Saving your Past and Securing Their Future

There are many ways to serve in the community. One such way is to do family history.

Not everyone’s favorite topic, but with modern conveniences like computers and the internet, and dozens of institutions that can help, this way of service can benefit many people in many ways.

Good for Yourself

Consider the following video:

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Knowing family history can benefit YOU as a person. It gives a sense of belonging, and helps give an idea of where you received your physical and personality traits. Learning stories of the past can also bridge the gap between generations, and make their lives more applicable to yours.

Good for the Community

By doing family history, others can benefit. For instance, relative of yours may like to contribute/look at their history; doing this can help relatives realize their special heritage.

Good for THEM

Commandments and covenants are required to ALL of humanity in order to become reunited with God again [regardless of living or dead].

As insured in the Plan of Salvation, As our place in the eternities is eternal, anyone who had not had a chance will get one in the here-after.

In the temple, ordinances such as baptism are performed by proxy [meaning a member stands in place on the deceased’s behalf] after their name is submitted*. The deceased then can still choose to accept or reject the ordinance for them.

Overall, family history work benefits many by showing who we are, their legacy and allows work to be done for them in the temple.

*For those who find temple work troubling, the church has addressed this issue [see link]