Shipp is a government specialist on food and nutrition and food programs. Church officials have counseled members to pray for government officials, learn and understand the Constitution, vote, teach, or advise on such subjects, and understand the government. On Jan. 12 lawyers for the church asked Massachusetts' highest Court of Appeals to allow the construction of a single spire atop the temple. The article gives the background of the legal battles surrounding the Boston Temple. Grant Bennett, a local church leader, said most people in the surrounding community do not share the views of those who challenged the temple.
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We must be optimistic and do our part to spread the gospel, said Richard N. Holzapfel at Tuesday's Ricks College devotional. He said because of certain incidents, there will sometimes be hesitation in the work of the gospel. Sometimes there are wars that slow down our missionary work, sometimes there are legal problems about opening a temple, but because this is the work of God, the next step will be twice as great. When BYU performing groups go on tour, their purpose is more than just to dance. The groups view their performing tours as a chance to help spread the gospel.