sealed in the temple first, followed then by living ordinances for missionaries already out in the field, who commenced their service before going through the temple, then prioritizing those who are preparing to go out into the mission field. I apologize for my unintentional misinformation on that previously.
For the first time in the last few weeks, less than 5 temples are opening under each of the two phases currently in effect. 3 temples will open under phase 1, and 4 more under phase 2. Interestingly enough, a majority of the temples set to reopen next week are in Latin American nations.
Temples reopening under phase 1 next week are the Cochabamba Bolivia, Merida Mexico, and San Salvador El Salvador Temples. And phase 2 openings will go into effect next week for 2 temples in California (Newport Beach and San Diego), one in Latin America (Guayaquil Ecuador), and one in the Pacific Islands (Papeete Tahiti).
The different demographic information contained in the Church News and Newsroom articles provides excellent insight into how much progress the Church has made in thee process of reopeening, and I can highly recommend those updates to any or all of you who may be interested in that information.
Meanwhile, the Young Women General Presidency and General Board have authored an article about how the Children and Youth program is a tool for the work of salvation and exaltation:
https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders-and-ministry/2020-09-21/young-women-general-presidency-board-children-youth-program-tool-salvation-exaltation-192777
My thanks once again to you all for your continued interest and ongoing support.
Here is an additional report from the Church News, which acts as a summary intro to a more complete article from the Deseret News:
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My thanks once again to you all.
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ReplyDeleteI hope you are in good health and spirits with your wife. There are only a few days left until the conference.
Your report of possible temples to be announced is super complete and clear, considering many issues to take into account.
In my case, when I gave my possible announcements of temples, I do it from what I think, I do not get an apex closer to all the points you consider, more than anything I think about the distances that there are, and I consider that the Church when building temples in places with a single stake, you could do them in all countries the same way.
I always think of my country Chile, and of being objective in having more temples announced for the country, especially because although there are many baptized and too many inactive, the few baptized who attend are very faithful and persevering, and based on this the Church it should advertise temples even if they were very small, as was the case in Winnipeg.
In Chile and the world, more temples are needed, and there is money in the Church to be able to have more temples, no matter how small.
I hope they continue to announce more temples and everywhere, they are needed
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Omar, thanks for stopping by to comment. My wife and I are okay. We continue to address our health issues to the best of our abilities. Thanks for the feedback on my list of temple candidates. Among other metrics, I look at the total number of stakes in each temple district, the one-way mileage between any location and its' currently assigned temple, how long it has been since a temple was last announced anywhere near there, and a few other factors. The wide scope of factors I use does make my list for each conference somewhat comprehensive. But the Lord often shows me just how much I don't know about where He will inspire announcements. My latest research seems to point to the idea that 8-12 new temples could be announced this weekend. But time will tell for sure. It will be interesting to see for sure what happens in that respect. Thanks again, Omar, for taking time to comment.
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