Yet another temple progress report

Temple progress continues worldwide, and important strides have been made since yesterday. Here is my redone list:

Temple Construction Progress Report (current as of 8/6/16)

Current Temple Status: 150 operating, 16 under construction (5 scheduled for dedication), 11 announced (2 groundbreakings anticipated to be announced soon), 4 undergoing renovation (1 scheduled for rededication).

Dedication scheduled:

151. Sapporo Japan Temple: Open house concluded; preparing for dedication, which is on Sunday August 21, 2016.

152. Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple: By-invitation tours underway; public open house scheduled August 10-September 9; dedication scheduled on Sunday September 18, 2016.

153. Fort Collins Colorado Temple: Accepting reservations for public open house, which is scheduled August 19-September 10; dedication scheduled on Sunday October 16, 2016.

154. Star Valley Wyoming Temple: Open house tickets available beginning Wednesday August 17, 2016 at 10:00 am; dedication scheduled on Sunday October 30, 2016.

155. Hartford Connecticut Temple: Roofing nearing completion; more scaffolding coming down; landscaping continues; president’s residence progressing; dedication scheduled on Sunday November 20, 2016.

Under Construction:

156. Paris France Temple: Exterior cladding of visitor’s center wing nearing completion; stained glass installation underway; courtyard pavers laid; completion estimated sometime in mid-2017.

157. Meridian Idaho Temple: Angel Moroni placed on July 20, 2016; completion estimated sometime in late 2017.

158. Cedar City Utah Temple: Monument sign installed; completion estimated sometime in late 2017.

159. Tucson Arizona Temple: Scaffolding removed from dome; completion estimated sometime in late 2017.

160. Rome Italy Temple: Interior work underway including some material replacement and rework; completion estimated sometime in the first half of 2018.

161. Concepcion Chile Temple: Exterior walls poured; completion estimated sometime in 2018.

162. Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple: Forms going up for exterior walls; completion estimated sometime in 2019.

163. Barranquilla Colombia Temple: Building the substructure; completion estimated sometime in 2019.

164.  Fortaleza Brazil Temple: Excavation for building foundations underway; excavation for foundation underway; completion estimated sometime in 2019.

165. Durban South Africa Temple: Site grading and clearing underway; completion estimated sometime in 2019.

166. Lisbon Portugal Temple: Ground broken on Saturday December 5, 2015; completion estimated sometime in 2019.

Rededication scheduled:

33. Freiberg Germany Temple: Closed for renovation; rededication scheduled on Sunday September 4, 2016.

Undergoing Renovation:

8. Idaho Falls Idaho Temple: Closed for renovation; installing marble trim; repainting fence; rededication estimated sometime in early 2017.

41. Frankfurt Germany Temple: Closed for renovation; rededication estimated sometime in mid-2017.

20. Jordan River Utah Temple: Closed for renovation; rededication estimated sometime in late 2017.

Announced:

167. Arequipa Peru Temple: General contractor selected; construction anticipated to begin in October 2016.

168. Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple: Construction preparation phase; plans approved by local government; announcement of groundbreaking pending and not likely to take place until after the Summer Olympics.

169. Urdaneta Philippines Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcement.

170. Winnipeg Manitoba Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcement.

171. Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcement.

172. Bangkok Thailand Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcement.

173. Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple: Planning phase; awaiting official site announcement.

174. Quito Ecuador Temple: Planning phase; awaiting official site announcement.

175. Harare Zimbabwe Temple: Planning phase; awaiting official site announcement.

176. Belem Brazil Temple: Planning phase; awaiting official site announcement.

177. Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple: Planning phase; awaiting official site announcement.

Key:

Bolded numbers and text denote temples whose number already exists (for renovations), or is certain due to a scheduled dedication, as well as information that is certain, such as dedication or groundbreaking dates.

Italicized numbers and text denote temples whose number may change based on the order in which future dedications and groundbreakings are scheduled.

Underlined numbers and text denote temples whose number may change based on the order in which their future groundbreakings are announced.

Red text denotes changes from the last posted temple progress update.

Temple Progress Report

Further progress has been made on temples worldwide. See the report below for all the glorious details:

Temple Construction Progress Report (current as of 8/5/16)

Current Temple Status: 150 operating, 16 under construction (5 scheduled for dedication), 11 announced (2 groundbreakings anticipated to be announced soon), 4 undergoing renovation (1 scheduled for rededication).

Dedication scheduled:

151. Sapporo Japan Temple: Open house concluded; preparing for dedication, which is on Sunday August 21, 2016.

152. Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple: By-invitation tours underway; public open house scheduled August 10-September 9; dedication scheduled on Sunday September 18, 2016.

153. Fort Collins Colorado Temple: Accepting reservations for public open house, which is scheduled August 19-September 10; dedication scheduled on Sunday October 16, 2016.

154. Star Valley Wyoming Temple: Open house tickets available beginning Wednesday August 17, 2016 at 10:00 am; dedication scheduled on Sunday October 30, 2016.

155. Hartford Connecticut Temple: Roofing nearing completion; more scaffolding coming down; landscaping continues; president’s residence progressing; dedication scheduled on Sunday November 20, 2016.

Under Construction:

156. Paris France Temple: Exterior cladding of visitor’s center wing nearing completion; stained glass installation underway; courtyard pavers laid; completion estimated sometime in mid-2017.

157. Meridian Idaho Temple: Angel Moroni placed on July 20, 2016; completion estimated sometime in late 2017.

158. Cedar City Utah Temple: Monument sign installed; completion estimated sometime in late 2017.

159. Tucson Arizona Temple: Scaffolding removed from dome; completion estimated sometime in late 2017.

160. Rome Italy Temple: Interior work underway including some material replacement and rework; completion estimated sometime in the first half of 2018.

161. Concepcion Chile Temple: Exterior walls poured; completion estimated sometime in 2018.

162. Barranquilla Colombia Temple: Building the substructure; completion estimated sometime in 2019.

163. Fortaleza Brazil Temple: Excavation for building foundations underway; completion estimated sometime in 2019.

164. Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple: Site grading and clearing underway; completion estimated sometime in 2019.

165. Durban South Africa Temple: Site grading and clearing underway; completion estimated sometime in 2019.

166. Lisbon Portugal Temple: Ground broken on Saturday December 5, 2015; completion estimated sometime in 2019.

Rededication scheduled:

33. Freiberg Germany Temple: Closed for renovation; rededication scheduled on Sunday September 4, 2016.

Undergoing Renovation:

8. Idaho Falls Idaho Temple: Closed for renovation; installing marble trim; repainting fence; rededication estimated sometime in early 2017.

41. Frankfurt Germany Temple: Closed for renovation; rededication estimated sometime in mid-2017.

20. Jordan River Utah Temple: Closed for renovation; rededication estimated sometime in late 2017.

Announced:

167. Arequipa Peru Temple: General contractor selected; construction anticipated to begin in October 2016.

168. Rio de Janeiro Brazil Temple: Construction preparation phase; plans approved by local government; announcement of groundbreaking pending and not likely to take place until after the Summer Olympics.

169. Urdaneta Philippines Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcement.

170. Winnipeg Manitoba Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcement.

171. Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcement.

172. Bangkok Thailand Temple: Planning and approval phase; awaiting official site announcement.

173. Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple: Planning phase; awaiting official site announcement.

174. Quito Ecuador Temple: Planning phase; awaiting official site announcement.

175. Harare Zimbabwe Temple: Planning phase; awaiting official site announcement.

176. Belem Brazil Temple: Planning phase; awaiting official site announcement.

177. Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple: Planning phase; awaiting official site announcement.

Key:

Bolded numbers and text denote temples whose number already exists (for renovations), or is certain due to a scheduled dedication, as well as information that is certain, such as dedication or groundbreaking dates.

Italicized numbers and text denote temples whose number may change based on the order in which future dedications and groundbreakings are scheduled.

Underlined numbers and text denote temples whose number may change based on the order in which their future groundbreakings are announced.

Red text denotes changes from the last posted temple progress update.

A job gained and lost/We can't have children

Kelly Services called me this week with news of a job. The job was similar to what I had been doing for ROI but the pay was better and it was here in Orem. Training was to have started next week, and I was to have started the week after. But I got word today that Kelly Services had been misled by the employer in question, and that all their empty slots had been filled. So a job fell out of my lap today.

Additionally, yesterday we got some very bad news. Due to a physical problem with me, Amy and I will not be able to have children in this life. We were devastated, but there's not much we can do about it. Treatment for the relevant condition would cost an arm and a leg, and it wouldn't guarantee that we would have children.

Amidst all the bad things happening, we take comfort in the knowledge that our Heavenly Father does have a plan for us and that we will  at the time of the Second Coming of the Savior be privileged to raise the family that has been so seemingly cruelly denied us in this life. All is well in Zion. It's just a lot to take in.

Thanks so much to all of you for your interest and support.

Partial Closure announced for Draper Utah Temple

"The Draper Utah temple will be closed Sundays-Thursdays during a 10-week period from September 1-November 15 for routine maintenance and to repair condensation issues," according to Kristen Howey, a spokeswoman for the Church. The temple will remain open on Fridays and Saturdays, which is its peak time for being busy.Click here for more details. Thanks for your interest and support.

New Area Leadership Assignments go into effect

Effective yesterday, the following Area Presidency changes have gone into effect:

General Authority Seventies:

Marcus A. Aidukaitis, the former Second Counselor in the Brazil Area, is now the new First Counselor.

Ian S. Ardern has now been released as President of the Philippines Area.

W. Mark Bassett is now the new Second Counselor in the Brazil Area.

Mark A. Bragg is now the new Second Counselor in the South America South Area.

Shayne M. Bowen, the former First Counselor in the Philippines Area, is now the new President.

Craig A. Cardon is now the new Second Counselor in the Pacific Area.

Carl B. Cook is now released as President of the Africa Southeast Area.

Lawrence E. Corbridge is now the new First Counselor in the South America Northwest Area.

J. Devn Cornish has now been released as President of the Caribbean Area.

LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. has now been released as President of the Africa West Area.

Benjamin De Hoyos has now been released as President of the Mexico Area.

Timothy J. Dyches has now been released as Second Counselor in the Europe Area.

Larry J. Echo Hawk has now been released as Second Counselor in the Philippines Area.

David F. Evans is now the new Second Counselor in the Asia Area.

Carlos A. Godoy, the former First Counselor in the South America Northwest Area, is now the new President.

Walter F. Gonzalez, the former President of the South America South Area, is now the new President of the Caribbean Area.

O. Vincent Haleck, the former First Counselor in the Pacific Area, is now the new President.

Kevin S. Hamilton, the former Second Counselor in the Africa Southeast Area, is now the new President.

Allen D. Haynie, the former Second Counselor in the Philippines Area, is now the new First Counselor.

Jörg Klebingat has now been released as First Counselor in the Europe East Area.

James B. Martino is now the new First Counselor in the Europe East Area.

Jairo Mazzagardi has now been released as First Counselor in the Brazil Area.

Marcus B. Nash is now the new First Counselor in the Africa West Area.

S. Gifford Nielsen, the former Second Counselor in the Pacific Area, is now the new First Counselor.

Allan F. Packer is now the new First Counselor in the South America South Area.

S. Mark Palmer is now the new Second Counselor in the Africa Southeast Area,

Paul B. Pieper, the former First Counselor in the Mexico Area, is now the new President.

Rafael E. Pino is now the new Second Counselor in the Mexico Area.

Gary B. Sabin is now the new Second Counselor in the Europe Area.

Evan A. Schmutz is now the new Second Counselor in the Philippines Area.

Jose A. Teixeira, the former Second Counselor in the South America South Area, is now the new President.

Juan A. Uceda has now been released as President of the South America Northwest Area.

Arnulfo Valenzuela, the former Second Counselor in the Mexico Area, is now the new First Counselor.

Francisco J. Vinas has now been released as First Counselor in the South America South Area.

Terrence M. Vinson, the former First Counselor in the Africa West Area, is now the new President.

Area Seventies:

Siu Hong Pon has now been released as Second Counselor in the Asia Area.

Thanks so much for your interest and support.