Church Newsroom In advance of the upcoming general conference leadership session (April 2, 2026), The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  has announced upcoming adjustments to the Sunday class meeting schedule to support members in their efforts to be lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. The adjustments will strengthen gospel learning in homes and congregations throughout the world. Beginning September 6, 2026, the alternating weekly schedule f

This morning for the Sunday morning session of general conference, Joey and Karen Bowler was gracious enough to host a watch party! Many of the YSA kids that weren’t gone showed up and had a phenomenal experience as they were fed spiritually and physically! Thank you Brother & Sister Bowler for taking care of the YSA!

Scott Hafen, 57, of Mesquite, Nevada, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 31, 2026, in St. George, Utah. Scott was born to loving parents Gary Bowler Hafen and Monta Louise Woods Hafen on October 28, 1968, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Quickly after his birth Scott had to be flown by his father along with his doctor to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Scott was a go getter from the start and loved being around people. Scott put this outgoing personal

Virgin Valley History Discovery Day was held March 2, 2026, 1 at Heritage Park. Many local history displays were inside while outside there was food to taste and skills to practice, demonstrations and activities for children – Panning for gold, horseback rides, petting bunnies and baby goats or getting dunked in the water tank if the ball hit the target, hoop rolling as pioneer children, or watch branding irons heated and your initial burned into wood. The VFW presented the f

Sisters, there will be a gathering to watch the RS broadcast and have a testimony meeting on Tuesday Mar 31 6:00 pm at the Whipple building. Hope to see you there!

Elder Ross and Sister Debbie Miller will serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They have been called to the Oklahoma Oklahoma City Mission. The Millers will serve from May 2026 until May 2027. Elder Ross and Sister Debbie Miller are members of the Anthem Ward, West Stake.

Elder John and Sister Kathryn Burrows returned from their mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Nevada Las Vegas East Mission. Elder and Sister Burrows of the Anthem Ward, West Stake will be speaking March 29th, 2pm in the Stake Center. It is located 100 N. Arrowhead Ln., Mesquite. Welcome Home!

THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED AT THE ST. GEORGE TABERNACLE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026.  ALL EVENTS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. BEGINNING THE LAST WEEK OF MARCH, RECORDINGS OF EVENTS CAN ALSO BE HEARD BY DIALING 435-677-6230 AND PRESSING #3 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 – 7:00 P.M. “ IN JUBILO WOMENS CHOIR ” presents “Gather Voices of Freedom” as they also welcome Southern Utah University women’s choir Luminosa to perform with them.  Music selections range from early Americana to Spiri

Elder Chris and Sister Suzanne Lind have accepted a call from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They will serve in the Georgia Atlanta Mission, March 2026-February 2028. Elder and Sister Lind are members of the Anthem Ward, West Stake.

Sister Audrey Fiso has been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She will serve in the Portugal Porto Mission, speaking Portuguese. Audrey's mission will start with Home Missionary Training on March 30th, then off to the Provo MTC April 8th. Gaosi and Jennifer Fiso of the Summer Crest Ward, East Stake are Audrey's parents. Sister Audrey Fiso will have a farewell March 22, 2026, in the Whipple Chapel at 1:30 pm.

New Bishopric for Vistas Ward, East Stake 1st Counselor Kyle Memmott Bishop Jonathan Denninghoff 2nd Counselor Daniel Jensen

Sister Jasmine Bundy will complete her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and return home on March 18, 2026. Sister Bundy served in the Tennessee Knoxville Misson. Ryan and Angie Bundy of the Willows Ward, West Stake are her parents. Sister Jasmine Bundy will report on March 22nd, 10:30 am in the Bunkerville Chapel, located at 355 W. Virgin Street. Welcome Home!!!

First Counselor Kameron Mickelson, Bishop Rich Rushton, and Second Counselor John Davis

On Thursday, February 19, the Vistas Ward Relief Society activity was a birthday party! Sisters brought food to share, a wrapped birthday gift, and a baby photo. Dinner ended with beautifully decorated cupcakes. Gifts were randomly handed out and individually opened. The giver gave a brief explanation why she chose the gift; scented lotions were in abundance. Lastly, the baby photos on display were each shown as the sisters’ identities were revealed. Our May activity was anno

Author: Cheryl Jensen Mesquite Nevada West Stake Conference was held February 20 & 21 with Elder David P. Homer, a General Authority Seventy presiding. Elder Homer said we have come together tonight because “This is Real.” There are many other choices we could have made. He asked that 3 Nephi 28:34 be read.” Hearken unto the words of Jesus and also to them whom he hath chosen and sent among them.” Elder Homer asked the congregation to think back on the talks from conference

Experience the excitement of RootsTech with friends and fellow family history enthusiasts at the FamilySearch Center on Arrowhead Lane. Join us on Thursday, March 5th for several first-day sessions. Times and descriptions are available on the Center's Facebook page ( Mesquite Nevada FamilySearch Center )

Sister Evia Gwen Toone has served her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She returned from the Texas Lubbock Mission on February 21, 2026. Ryan and Kena Toone of the Vista Ward, East Stake are the parents of Evia. Sister Evia Toone will speak tomorrow, February 22, 9am in the Whipple Chapel. Welcome Home!!!

Sister Arlene Hepworth passed away on Monday, February 16th.   There will be a gathering for family, neighbors and ward friends on Thursday, February 19th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.   This will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located on 100 N Arrowhead Ln in Mesquite.   Please join, Alan and his family as they celebrate the life of Arlene.   Interment will take place at a later date in Bountiful, Utah.

Hermana Dantzel Park returns home Wednesday February 18, 2026, from serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Arequipa Peru Misson. Brandon and Camrin Park of the Vista Ward, East Stake are the parents of Dantzel. Hermana Dantzel Park will be speaking February 22nd, 9 am in the Whipple Chapel, located at 121 Whipple Way in Mesquite. Welcome Home!

Women’s Conference for the East and West Stakes was held on Saturday, January 31 with Elder Emerson Carnavale and his wife, Jannae as the guest speakers. The theme of the conference was “And see that ye have Faith, Hope and Charity, and then ye will always abound in good works.” Alma 7:24 A service project was also part of the conference with the Relief Society Sisters donating canned and boxed foods that were donated to the local food bank. Two pick-up truck loads of food we

Dear Sisters, This Saturday, the East and West Stakes are having an evening Women’s Conference. We hope you’ve already heard about it and are planning to join us if you can. From 6 pm to 6:50 pm will be a social hour for you to get together and catch up with old and new friends. There will be a variety of cheesecakes to choose from. At 7 pm the fireside will begin. We are very excited to have Elder and Sister Carnavale as our main speakers. If you would like to donate to our

Our wonderful sister, Glenda Gay Bunker, went home to her Heavenly Parents and her earthly parents, Kent and Rosalie Bunker, early Monday morning, January 26, 2026, while staying at her brother’s home in Provo, Utah.    Glenda was born on June 24, 1961, in St. George, Utah. She lived with her family in Bunkerville, Nevada, attending school in Mesquite and graduating from Virgin Valley High School in 1979. She also spent several semesters at Dixie College in St. George, Utah,

Sister Kately Hansen has served her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Wichita Kansas Mission  Sister Kately Hansen will speak on Feb 15, 2026, at noon at the Whipple Chapel.  It is located 121 Whipple Way, Mesquite. Her parents are Keven and Tiffany Hansen of the Old Mill Ward, East Stake.

Vay Lynn Mickelson, 69, returned to his Heavenly Father on January 8, 2026, after a life defined by devotion, quiet service, and unwavering love. Born June 5, 1956, in Soda Springs, Caribou County, Idaho, to Franklin Michael Mickelson and Louise Speirs, his childhood was spent in Lago, Idaho, where he learned the value of hard work and humility on the family farm. In 1968, Vay’s family moved to Mesquite, Nevada—a change that would shape the rest of his life. It was there he m

150th Anniversary celebration of the settling of Bunkerville will be Saturday, January 9, 2027. This is the Saturday following the anniversary of January 7, 1977. It will start with a program, flag ceremony and speaker at the first home site on the hill. The rest of the events will be at the Bunkerville gym and library and soccer field. They are requesting volunteers to be in charge of the various activities and demonstrations. If you have pictures of your family and memorabi

With heavy hearts, we announce that Vickie Ann (Woodward) Cammack, aged 76, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Mesquite, Nevada. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, after courageously battling ovarian cancer for more than a decade. Vickie was born June 20, 1949, to Ralph Alma Woodward and Connie Mae (Fackrell) Woodward. She was the eldest of seven children, and grew up in Murray, Utah. Vickie met the love of her life, Norman Dell Cammack, while attending S

Janalene Ruth Nicklas Hamner September 8, 1934 — January 3, 2026 Mesquite, NV Janalene “Jan” Ruth Nicklas was born on September 8, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at Presbyterian Hospital, to James Russell Nicklas and Ruth Winona Bradley Nicklas. She passed away peacefully, with members of her family present, on January 3, 2026, in Mesquite, Clark County, Nevada. Jan grew up in Pennsylvania alongside her sisters Lillian and Patricia and treasured her chil

Stake General Priesthood Meeting is on January 18th at 7 am at the Stake Center, (100 N. Arrowhead Ln.) The meeting will be 1 hour in length. The meeting is for all Priesthood holders.

February 1, 1976 – January 2, 2025 Rolyntria Earlene Collings passed away on Friday, January 2, 2025, in St. George, Utah. She was born on February 1, 1976, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was 48 years old. Rolyntria was a true gentle lady of the South who deeply loved New Orleans. Though her upbringing in Louisiana was unstable, it shaped her into a resilient and hardworking woman. She was molded by the strong women in her life—especially her mother and her two grandmothers—w

Stake   Center 9:00 am Arrowhead Sacrament 10:00 am -11:00 am Arrowhead and Spanish Branch combine for Classes 11:05 am Spanish Branch Sacrament 12:30 pm Heritage Sacrament 11:30 am Heritage Classes 2:00 pm Anthem Sacrament 1:00 pm Anthem Classes Bunkerville Building        9:00 am Bunkerville 2nd 10:30 am Willows 12:00 pm Bunkerville 1st BISHOPRICS Anthem Ward......................Bishop Doug Flint Arrowhead Ward................Bishop Ryan Cowley Bunkerville 1st Ward........

Whipple Building Littlefield Building 9:00 am Vista 9:00 am Scenic 10:30 am YSA 10:30 am Valley View 12:00 pm Old Mill 12:00 pm Littlefield 1:30 pm

Dear Sisters,  As we draw close to the day we celebrate the birth of our Savior, our thoughts naturally turn to gifts.  Our Savior, Jesus Christ, gave us the greatest gift which we focus on especially this time of year.  But, this Christmas, let’s also consider the many gifts of the Spirit which our beloved Father in Heaven has blessed each of us with.  I was watching a message from Sister Camille Johnson this evening about these gifts—attributes, talents and abilities.  She

A community Christmas Devotional was held on Sunday, December 14 with choirs, instrumental music and Christmas messages.  The Belltones Handbell Ensemble rang in the program with a selection of beloved Christmas songs; their performance was a delight.  The audience was invited to participate by singing together that great American spiritual," Go Tell It on the Mountain".   Vocal solos were each sung by Von Winkel and Elizabeth Johnson; Teresa and Monty Mortensen on violin and

Elder Gunner McOmie returned after his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Philippines Manila Mission. Elder Gunner McOmie will speak December 28, 2025, 9am, in the Littlefield Chapel. It is located at 3260 West Old Hwy. 91 in Littlefield Arizona. Ian and Lara McOmie of the Valley View Ward, East Stake are his parents. Welcome Home!

Sister Tyra Ludvigson returned home on Wed. DEC 17th after serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Tacoma, Washington Mission. Sister Tyra Ludvigson homecoming will be January 11, 2026, at 10:30 am PST in the Littlefield Chapel. The chapel is located at 3260 Hwy 91 Littlefield, AZ. Jody and Justin Ludvigson of Valley View Ward, East Stake are her parents. Welcome Home!

During this Christmas season we remember that faith-filled night, long ago, when Mary “brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:7).  What a blessing it is to know of our Savior’s humble birth, his matchless life, and His infinite atoning sacrifice for each of us.   We testify that Jesus Christ lives and that His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life a

At Christmas, our hearts turn to the Savior of the world—Jesus Christ, the Son of God, whose birth brought light and hope into a dark and waiting world. The angel’s message to the shepherds still speaks to us today: “Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy.” That joy is found in Jesus Christ.  Christmas is not only a celebration of Christ’s birth, but a reminder of His divine mission. Born in humble circumstances, He came to show us the way back to our Heavenly home. Be

Sister Marian Leavitt has served her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints. She will return home from the Washington DC South Mission on Thursday Dec. 18, 2025.  Sister Marian Leavitt's homecoming talk will be December 28th, 10:30 am in the Bunkerville Chapel. It is located at 355 W. Virgin St. Sarah and Ben Leavitt of the Bunkerville 2nd Ward, West Stake, are her parents. Welcome Home!

Sister Abbie Wilson has returned after serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the New Hampshire Manchester Mission for 18 months. Sister Abbie Wilson will speak in the Littlefield Chapel on December 14, 2025, at 9 am. The chapel is located at 3260 W. Old Hwy 91. Jaydel and Marshelle Wilson of the Valley View Ward, East Stake are Abbie's parents. Welcome Home!

Sister Cydney Ann Rowley will serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will serve in the Utah- St. George Mission-Service Mission. Cydney will start Home MTC on Dec.15, 2025. Sister Cydney Rowley will be speaking November 30th,12:00 NV- 1:00 AZ time, in the Littlefield Chapel. It's location, 3260 Hwy 91 Littlefield AZ. Her parents are Casey and Pace Abbott of the Scenic Ward, East Stake Chris and Stephanie Rowley Bunkerville 2nd Ward, West Stak

Sister Annica Cameron returns after serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Indiana Indianapolis and Utah St. George Missions. Her parents are Jared and Naomi Cameron of the Carmel Ward in the Indianapolis North Stake. Sister Annica Cameron will speak in the Whipple Chapel on November 30, 2025, at 10:30. Welcome Home!