Rededication

23 months ago, The LDS temple here in Laie Hawaii was closed down for major renovations. The temple was first built and dedicated in 1919, and later rededicated for the first time in the 70s.

This temple is the 5th one to be built in all of the world, and the first one out of the continental U.S.

Everyone has been anticipating this glorious day, and we are glad we were able to be a part of it. Today, the temple was rededicated by the Prophet of our church, President Thomas S. Monson, and one of his councilors, President Henry B. Eyring, and a member of the 12 apostles, Quentin L. Cook was in attendance as well.

The rededication was performed in the temple, and members of the church (including us) were able to attend this sacred event via live broadcast in our churches, all throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

Leading up to this event, there was an open house for several weeks, which made the temple open to the public, for free tours of this beautiful and sacred building. We were able to take a tour, and also helped as volunteers. Also in preparation for the temple rededication, we were challenged by our church to do our family history so that we could find names of ancestors that we could do proxy work for, and have found plenty that will keep us busy.

We believe that by doing this work, families on earth and in heaven, can be together forever and in the eternities. Each person has their agency to choose for themselves whether or not to accept the covenants that are made with the Lord, but we have confidence that their lives have been touched and feel of the importance of accepting the Lord in their lives, and the desire to be with their families forever.

I am so grateful to be a part of this religion. I have found out for myself that it is true, and nothing brings me more closer to my Savior Jesus Christ and my Heavenly Father. It helps me to keep my priorities straight, and to remember the important things in life.

I'm so glad that I was able to participate in such a historical event in the history of Laie Hawaii!

If you are interested in understanding more of what I am talking about, click on the temple picture on my side bar.