Blessings are accompanying the construction of the Lubumbashi Temple in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Lubumbashi Temple under construction in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be a one floor building with an area of approximately 1,500 m². In addition to the main temple, it will feature several accessory buildings, including housing for members and missionaries use, a guardhouse, and various service buildings. The site will also include essential service facilities such as a distribution center, a family history center, and a welcome center. This project demands a considerable number of specialized materials as well as a skilled workforce capable of meeting the highest construction standards.

In consequence, Westland, the company responsible for constructing the temple, has partnered with VACC Technical Limited, a company that runs a training center with ultra-modern facilities and staffed by experienced professionals who are internationally certified. They offer both practical and theoretical training to ensure that recruits acquire the necessary skills to successfully complete the project.

Wayne Rossouw, the project manager responsible for the training, stated in an interview: “I always tell my trainees that simply obtaining the certificate is not sufficient. Only through regular, consistent, and diligent practice of the theories learned can one achieve genuine development in their discipline, ultimately gaining the independence and freedom to contribute effectively to their work.”

Moroni Kindu Lutes, a trained electrician recruited to work on the temple construction site, emphasized the importance of adhering to precise guidelines in his work. “When I install a flush-mounted box on the wall, I know my work will be evaluated closely. If I deviate even by a single degree, my instructor will ask me to redo it as many times as necessary. He will only accept the work if it meets the specified measurements. Understanding this has taught me that perfection is attainable in every task I undertake. By committing to each task faithfully, I can achieve perfect results.” he explained.

Kamayi Guy Roger, another recruit with masonry experience, was assigned to the electricians' team. After six months of training, he became one of the self-employed workers capable of performing tasks without supervision. He emphasized that every minute and second counts in life and being late can affect everything.

He recounted an experience: “In one of my tasks, I had to install a switch box at 55.5 cm, but when the supervisor measured it, it was only at 55.3 cm. The supervisor then gave me his tape measure, and I started the job over so that I could place it correctly at 55.5 cm. Because I had to redo the work, no other tasks could proceed on top of mine—no wiring, painting, lighting, or decorating could continue. In short, the time lost due to the mistake disrupted the smooth progress of the entire building. It’s the same with our lives.”

The construction of the temple by these workers resembles the perfect teaching of Jesus Christ, who guides his disciples through the repeated and constant practice of his gospel's precepts until they are perfectly applied.

To conclude with Wayne's words: “There is no greater gratification for a teacher than to see their disciple capable of carrying out the work independently from beginning to end and receiving praise for it; it is simply wonderful.” Similarly, for the Creator, His work, glory, and honor lie in witnessing His disciples’ progress on their own into the eternities, having reached their full potential. This, indeed, is the purpose of the temple.