Lesson 4: Submitting names for the
temple
Report:
Share with the group your successes and challenges in finding
records for your ancestor this week.
1. Make goals
Read:
“Centuries ago, the prophet Malachi said that in a coming
day, God would send Elijah to “turn the heart of the fathers to the children,
and the heart of the children to their fathers” (Malachi 4:6)…
… I bear testimony that Elijah did come. The hearts of the
children—of you and me—have turned to our fathers, our ancestors. The affection
you feel for your ancestors is part of the fulfillment of that prophecy.”
Eyring April 2017 Gathering the Family of God
Discuss:
How has Malachi’s prophecy had an impact on your life?
Watch:
Discuss:
What are the blessings Elder Andersen promises for those who
complete this challenge?
Commit:
Commit to take Elder Andersen’s temple challenge or come up
with a personal goal with the challenge in mind.
2. Find family history information.
Read:
Some members of the Church have many names on their tree
waiting to be submitted for temple ordinances. For others it seems like all of
their ancestors’ temple work has already been done. Finding a family name to
take to the temple can seem impossible, but it usually isn’t.
As you do family history research on the ancestors already
in your tree you will very likely find new aunts and uncles and cousins to add
to your tree, and those cousins may also have descendants who need to have
temple work performed.
Activity:
Using your smartphone, tablet, or computer look for a record
about a sibling of one of your ancestors. See if you can find a spouse or child
for the sibling.
Read:
Because there are many people editing information on Family
Search, some of your ancestors may have duplicate pages. When you find a
duplicate for one of your ancestors, take the time to decide if the pages
really represent the same person. You may have to do some more research in
order to make an informed choice. Ask for help when necessary.
Discuss:
Why is it important to look for duplicates on Family Search?
Read:
“Just a few weeks ago, I was working on my family history
with a consultant by my side and another helper on the phone. On the computer
screen before me was a problem beyond my mortal power to solve. I saw two
names, sent to me by the wonders of technology, of people who might be waiting
for a temple ordinance. But the trouble was that the names were different, but
there was a reason to believe they might be the same person. My task was to
determine what was true.
I asked my consultants to tell me. They said, “No, you must
choose.” And they were completely sure I would discover the truth. The
computer, with all its power and information, had left me the blessing of
staring at those names on a screen, evaluating the available information,
seeking other research, praying silently, and discovering what was true. As I
prayed, I knew with surety what to do—just as I have in other situations when I
needed to rely on heaven’s help to solve a problem.” Eyring April 2017
Gathering the Family of God
Discuss:
How can you use the Spirit to guide you in your family
history research?
3. Edit your tree
Watch:
Activity:
Look for temple opportunities on your family tree and submit
names for temple ordinances if possible. Read the Church policy on submitting
names before you do so.
Commit:
Before you submit names, read the Church policy. Then attend
the temple for one of your own ancestors, if possible.
Homework:
Read Church policy on submitting names for the temple
Attend the temple for one of your own ancestors, if possible
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