Elder Dennis B. Neuenschwander
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Genealogies, family stories, pictures and traditions are a family's most valuable keepsakes.
"Family history builds bridges between the generations of our families, builds bridges to activity in the Church and builds bridges to the temple."
Church members have the responsibility to be eternal architects of these bridges for their own families.
An undocumented life will be largely lost to memory within a generation or two.
"Knowledge of our ancestors shapes us and instills within us values that give direction and meaning to our lives."
Family history work converts and strengthens members. Broader use of LDS family history centers can ensure church activity.
Family history and temple work are one work.
"Family history research should be the primary source of names for temple ordinances. Temple ordinances are the primary reason for family history research."
Researching family history provides an emotional bridge between the generations.
