Comments on: In The Shadow Of The Temple http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/04/25/shadow-of-the-temple/ Making A Joyful Noise Thu, 24 May 2012 15:46:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Come, Come Ye Saints, All Is Well « MORMON SOPRANO http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/04/25/shadow-of-the-temple/#comment-3250 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:34:29 +0000 http://mormonsoprano.com/?p=5126#comment-3250 [...] Since today is a State holiday in Utah, all of the LDS Temples are closed. We have been striving to attend a temple each week as a family, and so instead of allowing our goal to be thwarted, we decided to take a family road trip to [...]

]]> By: mormonsoprano http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/04/25/shadow-of-the-temple/#comment-2993 Wed, 13 May 2009 00:09:01 +0000 http://mormonsoprano.com/?p=5126#comment-2993 Kelly – thanks for sharing your poem and enthusiasm. Best wishes on your new opportunities!

]]> By: kelly miller http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/04/25/shadow-of-the-temple/#comment-2990 Tue, 12 May 2009 06:42:07 +0000 http://mormonsoprano.com/?p=5126#comment-2990 Hi, thank you for writing this wonderful post with its inspiring title.
I went back- after already writing a poem based on this talk- and wrote another. I am actually grieving a little to be moving away from my temple which is the Oakland temple. Shortly, I will be living in the Las Vegas area. And I am grateful there is a wonderful temple nearby.

In the Shadow of the Temple

In the shadow of the temple
I vow to attend as I should
To then bless mine and God’s people
Doing work that is ever good

May I make new preparations
That at a session there is one more
Bringing names for participation
Let naught interrupt what I’ve planned for

Richard G. Scott
Ensign, May 2009,

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]]> By: mormonsoprano http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/04/25/shadow-of-the-temple/#comment-2861 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:59:54 +0000 http://mormonsoprano.com/?p=5126#comment-2861 Lorena,
The temple definitely wants you and your family to attend, and will be thrilled to accomodate you!

So far, we have not needed to make an appointment – however, it is a good idea to call ahead to double check on hours and requirements. Every temple has slightly different protocols. For example, one smaller temple can only accomodate “walk-ins” if you provide a priesthood holder to accompany the teens for the baptising; otherwise an appointment will ensure an ordinance worker has been scheduled to be present. If there is a large group ahead of you when you arrive, be prepared to wait until the entire group goes through first (another reason to call ahead, so you can beat the rush).

Note: I have found that initiatory takes exactly the same time as the baptisms, which makes a very nice option for the endowed adults in the family. So far, my husband has been in high demand at the baptistry. (they are typically short handed on priesthood workers).

Another side note: When you call the temple, be sure to double check whether they have a cafeteria open at the time you plan to attend. We learned the hard way as a particular temple which has a cafeteria no longer serves breakfast.

Best wishes on a wonderful family temple experience. After you go, be sure to share your story!

]]> By: Lorena http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/04/25/shadow-of-the-temple/#comment-2858 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:03:49 +0000 http://mormonsoprano.com/?p=5126#comment-2858 I love it! Can you tell me, are you making appointments for your girls in the baptistry? I need to call our temple and see if we can do that. I wasn’t sure if they could go without a big group. I am very inspired by this. Thank you!

]]> By: ldsnana http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/04/25/shadow-of-the-temple/#comment-2799 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:11:42 +0000 http://mormonsoprano.com/?p=5126#comment-2799 In our Stake Conference today, our sweet Stake President encouraged us to specifically utilize the Sabbath day, to organize ourselves and plan our temple attendance. We truly are blessed to have so many temples that dot the earth – and for many of us, are a short distance from our homes.

Thank you for the wonderful reminder of an inspired prophet of the Lord’s teachings about temple service.

tDMg

]]> By: Untypically Jia http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/04/25/shadow-of-the-temple/#comment-2765 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:38:38 +0000 http://mormonsoprano.com/?p=5126#comment-2765 Wow, thanks for this. I am also one of those that live close to a temple, and in fact, my husband and I drive by it at least once a week to visit our friends that live a few miles away from it, and yet we always find excuses not to go.

]]> By: ama49 http://mormonsoprano.com/2009/04/25/shadow-of-the-temple/#comment-2764 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:34:22 +0000 http://mormonsoprano.com/?p=5126#comment-2764 Hi MormonSoprano!

it’s been awhile.

I appreciate your break-down of the talk and also showing us how we can prepare and plan on attending the temple and getting the most out of it.

I’ve found that when I prepare my heart and my mind the temple is a rewarding and spiritual experience. Many times we take it for granted having one close by and need to make extra effort to prepare and appreciate the temple.

Thanks for the reminder!

ama

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