A Temple Announced, Outdoor Zone Conference, and Special Visitors in the Mission
Dear Family and Friends, On October 2nd in the last session of 192nd Semi-Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson announced several new temples to be built in future days. Elmer and I cried big, joyful tears when President Nelson said, "Grand Rapids, Michigan." We will confess that we have listened to this announcement several times just to hear the prophet say, "Michigan." He said it with resounding conviction! What you may not know is that we have been united with many members of the Church here in praying for a temple to be built within the boundaries of the Michigan Lansing Mission for a long time. There is currently a wonderful temple in Detroit, and it is, of course, in the Michigan Detroit Mission. Except for rare exceptions, Elmer and I and our young missionaries do not leave our mission boundaries. We continually pray as a mission that every area of our mission may be strengthen to establish ...