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Washington DC Temple Rededication

After waiting over 2 years, the Washington DC Temple was rededicated in 3 sessions by members of the First Presidency. We were privileged to attend the rededication session in the temple at 2pm. Elder Allen Haynie, President of the North America Northeast Area, conducted the meeting. The choir was conducted by Milo. They sounded very strong and confident. After 2 member speakers, Sister Jan King and President Craig King spoke. Then Elder Christoffersen spoke. President Oaks spoke last, and then pronounced the rededication prayer. It was the same prayer from President Nelson at the 10am session. Then Elder Mark Bassett, 1st counselor to Elder Haynie, taught us how to do the Hosanna shout. He led us in the Hosanna shout. We took out our white handkerchiefs while participating in the shout. Then the choir sang the Hosanna anthem. The congregation joined in singing the Spirit of God. After President Oaks left, we walked out slowly. We were pleasantly surprised to see Bowei Z