Steve and I were able to attend the groundbreaking for the Twin Falls Temple. Elder Neil Anderson of the seventy presided. The messages given spoke of the gratitude we feel for those who had prepared the way for this historic occasion. They reminded us that when King Benjamin spoke to the people, he admonished them to keep their tent doors turned toward the temple. As we anticipate the building of "our" temple, we must prepare ourselves and keep our doors (our lives) pointed in the right direction.
We were reminded of the blessings that come with attending the temple and that in that sacred place, the veil is thin. We know that those who have gone before us are aware of us and thankful when we do their work.
It had rained the night before and was coolish! But as Elder Anderson offered the dedicatory prayer, the sun came out as if to say..."I am the Son, and I will bless you as you work on this holy house."
We are excited to be part of it! When I think about the great sacrifice the Saints were asked to give in building the Kirtland temple....what we are asked to do is soooo little in comparison! All He really asks us to do it GO!!!! I will go to the temple! I love it!
Today, is such a wonderful day. We remember that He lives and loves us!
4 comments:
Steve & Barb, you look GOOD! What a wonderful experience to be a part of. How long will it take you to get to that temple from your home? When is it expected to be dedicated? Renee'
What a great experience...When we moved to Boise, they were on the finishing part of that temple...
Some people in our ward had taken pictures of it all along during construction...
I think that is a neat idea if you are in Twin much...take your camera,Barb, whenever you go!
HOw much dirt did you move??
KBb
I went to this website and saw Steve and Barb shovel some dirt at the ground breaking. They are on the very end. Looking good Steve and Barb http://www.magicvalley.com/articles/2006/04/16/news_topstory/news_topstory.1
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Deena
I went to the website that Deena told about. It has a short video of the event. I heard Steve's voice giving the closing prayer.
When a temple comes it brings lots of great experiences and events!!
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