The Morning of Ground Breaking

This beautiful morning started with the sun coming up over the Wellsville mountains. Here are some photographs of the historical Brigham City Tabernacle, which is directly east, across Main Street. I wanted to start off this entry with the Tabernacle, since it has been the spiritual center of Brigham City for a hundred years.













President Packer conducted the service, while Elder Russell M. Nelson made an unannounced appearance. (At least he wasn't on the printed program.)

Sister Packer also spoke briefly.

President Packer promised to return in two years' time, for the dedication, even, he said, if he was getting older.

President Packer gave the prayer, called on the powers of heaven for protection of the members of the temple district and then, ceremoniously turned the ground.

A large painting of the temple was also unveiled.

Here is a close up of how the temple will look.

The Stake Presidents, current and former got a chance to turn the ground also. Our Stake President, Robert Davis, of the Brigham City Stake (second from the left, with a shovel) was also there.

Then, everyone else got a chance to turn the dirt.
It was a memorable morning!

GROUND BREAKING

These photos, taken just a few days before the ground breaking, made me think of the celestial light breaking through the darkness to illuminate us and the earth. That's how I think the temple in Brigham City will be; like a light in the darkness and a beacon of hope in this world.

Draper, Utah LDS Temple

I visited this temple last week and truly enjoyed this beautiful building and the feeling surrounding it. It is a little bit bigger than the Brigham City Temple will be, but I hope that the BC Temple will be every bit as beautiful and commanding.

GROUND BREAKING

The ground breaking for the Brigham City LDS Temple is July 31 at 9:00 AM. I don't have tickets for any of the seated viewing, but if you have any to share, send me an e-mail.