There are many beautiful old churches in Bayonne, New Jersey.
Here is a sampling of just a few.
The Bayonne Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints rents a portion of the building behind this Quick Chek convenience store.
I am sad that the exterior of "our church" looks so uninviting when the truths taught within those walls are so very inviting - the very truths
of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
Perhaps, it's a little like the
Savior being found in a manger in Bethlehem, wrapped in swaddling clothes,
rather than a palace in Jerusalem wrapped in fine linen.
I testify that within the walls of
the Bayonne Branch - behind a Quick Chek convenience store...
that tiny babe can be found.
what a wonderful comparison, thank you mom!
ReplyDeleteNot even the beauty of the temple grounds can compare with the beauty of the Gospel
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your post about churches. Hopefully someday the little branch will grow enough that they can have a church-constructed meetinghouse. My parents tell me that when they first moved to Grand View the branch met in a dirty hall downtown. The first thing that had to be done before services on Sunday was to sweep out the beer bottles. Just as the Grand View Ward has grown, so too will Bayonne. It's a miracle how it works. Thanks for sharing!
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