TODAY IN CHURCH HISTORY: 25 September

[Hemidakota]

1838 - The Kirtland Camp continued traveling across Missouri towards Far West. They had been told they would be harassed while traveling through the Huntsville area, but passed through without incident. They camped six miles west of Huntsville on Dark Creek, near where the Latter-day Saint community of Manti was planned to be built. Due to persecution, Manti was never settled. They continue to hear rumors of the problems at Far West and Adam-ondi-Ahman but continue on with faith in the Lord. Also, General Parks, of the Missouri Militia, writes a letter to Governor Boggs informing him that the Saints "have shown no disposition to resist the laws, or of hostile intentions." Several groups of militia were disbanded, but the Daviess county men were determined to "drive the Mormons with powder and lead."

1841 - Hyrum Smith, son of Hyrum and Jerusha Smith, age seven years, died on this date in Nauvoo, Illinois. (History of the Church, 4:418)

1842 - The Prophet Joseph Smith spoke in the Grove in Nauvoo for "more than two hours, chiefly on the subject of persecution." Also, The ship Medford sailed from Liverpool, England, with 214 Saints on board who were bound for Nauvoo, Illinois, to join with the Saints. (History of the Church, 5:165).

1928 - The first Institute building in the Church, adjacent to the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, Idaho, is dedicated by President Charles W. Nibley of the First Presidency. The program had started a year earlier with fifty-seven students being taught by J. Wyley Sessions.

1984 - The Manila Philippines Temple is dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley of the First Presidency.

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[Brenton]

"1984 - The Manila Philippines Temple is dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley of the First Presidency"

Is it always the living prophet that dedicates the temple?

I don't seem to remember Hinckley being out in Australia to dedicate the Melbourne temple which I'm near ... maybe it's just that I was too young to notice, I would've expected it would have been a bit of a media event.

[pam]

Not always done by the living prophet. As in the case of the Manila Philippines Temple. If dedicated in 1984...President Hinckley wasn't the President of the Church at the time. He didn't become President until 1995. But I do believe that he was a counselor at the time. In that case would explain the title President.

Edited September 27, 2008 by pam

[utcowboy]

Pam, all twelve apostle plus counselor are ordained and sustains as Prophets, Seers, and Revelators. I know that kinda muddies the water. I just don't want people claiming that we are hides stuff, ya know?!

[pam]

Not quite sure how my answer would have people thinking we were hiding something. Also the question, the way I understood it, was asking about the Prophet as we know. As in President of the Church. I think you are adding more than what was intended in the question. But thanks.

Edited September 28, 2008 by pam

[utcowboy]

More than likely I am, and I seem to do that a lot. Thanks

[Palerider]

There is a really great chance I will be visiting Far West and Independence this coming weekend.....

[pam]

That would be awesome...what might be taking you there? Just relaxation?

[Palerider]

That would be awesome...what might be taking you there? Just relaxation?

what might be taking me there??? A car...:):)

[Brenton]

Have any of you ever been to a temple dedication?

[HiJolly]

Have any of you ever been to a temple dedication?

I've been to the Mesa Arizona and Nauvoo Illinois temple dedications.

HiJolly

[Hemidakota]

Have any of you ever been to a temple dedication?

I do expect many here have been too temple dedication....