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New Temple - Redlands, CA

This past Saturday I had the opportunity to serve at the open house for the new Redlands temple.  Aug. 9th was the opening day (for the general public, at least -- there had been previous tours for the local media and community leaders and clergy during the week prior).  The stake leaders were expecting over 9,000 people to take the tour through the temple that day!  Wow!  I was on the refreshment detail, and we placed cookies and napkins nicely on trays, filled cups with lemonade, water, and juice, and greeted those who had taken the tour.  There is a stake building on the same property with the temple, and that is where the refreshments were served from.  The "cultural hall" had been set up with displays of photos and quotes and it was really beautiful.  It was really great to serve with my sisters, all cheerfully doing their part to make the visitors welcome.  I had a wonderful time.  When the second group arrived to relieve us that afternoon, we were able to tour the temple ourselves.  What a beautiful building!  The colors were done in "cool" combinations -- light blues, cream, white, and gold.  Really lovely.  And wonderful original art work that depicted some of the local area valleys and mountains.  It was very moving to see everything so beautifully done to honor our Father's house.

I just wanted to share that experience.  I'm looking forward to going there after the dedication -- always plenty of genealogical work to be done in my family!

Roz

CA Redlands Temple

I have taken two tours through the Temple, and I will be serving there on Labor Day. It's so small compared to LA, but then we are a bit spoiled because that one is so big. However, I can't get over how absolutely gorgeous the Redlands Temple is. I've always loved the LA temple, but I think I've fallen in love with a new temple.  ;)

New Temple - Redlands, CA Studies Doctrine Mormon

Oh, gosh!  My daughter and I will be going through the temple on Labor Day with some friends.  We'll be there at 9:00 a.m. (eeek... on my day off!!)  Where will you be serving?

I know, the L.A. temple seems so huge in comparison to the Redlands temple.  But isn't that the plan Pres. Hinkley had, to build them smaller and more economically in order to build more?  

It really is beautiful, I agree.

Roz

CA Redlands Temple

I am serving between one and five in the afternoon. Because of health problems, I can't stand for a long time, so I'm going to be helping people put the coverings on their shoes before they go in the temple. It's usually a job for the aaronic priesthood and young women, but at least it's an opportunity to serve!

I hope you enjoy your visit!

CA Redlands Temple

Wow, I am sure that ill take a lot out of you to put those coverings on the people's shoes, especially when its hundreds of people?