Tuesday, June 9, 2009

I love to see the Temple

Melbourne Australia Temple
Rosny Relief Society Sisters outside Melbourne Temple

Sisters & Brothers from Rosny Ward with Melbourne Temple in the background

Our group outside the Temple doors

Ben & Kristy at the Temple

Bron in the Temple grounds

What a special experience it was for those of us who were able to attend the Melbourne Temple last week. After a very early start on Wednesday morning (some were up at 3 pm feeding babies before catching the 6 am flight!) and a LONG bus trip from the airport to the Temple everyone was able to enjoy at least 5 sessions over the two days. The feeling of love and unity amongst the group was really special and we were treated so well by all the wonderful temple workers. Of course the highlight of the trip was having the whole group being together in an endowment session as Mel received his endowment and then in the Sealing Room we were all blessed to witness the sealing of Mel and Saro.

What a blessing it is for us to have a temple that is within reach -
28 years ago it cost approximately $3,500.00 to make the trip to New Zealand,
this year each sister spent less than $200.00 to travel to the temple.