The church grows ever larger, touching more and more lives for good. It is spreading over the Earth in a wonderful way.
Progress is being made toward the goal of 100 working temples in the year 2000. At the conclusion of 1999, it is anticipated 68 temples will be operating.
Building so many temples has been and is a tremendous undertaking. Increased family history w10ork has accompanied increased temple worship.
Temples represent the ultimate in the faith's worship and the ultimate in blessings given.
"We plan to break ground later this month for the Nauvoo Temple. Many people are excited, and many are contributing to this historic undertaking."
By the end of 2000, if present plans materialize, the church will have even more than the 100 temples it has strived for.
"We shall not stop. We may not build (temples) at the same pace, but we shall go on for as long as the Lord wills that it be done."
God is blessing his cause, kingdom and people.
The very construction of sacred temples indicates an increase in gospel faith and obedience.
"May we enjoy the blessings of the Lord as we go forward in this great work, which affects not only the living, but the great multitude of the dead of all generations."