tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post1712936818244988856..comments2024-03-28T17:29:15.006-06:00Comments on Growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church): Potential New Temples - March 2019 EditionMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030323360917985701noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-36689903247315387192023-08-26T15:19:36.508-06:002023-08-26T15:19:36.508-06:00From what I understand its a number of members thi...From what I understand its a number of members thing but i don't entirely think it's an accurate way now. <br /><br />I also understand that new temples need a lot of members to do their part. So don't stop paying tithing. Dont stop genealogy, dont stop going to the temple. Keep going. Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888403571730458722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-9746824417099982592023-08-26T15:14:49.297-06:002023-08-26T15:14:49.297-06:00They are going to film. There will be no more live...They are going to film. There will be no more live presetations.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888403571730458722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-16323417380881130312023-08-26T15:13:40.063-06:002023-08-26T15:13:40.063-06:00All temples are going screen presentation. I too f...All temples are going screen presentation. I too find this a bit sad. There are good and bad in it. I went to alc before it changed. Loved it. Will be sad to see it change. Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888403571730458722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-5267273461646090312023-08-26T15:11:09.476-06:002023-08-26T15:11:09.476-06:00I completely agree . El Paso, TX needs a temple. D...I completely agree . El Paso, TX needs a temple. During the pandemic, we couldn't go anywhere. If another one hits ,at which who knows... El Paso paso is left in the dust again. Keep paying tithing and going to temples and showing you want one. It doesn't even have to be big. Just one where we aren't left to fend for ourselves.<br /><br />On that note I do realize others need a temple too. Paying your tithe... Doing genealogy, going to temple increases chances. Dont give up. I understand it's a number of members thing but i don't think this is completely accurate now in these times now.. Joseph Smith smith had few and they built one. <br /><br />Please...? Pray and do all you can. It does helpSamanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888403571730458722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-45632146360676828552020-06-11T16:49:08.120-06:002020-06-11T16:49:08.120-06:00I think Farmington, NM should get one soon. In th...I think Farmington, NM should get one soon. In this area is 8 Stakes. Biggest LDS population in the state. Scott Ebornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524891107238316981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-88129129510596100222019-04-07T12:03:02.404-06:002019-04-07T12:03:02.404-06:00Crossing fingers for an NW Arkansas Temple!Crossing fingers for an NW Arkansas Temple!Zachary Bowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07575172835339946387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-34790197678338020862019-04-03T09:33:04.311-06:002019-04-03T09:33:04.311-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Johnathan Reese Whitinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05271748150823074792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-42414635376660722542019-04-02T15:37:44.334-06:002019-04-02T15:37:44.334-06:00@ Cory Ward and coachodeeps:
Printed out the temp...@ Cory Ward and coachodeeps:<br /><br />Printed out the temple bracket and had the family and kids fill them out for FHE yesterday. It was a lot of fun and the kids got way into it (though I had to explain where a lot of the locations were). <br /><br />We decided that whoever had the most right out of their Elite Eight at the end will win a prize. <br /><br />Thanks again for coming up with this idea and making it available for me to print out. Johnathan Reese Whitinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05271748150823074792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-35421145082288884532019-04-02T02:49:07.941-06:002019-04-02T02:49:07.941-06:00Then, it would be really awesome if it now so Jeru...Then, it would be really awesome if it now so Jerusalem Temple. That's a fantastic sight for church history. ;)Judicialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543886623235399878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-28153907478747134672019-04-02T02:42:41.350-06:002019-04-02T02:42:41.350-06:00I was just thinking about this the other day. Is t...I was just thinking about this the other day. Is there some sort of respectful way of putting a depiction of Christ, such as a replica of the Christus statue, on top of new temples?Judicialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543886623235399878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-9777096970725859042019-03-31T18:11:27.296-06:002019-03-31T18:11:27.296-06:00There has been that rumor of a Queen Creek temple ...There has been that rumor of a Queen Creek temple but that may if normal patterns hold not be announced for a few years. Although Phoenix overall has over 250k members it only has three temples, one being only around 30k square feet but the other two are larger. Mesa is down, FGilbert is packeed regularly during that.<br /><br />The location I heard possible does not have development close to it but about five miles away to the west and south there are new and being built developments, some of those are large. Salt Lake approved five buildings for the area around and south of Ocotillo a year ago, the temple property is rumored to be where the yet unbuilt SR-24 freeway will cross Ironwood, or close to that. <br /><br />Queen Creek also apparently goes somewhat further south, Ironwood becomes Ganzel at Ocotillo and is 4-7 lanes with many stoplights and development al along that. So wee are looking at an eventual city that like Mesa, is larger than St. Louis in population eventuall.James Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831340842937216806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-9647298799862477692019-03-31T17:41:57.584-06:002019-03-31T17:41:57.584-06:00Homer1978, it appears that there are actually two ...Homer1978, it appears that there are actually two stakes in the Flagstaff area, but a temple there could serve at least a dozen nearby cities as well. Another Arizona prospect I hear a lot about is Queen Creek, which may have a higher likelihood of a larger temple in the near future. As to your question, my understanding is that the Church has hired and will continue to seek many more employees for the Temple Department, and that is mainly being done for the purpose of accommodating a large and significant surge in temple construction. <br /><br />I have voiced my opinion in the past that the temples announced last October for Yigo Guam, Praia Cabo Verde, and San Juan Puerto Rico may have been "test cases" to see if getting faster approval for temples that are significantly smaller would be feasible. And I also understand that President Nelson is doing everything he can to make sure the Church is not wasting money, time, or resources on anything unnecessary. Many of the Hinckley-era smaller temples built in the late 1990s-early 2000s were under 11,000 square feet, and some were even smaller than that.<br /><br />What that means for the future may be unclear, but what I do know at this point is that the construction on the 3 temples I mentioned above is anticipated to take roughly 2 years. And I also know that everything seems to indicate a large number of new temples are on the horizon. With that in mind, it seems likely that temples of a smaller size that could obtain easy approval and be constructed within 2 years or less may become the new normal standard yet again, although I anticipate that there will still be a few medium- and larger-sized temples as well.<br /><br />Either way, it is apparent we are entering territory in relation to the temple construction program of the Church that will almost definitely be unprecedented in nature. So it seems likely there will be many surprises ahead. And part of that could involve temples that are again around 11,000 square feet, or perhaps even smaller than that, with a greater focus on the absolute essentials.<br /><br />And it also seems likely that a minimum of a dozen new temples may be announced next weekend, but that there could easily be several more than that announced. It will be interesting to see what happens in relation to all of that. Hope that answers your question.James G. Stokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331619300918542708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-89587899618536549232019-03-30T17:25:37.912-06:002019-03-30T17:25:37.912-06:00Flagstaff would be interesting. If my memory is co...Flagstaff would be interesting. If my memory is correct there is only one Stake in the greater Flagstaff area. Perhaps a temple that is smaller is size, similar to the models in Puerto Rico and Guam, would be appropriate in this area.<br /><br />JAMES are you aware of or suspect that these smaller sized temple 15,000 sq feet or so, will be a Trend for the next few years?<br /> Homer1978https://www.blogger.com/profile/16439775459596811736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-5903047609827932802019-03-30T15:46:12.350-06:002019-03-30T15:46:12.350-06:00I have not been able to substantiate the report of...I have not been able to substantiate the report of land in Queen Creek Arizona either. But FWIW, if I am correct in my theory that the Church is not quite ready to announce multiple temples in the same region, state (outside the "Mormon corridor"), or nation (outside the US). Arizona may be a bit tricky in that respect. I heard through the grapevine (via a few sources I have available for temple information) that the next Arizona Temple location will likely be Flagstaff. With that said, if we are entering unprecedented territory, it could very well be that all bets are off. James G. Stokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331619300918542708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-44871118610629913742019-03-30T15:21:35.724-06:002019-03-30T15:21:35.724-06:00@ Homer1978
I have not heard of a rumor about lan...@ Homer1978<br /><br />I have not heard of a rumor about land recently bought in the Queen Creek, AZ area, but that makes sense to me. Queen Creek/ Apache Junction is one of the places on my extensive list where I think a temple could be years down the road. I think there is tons of land (even though most of it is county) in that area where the population can grow and also membership. Logan Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942749856498696663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-69161599373353361852019-03-30T14:16:32.703-06:002019-03-30T14:16:32.703-06:00I read a rumor on one of the blogs that ground was...I read a rumor on one of the blogs that ground was recently purchased in the Queen Creek Az area for a future temple. Has anyone else read or heard that rumor Homer1978https://www.blogger.com/profile/16439775459596811736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-17399686496726047412019-03-30T11:44:55.724-06:002019-03-30T11:44:55.724-06:00Parts of the Midland, Michigan stake are very clos...Parts of the Midland, Michigan stake are very close to Grand Rapids, also. Even if it was assigned to Detroit, I am sure some of the wards and branches would attend in Grand Rapids if given the opportunity.David Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633681311966766482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-10320728601290518822019-03-30T11:35:51.677-06:002019-03-30T11:35:51.677-06:00My mistake, Grand rapids would only serve 4 stakes...My mistake, Grand rapids would only serve 4 stakes and 1 district being: Grand Rapids, Michigan; Lancing, Michigan; Kalamazoo, Michigan; South Bend, Indiana; and Traverse City Michigan District. Logan Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942749856498696663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-12683024073311889472019-03-30T11:27:06.900-06:002019-03-30T11:27:06.900-06:00@ Ben Hunt
I like the idea of South Bend, Indiana...@ Ben Hunt<br /><br />I like the idea of South Bend, Indiana, but feel like Grand Rapids, Michigan would be more likely as it could serve 5 stakes and 1 district, including South Bend. In which case South Bend may slightly benefit being 15 minutes closer to Grand Rapids than the Chicago temple. However, I agree South Bend would be a great location if there are enough members there to support a temple. <br /><br />Logan Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942749856498696663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-91149660832647586942019-03-30T10:49:54.664-06:002019-03-30T10:49:54.664-06:00May I make a suggestion for a blue dot. I recentl...May I make a suggestion for a blue dot. I recently looked at taking a new job in Northern Indiana. I suggest South Bend or Fort Wayne Indiana. This area is two hours from Indianapolis, Chicago or Detroit. There are 4 stakes in the area that could benefit. Fort Wayne Indiana, South Bend Indiana, Valparaiso Indiana and Kalamazoo Michigan.Ben Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07736587179996308368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-77858205253209919322019-03-29T23:38:27.559-06:002019-03-29T23:38:27.559-06:00Thanks, James. Exciting times these are.Thanks, James. Exciting times these are.Brian McConnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16294077929755685735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-13622164400513104162019-03-28T07:47:35.997-06:002019-03-28T07:47:35.997-06:00I would have said about the same until I met my wi...I would have said about the same until I met my wife. She was only two units away but not coming to stake singles activities. If I had given up earlier I would have missed out. I know it is hard but have faith.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07776353426882099610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-6797829723499082332019-03-28T07:44:26.719-06:002019-03-28T07:44:26.719-06:00I have to admit this was a problem in some singles...I have to admit this was a problem in some singles units. We needed people as leaders who would work with us on dating plans. I almost wonder if we need senior missionary couples working with some people pushing them to date more regularly. On the other hand this might turn people off more. Then we cant forget that many singles are divorced and maybe not ready to start dating again. Also issues for single parents are complex. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07776353426882099610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-86203487751060836252019-03-28T07:38:48.906-06:002019-03-28T07:38:48.906-06:00In my experience the relief society tried hard to ...In my experience the relief society tried hard to reach out and include those in primary. <br /><br />8n my experience people tried to make lessons applicable to all who attend.<br /><br />Probably more couldbe done, but the situation is more complex. I think though the focus has to start with reading scriptures bot reaching Church.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07776353426882099610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-78021783574285600352019-03-28T07:33:08.157-06:002019-03-28T07:33:08.157-06:00I think one problem I have seen is when my stake s...I think one problem I have seen is when my stake started a mid-singles magnet ward my bishop's response was to only even try to send active members there. Some less active members might have responded to an invite to a new situation. <br /><br />I did once have a former stake president admit there had been consideration of splitting the YSA ward due to seduction concerns. This was in reaction to an actual incident and in a ward that then cut off at 35 not 31. Recent issues have caused rethinking of uneven relations.<br /><br />Another thought, events that are singles events should not be morphed into general srake events. I saw one case where a stake singles fireside was changed into a stake adult fireside. The change outraged some.<br /><br />Lastly, in many ways as a 31-year-old single I felt most out of place in singles events and most in place at elders quorum. Singles events had lots of widows who had grandchildren older than me elders quorum had men my age.<br /><br />I was always welcomed to participate in youth temple trips so I cant directly speak to that exclusion. <br /><br />One nice thing was while as a primary teacher I had to be two deep this was applied to all male teachers. I can understand worry on these issues but we need to avoid throughing people under the bus.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07776353426882099610noreply@blogger.com