Foundation work is getting underway for the Jacksonville Florida Temple, following groundbreaking services that took place three weeks ago. Before the formal ceremony was held, preliminary site preparations included the creation of a beautiful detention pond and retaining wall with a semicircular feature. The footings for a grounds maintenance building have been poured in the corner of the property, just south of the retaining structure.

The sun begins to rise at the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple, creating a beautiful horizon in the city known by the same name. The highly populated metropolis of Belo Horizonte ("Beautiful Horizon" in English) is built on many hills, and the temple is no exception. Standing on a hillside in the Pampulha region, this house of the Lord is like a glorious beacon guiding the way home. The temple is nearly finished, but no dates have been announced yet for the open house and dedication.

With construction of the Montpelier Idaho Temple drawing closer to completion, the welcome center has been slated for closure in the next few weeks. Walk-in hours have concluded, but appointments will still be accepted for a short time. The temple is a glorious addition to this Bear Lake community, which was settled by pioneer saints in 1863. The open house and dedication dates have not yet been announced.

The final pieces of scaffolding have been removed from the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple, bringing the dream of a temple on the island closer to reality. American Samoa was originally announced for a temple in 1977, but a location change came in 1980 when the First Presidency stated that the temple would instead be built in Samoa (on the island of Upolu) along with temples for Tonga and Tahiti. In April 2019, almost 40 years later, President Nelson announced plans for a temple in American Samoa.