Hello again, everyone! With the final day of March coming to its' official conclusion, and as we head into April, I am pleased to provide a look back at temple construction progress through the first quarter of 2024. For this review, I have a link to what my temple construction progress report looked like on the first day of this year and a look at where things stand as the first quarter of 2024 ends.
We are still getting regular temple construction updates every Monday, so I will be back to cover whatever that announcement is tomorrow. I continue to monitor any and all Church News, Newsroom, and Church of Jesus Christ Temples updates and will be sure to pass word of those along to you all as they cross my radar. In the meantime, that does it for now.
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Thank you for the privilege of your time. Until my next post, I wish you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
As we begin the final work week before the April 2024 General Conference, we are also less than 3 hours away from the next anticipated major temple construction announcement from the First Presidency, which is anticipated during the 2:00 PM MDT hour. While we wait for that announcement, the Church News has reviewed President Nelson's many prophetic pleas about receiving personal revelation, while the Newsroom has shared an exciting update on the new hymnbook that will be released in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese in 2026. My thanks once again to you all.
ReplyDeleteThe Church News reported on the death of former Young Women General President Ardeth G. Kapp and on the status of each of the 153 temples announced this far by President Nelson. My thanks once again to you all.
DeleteThe Newsroom has also shared one new report. My thanks once again to you all.
DeleteOn this Tuesday, I have no idea whether any new temple construction announcements will be made today. But the Angel Moroni has been returned to the top of the Salt Lake Temple. The Church News has also reported on yesterday's hymnbook update, Primary General President Susan H. Porter's address to BYU-PW devotional, and the latest edition of the Church News podcast has been released,. My thanks once again to you all.
DeleteOn this Wednesday, the Newsroom and the Church News have highlighted how the flags of 91 nations have been raised at the Temple Square plaza. The April 2024 edition of the World Report has been released. New Year's Eve advice from Church President Russell M. Nelson continues to resonate with NBA star Sam Merrill. And teachings from Church leaders to Provo MTC missionaries in the past 6 months have been summarized. My thanks once again to you all.
DeleteHere is a new video which I assume will play some role in the General Conference Leadership Training that will be underway in about 8 hours or so:
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My thanks once again to you all.
Construction status updates have been noted this week on the Ephraim Utah, Knoxville Tennessee, Anchorage Alaska and Salt Lake Temples. My thanks once again to you all.
DeleteEarly this morning, the Church News posted a list of the 73 new temple leaders that comprise the "class of 2024". I am still working on comparing my list to that one. Then this morning, the Church News provided a look at temple renovations in Provo Utah, Manhattan New York, and Salt Lake. Also this morning, our beloved prophet, President Russell M. Nelson posted a message honoring the longevity and age of senior Church leaders. Hopefully that message will help to further quash any discussion of the idea of emeritus status for apostles. The prophet noted that several leaders may prerecord their remarks, deliver their remarks sitting, or might need help getting to and from their seats. But his message could be viewed as a pre-conference endorsement of the messsages that will be given this week. I am grateful for these updates. Additional updates will follow as they are provided. My thanks once again to you all.
DeleteThe Newsroom just published a list of 64 new area seventies sustained during the General Conference Leadership Session, also noting 52 others who will be released on or before August 1. Unless I am mistaken, that will be a net gain of 12. My thanks once again to you all.
DeleteI was surprised to see the two new Area Seventies from Venezuela listed with the 9th Quorum instead of the 6th. But I guess since they are beginning their service now, they will be in the 9th for a few months.
DeleteThe Church News also reported on the changes in area seventies. The Church News additionally shared two other reports. My thanks once again to you all.
DeleteScott, your assessment is correct. Venezuela remains in the 9th Quorum until August 1, when that nation transitions to the Caribbean Area as previously announed. As for me, I am updating my documens to be current as of August 1, when the releases will be effective, so I will be including them in the 6th Quorum on my documents. Thanks.
DeleteAlso, Scott, this means that, of the four Venezuelan area seventies you mentioned in your March 15 comment, by August 1, when this change goes into effect, the only one changing Quorums will be Pedro E. Hernandez, as the other three you mentioned (EfraÃn R. GarcÃa, Bhanu K. Hiranandani, and Ramon E. Sarmiento) are on the list of those who will be released on or before August 1. Thanks again.
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