Tomorrow (well, I guess technically now it's today since it's past midnight when I am posting this!) I am going to go through the temple for the first time. My sister is coming to town in the morning and she will go with me, as well a my mom and the two woment who taught my "Temple Preparation" class.
The temple in Billings is very beautiful. I toured it a long time ago when they first built it, before it was dedicated. And I sang in the choir at the dedication!
Tomorrow I'll go to "receive my endowment", as it is called. Basically that means that I will make covenants to keep the commandments of God, and have blessings pronounced upon me that I am promised to receive if I strive to keep those covenants. My friend Stephanie will be getting married in the temple on Saturday, so I will be able to attend her wedding in the temple after I have gone through the temple myself tomorrow. She is going to come with me when I take out my endowments tomorrow, as well.
I have some nice pictures of the Billings temple here:
The Celestial Room inside the Billings Montana Temple.
"Fiberglass oxen supporting the marbled baptismal font at the LDS Temple in Billings represent the 12 tribes of Israel and the strength upon which God’s work rests. In the Mormon religion, the obedient and faithful make up the covenant family chosen to accomplish God’s purposes. God’s work rests on them, in the same way the temple font rests on the oxen. Temples in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are not just large churches. They are considered some of the most sacred places on Earth. "
One of the three sealing rooms
The Baptistry
The bride's room.
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By Aaron Nuffer
I am excited, and a little nervous! But everyone who goes there tells me they always feel a great sense of peace and love every time they go.
So, here I go!
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