Challenge for November

It's another month, that means that its time for another ward challenge! Thanks to everyone that participated in the challenge for the last two months!

The challenge for the month of November is:
-Submit a photo, story, or brief description of what you are most thankful or grateful for.
-Email this submission to byu.85.mission@gmail.com

Submissions will be posted here on this blog.

We encourage everyone to be creative as we ponder on our gratitude in this season of thanksgiving!

Challenge for September and October!

For the months of September and October, we challenge any reader of this blog to submit your favorite or most inspiring photo of a temple. This submission can be something that you've taken in the past, or this challenge can be an incentive for you to dust off your camera and take an inspiring photo to share.

The rules are:
-The photo must have been taken by YOU or someone you know
-Include a brief sentence of why this photo is significant to you
-Submit photo to byu.85.mission@gmail.com

Upon submission, the photo will be posted here to be shared with everyone. All participants (those residing in the Provo area) will receive a special "treat" for participating.

We encourage everyone to submit your inspiring photos as we marvel the beauty and sacredness of the House of the Lord.

Scroll down to see some of the photos that have been submitted!

Teach Me To Walk In The Light

I believe that Jesus has the power to bring light, love and beauty into our lives. His temples are a reminder to always "Walk in the Light."

Kyle

Jump!!!

Thanks Stephen.

Lifting Burdens

Choose This Day

Salt Lake Temple

The first picture is just a beautiful shot of the temple- it actually reminds me of the Sacred Grove since it captures the beauty of the earth and the sacredness of the temple at the same time. It's peaceful, and when I look at it I want to leave the cares of the world behind and be more like Jesus. The second picture captures the beauty of the temple and the American flag at the same time. When I look at this picture I am reminded of how blessed we are to live in a country with so many freedoms, especially the freedom to be disciples of Jesus Christ. I think back on our founding fathers and the inspired men they were, and the sacrifices they made to prepare the "Promised Land" for the restoration of the Gospel.

I just want to bear my testimony of the sacredness of the temple. I truly believe that the temple is the Lord's house, and that we can grow closer to Him by attending often and striving to live our temple covenants. I am so grateful that my family is sealed the the Lord's sacred house and that we get to be a family forever. It is our goal that we too can teach our children the importance of attending the temple and dedicating ourselves to His holy work.

Emily Savage

Oakland, CA

This is my favorite temple because it reminds me of Matthew 5:14 "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid." The Oakland Temple overlooks the whole bay and can be seen from almost anywhere. The temple is a symbolic representation of what we should be to the world. Every time I look at the Oakland Temple I am reminded of the effect one can have an a person through the light of the gospel. I know that the gospel of Christ brings true happiness and peace in this life, and that the temple is a binding link between man and God.

-Mike DeVries-

Porto Alegre, Brazil

This is a photo of the Porto Alegre Brazil Temple. It was taken just minutes before sunset while I was in my last area. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend the temple on a fairly regular basis while on my mission and really grew to love the temple and the spirit that it has.

Scott

Kim's Photos

This picture is very close to us because it was taken on our wedding day. We love the contrast in the picture as all you can see of the temple is the Angel Moroni in the background... You have to look pretty close though! It's the San Diego Temple.

This next picture is a picture I took my freshman year on a trip to do baptisms with my roommate's. The picture is beautiful and is especially close to me because now I am a temple worker at the Provo Temple. This temple has a lot of memories for me and I love it!

Kim Weber