A Global Church

At the Saturday morning session of General Conference, President Thomas S. Monson announced that six new temples would be built. The locations of the temples are France, Columbia, Wyoming, South Africa, The Democratic Republic of Congo, and last but not least, our very own Provo, Utah. With 135 operating temples in the world today, and 31 either announced or under construction, the globalization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is remarkable. With more than 14 million members worldwide, it is hard to fathom that the religion was founded less than 200 years ago.

It states in Doctrine and Covenants Chapter 1:11, “Wherefore the voice of the Lord is unto the ends of the earth, that all that will hear may hear.” This scripture is becoming a reality, especially with the invention of the Internet. It is now possible for people all around the World to watch General Conference on the Internet. When I traveled to Fiji a few years ago, I was able to do baptisms for the dead in the Suva, Fiji temple. I was amazed that such a small island would have enough members of the church to support a temple. It is truly a miracle to be alive in a time when the gospel will reach every corner of the Earth.