Following are excerpts from the Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple dedicatory prayer, offered Feb. 27, by President Gordon B. Hinckley. The complete text of the dedicatory prayer can be found on the Church News Web site, www.ldschurchnews.com.
"May [this temple] be a structure of beauty, a crowning gem in this great city. We are grateful that the officials of government have permitted its construction, and that it is now completed and ready to be presented to Thee. . . .
"We thank Thee for the faith of Thy Saints throughout the world whose tithes and offerings have contributed to this building. Keep Thine ancient promises to the faithful. . . .
"We pray for this great nation of Mexico which has permitted the messengers of eternal truth to serve among its people. May it rise in splendor among the nations of the earth. May Thy work here flourish and grow ever stronger among the good people of this land."
Hermosillo Sonora Mexico Temple
Location: 75-230 Kalani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on island of Hawaii.
Temple presidency:Hector Ceballos Luzanilla, president; Joseph P. Ahuna, first counselor and recorder; Leroy Alip,
second counselor and temple engineer.
Rooms: Two ordinance rooms, two sealing rooms.
Exterior: White marble veneer.
Size: 8,659 square feet.
Architect: Pharis & Associates.
Contractor: Bud Bailey Construction.
District: Serves more than 11,000 members in the Kona and Hilo Hawaii stakes on the island of Hawaii, and the
Kahului Hawaii Stake, which includes members on the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
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WEEK ENDING MARCH 4, 2000 — 5
