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Show vkfe - plflMl 8sS! s : : b ,s&. w?&l wSg.-1 Li v A i'- - l.'Ytp'U L J- T; iru -l; tSjsr, mssasr.urr'i;r r;:ti:.4-ri&&- ' St' ' " 3 ' psisii ... x. '4" , sight-soun- ' ' . if ....... Colorful L d display at Church Office Building tells story of genealogy and temple vvcrk. 0 you have five minutes and ten seconds? If you have, and you are in the Church Oifice Building you can see and hear the story of genealogy and temple work unfold before you by simply pressing a button. "The display is designed to attract both members of the church and visitors to the new Church Office Building, said Elder Theodore M, Burton, Assistant to the Twelve and president of the Genealogy Society. Genealogy is a wonderful misisionary tool because it is such a popular hobby throughout the world. Interest in genealogy is increasing and this display will attract many people. There are many members of ihe church who also must be convened, many priesthood men who need to catch the Spirit of Elijah. All you need to do is press the button. The first of 12 large color transhte pictures automatically turns on and a recorded voice speaks. "To fully understand the purpose of temples built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, we must first understand the true purpose and meaning of life. To do this we rinist realize that we are all children of God," the ' clear voice says. In a moment the next picture appears , s and the story continues, "Our Father in Heaven has entrusted each of us to the care and upbringing of our earthly parents in a family relationship. As the next picture lights up, the question, "Why do Mormons build temples?" is answered. "The family was designed by God to exist for eternity; the purpose of the temples, therefore,, is to provide the way for families to be together forever," This is accomplished by priesthood picture authority, the next sight-sounexplains. The use of ancient temples is mentioned as a picture is shown of the Tenv pie of Solomon in Jerusalem. The 18 temples of today are shown and their use for sacred ordinances explained. Eternal marriage is the subject of the next picture and narration, "A man and woman are married in one of the temples for a companionship which continues after death, if they are worthy. And with their Future children, they have the possibility of being together as a family forever, "A couple not married in the temple may, upon qualifying, enter the temple with their children to be sealed together as a family for eternity, the veke continues. In the picture called "The Spirit of the narration Elijah, says, "These blessings of eternity are also extended to those who have died without having the opportunity to hear the gospel and to participate In these ordinances while they were alive. Hie atonement of the Savior is explained as the question of "After Death, What? is answered. The final picture and spoken word emphasize the goal of family exaltation. . for the ways of the Lord are eternal, and man, his greatest creation, is also eternal. A voice representing the Lord says m conclusion, "For this is my work and my to bring to pass the immortality glory and eternal life of man." .If you wait 30 seconds you can press the button again and the wonderful stos y will happen all over again. d Elder Theodor M. Burton studies message of display. - l |