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...ntroversy as Mormons and historians struggle to understand this event, and the Church's detractors seek to exploit it for polemical purposes. ==Setting the stage==

...of Twelve Apostles]] from 1879 to 1896. He was the sixth of the eight sons of Hezekiah Thatcher and Alley Kitchen and was born in Sangamon county, Illino ..., in contemplating the goodness of God, as in contrast with the wickedness of man.

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...g The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], announced the building of a temple in Rome, Italy. ...h, a curved temple, and temple building both on the exterior as well as on the interior."

...ts (sometimes erroneously called the Mormon Church) apart from the rest of the contemporary Christian world. ...''Ensign''', May 2000).[https://ca.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples-dotting-the-earth]

...http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/the-restoration-of-truth/the-great-apostasy] ...raham, Enoch, and Moses, and the [[Doctrine and Covenants]], a compilation of modern revelations.

...endowment and the marriage sealing—require making solemn covenants with the Lord. ...sick and afflicted. All ordinances are designed to bring mankind closer to the Savior, Jesus Christ.

==Definition of the Priesthood== ...is “to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” ([[Pearl of Great Price]], [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/moses/1 Moses 1:39]).

...ssionaries.[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics] The increase is thanks in large part to Church President and Prophet [[Russell ...3,035.[https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2022/9/30/23377386/revisiting-the-surge-when-president-monson-announced-a-minimum-age-change-for-missionaries

...keys separate the Church of Jesus Christ from all of the other churches on the earth today—only His Church will have His priesthood keys. ...car. The priesthood keys control the access to and the use of the car—or the priesthood.

...well-known temple and has come to symbolize the Church to many throughout the world. ...ostle [[Wilford Woodruff]] marked the spot then and there. Construction of the temple began on 14 February 1853, following a groundbreaking ceremony condu

...esthood|priesthood authority]] from God are not contingent upon the Church of Jesus Christ growing quickly. ...nd Ukraine. Latter-day Saints in Tonga celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Church there.

...ruction and ruin. Thus, the abomination of desolation describes conditions of grief, sadness, loneliness and ruin brought about by people who have turned [[Image:Jerusalem_Wall.jpg|400px|thumb|alt=Jerusalem Wall abomination of desolation|left]]

...trial during which a member of the church is tried for alleged violations of church standards.” [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disciplinary_council] Un ...p privileges, or the member may be [[Excommunication|excommunicated]] from the Church.

Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple</span></center>|right]] ...[https://www.mormonwiki.com/Geographical_List_of_Temples Geographical List of Temples].)

...nglish and later into editions in various languages. It is used throughout the church globally. ...will have the same hymns and the same songs and the same hymn numbers!” Members were asked to submit original music and lyrics and to provide feedback.[htt

...nkfurt Germany Temple|Frankfurt, Germany]], [[The Hague Netherlands Temple|The Hague, Netherlands]], and [[Bern Switzerland Temple|Bern, Switzerland]]. ...ng the October 2012 Semiannual [[General Conference]] worldwide broadcast. The temple grounds are located in Le Chesnay, France, in Paris’ western subur

As '''Missionary Work''' of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] progresses, this page will record updates. ...aul Koelliker, center, greet Mayor Masini of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Photo courtesy Africa Southeast Area.]]

...er?lang=eng visitors' center] shares the meticulously manicured grounds of the temple, which feature a cactus garden and large reflection pools. ...on 28 November 1921 by then–President of the Church, [[Heber J. Grant]]. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on 25 April 1922 with President Grant pr

...approaching 60 percent, would be able to partake of the richest blessings of their faith through temple [[Ordinances|ordinances]]. ...''Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple''' would be built on land immediately behind the chapel on Route de Frères.

==Reaching the Deaf with American Sign Language== ...ments, pamphlets, manuals, and videos in ASL to aid the deaf as they learn the gospel.

...as well as Matthias F.'s grandparents on both sides of the house, embraced the gospel. ...y, who with her had embraced the [[gospel]] through the missionary efforts of Apostle [[Wilford Woodruff]] and [[John F. Boynton]], emigrated to [[Utah]]

...Christ teaches that the office of seventy was anciently conferred upon the seventy disciples mentioned in [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/luke/10.1-2?lang= ...l-authorities-of-the-church/list-of-selected-members-of-the-quorums-of-the-seventy?lang=eng]

...me in Nauvoo, the center of the Church of Jesus Christ until the martyrdom of [[Joseph Smith]] © 2002 Brigham Young University]] ...Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], go to the article called [[Nauvoo and the Martyrdom]].''

==A Period of Peace and Growth== ...he end of this period, just after World War II, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was set to become an international church.

...ecent developments, it provides an introduction to the contemporary Church of Jesus Christ. ...many Church members and also those of other faiths (Ludlow, ''Encyclopedia of Mormonism'', p. 639).

===Nauvoo the Beautiful, the City of Joseph=== ...treason. Finally, on April 16, a friendly guard, realizing that Joseph and the others were being confined illegally, allowed them to escape.

...operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...was announced on 26 May 1962. With its completion, the Oakland temple was the second Church temple in California.

...sident and Prophet of the Church, [[Thomas S. Monson]] (1927–2018), made the announcement. [https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/star-valley-wyoming-t ...emple will not just be for members of our faith. This is for all residents of Star Valley and it will be a blessing to this area.

...] paid [[Tithing|tithes]]. [[Doctrine and Covenants]] 107:3-4 explains why the priesthood is called after him: ...the church, in ancient days, called that priesthood after Melchizedek, or the Melchizedek Priesthood.</blockquote>

...embers begin to focus their own attention on the Savior as they partake of the Sacrament. ...85 book)|hymnal (1985)]] specifies that the hymnal was meant to be used in the home as well. Families are encouraged to sing them as a family and to use t

...B. Eyring]], the current first presidency of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] © Intellectual Reserve</span></center>|right]] ...f the Church]] and his counselors. The First Presidency currently consists of [[Russell M. Nelson]] and his two counselors, [[Dallin H. Oaks]] and [[Henr

:'''The Power of Covenants''' :Of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]]

...death on July 3, 2015. He was formerly [[Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]]. .../do-not-fear?lang=eng]. While still a young boy, Packer suffered from what the doctors believed to be pneumonia. However, after he became well again, he f

...euntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], and its members, often inadvertently called Mormons? This article explores obedience in Lat ...e United States: the Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Convention, and the United Methodist Church.

...encephoto.jpg|left|frame|Latter-day Saints listen to General Conference in the Salt Lake Temple gardens]] ...the year than usual due to their being held in Australia and the necessity of having spring weather.

...ty Center Temple|right|frame|<span style="color:#0D8ED3">The north side of the Provo City Center Temple. (Church Newsroom)]] ...eration belonging to [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. Its history is unique.

The Lisbon Portugal Temple.©2019 Intellectual Reserve, Inc.</span></center>| ...eral Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] on 2 October 2010, President [[Thomas S. Monson]] announ

...[[Johannesburg South Africa Temple]], which was dedicated in 1985, was the first Latter-day Saint temple built in South Africa. ...Africa. With a metropolitan population of almost 4.5 million people, it is the country's third-largest city, behind Johannesburg and Cape Town.

...the gospel]] to be revealed to man. The restoration of the gospel began in the early 1800s, in New York, through revelations given to [[Joseph Smith]]. ...lation from God in order to reveal true doctrines. The apostles prophesied of a "falling away" from true doctrine:

...r temples which feature an angel Moroni statue holding the gold plates are the [[Washington DC Temple]], [[Los Angeles California Temple]], [[Seattle Wash ...ith cast stone and white marble chips. Although the tower appears to be of the same material, it actually contains fiberglass in a product called cemlite

...eral Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] on 7 October 2018, by President [[Russell M. Nelson]]. ...a, Guam is home to about 2,500 Church members and one [[Mission|mission]], the Micronesia Guam Mission. Another 6,300 Latter-day Saints reside throughout

...1877, is the [[St. George Utah Temple]] — the oldest operating temple of the Church. ...ple closed in November 2019 for extensive renovation and reopened in 2023. The [[Manti Utah Temple|Manti Temple]] closed for a major renovation in October

...]][[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category:Presidents of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]][[Category:Apostles]][[Category:Church Historian]] ...Church. [[Image:Woodruff.jpg|200px|right|alt=Wilford Woodruff, 1807-1898, the fourth Mormon prophet]]

...entral Library of the Philadelphia Free Library and the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. ...ervices office, an Employment Resource Service Center, and a residence for the temple president and matron.

...he 182nd Semiannual [[General Conference]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], President [[Thomas S. Monson]] announced plans for a t ...Temple site were transplanted to an on-site nursery and reintegrated into the final landscaping.

...shed a plan to bring free Blacks into Missouri. In fact, Missourians wrote the following: ...In a late number of the Star, published in Independence by the leaders of the sect, there is an article inviting free Negroes and mulattoes from other st

...thumb|<center><span style="color:#0D8ED3">Cedar City Utah Temple (Courtesy of Bobby Valero)</span></center>|right]] ...ts], President and Prophet [[Thomas S. Monson]] announced the construction of a Latter-day Saint temple in Cedar City, Utah.

...ughout Southeast Asia. Members currently attend temple worship services in the [[Hong Kong China Temple]], over 1,000 miles away. ...de it, but not arriving until 1854 and staying only four months because of the language barrier.

The Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple. ©2023 By Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All right ...onstructed. The '''Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple''' was completed at the end of 2023.

...Neiafu Tonga Temple''' will be the second temple built in Tonga, following the [[Nuku'alofa Tonga Temple]] (1983). ...le, there are more than 68,000 Latter-day Saints — roughly 60 percent of the nation’s population.

...">General Authorities and General Officers of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].</span></div>]] ...' are the leaders of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints].

...]][[Category: Church Leaders: Past]][[Category:Presidents of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] ...sthood]]. Despite his advanced age when he became president (age 78), most of his tenure (1973–1985) was characterized by his dynamic energy, his openn

...r-day Saints in Fiji, Vanuatu, Kiribati and the Solomon Islands. It is the first temple built in Melanesia. ...sides of the property, the land is located at one of the highest points in the city.

...r 2009 at the 179th Semiannual [[General Conference]] of the Church during the Saturday morning session. ...arked], "I was a missionary here in Hokkaidō 46 years ago. The members in the Sapporo Branch back then said to me, 'Someday we will build a temple in Sap

...the early history of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...erground Railroad[https://www.nps.gov/subjects/undergroundrailroad/what-is-the-underground-railroad.htm] to escape slavery into Canada.

...operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...ime foreign and 12 full-time local Latter-day Saint missionaries preaching the Gospel in Hong Kong.[1]

...ould be built in Fortaleza, Brazil, during the Saturday morning session of the 179th Semiannual [[General Conference]] on 3 October 2009. ...out having to travel inordinate distances."<ref>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, "Five New Temples Announced," 3 Oct. 2009.<

...ks of modern-day scripture: The [[Doctrine and Covenants]] and The [[Pearl of Great Price]]. ...s (including 2 declarations) were received and written by other leaders of the Mormon Church.

...operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...schrist.org/article/sacred-sites-and-historic-documents-transfer-to-church-of-jesus-christ]

...ter-day Saints], President [[Thomas S. Monson]] announced the construction of a new temple in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines. ...What we will begin here will affect the lives of thousands and thousands of people in this island republic, and its effect will go on from generation t

...“Hamblin & Peterson: The Holy Land is in Utah for a Few More Weeks,”] The Deseret News, Feb. 8, 2014.</ref> ==The Beginning of FARMS==

...eral Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Thomas S. Monson]] announced that a new tem ...American continent. Since then more temples have been built and dedicated. The [[Salvador Brazil Temple]] and [[Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple|Belo Horizont

...person.jpg|250px|thumb|frame|Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, © 2008 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.|le ...Twelve Apostles]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He was sustained in that position on April 5, [[2008]].

..., near Macroplaza on Boulevard Insurgentes, which bears white letters near the peak that state: Jesucristo es el Señor (Jesus Christ is Lord). ...U.S.-Mexico border forced many members to make the 8- to 10-hour drive to the [[Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple]] to participate in temple ordinances.

...ced Washington's fourth temple will be constructed in the scenic community of Moses Lake. Washington is home to over 280,000 Latter-day Saints in 60 [[St ...nd temple services at the [[Columbia River Washington Temple]], located in the rapidly growing Tri-Cities area.

...o the [[Regina Saskatchewan Temple]]. The Winnipeg Manitoba Temple was the first temple built in Manitoba. ...Original art glass windows depict the prairie crocus. The temple made use of Manitoba Tyndall stone.

...re single parents, serve and worship in the Church alongside other members of their [[Ward|wards]] and [[Branch|branches]]. ...shifted such that members who are single now constitute more than half of the adult membership.

[[Image:Community_of_Christ.jpg|right|frame|alt=Community of Christ temple in Missouri]] ...rroneously called the Mormon Church, its doctrines have moved toward those of mainstream Protestant religions.

...bers of the Church from southern Peru and northern Chile will be served by the Arequipa Peru Temple. ...ct|district]]s in the surrounding region. The units that will be served by the Arequipa Peru Temple have not yet been announced.

...le for the state of Colorado; the [[Denver Colorado Temple|Denver]] is the first. ...ay there are approximately 148,000 members residing in the state. In 1911, the [[Mormon Tabernacle Choir]], based in Utah, toured Colorado.

...postles]][[Category: Church Leaders: Current]][[Category:Presidents of the Seventy]][[Category:German Latter-day Saints]] ...F-Uchtdorf.png|300px|thumb|frame|Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]]

...of a two-hour block of time divided into two segments. Until January 2019, the meeting block was three hours divided into three segments. At the October 2018 [[General Conference]], President [[Russell M. Nelson]] announ

...s on Faith]]''. Another branch of this school existed under the direction of [[Parley P. Pratt]] in Independence, Missouri, for a short while. ...ter 22: Gaining Knowledge of Eternal Truths,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, (2007),261–270</ref>

...nts], announced the '''Calgary Alberta Temple''' in the opening session of the 178th Semiannual [[General Conference]] on 4 October 2008. ...thwest Calgary. Over 18,000 members of the Church in 6 [[stake]]s will use the temple.

...ther of [[Franklin D. Richards]], who served as a [[General Authority]] in the Church until his death in 1987. ...s old, he had read every book in the Sunday school, comprising some scores of volumes, and when thirteen years old spent a winter at Lenox Academy.

...Reformed Baptist Society, also called Campbellites, through the preaching of [[Sidney Rigdon]]. ...and [[John Gould]]. The missions were to Ohio, the "eastern countries" of the United States, and Jackson County, Missouri. He marched with [[Zion's Camp]

...ary work]] online.[https://www.deseret.com/2011/3/23/20180661/select-group-of-missionaries-serving-online] ...d the Philippines.[https://www.deseret.com/2011/3/23/20180661/select-group-of-missionaries-serving-online]

...r '''Rising Generation''',” a name, he noted, that is used in the [[Book of Mormon]] in [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/mosi ...-day Saint young person we meet, we need to have an increased awareness of the need for strengthening, nurturing, and being an influence for good in their

..., Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Monroe, and Slidell, Louisiana, as well as, members in Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Jackson, Mississippi. ...ned the Church, and most left Louisiana to be with the rest of the body of the Church.

...on a 4.8-acre site located at 1260 Otter Road and shares the location with the Helena Montana [[Stake Center|Stake center]]. ...llings Montana Temple]], which was dedicated on 20 November 1999. A third, the [[Missoula Montana Temple]], was announced in April 2022.

...operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...d Provo. At its dedication, the Ogden Utah Temple served more than 135,000 members.

...//comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. The members are organized into 45 congregations (21 [[Ward|wards]], 24 [[Branch|branche .... William, an Area Seventy, President Nelson toured possible locations for the temple during his time in India.

...uilla Colombia Temple''' is the second temple built in Colombia, following the [[Bogota Colombia Temple|Bogotá Colombia Temple]], which was built in 1999 ...[[General Conference]] of the Church. The temple includes a [[Baptism for the Dead|baptistry]]; [[Ordinances|instruction rooms]]; a [[Celestial Kingdom|c

...Zimbabwe Temple]], the Saints of Brazil rejoiced to hear the announcement of a temple to be built in Belém, Brazil. ...e of Pará. At the time of the announcement, the Saints in Belém attended the [[Recife Brazil Temple]], which was serving over 80 stakes and districts th

...the cause, or as many as would volunteer. Thus, the group was smaller than the Lord had requested. ...ch meetings, and partook of the sacrament, obeying the commandment to keep the Sabbath day holy.

...operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...[[Gordon T. Watts]] of the [[Seventy]] at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Memphis Tennessee Temple.

...r-day Saints]. Upon its completion it became the 141st dedicated temple of the Church in operation. ...to travel to [[Guatemala City Guatemala Temple|Guatemala City]], to attend the nearest temple.

...e|Bruce C. Hafen, Emeritus General Authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ...A. from [[Brigham Young University]] (BYU), and a J.D. from the University of Utah in 1967.<ref><em>LDS Church Almanac</em>, 2008 Edition, p. 45</ref>

...-day Saints], President [[Russell M. Nelson]] announced plans to construct the '''McAllen Texas Temple'''. ...sion|mission]] offices, and a [[Distribution Center|distribution center]]. The temple has two [[Ordinance|ordinance]] rooms (stationary) and two [[Sealing

===The Mormons in Ohio=== ...h 1831-1837|Kirtland, Ohio, the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1831-1837 © 2002 Brigham Young University]]

...n, former member of the [[First Presidency]] of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ...ist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], serving in the [[First Presidency]] under Prophet and President [[David O. McKay]].

...of Payson, Utah. The new temple would help relieve the pressure of use on the nearby [[Provo Utah Temple]]. ...long the I-15 freeway. The temple site is on the southwest of Payson, near the I-15 highway.

...ed by his religious and political foes, is also remembered as a martyr for the cause. ...wards God, and towards all men. I shall die innocent, and it shall be said of me—He was murdered in cold blood" (Doctrine and Covenants 135:4).

...s increased by nearly 500 percent, with young women submitting nearly half the applications. Previously, young women's applications totaled about 15 perce ...f to serve. It also means that male and female missionaries will be around the same age.

...d to a diocese in the Roman Catholic Church. The name "stake" derives from the metaphor employed by Isaiah, comparing [[Zion]] to a tent fastened securely ...one of the ''stakes'' thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken.

...Coast-Temple.jpg|400px|thumb|<center><span style="color:#0D8ED3">Rendering of Abidjan Cote d’Ivoire Temple, © Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights re ...e of Cocody, known for its beautiful residential districts. A rendering of the temple’s exterior was released on 4 October 2018.

...e of Cocody, known for its beautiful residential districts. A rendering of the temple’s exterior was released on 4 October 2018. ...te 1990s. Church members in Abidjan, the country's largest urban center on the southern Atlantic coast, currently attend temple services in [[Accra Ghana

The Okinawa Japan Temple. ©2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reser ...[[Fukuoka Japan Temple]] (2000), the [[Sapporo Japan Temple]] (2016), and the [[Tokyo Japan Temple]] (1980) (currently under renovation).

...Authorities]] and [[Mormon missionaries|male missionaries]] are called by the title, [http://lds.about.com/library/glossary/bldefelder.htm ''elder'']. ...ble]], the term ''elder'' is used in different ways. In the Old Testament, the term elder is generally used to refer to older men in a tribe. These men we

...taleza Brazil Temple|Fortaleza]]. The ground was broken in August 2019 for the [[Belém Brazil Temple]]. Temples have also been announced in Salvador and ...e Manaus Brazil Temple is constructed of Branco Paris granite from Brazil. The traditional stained glass designs were created by Art Glass Studios, Salt L

A rendering of the Nairobi Kenya Temple. All rights reserved. ©2021 Intellectual Reserve, Inc ...] will be the eighth temple constructed on the continent of Africa and the first built in Kenya.

...operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...ere told that a temple would be built in their area when the membership of the Church increased substantially.

...structed east of Quito in the beautiful suburb of Cumbayá at the junction of Ruta Viva and Escalón Lumbisí. ...the Andes mountains, Quito is known for being the highest capital city in the world at 9,350 feet above sea level.

The Pocatello Idaho Temple. ©2021 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights res ...Gem State’s sixth temple, a state with nearly half a million members of the Church. Other temples are located in [[Boise Idaho Temple|Boise]], [[Idaho

...ll Prevail, the Rise of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the British Isles, 1837-1987'', ed. V. Ben Bloxham et al.) ...hed his first sermon in southwest England at the Benbow home and converted the group en masse.

...Mormon|Melchizedek Priesthood Restoration Mormon|frame|The Restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood by Kenneth Riley, Courtesy IRI]] ...[priesthood]] as the power and authority granted to men to act in the name of God.

...Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], serving as a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] from 1900 until his death in 1941. ...the Smoot Investment Company. He also served as a director of ZCMI and of the Deseret Savings Bank in Salt Lake City.

...the [[Johnson Home|Johnson farm]] where he met John Johnson, the father of the missionary, [[Lyman E. Johnson]], who had baptized him. ...ver remained, that he was the man of God.” <ref>"Autobiographical Sketch of Amasa M. Lyman", ''Millennial Star'', vol. vii, p. 173.</ref>

...]]. Since then, others have been called from the Second Quorum to serve in the presidency. ...sday meeting of the Quorum of the Twelve. Elder [[Marlin K. Jensen]] spoke of that time:

===Father of the Ward=== ...rdinating the Work of Salvation and Exaltation, and Records, Finances, and the Meetinghouse.

...announced only a month earlier in April 2008 and dedicated in March 2014. The Phoenix Arizona Temple was dedicated in November 2014. ...h, therefore, saw the need for a third temple for members of the Church in the Phoenix metro area.

...operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...ng Him that if He would spare him financial ruin that he would one day pay the Lord back.

...er-Temple-exterior.jpg|500px|thumb|align|right|<span style="color:#0D8ED3">The Feather River California Temple. ©2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All r ...President Nelson]. He continued, "To those who have long been absent from the temple, I encourage you to prepare and return as soon as possible."

...ants to the Twelve''', were called to assist the Quorum of the Twelve with the expanding demands on their callings. ...ng missions, and directing missionary work in various locations throughout the world.

...-day Saints], President [[Russell M. Nelson]] announced plans to construct the '''Bentonville Arkansas Temple'''. ...n with Highway 72, providing excellent access to members living throughout the region.

Praia Cape Verde Temple Photo Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ...e Verde Temple''' is the 173rd dedicated temple in operation. It was among the twelve new temples announced by President [[Russell M. Nelson]] on October

...operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...]], two of the Church's early leaders who helped supervise colonization of the area.

...hen the main body of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] was settling in [[Nauvoo]], Illinois, and its surroundin ...ke of cattle on that trek until they reached [[Salt Lake City]] in October of 1848.

...eral Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], held on October 3, 2009. ...street from the church’s [[Box Elder Tabernacle]] at 251 S. Main. It is the 14th temple in Utah.

...that new converts to [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] need three things to help them find their way: a respons ...F. Zeballos''' knows firsthand that the 15th president of the Church spoke the truth.

...ndon Utah Temple'''. The Lindon Utah Temple will be a three-story building of approximately 81,000 square feet. Plans include four instruction rooms, fou ...y Center Temple]] (2016), the [[Saratoga Springs Utah Temple]] (2023), and the [[Orem Utah Temple]] (2024).

...intellect who would go the extra mile to do personal service. He was a man of great compassion. ...e. He served for a number of years as military relations representative of the Church.

...humb|Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] ...nd president of the Church. Eyring served as the second counselor in the [[First Presidency]] with [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] as president.

...ced, under construction, under renovation, or in operation. In addition to the '''Deseret Peak Utah Temple''' in Tooele, temples have been announced, are ...eral Conference]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], President [[Russell M. Nelson]] announced that a temple

...operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ..., several other temples have been built in the country. Plans to build the first temple in Mexico, however, were not easy.

...urch and that He makes His will known through revelation to the leaders of the Church. ...the people of the world, as well as other administrative tasks. They have the authority to delegate tasks to others.

The San Juan Puerto Rico Temple. ©2022 By Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All right ...rto Rico and the third temple in the Caribbean following the dedication of the [[Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple]] in September 2019.

...hop]] in Arizona he had given a level of service that gives new meaning to the phrase, "full-time." He explained in an interview with the ''Church News,'' shortly after his call to be a bishop, his growing [[Stake

...f a local congregation of Latter-day Saints, which could have nearly 1,000 members. ...lds.org/leadership-and-organization here] to learn about the leadership of the Church.)

[[Image:Box_elder_tabernacle.jpg|frame|The Box Elder Tabernacle. Courtesy Ronald Johnson, Brigham City, Utah]] ...igham Young | President Young]] and Territorial Surveyor Jesse W. Fox laid the cornerstones on 9 May 1865.

Rendering of the San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple. ©2020 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All ri ...the well-attended [[Tegucigalpa Honduras Temple]] (March 2013) to serve in the temple.

...neral Authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] since 1976. ...epression. After a year at [[Brigham Young University]], and shortly after the Korean War, he served a mission to Tonga.

...chtdorf]]. There have been other German members of the First Quorum of the Seventy, however. ...s family were members of the Church of Jesus Christ. His father had joined the Church back in 1923.

...Often they would have to patiently wait for hours before there was room in the temple for them. ...ce on Saturday, September 17, 2011, with Elder [[Rafael E. Pino]] of the [[Seventy]] presiding.

...n Portuguese would not be available for years and anything published about the Church was always negative. ...joined a Church that didn't exist (in Brazil). I love my father for having the courage to do that."

...Authorities. The current term is Area Seventies to avoid confusion with [[Seventy|General Authority Seventies]]. [[Regional Representative|Regional Representatives of the Twelve]] existed from 1967 until 1995 and were all released and replaced by

...neral Authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], having served from 1975 until his death on April 18, 20 ...a year later the position was transitioned into the First Quorum of the [[Seventy]].

...operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...[[Kenneth Johnson]] and [[Lynn G. Robbins]] of the Seventy, in speaking at the service and breaking ground.

...hia Pennsylvania Temple]] (2016). The temple will be a single-story temple of approximately 32,000 square feet with a center spire. It will stand next to ...urrently participate in temple worship at the [[Columbus Ohio Temple]] and the [[Washington D.C. Temple]].

...operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...Day, Elder Ballard dedicated South America for the preaching of the gospel of [[Jesus Christ]].

...Twelve Apostles]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...with the Department of Agriculture, later becoming an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.

...a-Valley-Arizona-Temple1.jpg|450px|thumb|frame|<span style="color:#0D8ED3">The Gila Valley Arizona Temple]] ...rdained President of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints].

...ldren to rear. From his youth Richard was made familiar with the realities of life, and learned early through intelligent service how to earn his own way ...d-tumble of Hyde Park where anyone with a soapbox can speak on any subject of interest but must be prepared for heckling and abuse.

...meuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] who hold the same [[priesthood]] position. Quorums are usually led by a president and tw ...erning body of the Church. This quorum is also known as the Council of the First Presidency.[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/inside-church-

...-day Saints], President [[Russell M. Nelson]] announced plans to construct the '''Farmington New Mexico Temple'''. ...n New Mexico Temple will be the state’s second temple. The first temple, the [[Albuquerque New Mexico Temple]], was dedicated 5 March 2000.

...' and ''[[The Messiah Series]]'', and for writing the chapter headings for the [[Standard Works]]. ...and 1978 (after the [[Priesthood]] was given to all worthy male members of the Church).

...on leader Gary E. Stevenson|frame|Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles|right]] ...t the time of his call, he had been serving as the [[Presiding Bishop]] of the Church, having been called on March 31, 2012.

...the First Quorum of the [[Seventy]] and served in the [[Presidency of the Seventy]] from 1976 to 1980. He received emeritus status in October 1989. ...on at the University of Southern California. He began his association with the [[Church Educational System]] in 1952 as a [[Seminary|seminary]] teacher in

...operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...the San José Costa Rica Temple made it the first temple in Costa Rica and the second temple in Central America.

...not have access to Church news through any source other than the ''Journal of Discourses''. ...selection of the sermons as a subscription to those who could not receive the ''Deseret News''. [[Brigham Young]] felt it was a good idea and told him to

...ncy]] and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Elder Kearon was sustained at the April 2024 general conference. ...er 12, 2023. The British and Irish national has been a General Authority [[Seventy]] since April 3, 2010.

...ttp://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], of which she is a member. ...tary to the [[First Presidency]] and a member of the First Quorum of the [[Seventy]], and D. Arthur Haycock, who was secretary to five Church presidents. She

....org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] for African-American members and their families. ...hurch president [[Spencer W. Kimball]] received a revelation that extended the priesthood to all worthy men (June 8, 1978).[https://www.lds.org/scriptures

[[Image:Bridgeforth.png|300px|thumb|frame|Ruffin Bridgeforth, center, with first Genesis Group presidency|right]] ...ter-day Saint to be ordained a high priest and one of the first to receive the priesthood.

...eneral presidency of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] on April 6, 2019. He will conclude his service on August ...stake]] mission president. He was a full-time [[Missionary|missionary]] in the Portugal Lisbon Mission.

...neral authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...edge that the Church did not then allow members of African descent to hold the [[priesthood]] or to receive [[Mormon Temples|temple]] [[ordinances]].

...operating temple of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...t twenty years, Church membership in Latin America has exploded to 700,000 members strong. [1]

...sustained while his father, [[Gordon B. Hinckley]], served as president of the Church. President Hinckley expressed concern about nepotism in his remarks during the Priesthood Session that evening:

...built in Canada, following the [[Cardston Alberta Temple]] (1923), and the first built in Ontario. ...sure of approximately nine months is expected to begin in October 2023 for the temple.

...date all of the members in one session, there will be two general sessions of stake conference. ...sitors, then the President of the Twelve designates the Stake President as the presiding authority.

...neral authority]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] since May 2007. He was granted emeritus status on Octobe ...Saints. In 1967, Elder Falabella's father, [[Udine Falabella]], became the first [[Stake President|stake president]] in Guatemala.

...f the [[Seventy]] of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. ...from the College of Business at the University of Utah, where he was also the student body president.

...he Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often inadvertently called the Mormon Church, has established a new [[stake]] in Armenia.''' ...Elder Per G. Malm, Elder Russell M. Nelson and Elder Araik Minasyan of the Seventy© 2013 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.]]

..., until his death on April 7, 1991. He served in the First Quorum of the [[Seventy]]. ...d earned a degree in law and economics. He served on the governing body of the university and then worked for a petrochemical company.

...ber of the Fourth Quorum of the Seventy at the time of his call. He is the first Venezuelan to serve as a General Authority. ...Mission from 1999 to 2002. While serving as an Area Seventy, he served in the South America North Area.

...nty|Seventies]] or [[Area Seventy|Area Seventies]], are assigned to assist the president.[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handboo ...ders, missionaries, and Church members. They are assigned by the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to preside at stake conferences and other meetings.

...s Christ of Latter-day Saints]. He was called to the First Quorum of the [[Seventy]] on April 5, 2008. ...He worked as general manager for Peru and business director for Brazil for the IVAX Corporation. He worked for Tecnofarma for 18 years.

...eviously served as a member of the Third Quorum of the Seventy and an Area Seventy. ...r for Europe. He also taught Institute and served as the area director for the Central Europe Area.

...veral other church leadership positions, including serving as president of the Guatemala City Temple starting in 1996. Falabella's first wife, Leonor, died in 1955, leaving him to raise four young children.

...Hinckley]], with [[Thomas S. Monson]] as President, [[Henry B. Eyring]] as First Counselor and [[Dieter F. Uchtdorf]] as Second Counselor. * February 10 - Dedication of [[Rexburg Idaho Temple]] by [[Thomas S. Monson]]

* August 10 - A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the [[Vancouver British Columbia Temple]]. ...alez were all sustained as new members of the Presidency of the Seventy

* February 14 - The first members of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] are ordained. * February 28 - The [[Seventy|First Quorum of the Seventy]] organized in [[Kirtland|Kirtland, Ohio]].