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President Christofferson Rededicates San Diego California Temple
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In Short: President Christofferson emphasized the spiritual significance of the temple during its rededication, highlighting its role in testifying of the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
President Christofferson, during the rededication of the San Diego California Temple, underscored its importance as a testament to the faith of past and future generations, emphasizing the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ as central to its purpose.
The event was attended by Elders Steven R. and Bishop Waddell, who shared personal memories of their family and friends serving in the temple, reflecting on the enduring impact of temple work.
Bishop Waddell reminisced about his father's presence in the temple, noting the significance of the recommend desk and other locations, while Sister Waddell spoke of the joy of seeing her children's sealings there.
On behalf of all present, President Christofferson expressed gratitude to those who renovated and completed the temple, praising their attention to detail in every aspect of the project.
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California is a U.S. state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, and Nevada and Arizona to the east; it also shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California to the south.
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- “This temple and all latter-day temples constitute our visible, tangible testimony of the living reality of the Redeemer since without His Atonement and Resurrection, the temple would serve no purpose,” President…
- “The San Diego California Temple is a testament to the faith of many generations, with the promise of more faithful, covenant-keeping generations to come,” he said.
- President Christofferson was joined at the dedication by Elders Steven R.
- They said returning for the rededication brought back memories of family, friends and service in the temple.
- “It was not infrequent that I would attend the temple and walk through those entry doors and see my father sitting behind the recommend desk or see him in some other location in the temple,” Bishop Waddell said.
- Sister Waddell said the temple reminds her of seeing their children’s sealings there.
- “On behalf of all of us, I wish to congratulate and thank all those who have worked to renovate this temple and to finish it so carefully in every detail,” President Christofferson said.