President Monson Attends Gila Valley Temple Celebration
Place: Thatcher, Arizona
Purpose: Gila Valley Temple Dedication Celebration
Yesterday President Monson was in Thatcher, Arizona, for the dedication celebration of the Gila Valley Temple. Thousands of LDS youth depicted the history of the area through singing, dancing, and the spoken word. President Monson presided at the celebration:
President Monson stopped on his way into the stadium to address the crowd. “I love these big events,” he said. “No one in the First Presidency or the Twelve advocate these big events more than Tom Monson.”…
To the delight of the audience, President Monson and President Eyring sang “Aya En El Rancho Grande” in Spanish.
Speaking to the audience during the program, President Monson said the Gila Valley Arizona Temple is the reason for the gathering.
“It shines as a beacon of righteousness to all who will follow its light,” he said.
To read more about the celebration in Arizona, see the link below:
Deseret News – Youths celebrate Gila Valley Temple in Arizona
