La Piedra Ward of LDS Church sustains new bishopric

The new La Piedra Ward bishopric, from left: Dane Sanford, First Counselor; Dan Temple, Bishop; Jeff Decker, Second Counselor.

The La Piedra Ward of the Menifee Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sustained a new bishopric May 27: Bishop, Dan Temple; First Counselor, Dane Sanford; Second Counselor, Jeff Decker.

Bishop Temple and his wife, Naomi, met at church in Chino. They became engaged after dating just three weeks, and have now been married for nearly 25 years. They are the parents of two children. Their daughter, who, along with her husband recently graduated from BYU, are the parents of a baby girl. Their son, who graduated this year from Santa Rosa Academy in Menifee, will be attending BYU after serving a two-year mission in Ecuador. The Temples have lived in Menifee for 15 years.

Bishop Temple served a mission in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1987. After returning, he joined the California Highway Patrol, retiring in December after a 28-year career. He has worked in Los Angeles, Riverside, and Temecula. Most of his career he worked on the graveyard shift. He loved working at night, and although sleepy, made it a priority to attend his church meetings each Sunday morning.

Bishop Temple is excited to serve the Lord and the members of the La Piedra Ward in this capacity. He is most excited to work with the youth and be part of their lives.

He and his family feel immensely blessed by the Lord and are excited for this new and rewarding experience.

LDS Bishops serve as lay ministers. Once called to the Bishopric, they typically serve for about five years.