In rural central Washington, an area rich in agriculture and industry, the fourth house of the Lord in the state is opening for free public tours this week. Invited guests will tour the Moses Lake Washington Temple from Tuesday, August 1, through Thursday, August 3, followed by public tours beginning Friday, August 4, through Saturday, August 19, except for Sundays. …
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The interior design of the temple draws on regional crops, such as potato and alfalfa blossoms. The art glass in both the interior and exterior uses an apple blossom motif. The border pattern is a prairie-style design that reflects the Native Americans who inhabited the Moses Lake area long before the first farm was settled.
In demonstrating gratitude and reverence to God, only the finest materials are used to construct a house of the Lord. The exterior facade is made of granite quarried in Portugal. The flooring throughout the temple is marble, carpet, and porcelain tile. The doors are stained in a cherry finish and painted maple. The bride’s room light fixtures were manufactured with blown glass from Italy.
Landscaping is designed to provide shade, lushness, and beauty throughout the year. Berms on the outer edges of the property were planted with materials indicative of mountain environments common to western Washington. …
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Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the temple on Sunday, September 17, in two sessions, 10 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. Pacific daylight time. The sessions will be broadcast to congregations in the Moses Lake Washington Temple district.