Today was fantastic! We traveled from Saint Marys to Sandy Springs, Georgia (Atlanta) to attend the open house of the Atlanta temple. It has been under refurbishment for the past 2 years and the transformation is incredible. The temple has been open for public tours for several weeks in advance of the re–dedication on May 1st I believe. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) temples are sacred & special edifices where ordinances are performed that unite families together forever. According to one of the ushers the attendance each day has been much greater (abt 2X) than anticipated. Just under 5K are visiting each day. It will be interesting to get the final tally on attendees.
There was a brief 11 minute DVD presentation prior to the walking tour. It reminded viewers that the Atlanta temple was the 1st temple in the SouthEastern US & in the 1st 20 temples overall. There is now a temple in each of the 4 adjoining states (Columbia, SC, Nashville, Tn, Birmingham, Al, Orlando, Fl)
The interior has been beautifully redone with all furnishings, painting, & carpeting having been replaced. The grounds have been redone with living quarters behind the temple, & a Stake Center (meetinghouse) being on the rear of the property.
I saw a number of paintings I hadn’t seen before & the Christ (returning in the clouds of glory) in the chapel was the largest I’ve ever seen (probably 10′ tall). The inside of the temple was exquisite in every detail. It truly is the House of the Lord. ,
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