DRAPER, Utah -- Many Latter-day Saint teens in a 189-voice youth choir that performed at the cornerstone ceremony of the Draper Utah Temple expressed a similar sentiment: They were excited to be in the presence of a prophet, sing for him and help him dedicate a new temple to the Lord.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience," said Elisabeth Kaseda, 18, of the Draper Eastridge 5th Ward, Draper Utah Eastridge Stake.

President Thomas S. Monson dedicated the Draper Utah Temple -- the church's 129th and Utah's 12th -- on March 20-22, with members attending four dedicatory sessions in the temple each day.



As part of dedication ceremonies, President Monson and other church leaders sealed in the southeast corner of the temple a time capsule containing local histories and other items significant to the temple district. With their families and other church members watching, the choir -- comprised of 189 youth from 25 stakes in the temple district -- provided music for the ceremony.

President Monson praised their efforts.

Choir director Becky Alexander said the entire experience of leading the choir was intense, but glorious.

"Anytime you put your whole heart and soul into something -- especially in the service of the Lord -- he consecrates your efforts into gain.... We have been so blessed this day."


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