Hello again, everyone! I have two pieces of news to report which has me musing about temples again. So let's talk about that. The LDS Church Temples Facebook page noted today that work continues on the meetinghouse that is the first part of the Winnipeg Manitoba Temple project. It appears that the Church may be placing top priority on the meetinghouse because that is anticipated to be used while the temple proper is under construction.
But I also wanted to pass along new information of which I became aware a week or two ago, which indicated that, unless something unexpected occurs, the construction of that temple is not anticipated to take any longer than the 20-month estimate originally provided by the Church. With that in mind, if all goes well, construction may end in February or March 2020, with a dedication sometime between April and June.
The other development on which I wanted to report is this release from the Canadian Mormon Newsroom, in which it has been reported that President and Sister Nelson will be visiting Winnipeg Manitoba, Montreal Quebec, and Hamilton Ontario. Sister Nelson was born in Alberta, so this will be a homecoming of sorts for her. They will be accompanied by Elder Neil L. and Sister Kathy W. Andersen, and the stops will occur from August 17-19, 2018.
As some of you may recall, when the stops of the Global Ministry Tour taken by the Nelsons and the Hollands in April were announced, many commented that all of the stops but Bengaluru India and Jerusalem were home to announced temples of the Church. During the April General Conference, President Nelson announced a temple for Bengaluru, which no one (least of all he himself) had planned on occurring, though some had speculated about that prospect. The leaders spent some of their time in India scouting for a site for the future temple, which President Nelson indicated he hoped to return to dedicate.
As we also know, there are already temples in Winnipeg & Montreal, but not one in Hamilton Ontario. So I have two takeaway thoughts about this: First, what are the odds that President Nelson could (and possibly will) announce a temple for Hamilton Ontario? Even if they may not have the Church presence there, members in Hamilton currently travel just over 40 miles to attend the temple in Toronto, which may or may not be an arduous or challenging journey.
My reason for broaching that question is, given recent conversations on this blog about President Nelson's ambitious temple-building plans, he may be working towards having every member within 40 miles of a temple, which would be game-changing. It could be no more than coincidence, however.
My second thought is this: President Nelson seems to also want to do more about being out among the people. We saw that occur with his worldwide tour in April, and since he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon, I am sure that he will be traveling extensively as long as he is able to do so.
And if I may also offer a third thought: As some of you may have realized, between the two lists of most likely prospects for a temple in the near future which I am considering merging for the October General Conference, there were no locations listed in Canada. I had wondered if any Canadian cities were likely to get a temple, but I didn't find any immediate prospects. So I put it to you, my readers: Are there any prospective temple locations in Canada which I should be considering? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below, as your feedback is always most welcome and appreciated.
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Monday, July 23, 2018
Additional Temple Musings
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Additional Church News Reported
Hello again, everyone! I wanted to pass along two additional Church news stories, and unfortunately, it is not all good news. Let's dive right in. First, the bad news: Yesterday, during a Sacrament Meeting in Fallon, Nevada (after the administration of the sacrament and as the first speaker began his address), a gunman opened fire on the congregation, killing one man and injuring another. All three men were members of that congregation.
The gunman surrendered to police late yesterday, but the motive for the shooting is unclear. A Church spokesman issued a statement indicating that the general Church leadership is mindful of the situation and will be praying for this congregation in the days ahead, and noted that local leaders have made themselves available to talk to anyone affected by this incident. You can find more details on this story here.
The Church News also reported that another LDS missionary has died while serving. Gavin Paul Zimmerman, who hails from West Haven, Utah, was 19, and had been serving in the Australia Sydney Mission since August 2017. He was with a group that was sightseeing and fell from a cliff. A Church spokesman delivered a statement about Elder Zimmerman's passing, and the parents of Elder Zimmerman did as well.
While it is heartbreaking to hear of a missionary dying in the field, he did so while doing what the Lord wanted him to do, and I have no doubt he is continuing his mission on the other side of the veil. You can read more about this development here.
On the good news front, more information has been released regarding the NAACP's partnership with the Church, which has included additional contextual statements from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, in addition to the NAACP reaching out to The Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir, who performed at the Church's Priesthood Revelation Commemorative Broadcast on June 1. The NAACP requested that the Choir perform at a gathering that recently clarified the extent of that initiative. You can find more details on that story here.
I continue to monitor all Church news and temple developments and will do my level best to bring word of those to you as I learn of them. That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
The gunman surrendered to police late yesterday, but the motive for the shooting is unclear. A Church spokesman issued a statement indicating that the general Church leadership is mindful of the situation and will be praying for this congregation in the days ahead, and noted that local leaders have made themselves available to talk to anyone affected by this incident. You can find more details on this story here.
The Church News also reported that another LDS missionary has died while serving. Gavin Paul Zimmerman, who hails from West Haven, Utah, was 19, and had been serving in the Australia Sydney Mission since August 2017. He was with a group that was sightseeing and fell from a cliff. A Church spokesman delivered a statement about Elder Zimmerman's passing, and the parents of Elder Zimmerman did as well.
While it is heartbreaking to hear of a missionary dying in the field, he did so while doing what the Lord wanted him to do, and I have no doubt he is continuing his mission on the other side of the veil. You can read more about this development here.
On the good news front, more information has been released regarding the NAACP's partnership with the Church, which has included additional contextual statements from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, in addition to the NAACP reaching out to The Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir, who performed at the Church's Priesthood Revelation Commemorative Broadcast on June 1. The NAACP requested that the Choir perform at a gathering that recently clarified the extent of that initiative. You can find more details on that story here.
I continue to monitor all Church news and temple developments and will do my level best to bring word of those to you as I learn of them. That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Pioneer Day Concert Held; Other Church News Stories Reported
Hello again, everyone! It took me most of the day today to feel up to doing so, but I am finally ready to share some thoughts about the remarkable Pioneer Day Concert which the Mormon Tabernacle Choir held last night and the night before. The concert last night was carried live via both the Church and BYU TV website. Featuring guest artists and famed Broadway performers Matthew Morrison and Laura Michelle Kelly, with contextual narration by Oscar Hammerstein III, grandson of the famous Oscar Hammerstein II, who had partnered with Richard Rogers on many Broadway shows that are still famous today, the concert was a total success.
As the guest artists performed the songs for which the context was set by Hammerstein's narration, the chemistry of the three guests was obvious. The Choir and Orchestra provided both a background and a backdrop to these landmark numbers. The Choir opened with famous pioneer anthems "They, the Builders of the Nation" and Mack Wilberg's arrangement of "Come, Come, Ye Saints", the words for which, as some of you may know, were penned by William Clayton while he was trekking with the Saints here to Utah.
At that time, his wife, who was pregnant with their next child, was not able to come with the main company of the Saints, so, with both his wife's situation and the trials of the pioneer company in mind, he penned that hymn that is so revered as a pioneer anthem, for the purpose of providing the Saints reassurance.
Reportedly, when he first presented the song to a body of Saints, Brigham Young, who was present, directed him to make copies of it and distribute it among the Saints, and encouraged the Saints to learn the song and to sing it to one another as they continued their journey.
Following the pioneer anthems, the Broadway theme of the night started, with selections from such musicals as "The King and I", "South Pacific".. "Oklahoma!", "Carousel", and others. Morrison, Kelly, and Hammerstein all mentioned that they have friends who are members of the Church, and that they were therefore excited to join a world-renowned event. Morrison reported that he was somewhat familiar with Pioneer Day, while Kelly said that though she was not, she was looking forward to learning more about it in the days ahead.
The guests took time to honor each other's talents. And Kelly, who had had an unfortunately failed marriage previously, took the opportunity to announce on that stage that she was engaged, and as such, felt a personal connection with "I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy", "People Will Say We're in Love", and "Mister Snow". All in all, it was a remarkable event, which culminated in all three guests also being featured on this morning's "Music and the Spoken Word" broadcast. For more information, you can see reports from the following sources: Mormon Newsroom, the Church website's other News & Events page, and the Church News website.
In other reported Church news, Gerry Avant continued her series of articles taking a retrospective look back on her storied career. She recently reminisced about a prophetic promise fuliflled when she accompanied President Gordon B. Hinckley to visit a small branch of the Church whose membership has since been transferred to a larger ward. And, as Pioneer Day approaches, the Church News continues its' series of pioneer-themed articles, with an article highlighting the unwavering faith of 8 pioneer women whose stories are not widely known.
The Church continues to report inspiring news through a variety of resources. For my part, I will keep monitoring these developments and will do my level best to pass word of those along to you as I become aware of them. That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
As the guest artists performed the songs for which the context was set by Hammerstein's narration, the chemistry of the three guests was obvious. The Choir and Orchestra provided both a background and a backdrop to these landmark numbers. The Choir opened with famous pioneer anthems "They, the Builders of the Nation" and Mack Wilberg's arrangement of "Come, Come, Ye Saints", the words for which, as some of you may know, were penned by William Clayton while he was trekking with the Saints here to Utah.
At that time, his wife, who was pregnant with their next child, was not able to come with the main company of the Saints, so, with both his wife's situation and the trials of the pioneer company in mind, he penned that hymn that is so revered as a pioneer anthem, for the purpose of providing the Saints reassurance.
Reportedly, when he first presented the song to a body of Saints, Brigham Young, who was present, directed him to make copies of it and distribute it among the Saints, and encouraged the Saints to learn the song and to sing it to one another as they continued their journey.
Following the pioneer anthems, the Broadway theme of the night started, with selections from such musicals as "The King and I", "South Pacific".. "Oklahoma!", "Carousel", and others. Morrison, Kelly, and Hammerstein all mentioned that they have friends who are members of the Church, and that they were therefore excited to join a world-renowned event. Morrison reported that he was somewhat familiar with Pioneer Day, while Kelly said that though she was not, she was looking forward to learning more about it in the days ahead.
The guests took time to honor each other's talents. And Kelly, who had had an unfortunately failed marriage previously, took the opportunity to announce on that stage that she was engaged, and as such, felt a personal connection with "I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy", "People Will Say We're in Love", and "Mister Snow". All in all, it was a remarkable event, which culminated in all three guests also being featured on this morning's "Music and the Spoken Word" broadcast. For more information, you can see reports from the following sources: Mormon Newsroom, the Church website's other News & Events page, and the Church News website.
In other reported Church news, Gerry Avant continued her series of articles taking a retrospective look back on her storied career. She recently reminisced about a prophetic promise fuliflled when she accompanied President Gordon B. Hinckley to visit a small branch of the Church whose membership has since been transferred to a larger ward. And, as Pioneer Day approaches, the Church News continues its' series of pioneer-themed articles, with an article highlighting the unwavering faith of 8 pioneer women whose stories are not widely known.
The Church continues to report inspiring news through a variety of resources. For my part, I will keep monitoring these developments and will do my level best to pass word of those along to you as I become aware of them. That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Update on Blog Series About Future Temple Prospects
Hello again, everyone! I am back to share an update on the series
I had hoped to do covering the most imminently-likely future temple prospects
that could have a temple announced in General Conference in 2.5 months. Unless
I can find a way within the next 4-6 weeks to put together the information I
need for that series, it may not happen. I am still very much committed to
getting it done if I can.
But if not, what I will be
doing is simply taking into account the feedback I have received on my first
and second lists, adding any additional notes, and calling it good enough.
Hopefully within the next 2-3 months, the information I need will become
available, at which point I will again revisit that series in preparation for
the April 2019 General Conference.
That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always,
welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you
enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added
content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of
you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you
do.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Updated Estimates for Time-frames Within Which Currently Announced Temples May Have a Groundbreaking
Hello again, everyone! In following the theme of the temple
updates I provided a short while ago, I would like to pass along some
adjustments I have made to my general estimated time-frames within which
announced temples may have a groundbreaking. The updates follow below, as they
appear in the "Announced Temples" section of my temple construction
progress report. As was the case previously, changes and updates are featured
in red text. So as not to disturb the flow of the information, I will end here
as I always do.
That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always,
welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you
enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of newly-added
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do.
Announced temples:
171. Bangkok
Thailand Temple: Planning and approvals; artist’s rendering released on March
19, 2018; groundbreaking may take place sometime during mid-to-late
2018.
Note: With the site identified and the release of the artist’s
rendering, a groundbreaking for this temple may just be a matter of time. And
since this November marks the 52nd anniversary of Thailand’s
being dedicated for the preaching of the gospel, November may just be the month
in which this groundbreaking occurs.
172. Urdaneta
Philippines Temple: Site clearing activities underway; artist’s rendering
anticipated to be released in the near future; groundbreaking may take place
sometime during mid-to-late 2018.
Note: On July 6, 2018, the LDS Church Temples Facebook page
reported the developments noted above, and with that in mind, an artist’s
rendering may be released and a groundbreaking ceremony may be set at some
point in the very near future. What is unclear for the moment is how soon that
might occur. While I would anticipate that the Bangkok Thailand Temple, which
is further along in the process for now, might have a groundbreaking first, I
am certain a groundbreaking ceremony will be held for this temple by the end of
this year. As more is known, I will be able to offer a more precise estimate.
173. Saratoga
Springs Utah Temple: Planning and approval; designs underway; awaiting official
site announcement; groundbreaking may take place sometime during late 2018-early 2019.
Note: Although a site confirmation is pending for this temple,
because designs are currently underway, and because this is a Utah County
temple (since temples in Utah always progress more swiftly than other temples
elsewhere within the US), on May 31, 2018, I moved this temple up on this list.
Then, on July 6, 2018, as a result of the developments relating to the Urdaneta
Philippines temple, I moved this one down and adjusted my general estimate for
its’ groundbreaking. I am not ruling out the prospect that the Church could
hold a groundbreaking for this temple before the end of 2018, so if I feel a
need to move this temple again in the near future, I will do so.
174. Lima
Peru Los Olivos Temple: Planning and preliminary construction phase; awaiting
official site announcement; groundbreaking may take place sometime during early 2019.
Note: In March 2017, the contractor for this temple indicated that
a year of pre-planning would be needed for this temple site before a
groundbreaking could be held. While it is unclear when that year began (or if
that year has already passed), it seems safe to assume that the groundbreaking
for this temple could occur within the next year, if not sooner.
175. Pocatello
Idaho Temple: Planning and approval; awaiting official site announcement;
groundbreaking may take place sometime during early-to-mid 2019.
Note: Although the citizens of Pocatello have speculated about two
or more potential locations for this temple, one of those locations has emerged
as being the most likely prospect. If the Church confirms that at any point in
the near future, since this temple is going to be built within the “Mormon
corridor”, a groundbreaking could occur sooner rather than later.
176. Harare
Zimbabwe Temple: Planning and approval; awaiting official site announcement;
groundbreaking may take place sometime during mid-2019.
Note: Although an official site confirmation is pending, President
Nelson visited a probable location during his world tour in April 2018. If that
site location is officially confirmed in the near future, then a groundbreaking
could easily follow within the next 15 months or less.
177. Nairobi
Kenya Temple: Planning and approval; awaiting official site announcement; media
event held June 14, 2017; groundbreaking may take place sometime during mid-2019.
Note: During President Nelson’s recent visit to Kenya, a national
newspaper noted that the site for this temple had been selected, and that
because this temple was anticipated to be a smaller one, its’ dedication might
occur sometime during 2021. With that in mind, it is not hard to believe that
an official site announcement and groundbreaking could occur within the next
15-18 months.
178. Brasilia
Brazil Temple: Planning and approval; site inspected by Church engineers on
June 21, 2017; groundbreaking may take place sometime during mid-to-late
2019.
Note: Although a site inspection occurred one year ago for this
temple, the prospective groundbreaking timeframes offered for the temples above
necessitates a change in my previously-offered thoughts about the imminence of
that groundbreaking. While I would hope that the Brazilian Saints would not
have to wait another 1.5 years for this temple’s groundbreaking, until more is
known, it seems wiser to be conservative in this estimate.
179. Greater
Manila Philippines Temple: Planning and approval; awaiting official name
announcement; groundbreaking may take place sometime during mid-to-late
2019.
Note: Although this temple may also be further along in its’
progress towards a groundbreaking than other temples above it, in view of the
factors noted on the others above this one, it has seemed wiser to be more
conservative in my estimate for this temple’s future groundbreaking.
Additionally, since getting the Urdaneta Philippines Temple underway may be
more of a priority for the Church, this one may only have a groundbreaking
within the next 16-19 months.
180. Layton
Utah Temple: Announced April 1, 2018; awaiting official site announcement;
groundbreaking may take place sometime during late 2019-early 2020.
Note: While I would anticipate that, for this temple in Utah, its’
construction will likely get underway sooner than other temples on this list,
and while that could happen sooner than indicated above if the Church confirms
that the land that was bought in Layton two days before the temple was
announced in that city will
serve as the site for that temple, it has seemed wiser to be more conservative in my estimate
for this temple’s potential groundbreaking. I will be delighted to move it up
on this list if I see a good enough reason to do so.
181. Abidjan
Ivory Coast Temple: Planning and approval; awaiting official site announcement;
groundbreaking may take place sometime during early 2020.
Note: This is the last of the three temples announced in April
2015 that may have a groundbreaking. The Church in the Ivory Coast has seen sufficient
enough growth that a second (and perhaps even a third) temple may be announced
to serve the Saints in this nation, but that may not occur until this temple
makes further progress. We have seen recent developments on other temples in
Africa, which gives me hope that this temple could have a groundbreaking
ceremony around the estimated time noted above, but time will tell how accurate
that might prove to be.
182. Quito
Ecuador Temple: Planning and approval; awaiting official site announcement;
groundbreaking may take place sometime during early-to-mid 2020.
Note: While the first Ecuadoran temple had a 14-year wait between
its’ announcement and groundbreaking, with the progress the Church has made in
South America within the last two decades, this temple (to be built in the
Ecuadoran capital city) will likely not see a wait nearly that long. I
personally hope that this groundbreaking will occur sooner than indicated
above, but until more information is available, I have felt a need to be more
conservative.
183. Richmond
Virginia Temple: Announced April 1, 2018; awaiting official site announcement;
groundbreaking may take place sometime during early-to-mid 2020.
Note: Although an official site confirmation is pending for this
temple, a Virginia newspaper noted in mid-April 2018 that the Church had
procured several acres of land in Richmond sometime during 2015. If the Church
confirms in the near future that one of those plots will be the official temple
site, then a groundbreaking could easily occur within the next two years, but
possibly less, since temples in the US generally have construction begin well
in advance of their international counterparts.
184. Belem
Brazil Temple: Planning and approval; awaiting official site announcement;
groundbreaking may take place sometime during early-to-mid 2020.
Note: Although this temple was announced one year before the
Brasilia Brazil Temple, that temple is further along in the approval process
and will likely therefore have its’ groundbreaking before that occurs for this
temple. In preparing these updated thoughts, it occurred to me that the Church
may opt to hold off on beginning construction of this temple until both the
Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro Temples are dedicated. With that in mind, I have
felt that the groundbreaking could occur at around this time, but I will alter
this estimate as needed once more is known.
185. Managua
Nicaragua Temple: Announced April 1, 2018; awaiting official site announcement;
groundbreaking may take place sometime during mid-2020.
Note: Since then-Elder Nelson had publicly proposed this temple in
2012, and President Nelson himself made the announcement, I would imagine the
Lord will allow him to be very much involved in the process of this temple’s
construction and eventual dedication. With that in mind, I could see a
groundbreaking occur within the next 24-27 months, but hopefully sooner if all
goes well.
186. Salta
Argentina Temple: Announced April 1, 2018; awaiting official site announcement;
groundbreaking may take place sometime during mid-2020.
Note: While the time-frames offered for the temples above this one
has resulted in this temple’s estimate being delayed as well, it would not
surprise me if a groundbreaking for this temple happens sooner than estimated
here.
187. Cagayan
de Oro Philippines Temple: Announced April 1, 2018; awaiting official site
announcement; groundbreaking may take place sometime during mid-to-late
2020.
Note: While I would anticipate that this temple will likely not
have a groundbreaking until significant progress has been made on both the
Urdaneta and greater Manila area temples, it is not impossible to believe that
a groundbreaking could occur for this newest Filipino temple within the next
2.5-2.75 years, but perhaps sooner if all goes well.
188. Bengaluru
India Temple: Announced April 1, 2018; awaiting official site announcement;
groundbreaking may take place sometime during early-to-mid 2021.
Note: As previously noted, President Nelson had not originally
intended to announce a temple for India during the April 2018 General
Conference, but was inspired to do so the night before that conference began.
Although India may have some political obstacles that would need to be cleared
before this temple has a groundbreaking, I fully anticipate that the Lord could
enable a groundbreaking to occur within the next three years, but possibly
sooner, especially since
President Nelson has also urged the members to hurry and prepare so it can be
built.
189. Russia:
Announced April 1, 2018; awaiting official location and site announcement;
groundbreaking may take place sometime during mid-to-late 2021.
Note: Although both a specific city and a site location for this
temple have yet to be identified, President Nelson did have supervisory
responsibility for Eastern Europe for the last several years he was a member of
the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. With that in mind, he may have connections
that would enable an acceleration of the process to get this temple built,
which is why I am being conservative in my offered estimate above, but will not
in any way be surprised if the Lord clears all obstacles to allow that to occur
sooner than indicated here.
Final note: If recent statements from Church leaders are any
indication, we may soon enter an era where the volume of temple-related
developments will be multiplied. If, as has been suggested, President Nelson's
legacy as a temple-building prophet outshines and outpaces what we previously
saw under President Hinckley's smaller temple plan, we may be in for a season
where temple events are held on a more consistent and much wider scale. It will
be interesting to see.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Temple Updates Noted
Hello again, everyone! Some additional temple updates have been brought to my attention. Let's dive right into our discussion of those. First, an update on something I have previously shared: the Church's progress towards potentially having 200 operating temples by Saturday April 6, 2030.
There are now 11.71 years remaining between today and that day. For the Church to make 200 operating temples possible by then, 3.5 temples would need to be dedicated during each of those years. As I also noted previously, although the 2 that will be dedicated later this year means 2018 will be below that average, 6 others are anticipated to be dedicated next year, and at least 3 that we know of so far are anticipated to have their dedication in 2020.
Any temples that have a groundbreaking within the next 2-3 years will add to the total number of temples that will subsequently be dedicated in 2020 and the years that follow. And if what has been said on this blog and elsewhere about President Nelson's temple-building program being more extensive than anything we have already seen is correct, that number could swell in the years ahead as well. It will be interesting to see how all of that occurs.
In the meantime, I do have updates to share on two new temples currently under construction. On the LDS Church Temples Facebook page, reports have shared new panoramic pictures for the Lisbon Portugal Temple (which, unless there has been a change, is anticipated to be dedicated in mid-2019).
Additionally, footage captured by a drone that flew around the Winnipeg Manitoba Temple plot shows progress there as well. If current reports are any indication, that temple is anticipated to have its' construction conclude in early 2020 (perhaps February or March) which would make a dedication possible in April, May, or June. Reports of progress on this temple have been consistent since work started on that temple in earnest a month or so ago, so hopefully it will stay on track for that schedule.
I continue to monitor all temple developments as I am able to do so, and will pass word of those along to you as time and circumstances allow. That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed this update and would like to do so, please feel free to subscribe to stay informed of new content. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
There are now 11.71 years remaining between today and that day. For the Church to make 200 operating temples possible by then, 3.5 temples would need to be dedicated during each of those years. As I also noted previously, although the 2 that will be dedicated later this year means 2018 will be below that average, 6 others are anticipated to be dedicated next year, and at least 3 that we know of so far are anticipated to have their dedication in 2020.
Any temples that have a groundbreaking within the next 2-3 years will add to the total number of temples that will subsequently be dedicated in 2020 and the years that follow. And if what has been said on this blog and elsewhere about President Nelson's temple-building program being more extensive than anything we have already seen is correct, that number could swell in the years ahead as well. It will be interesting to see how all of that occurs.
In the meantime, I do have updates to share on two new temples currently under construction. On the LDS Church Temples Facebook page, reports have shared new panoramic pictures for the Lisbon Portugal Temple (which, unless there has been a change, is anticipated to be dedicated in mid-2019).
Additionally, footage captured by a drone that flew around the Winnipeg Manitoba Temple plot shows progress there as well. If current reports are any indication, that temple is anticipated to have its' construction conclude in early 2020 (perhaps February or March) which would make a dedication possible in April, May, or June. Reports of progress on this temple have been consistent since work started on that temple in earnest a month or so ago, so hopefully it will stay on track for that schedule.
I continue to monitor all temple developments as I am able to do so, and will pass word of those along to you as time and circumstances allow. That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed this update and would like to do so, please feel free to subscribe to stay informed of new content. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Friday, July 20, 2018
Two Pioneer Day Developments Reported
Hello again, everyone! Two important developments related to July 24 (when Latter-day Saints in Utah commemorate Pioneer Day) have recently been reported. Let's dive right in and discuss those.
First, as some of you may have already seen mentioned in a comment I made on the previous post, the First Presidency has once again invited President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who traces his ancestry back through to not only the pioneers of the early Church, but also to Hyrum Smith, brother of Joseph the Prophet, to serve as the grand marshal for KSL's Annual "Days of '47" Parade, which is always held on July 24 (or the day before or after that when the 24th falls on a Sunday). I will hopefully be able to post more about that parade after it occurs on Tuesday.
In the meantime, both earlier tonight and again tomorrow, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is hosting its' Annual Pioneer Day Concert. While tonight's concert was only able to be viewed in person, four ways have been provided whereby those of us who could not make it to the live show can view the concert tomorrow night. You can find more details on that in this article.
I continue to monitor all Church news and temple developments and will do my level best to keep bringing those to you as I become aware of them. That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of new content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
First, as some of you may have already seen mentioned in a comment I made on the previous post, the First Presidency has once again invited President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who traces his ancestry back through to not only the pioneers of the early Church, but also to Hyrum Smith, brother of Joseph the Prophet, to serve as the grand marshal for KSL's Annual "Days of '47" Parade, which is always held on July 24 (or the day before or after that when the 24th falls on a Sunday). I will hopefully be able to post more about that parade after it occurs on Tuesday.
In the meantime, both earlier tonight and again tomorrow, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is hosting its' Annual Pioneer Day Concert. While tonight's concert was only able to be viewed in person, four ways have been provided whereby those of us who could not make it to the live show can view the concert tomorrow night. You can find more details on that in this article.
I continue to monitor all Church news and temple developments and will do my level best to keep bringing those to you as I become aware of them. That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of new content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Several Inspirational Church News Stories Published
Hello again, everyone! After taking some personal time to recuperate from ongoing illness, I am back this evening to pass along some Church news stories that I found to be very inspirational. Let's dive right in to our discussion of those reports.
First of all, some of you may vaguely recall the story of Orin Voorheis. While serving as a missionary in Buenos Aires Argentina in April 1997, he and his companion (Armondo Barry) were accosted by a few muggers, who robbed them and shot Elder Voorheis. Once the muggers had left them alone, Elder Barry assessed the situation and realized he needed to act immediately. In response to spiritual promptings, he gave Elder Voorheis a simple blessing, in which he promised his companion that he would live, go on to marry, and be the recipient of all the blessings that had previously been pronounced on him.
The blessing was fulfilled in every respect. Elder Voorheis did live following this ordeal, and more than that, he thrived. In the 21 years since that time, he has gone on to marry. He and his wife take time each April to observe this important anniversary of the time when his life was saved, and he does so by serving others. With the approval of Church leadership, he wears his missionary tag when rendering that service.
As a result of the ordeal, he does need extensive help every day to live life and get his physical therapy done. But to the extent that he is able to do so, he always ensures each day that he takes time to lift and encourage anyone he can. And his wife has been very supportive of his desire to do so. You can read more of his inspiring story here.
If I may, I would like to add a personal note here. As one who has had extensive lifelong health challenges, I can understand (even in the smallest degree possible) what this man has been through. I particularly understand what he said in the article about being unsure he would ever marry, as he was reluctant to put the burden of his day-to-day challenges on anyone else.
But I also understand what it is like to find someone who looks beyond such things, and who daily reminds me that I am more than the health challenges I am dealing with. Because of that, I applaud people like Brother Voorheis' wife and my own sweet spouse, who approach such situations with an eternal perspective, regardless of what that might mean for day-to-day life. Both the people who deal with such issues and the loved ones who so willingly support them will forever and always be heroes in my book.
That said, the other items I would like to share are highlights from the ongoing ministry efforts of our Church leaders. In the Church's News' edition of "This Week on Social", repentance, prayer, and personal revelation were important topics addressed by Church leaders. You can read more about those posts here.
As noted in that article above, a post from Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham references a series of videos that the Church recently made available, in which her Second Counselor, Sister Reyna I. Aburto, shares some experiences she had going through various trials in her life. I am not sure whether or not I originally reported on that series, so you can find out more about that here.
The Church News also shared 8 quotes from Church leaders which provide context for what the ministering efforts of Church members worldwide should look like. Among the points emphasized in that article were not allowing the new flexibility to cause complacence, and what should determine how each pair of ministering brothers and sisters fulfill their obligations to each family to whom they are assigned to minister.
As a general heads-up, it is worth noting that the Church is currently featuring and early-access article which will be in the print version of the December Ensign, in which Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham answers the question: "Where did my home and visiting teachers go?" You can preview that article here.
It is also worth noting that the Church is in the process of testing a new beta system for the Gospel Library. The link I shared above shows the article in the beta-testing format, but a switch allows readers to toggle back and forth between the current version and that test.
I wanted to mention a few final articles, if I may. As some of you may be aware, when the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple closed earlier this year for renovation, it had been less than 18 years since that temple was dedicated. The main News & Events page on lds.org shares this article about how that temple was, is, and will continue to be a refuge from the storm, both literally and spiritually.
And finally, with less than 8 months remaining until the Rome Italy Temple is dedicated, the Church website ran this article on a couple in Rome who, while anxiously awaiting the dedication of a temple in their city, have celebrated 40 years of Church membership, and have 4 generations of Church members among their descendants.
Between the Church News website and the Church's official website, there have been so may wonderful general Church news stories to share. Thanks for sticking with me through what has been a massive update on the latest in that regard. I continue to monitor all such developments (including temple updates) and will pass word of those along to you as I am able to.
That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of new content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
First of all, some of you may vaguely recall the story of Orin Voorheis. While serving as a missionary in Buenos Aires Argentina in April 1997, he and his companion (Armondo Barry) were accosted by a few muggers, who robbed them and shot Elder Voorheis. Once the muggers had left them alone, Elder Barry assessed the situation and realized he needed to act immediately. In response to spiritual promptings, he gave Elder Voorheis a simple blessing, in which he promised his companion that he would live, go on to marry, and be the recipient of all the blessings that had previously been pronounced on him.
The blessing was fulfilled in every respect. Elder Voorheis did live following this ordeal, and more than that, he thrived. In the 21 years since that time, he has gone on to marry. He and his wife take time each April to observe this important anniversary of the time when his life was saved, and he does so by serving others. With the approval of Church leadership, he wears his missionary tag when rendering that service.
As a result of the ordeal, he does need extensive help every day to live life and get his physical therapy done. But to the extent that he is able to do so, he always ensures each day that he takes time to lift and encourage anyone he can. And his wife has been very supportive of his desire to do so. You can read more of his inspiring story here.
If I may, I would like to add a personal note here. As one who has had extensive lifelong health challenges, I can understand (even in the smallest degree possible) what this man has been through. I particularly understand what he said in the article about being unsure he would ever marry, as he was reluctant to put the burden of his day-to-day challenges on anyone else.
But I also understand what it is like to find someone who looks beyond such things, and who daily reminds me that I am more than the health challenges I am dealing with. Because of that, I applaud people like Brother Voorheis' wife and my own sweet spouse, who approach such situations with an eternal perspective, regardless of what that might mean for day-to-day life. Both the people who deal with such issues and the loved ones who so willingly support them will forever and always be heroes in my book.
That said, the other items I would like to share are highlights from the ongoing ministry efforts of our Church leaders. In the Church's News' edition of "This Week on Social", repentance, prayer, and personal revelation were important topics addressed by Church leaders. You can read more about those posts here.
As noted in that article above, a post from Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham references a series of videos that the Church recently made available, in which her Second Counselor, Sister Reyna I. Aburto, shares some experiences she had going through various trials in her life. I am not sure whether or not I originally reported on that series, so you can find out more about that here.
The Church News also shared 8 quotes from Church leaders which provide context for what the ministering efforts of Church members worldwide should look like. Among the points emphasized in that article were not allowing the new flexibility to cause complacence, and what should determine how each pair of ministering brothers and sisters fulfill their obligations to each family to whom they are assigned to minister.
As a general heads-up, it is worth noting that the Church is currently featuring and early-access article which will be in the print version of the December Ensign, in which Relief Society General President Jean B. Bingham answers the question: "Where did my home and visiting teachers go?" You can preview that article here.
It is also worth noting that the Church is in the process of testing a new beta system for the Gospel Library. The link I shared above shows the article in the beta-testing format, but a switch allows readers to toggle back and forth between the current version and that test.
I wanted to mention a few final articles, if I may. As some of you may be aware, when the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple closed earlier this year for renovation, it had been less than 18 years since that temple was dedicated. The main News & Events page on lds.org shares this article about how that temple was, is, and will continue to be a refuge from the storm, both literally and spiritually.
And finally, with less than 8 months remaining until the Rome Italy Temple is dedicated, the Church website ran this article on a couple in Rome who, while anxiously awaiting the dedication of a temple in their city, have celebrated 40 years of Church membership, and have 4 generations of Church members among their descendants.
Between the Church News website and the Church's official website, there have been so may wonderful general Church news stories to share. Thanks for sticking with me through what has been a massive update on the latest in that regard. I continue to monitor all such developments (including temple updates) and will pass word of those along to you as I am able to.
That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of new content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Additional Church News Reported
Hello again, everyone! While I do not wish to overshadow the temple developments I reported earlier today, I did want to note that some additional Church news stories have been reported. Let's get right into what those are and why they are significant.
Joseph Fielding Smith, as most of you are probably aware, was the 10th President of the Church in this dispensation. Today would have marked the 142nd birthday of that prophet, and the Church News published this article highlighting his accomplishments. Among the interesting mentions are the fact that he was one of the Church presidents that was acquainted with all of his predecessors (except for Joseph Smith and Brigham Young) and all of his prophetic successors down to President Thomas S. Monson. There were a lot of other, very interesting facts in that article. and it is well worthy of your attention.
Next, more news from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, with the organization reporting that their annual Pioneer Day Concert will feature a a Broadway-themed program. As I mentioned in an earlier post, the featured guests for the concerts will be Matthew Morrison and Laura Michelle Kelly, both of whom are Broadway stars who were recently featured in a production of "Finding Neverland". The other guest of the Choir for the concert will be Oscar "Andy" Hammerstein III, grandson of the legendary Oscar Hammerstein II, who teamed up with Richard Rogers to put together some of the greatest musicals of all time. You can find the Church News's most recent report leading up to this year's concert here.
And today marked another significant Church history milestone: the first Church missionaries sent to England in this dispensation arrived in England on this day in 1837. At a time when the gospel message was not widely circulated, and during a period of time when the Saints in Kirtland were struck with a crisis that shook the very foundations of the young Church, the Prophet Joseph Smith responded to an impression from the Lord to send Heber C. Kimball (one of his staunchest defenders) and fellow apostle Orson Hyde to preach the gospel to the people of England.
Accompanying the senior leaders on that first mission to the British Isles were individuals that had converted to the Church through the mission of Parley P. Pratt to Canada. The success that these Brethren found with the people of England saved the Church both by virtue of the faith of the converts they baptized and also by the sheer volume of people whose hearts were touched as a result of their efforts, many of whom crossed the ocean to join with the Saints as they subsequently moved to Missouri, then to Illinois, and across the plains here to Utah.. You can read a more complete account of that landmark mission and its' success here.
I continue to monitor all ongoing Church news and temple developments, and will do my level best to pass word of those along to you as I receive it. That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to do so, please feel free to subscribe to stay informed of new content. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
Joseph Fielding Smith, as most of you are probably aware, was the 10th President of the Church in this dispensation. Today would have marked the 142nd birthday of that prophet, and the Church News published this article highlighting his accomplishments. Among the interesting mentions are the fact that he was one of the Church presidents that was acquainted with all of his predecessors (except for Joseph Smith and Brigham Young) and all of his prophetic successors down to President Thomas S. Monson. There were a lot of other, very interesting facts in that article. and it is well worthy of your attention.
Next, more news from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, with the organization reporting that their annual Pioneer Day Concert will feature a a Broadway-themed program. As I mentioned in an earlier post, the featured guests for the concerts will be Matthew Morrison and Laura Michelle Kelly, both of whom are Broadway stars who were recently featured in a production of "Finding Neverland". The other guest of the Choir for the concert will be Oscar "Andy" Hammerstein III, grandson of the legendary Oscar Hammerstein II, who teamed up with Richard Rogers to put together some of the greatest musicals of all time. You can find the Church News's most recent report leading up to this year's concert here.
And today marked another significant Church history milestone: the first Church missionaries sent to England in this dispensation arrived in England on this day in 1837. At a time when the gospel message was not widely circulated, and during a period of time when the Saints in Kirtland were struck with a crisis that shook the very foundations of the young Church, the Prophet Joseph Smith responded to an impression from the Lord to send Heber C. Kimball (one of his staunchest defenders) and fellow apostle Orson Hyde to preach the gospel to the people of England.
Accompanying the senior leaders on that first mission to the British Isles were individuals that had converted to the Church through the mission of Parley P. Pratt to Canada. The success that these Brethren found with the people of England saved the Church both by virtue of the faith of the converts they baptized and also by the sheer volume of people whose hearts were touched as a result of their efforts, many of whom crossed the ocean to join with the Saints as they subsequently moved to Missouri, then to Illinois, and across the plains here to Utah.. You can read a more complete account of that landmark mission and its' success here.
I continue to monitor all ongoing Church news and temple developments, and will do my level best to pass word of those along to you as I receive it. That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to do so, please feel free to subscribe to stay informed of new content. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
Temple Updates Noted
Hello again, everyone! There are two surprising temple updates I have found which are certainly significant to me. First, the LDS Church Temples Facebook page reported around three hours ago that plans had been submitted to the local government for a special project in Saratoga Springs. While at the moment the purpose of those plans is undisclosed, some have speculated that the plans may be for the temple in that city.
The last update I found on that temple indicated that designs were underway, so it is possible that those plans are for the temple. However, I want to be very clear on this point: Until the Church or the city confirms that the plans in question are for the temple, it may only be speculation. But I will say this: Temples in Utah generally and in Utah County specifically have been known to get started well in advance of their international counterparts. So this development will be one to watch over the next few weeks, and, depending on what happens, there may be a possibility that this temple could be another that has a groundbreaking before the end of this year. I will have more on that as I learn of it.
In another surprise development, the Church News reported today that the first president had been called for the Durban South Africa Temple. Though I originally had six temples anticipated to be dedicated next year on my personal list of those that might have a president called soon, the Durban temple was not one of them. It was my understanding (as I noted in my post a day or two ago) that that temple was only going to be dedicated sometime during mid-to-late 2019. This development may mean that the dedication of that temple may be more imminent than many (myself included) have been led to believe.
The new president served as a mission president in Ghana, and he was born and raised in Cape Town, where he still resides. His experience as a South African native definitely makes him a good choice well suited to the task. I will be watching this development with great interest to learn more about whether this changes the timing of this temple's anticipated dedication. If it does, I will also need to change my more specific estimate. I also know from previous comments on other posts on this blog that the Church has sometimes announced such calls in advance so the new president has time to assemble his staff, which may mean there is no change anticipated or necessary for its' general or more specific completion estimates. Stay tuned for more on that as I figure it all out.
In the meantime, I again will share my list of temple presidents that have been or may yet be called. That list includes 62 new temple presidents whose calls have already been announced, along with 2 other operating temples (Veracruz Mexico and Washington D. C., with the latter potentially not having a new president announced until it is rededicated sometime during 2020). There is also a more than likely prospect that the first temple presidents will almost certainly be announced for the Fortaleza Brazil and Port-au-Prince Haiti Temples. And today's announcement also opens up the prospect that the First Presidency could additionally announce the first president for the Lisbon Portugal Temple in the near future.
The updated list follows below. I continue to monitor all temple developments and will do my level best to pass word of them along to you as I learn of them. That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of new content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
The last update I found on that temple indicated that designs were underway, so it is possible that those plans are for the temple. However, I want to be very clear on this point: Until the Church or the city confirms that the plans in question are for the temple, it may only be speculation. But I will say this: Temples in Utah generally and in Utah County specifically have been known to get started well in advance of their international counterparts. So this development will be one to watch over the next few weeks, and, depending on what happens, there may be a possibility that this temple could be another that has a groundbreaking before the end of this year. I will have more on that as I learn of it.
In another surprise development, the Church News reported today that the first president had been called for the Durban South Africa Temple. Though I originally had six temples anticipated to be dedicated next year on my personal list of those that might have a president called soon, the Durban temple was not one of them. It was my understanding (as I noted in my post a day or two ago) that that temple was only going to be dedicated sometime during mid-to-late 2019. This development may mean that the dedication of that temple may be more imminent than many (myself included) have been led to believe.
The new president served as a mission president in Ghana, and he was born and raised in Cape Town, where he still resides. His experience as a South African native definitely makes him a good choice well suited to the task. I will be watching this development with great interest to learn more about whether this changes the timing of this temple's anticipated dedication. If it does, I will also need to change my more specific estimate. I also know from previous comments on other posts on this blog that the Church has sometimes announced such calls in advance so the new president has time to assemble his staff, which may mean there is no change anticipated or necessary for its' general or more specific completion estimates. Stay tuned for more on that as I figure it all out.
In the meantime, I again will share my list of temple presidents that have been or may yet be called. That list includes 62 new temple presidents whose calls have already been announced, along with 2 other operating temples (Veracruz Mexico and Washington D. C., with the latter potentially not having a new president announced until it is rededicated sometime during 2020). There is also a more than likely prospect that the first temple presidents will almost certainly be announced for the Fortaleza Brazil and Port-au-Prince Haiti Temples. And today's announcement also opens up the prospect that the First Presidency could additionally announce the first president for the Lisbon Portugal Temple in the near future.
The updated list follows below. I continue to monitor all temple developments and will do my level best to pass word of them along to you as I learn of them. That does it for this post. Any and all comments are, as always, welcome and appreciated. Thank you for the privilege of your time. If you enjoyed what you read here and would like to stay informed of new content, please feel free to subscribe. Until my next post, I wish each one of you all the best and pray that the Lord will bless you all in everything you do.
New presidents have been called for the following
temples:
1.
Manaus Brazil
2.
Boise Idaho
3.
Denver Colorado
4.
The Hague Netherlands
5.
Oquirrh Mountain Utah
6.
Helsinki Finland
7.
The Gila Valley Arizona
8.
Brigham City Utah
9.
Stockholm Sweden
10. Palmyra
New York
11. Accra
Ghana
12. Papeete
Tahiti
13. Sao
Paulo Brazil
14. San
Jose Costa Rica
15. Albuquerque
New Mexico
16. Provo
City Center
17. Recife
Brazil
18. Cardston
Alberta
19. Payson
Utah
20. Porto
Alegre Brazil
21. Brisbane
Australia
22. Kansas
City Missouri
23. Oaxaca
Mexico
24. Regina
Saskatchewan
25. Cebu
City Philippines
26. Boston
Massachusetts
27. Colonia
Juarez Chihuahua Mexico
28. Billings
Montana
29. Houston
Texas
30. Sydney
Australia
31. Guatemala
City Guatemala
32. Hermosillo
Sonora Mexico
33. Montevideo
Uruguay
34. Indianapolis
Indiana
35. Laie
Hawaii Temple (the new president of this temple is the older brother of General
Authority Seventy Elder Donald L. Hallstrom)
36. Las
Vegas Nevada
37. Atlanta
Georgia
38. Buenos
Aires Argentina
39. Redlands
California
40. Draper
Utah
41. Tijuana
Mexico
42. Sacramento
California
43. Monticello
Utah
44. Bountiful
Utah
45. Freiberg
Germany
46. Oakland
California
47. Villahermosa
Mexico
48. Manti
Utah
49. Suva
Fiji
50. Vancouver
British Columbia
51. Tegucigalpa
Honduras
52. Fukuoka
Japan
53. St.
Louis Missouri
54. Trujillo
Peru
55. Asuncion
Paraguay (not anticipated)
56. Cordoba
Argentina
57. Taipei
Taiwan
58. Kinshasa
DR Congo (first president)
59. Concepcion
Chile (first president)
60. Barranquilla
Colombia (first president)
61. Rome
Italy (first president)
62. Durban
South Africa (first president; not anticipated)
The first presidents will likely be announced for the
following new temples:
1.
Fortaleza Brazil
2.
Port-au-Prince Haiti
New presidents may also be announced for the following
temples:
1.
Veracruz Mexico
2.
Washington D. C. Temple (Note: The Church may
opt to wait on calling a new president for this temple until 2020 when it is
rededicated)
I have had a lifelong love for Church history, which has extended to ongoing reports of the ministry of our apostles and prophets, General Conference, and all temple developments. This blog enables me to share that love with all who read my thoughts on these developments, which are sometimes reported multiple times per day as needed.
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