The Manhattan LDS Temple

Another wonderful week in New York, but this week was “interrupted” by two temple trips. The Temple is one of the most sacred places on the earth along with the home. They are not like chapels that we attend on Sunday.

“Throughout history, the Lord has commanded His people to build temples. Today the Church is heeding the Lord’s call to build temples all over the world, making temple blessings more available for a great number of our Heavenly Father’s children.”

In the last week I was able to attend the Manhattan New York Temple twice. Once because I hit 18 months on the mission and once to accompany a man who was recently Baptized to attend for the first time. Both experiences were extremely cherished.

After finding the elusive parking garage we were able to go into the temple. All noises of the city ceased and a feeling of deep peace came over me. A short time later Vicente was Baptized in Proxy (or in place of) his deceased grandfather. 1 Corinthians 15:29. I could really tell that Vicente had a faith growing experience while in the house of the Lord. No one can enter the kingdom of God with out receiving the ordinances of the Gospel this is why the temple is so important it is there that we receive all of the covenants (or two way promises) of the Lord.

But in the end the work of Salvation left us exaused and a deep sleep fell upon all in the car.

Learn more about baptim in proxy of the dead.

http://www.lds.org/new-era/2009/03/why-do-we-baptize-for-the-dead?lang=eng