Dear Family,Last Sunday, there was a Devotional service in the Sale Lake Temple for all those who work there. There may be 4200 or more workers which includes the ordinance workers (1700), other volunteer workers, support staff, maintenance's, kitchen etc. All were invited to a service held in the Assembly room on the fifth floor. They had to have two shifts; one at 8 AM and one at 11:00 AM.
We went to the 8 AM meeting. You have to be in your seat one half hour early. We dressed and then went up to the fifth floor and watched everyone fill that large room including the balconies, all in white. It was marvelous and a little breathtaking. There was a Temple Choir that sounded so great and there was just a hush and total reverence.
The Temple President and his wife spoke and she referred to Rev, 7:13-15. Elder Oaks was the featured speaker. His wife also spoke and gave a great talk. Elder Oaks gave a wonderful spiritual message that reminded all of the important work they do in the Temple. It was a great experience.
Just so you know, we did not get out of our own ward and went to Church that afternoon for all the meetings. It seemed so empty without Al's kids crawling all over us.
Today, Thursday, we went out to the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple, which is about 4000 West on the west side of the valley below the Oquirrh Mountains. It is supposed to be one of the smaller temples but I thought it was quite large and very tall. It was beautifully constructed and recently dedicated. We went there for the wedding of one of our missionaries, Jonathan Anderson who served in Stuttgart while we were there. We met his parents and his brothers and sisters and one of his companions was there as well.
Here is a picture of Jonathan and his bride. It was a touching ceremony and we love seeing these former missionaries making this step in life.
We look forward to Thanksgiving this month. Rick and Gemina and Madeline will be here. Rob, Eva and their three children will be here also. Those are the out of towners. Emily, Mike, Cheryl, Becca, Cathy and their families will be here also. There will be turkey here and we are thinking we might go to Cheryl's for dessert in their new house. Might be a good place for the traditional touch football game afterward.
I will make the traditional oyster dressing if anyone will eat it. May try to smoke one of the turkeys as well. It will be so much fun.
We love you all,
Mom and Dad
3 comments:
The oyster dressing - I want the recipe! The seafood lovers here would love it.
Not sure what our plans are yet, we are still getting settled and eating little meals like toast.
We miss you and are glad you'll have a full house for Thanksgivig
Hey thinker.. wish you were here for this..my oyster dressing is the best but it costs as much as the whole turkey.
One turkey will be with oyster dressing and I will then brine and smoke another turkey
What an amazing experience to be in the temple for that devotional. Next time we are in Utah, I'd love to go when you and Mom are working.
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