Word up to those who don't know: We are Mormons. More correctly, we are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We are Christians. And we love it.For Family Home Evening (aka: family night) a couple of months ago (yes, I am just uploading those pics from our camera- ha), we took a "field trip" to the Temple. We dressed in our Sunday best to show respect and reverence. We taught the kids the importance of the temple and how we should be reverent while we're there- even on the grounds. There was no playing around of goofing off. We want them to understand that sacred things should be treated as such.
While there, we learned about what temples are for and why we have them. We learned about being worth of entering the temple and (again) how to act while we are there. We strolled around the grounds, felt the Spirit there, and took a few family pics. It was a great night, and a great idea (Thanks, Grandma Marilyn!).
I am very grateful for temples. I know that the ordinances performed there are ordained of God and are real, holding ordinances. I know that families can be sealed for time and all eternity in the temple, and this is perhaps the greatest blessing of all! We can be with our wonderful loved ones forever! Even after death! And this is indeed GOOD NEWS!
Enjoy the pics. They're pretty cute.
And visit a temple near you TODAY! ;)
3 comments:
I LOVE this idea! Especially since Matson is so fascinated with the temples right now anyway. I may totally steal it and find a time to go as a family. Thanks for sharing! And I totally love the pictures of James and Jolie folding their arms. Absolutely adorable!
Love this blog!! What a great time to spend with the family, while teaching your children reverence.. Becca, you are an inspiring Mommy. Smart, gentle, loveing and so thoughtful! And faithful!
Christi
Love the first pic with Jolie folder her arms. :) Great idea for FHE!
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