In an effort to get more members involved in the “gathering of Israel on both sides of the veil” (Temple and Family History work) here are some ideas for leaders to consider:
- START AT HOME: Everyone can begin right at home by: (1) setting up your account on the Family Search website (sign in with your Church log in); (2) downloading the Family Tree app (free at the App Store); and/or (3) completing a My Family booklet available through any ward family history consultant.
- ASK FOR HELP: The Church offers many family history tools. Invite a ward temple and family history consultant to come to your home and acquaint you with the many tools available from the Church.
- TAKE AN ANCESTOR TO THE TEMPLE: Discover how easy it is to find a relative on www.familysearch.org. Print out the name (already formatted for use in the temple) and take the name to the temple to complete the ordinances.
- HELP SOMEONE ELSE: Let others in your Relief Society or Elders Quorum know you are available to help take their family names to the temple.
- MEET RELATIVES VIA DNA TESTING: Though not free, participating in a DNA test (available online) is a fascinating way to determine your roots and meet relatives online.
- SCHEDULE A FAMILY TEMPLE EVENT: Organize your children and grandchildren to find names of ancestors and go to the temple together to perform family baptisms.
- SUPPORT WARD TEMPLE ACTIVITIES: Participate when your ward organizes groups to go to the temples, especially find ways to help youth to have a family history and temple experience.
- PREPARE FOR THE TEMPLE: If you have not attended the temple yet, work closely with your bishop and other leaders on how to learn about, prepare for and have a temple experience for yourself.
- SERVE IN THE TEMPLE: For those who have been endowed, there are many opportunities to serve in the temple as an ordinance worker or volunteer.
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