For those not of our faith, we believe that those who have not had the opportunity to hear of Jesus or his gospel in this life will have the opportunity to accept it in the next. Inasmuch as a dead person can not be baptized, we perform this work on their behalf. Reference to this practice is mentioned in the Bible in 1 Corinthians 15.
Amy received her recommend (a paper authorizing temple entrance received from one's congregational leader called a Bishop) in Alabama, but the Birmingham temple's baptistry was not open when we went, so she had to wait until we could go to the Columbia, South Carolina temple. She asked us to carry her recommend, but would often also ask us to get it out for her to hold.
We had a lovely experience, me getting to baptize her and then confirming her (giving her the gift of the Holy Ghost) on behalf of some ancestors of one of the volunteer temple workers.
The Columbia, SC Temple
Family touching the temple.
Amy's eager to come back again. Like, tomorrow. Or maybe just later today?
Our kids often each want their own picture in front of the temple. I don't post them all, but Benjo decided he wanted a picture with these this time! They were out as some outside maintenance or cleaning of some sort was going on.
After the temple we went to the South Carolina State House -- what they call their Capitol Building.
A gorgeous building
With an intriguing history
Unfortunately, I can't tell you much about it as I missed the tour due to some children needs. I was sad to miss, but Bonnie did get to go with some of the kiddos and here are some pics of this gorgeous structure.
Grammy and I toured the SC state house in Columbia in July 2017. It was fascinating to me, always interested in history. I learned a lot. And, congratulations to Amy for her first experience doing temple work for the dead. This is such a meaningful work to connect God's family together and help them receive the essential ordinances so they may receive the fulness of the gospel blessings.
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