We had the privelege to not only attend the new Cebu City temple dedication, but to also have a part in it. For a month leading up to the dedication day, Jeremy and I helped a few times at the Open House. It was a great experience. We were able to help with giving tours, supervise the youth who were there helping, provide music, whatever they needed us to do. By the last day of the tour, there were so many visitors it was all the temple workers could do to keep the crowds organized and moving through in a timely manner. It was awesome. Since we moved here in January, it really hit me how empty it felt with no temple nearby. I am more appreciative of what a blessing it truly is to live near a temple.
Jeremy and I ended up being able to both sing in the temple dedication choir (along with Tata and Ajie, and Stephanie! There were only 18 choir members total...)I got to stand right by Jeremy while we sang. We came so close to the prophet. It was one of the most wonderful experiences I've ever had. Besides us, during the cornerstone ceremony Jon and both Nick and Jake were called up on the stage. Jake and Nick got a picture with President Monson, and Jon got to put mortar on the cornerstone.
What a day!!!!
The Cebu City temple will always be a special place to me. I am grateful we were able to experience its beginning with the people here.
2 comments:
How awesome! What an amazing experience that must have been. It's good they have a temple there now. I love having the temple seven minutes away, and almost every day getting to see it. I guess I have been taking that for granted.
Love ya,
Kater-Jo
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