tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post6666530215204958927..comments2024-03-19T01:34:05.989-06:00Comments on Growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church): First LDS Stake to be Created in the Canary Islands in SeptemberMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030323360917985701noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-46543013103638414842018-09-03T13:41:13.824-06:002018-09-03T13:41:13.824-06:00The Canaries were part of the Seville mission, the...The Canaries were part of the Seville mission, then had its own mish, then joined Málaga, then Madrid.El. Álvarezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193348558388590257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-36242196894030187882013-10-04T14:24:43.365-06:002013-10-04T14:24:43.365-06:00I thought the Canary Islands were part of the Mala...I thought the Canary Islands were part of the Malaga Mission and not the Madrid Mission.Isaac Rushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12551000756266223926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-2431988359599724762013-09-16T11:39:05.688-06:002013-09-16T11:39:05.688-06:00It surprises to me the good reception that most mi...It surprises to me the good reception that most missionaries have in catholic society. Last summer I traveled and had a <a href="http://www.4rentargentina.com/" title="rent apartment in buenos aires" rel="nofollow"> rent apartment in buenos aires</a>, there I found a big lds church, very important too. I felt truly happy about thatTiagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442456213726675162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-72321108388905941982013-08-27T17:37:58.217-06:002013-08-27T17:37:58.217-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-3470415851595402702013-08-27T07:10:15.697-06:002013-08-27T07:10:15.697-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Everaldo Ewertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081556436986475100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-39748052554345085272013-08-27T07:07:51.690-06:002013-08-27T07:07:51.690-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Everaldo Ewertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081556436986475100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-50550425763473611252013-08-27T07:07:17.729-06:002013-08-27T07:07:17.729-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Everaldo Ewertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081556436986475100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-62927409543149998362013-08-27T07:06:11.038-06:002013-08-27T07:06:11.038-06:00The São Luís Stake Poneiros Brazil was not created...The São Luís Stake Poneiros Brazil was not created. Omotivo was not informed. We agurado more information.Everaldo Ewertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081556436986475100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-89964043571685645572013-08-25T20:23:54.751-06:002013-08-25T20:23:54.751-06:00Regardless, I'd like to see the main fence com...Regardless, I'd like to see the main fence come down, and the temple grounds better integrated with Rock Creek Park and the neighborhood to the west. Right now, for instance, there's a road that cuts through the Raleigh temple grounds to a town park but it comes off the main road and doesn't cross the side road the temple/stake center parking lot comes off of. It was used as a rear exit during the temple open house.<br /><br />I could see something like that in Kensington. That wouldn't include vehicular access between the temple parking lot and the neighborhood to the west but could include some hiking/biking trails. <br /><br />If you used the stake center at 10000 Stoneybrook for MTC offices and assemblies, and put up a few classroom/dorm buildings it could be doable. Or you could put at least part of the MTC somewhere else and run a bus to the stake center and/or temple as needed.<br /><br />I know what you mean about December traffic on Stoneybrook. And all that action might be distracting to an MTC anyway unless the dorms were deep in the woods. Part of the problem is that the three parking lots (visitor center rear, temple/visitor center front, stake center) aren't connected. Maybe the Church could help pay to upgrade that part of Stoneybrook. They've done that sort of thing before.<br /><br />Another thing is that buses aren't allowed on Beach Drive, and any other way off the Beltway involves going way up or down Connecticut (or getting off at Georgia) and taking secondary roads that really weren't designed for that kind of traffic. (My wife and I need to find a better way to come in from US-29/Columbia Pike than what we've been doing.)Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15033416229070502669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-1377130050080851152013-08-25T18:25:06.722-06:002013-08-25T18:25:06.722-06:00Thanks, John. I hadn't listed the area around ...Thanks, John. I hadn't listed the area around the DC Temple as a possibility for an MTC, but it potentially could be.<br /><br />I wouldn't know how to gauge local reaction. For about a month every year, Stoneybrook is clobbered because of the Temple Christmas lights and activities. I could only wonder what they would think if an MTC for a few hundred or potentially more than 1000 missionaries would be considered by the neighbors. That said, they wouldn't add much to the traffic, but that might be hard to sell to the neighbors.<br /><br />As for a major airport, there are 3 Class B airports closer to the Washington DC Temple than the Provo MTC is to the Salt Lake Airport:<br /><br />Dulles-27 miles<br />National-23 miles<br />BWI-34 miles<br /><br />Traffic can be really bad to get to any, but that can be worked around. Flights in/out on Tuesday to Thursday during the day shouldn't be a problem. I suspect if an MTC went in next to the DC Temple, Dulles would be the airport of choice.Mike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-89972566052515998882013-08-24T21:37:15.793-06:002013-08-24T21:37:15.793-06:00The Washington DC temple site is 57 acres of fence...The Washington DC temple site is 57 acres of fenced-off woods. The only entrances for vehicles (and deer) are all off Stoneybrook Drive. Legally things could be worked out - right now a nearby Church-owned apartment complex for temple workers is officially classed as a convent. I wouldn't necessarily put an MTC right there though, as it's not that close to an airport. Also it would be hard for students and young professionals who would teach there, to get there without cars.<br /><br />Once Philadelphia and Hartford temples are up and running, the Bos-Wash corridor will have five temples right down the middle of it, almost equally spaced about two hours apart. Between that, and maybe a temple in Pittsburgh and/or Williamsburg VA, this region will be an even more attractive of a place for LDS professionals to move to. Eventually putting an MTC somewhere out this way might not be a bad idea.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15033416229070502669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-54993688284596677872013-08-24T21:09:58.183-06:002013-08-24T21:09:58.183-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15033416229070502669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-35678209760396686432013-08-24T14:29:43.605-06:002013-08-24T14:29:43.605-06:00John, I thought the same thing about the Weatherfo...John, I thought the same thing about the Weatherford Texas Stake having 2 YSA branches. I am not sure what is going on.<br /><br />Good points about a lack of a nearby major airport for some of the proposed sites. Roanoke Airport might work, it is not much further away from Buena Vista than the Salt Lake International Airport is from the Provo MTC.<br /><br />Virginia has been growing. So, maybe I am colored about growth in a different direction.Mike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-21334223810681832952013-08-22T22:28:05.291-06:002013-08-22T22:28:05.291-06:00On the Central African Republic I came across on o...On the Central African Republic I came across on on-line posting from an elder serving in the Republic of the Congo who mentioned his mission president was going to send missionaries to CAR, but then at the last moment was impressed not to. The week they would have gone was the week the revolution flared again. I don't know if they plan to send missionaries soon. They are also in the midst of opening Gabon in that same mission, and that country has not suffered periodic bouts of civil war.<br /><br />John Pack Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05086707132348039415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-37384063029491981682013-08-22T22:20:57.383-06:002013-08-22T22:20:57.383-06:00Nauvoo also is a long way from any major airport, ...Nauvoo also is a long way from any major airport, and I think the same is true of Buena Vista. <br /><br />I would actually expect if they did an Eastern US MTC to see it by the DC Temple. That is clearly the most landmark temple in the east. It also would be close to a major airport, at least relatively. However even though there is space, I am not sure people in Kensington would approve of such a development. <br /><br />Also, if what we have is a temporary surge and not long term, it might not make sense. Plus, they have plans to expand the Provo MTC. Lastly, overall most new stakes get formed in the western US or other countries, the eastern US is not where the church is growing on a large scale, although maybe being in low growth Michigan skews my view a bit. Also, maybe I need more vision to see growth. <br /><br />Still, I see getting an MTC in the DR Congo as a higher priority than one in the eastern US.John Pack Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05086707132348039415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-86489469679973922992013-08-22T22:14:34.610-06:002013-08-22T22:14:34.610-06:00Interesting that Weatherford Texas Stake has two Y...Interesting that Weatherford Texas Stake has two YSA branches. Does it cover a large area? Are there colleges in specific locations that are focal points for YSA branches? Actually, maybe having two branches works a lot better than one ward, but I wonder what is up there.John Pack Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05086707132348039415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-52474940228028056682013-08-22T16:31:43.324-06:002013-08-22T16:31:43.324-06:00Sorry, the creation date of the Tamandaré Branch s...Sorry, the creation date of the Tamandaré Branch should have been reported as 18 August.<br /><br /><br />The Stephenville YSA Branch, Weatherford Texas Stake, was created on 18 August. There are now 6 wards and 4 branches in the stake:<br /><br />Azle Ward<br />Cleburne Ward<br />Granbury Ward<br />Hudson Oaks Ward<br />Stephenville Ward<br />Weatherford Ward<br />Graham Branch<br />Mineral Wells Branch<br />Stephenville YSA Branch<br />Weatherford YSA BranchMike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-71673221994960233052013-08-20T15:09:11.097-06:002013-08-20T15:09:11.097-06:00The Mahogany Ward, Calgary Alberta South Stake, wa...The Mahogany Ward, Calgary Alberta South Stake, was created on 18 August. There are now 12 wards in the stake:<br /><br />Auburn Bay Ward<br />Chaparral Ward<br />Cranston Ward<br />Fish Creek Park YSA Ward<br />Mahogany Ward<br />McKenzie Ward<br />Midnapore Ward<br />New Brighton Ward<br />Parkland Ward<br />Queensland Ward<br />Sundance Ward<br />Willow Park Ward<br /><br /><br />The Tamandaré Branch, Palmares Brazil District, Brazil Recife Mission, was created on 1 August. There are now 4 branches in the district:<br /><br />Escada Branch<br />Palmares Branch<br />São José da Coroa Grande Branch<br />Tamandaré BranchMike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-2669217896632794332013-08-19T19:26:56.067-06:002013-08-19T19:26:56.067-06:00Hi Matt! I was hoping to find out what effect U.S....Hi Matt! I was hoping to find out what effect U.S.-Russian relationships have had on missionary work, as well as the effects of this last year's developments in the Central African Republic. I can't help wondering if the tit-for-tat politics between Russia and the U.S. the last few years have lead to more complications for the Church in Russia. Also, I recall that this time last year a mission president from the DRC met with the President of CAR to assess conditions for opening that country to formal proselytism. Since then the President was deposed and this week the a rebel leader was formally sworn in as CAR's president. Were plans for starting a mission put on hold indefinitely, or is this seen as a temporary setback? I was wondering if you or other blog followers had any insights. Thank you!Brycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417314475519436933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-42086366658823079002013-08-19T16:53:17.997-06:002013-08-19T16:53:17.997-06:00The Tecnologico Ward, Metepec México Stake, was cr...The Tecnologico Ward, Metepec México Stake, was created on 18 August. There are now 10 wards and 2 branches in the stake:<br /><br />Atlatlahuca Ward<br />La Crespa Ward<br />Las Torres Ward<br />Lerma Ward<br />Metepec Ward<br />Tecnologico Ward<br />Tejupilco Ward<br />Tianguistenco Ward<br />Tollocan Ward<br />Totoltepec Ward<br />Tenancingo Branch<br />Valle de Bravo BranchMike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-62689904886886131252013-08-19T00:50:16.243-06:002013-08-19T00:50:16.243-06:00I wrote a blog about online education reform and s...I wrote a blog about online education reform and seminary and institute here:<br />http://metsikmatthew.blogspot.com/2013/08/online-education-reform-and-lds-church.html<br /><br />Another on mega-projects here: http://metsikmatthew.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-lds-churchs-mega-projects.htmlMatthew Crandallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07533736011732141779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-2550014781338478482013-08-18T16:49:20.912-06:002013-08-18T16:49:20.912-06:00That would be neat, but all three of those are *ve...That would be neat, but all three of those are *very* small towns, and I doubt the locals would be thrilled about such an influx of people.Christopher Nicholsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582245548922025033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-57338701318835171632013-08-18T11:59:10.763-06:002013-08-18T11:59:10.763-06:00I think it is capacity. They are pushing US missio...I think it is capacity. They are pushing US missionaries to other MTCs, knowing that a fraction of them will end up in Provo anyway, so they can't call people to keep Provo full. So, send people to other MTCs and absorb in Provo those that can't get their visa on time. Otherwise, all would be called to go to Provo and even with the added capacity, there would not be enough room.<br /><br />Many people back east would love to see an MTC here--Palmyra, Nauvoo, or Buena Vista, VA (as examples I hear).<br /><br />But, for now the Mexico City MTC has capacity they have to use.Mike Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025612146815804945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-1847613024258637952013-08-18T04:23:01.819-06:002013-08-18T04:23:01.819-06:00Yes. It seems strange to spend so much money and ...Yes. It seems strange to spend so much money and get a passport etc, as well to send US missionaries that are staying stateside, but speaking Spanish, to go to the MTC in Mexico as well.Iris and Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13921248530075542115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-10378637575386227212013-08-17T17:47:48.602-06:002013-08-17T17:47:48.602-06:00What perplexes me more is why U.S. missionaries ca...What perplexes me more is why U.S. missionaries called to Mexico do not train in Mexico City. If they are already going to mexico and will have the passport requirements, they might as well be trained in Mexico. Then there are missionaries going to other Spanish speaking nations that will have to travel through two boarders because they will train in Mexico City. <br />It seems like they could smooth out the logistics a little bit to save money. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174283551521156890noreply@blogger.com