Family Discovery Day was held on Saturday, November 2 at the stake center with classes and displays. The keynote speakers were Brother Rand & Sister Shirley Packer from the St. George Family Search Center. Brother Packer said that on April 6, 1836 the Jewish families opened their door to let Elijah in as is their custom at Passover. Eljah di come that day but not in the way the Jewish people had anticipated. “It was a magnificent event when Elijah came to the Kirtland Temple.” “The family search center in St. George is a house of miracles.” he said Bro. Packer related some of those stories and then said, “There are 160 missionaries and many service missionaries at the center. There were5.5 million new search accounts added last year and 97% of them are non-members desiring to find their ancestry. There are one million records added to family search every day. The church is making it a world-wide family tree with family search missions in Dubi, India and other countries. Get ready from some little miracles in your life. One person in your fan chart maybe the reason you are a member of this church.” Sr. Packer spoke about the joy of finding family ancestors. She said, “they are waiting for you to do their ordinances and there is joy and rejoicing when we do.” The Scenic Ward had a display with a family tree quilt made by Marie Walker for her grandmother’s 50th anniversary in 1988 with all the names of her descendants. They also had framed pictures with antique curved glass of ancestors and a video to watch. There was a display of family tree ideas with names, or pictures. Handouts on using printable family tree templates were available. Family search.org has several designs to use. A bronze sculpture of handcart pioneers made by Madge Tovey was on display recalling the pioneer trek to the Salt Lake Valley with their child in the handcart, father pulling, and mother pushing, but sad because she had to leave a truck and items behind. Don’t Worry, “Be APP-y” was the title of Bro. Wentworth’s class on the apps available for quick name review or full name review, verifying places, searching memories, and family search tree international. Bro & Sr. Vogel taught classes on merging records. “Descendancy Research” was the title of Bro. Hulme’s class. He told the story of his great- great grandfather and two of his children who came to Nauvoo leaving his wife and two-year-old to come later it is thought. However, the father died leaving the two children alone but who were taken in by others. After some research he was able to reconnect with the family that had been left in England. Bro. Hulme used the decadency chart to reconnect with the lost family and eventually have a cousin reunion with many of the descendants. Bro & Sr. Paker explained how to record memories and stories to upload to family search. Bro. Christensen had a class – “Memories – Don’t Forget.” He explained how these memories can help teach our families. He said that after losing a child, his family decided to plant a ‘Micah tree’ every place they lived to remember their little brother. He has worked with addiction recovery for many years and has found the best way for those to recover is doing family search. When the meeting starts, they are anxious to hurry up and go on to the family history center! He told the story of Artemus Millet his great-great-great grandfather, not a member at the time, who was called to build the Kirtland Temple and how he went on to help build the Nauvoo, St. George and Manti Temples. Bro. Christensen had a bound copy of his history called, Artemus Millet, the temple builder. Bro. Christensen demonstrated a shot box that is available at the Family Search Center for taking pictures of heirlooms and treasures. It is about the size of a crate, lined with white and two lights for taking pictures of small items. The pictures are clear and don’t have shadows. They can then be uploaded to memories on your family search account and it a way to share stories and pictures with the rest of your family. The following are a few quotes he shared. “Discovering more about your ancestors, celebrating family traditions, embracing your culture, and understanding where you came from, can open your eyes to how beautiful and unique you are. It can also give you a sense of self-work and belonging.” “Elder L. Edward Brown has said, “There is something about journal writing that cause us to meditate, to recommit, and to receive spiritual impressions in the process.” Elder Richard G Scott speaking of a pen, said, “You think that is a pen . . . well it is more. It is an antenna for the Holy Ghost. When you lift it to write your experiences or any spiritual impressions it signals the Holy Spirit that you are ready for more revelation.” David O. McKay said,” Our ancestors’ lives are recorded in the very cells, atoms and DNA of our body.” A Breakfast of muffins, yogurt, juice and milk was available, and tables set with sunflowers provided a time to visit or snacking all morning.

Yes, It's early! But Salvation Army would like to have the slots filled by November 11th, if possible. Please sign up and lend a helping hand.

The Corn Maze Activity at Staheli Farm

How Great Shall Be Your Joy! “…we have been made instruments in the hands of God to bring about this great work.” Alma 26:3 Senior \ Senior Service Prospective Senior Missionary Devotional St George Institute Building (943 East 400 South) Oct 27th. 6pm – 7:30pm   Those invited to attend include Senior Missionaries, Senior Service Missionaries, Prospective  Senior or Senior Service Missionaries, St George Operation Managers, Stake Presidencies    Special Guest Speakers Elder Evan A Schmutz, General Authority Seventy Emeritus, and Sister Schmutz

Denton Clyde Rushton husband, father and brother, grandfather, uncle and friend graduated from this life on October 17, 2024. After battling heart disease for 33 years and 7 months his heart is now at rest. He is now enjoying golf with a couple of his brothers and grandson. What a glorious reunion. Clyde was born December 1st 1942 while the world was at war. He lived in Salt Lake City with his mom Grace and his little Grandma Norris until his dad came home from fighting in the Pacific when he was three years old. They then moved to Tacoma Washington. Dad was the oldest of 8 and was a great help to his parents with his brothers and sister. Dad learned how to cut hair when he was 11 years old and would cut hair for his brothers, his kids and many in the community. He lived in the Pacific Northwest until he moved to St George Utah and lived with his Big Grandma Mable Rushton, and studied at Dixie College. He studied for 1 year before he left to faithfully serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Helsinki Finland for 30 months. He returned home and received his degree from Dixie College. It was here that he met and married the love of his life Sandra Hughes, they were married and then sealed in the St George Temple. They lived in Tacoma Washington for the first 18 years of their marriage where they started their family and brought 7 children into this world. Dad had several jobs before he went into business with his dad and brothers at the cabinet shop. Clyde was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints and served faithfully in many leadership positions throughout his lifetime. He spent many years when his kids were young sitting on the stands where he would keep an eye on all of us kids. He was proud to be elected to the school board for Franklin Pierce School District and served for several years. They moved to Mesquite, Nevada to help care for his mother in law after she had suffered a stroke, they lived there for many years and considered it home. He was so kind and loving to his mother and father in law and treated them as his own. Dad was the most generous man; he would give anything he had to help someone out. We still remember random people showing up at the house to visit that he’d rescued on the side of the road. Dad was an avid athlete, he loved to play golf and when he got to the point that he couldn’t play any longer he watched any and all sporting events on TV. He played fast pitch softball as a young man and would love to tell you about the time when he pitched a no hitter or one of his three hole in one’s. He helped coach us as kids whenever he could in softball and tried to never miss a game. Dad loved to go camping and fishing and instilled a love for the outdoors in all of his kids. But most importantly dad loved his family. He loved a good family gathering and loved to be together with kids and grandkids. There were many gatherings where Dad would cook pizza and we’d tell stories and laugh and joke. Clyde was proceeded in death by his parents Clyde and Grace Rushton, Leonard and Lucy Chyrrel Hughes, his brothers Edwin Rushton, Harold Rushton a sister in law Candace Rushton, brother in laws’ Dennis Allan, Dahl Olsen, Hank Smith, and a grandson Emery Bolton. He is survived by his wife Sandra Rushton and children Chyrrel (Tim) Meyer, Richard (Susan) Rushton, Kristine Hagen, JoLynn (Jed) Bolton, James (Cynthia) Rushton, Thomas (Tara) Rushton, Julie (Steven) Butterfield, His Siblings, John Rushton, Paul (Patsy) Rushton, Barbara (Curtis) Pollard, Robert (Laurie) Rushton, Ted (Jenny) Rushton, Jill Rushton, Ginger Hoffman, Gladys Smith, Kara Lynn Allan, Chyrrel Gwen Olsen, Charles Leonard (Jo) Hughes. Grandchildren Tiffany (Stephan), Emil (Kelsi), Stephannie (Alexander), Travis (Audrie), Alex (Ashley), Larena (Shawn), Colby (Sylvia), McKaylee (Mason), Ryan, (Madison) Russell, Adam, Jaycee (Jakob), Keith (Jalene), Tyler, Riley, Howard, Seth, Savannah, Addison, Olivia, Alexis, Logan, Micah, Liam, Xander, Tim jr (Andrea), Devon, Danny, and Michelle. Great-Grandchildren, Autumn, Kristina, Paisley, Riley, Nick, Brinlee, Kayden, Zander, Adalyn, Lydia, Lacee, Jakob, Eliyia, Hudson, Vironika, Jade, Monte, Ander, James, Haley, Troy, Michael, Baby Gray (due Feb 2025) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A viewing will be held on November 1, 2024, at the Bunkerville LDS Church located at 355 West Virgin Avenue from 5:30-7:30 pm PST and then again on November 2 from 9:00-10:30 am PST also at the church followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am PST. Interment will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Mesquite, Nevada under the direction of Cedar Valley Funeral in Cedar City, Utah

Burdens to Blessings was held on Saturday, October 19 at the Mesquite Nevada stake center parking lot. It was a great time to clean out your closets and help others in need of clothing, books and small household items. Thank you to all those that donated to the event and for those that set up the tables and signs to mark the areas of clothing sizes. The stake Relief Societies of both stakes were helping set up and direct people to find items they could use: the East Stake presidency members are Jamie Spilker, president, and counselors, LaNae Griffiths, Shannon Hughes, and Laura McOmie and the West Stake presidency members are Kathy Abbot, president, with counselors Val Lystrop, Chelsie Abbot and Nova Mastrogiovanni, the service coordinator. Thank you to the city of Mesquite for the signage to invite the community to the yard sale. It was held on Saturday, October 19 at the Mesquite Nevada Stake Center parking lot.

Clyde Rushton was released from his mortal body October 17, 2024, and is no longer struggling with the awful heart condition. Details for Brother Rushton's funeral: Friday November 1st Viewing 5:30p - 7:30p Saturday November 2nd Viewing 9a-10:30 Funeral 11a followed by Internment Services will take place at LDS Meetinghouse Internment at Hillside cemetery Celebration of Life in Sunday November 3rd 4:30 - 7p In Riverton Utah area, Location TBA (either funeral home or LDS meetinghouse) So grateful for the great plan of happiness From his daughter, Julie Rushton Butterfield We are gathering pictures, memories and stories of Clyde please either share them on her Facebook or feel reach out to me directly!

Brother David Fear, Sr. and Sister Kathy Fear of the Summer Crest Ward of the Mesquite, Nevada East Stake were called in May 2024 as Church Service Missionaries with the assignment to serve as camp hosts for Camp Kolob Spring Creek. Their assignment began on Memorial Day 2024 and is a two-year calling. As camp hosts they spent most of the summer living at the camp, located about 30 miles north of Virgin, Utah, just outside the boundaries of Zion National Park. Their duties included assisting in the physical work of getting the camp ready for operation and shutting it down after the summer season as well as minor maintenance of camp facilities. They spent most of the 16 weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day living at the camp (but were able to come home on some weekends). While at camp, they assisted the various groups of campers in using the camp’s facilities and amenities which include 14 group campsites (to accommodate up to 350 campers in a week), Archery and Rifle Ranges, Climbing Tower, Water Slide and newly constructed outdoor Amphitheatre and Pavilion. The camp also includes two Restroom/Shower buildings, hiking trails (overlooking the beautiful Kolob canyons) and its own well and water storage. Brother Fear stated: “We originally had plans to spend much of the summer in our 5th wheel camper near Panguitch, Utah and Bryce Canyon National Park, but when this opportunity to serve at Camp Kolob Spring Creek was presented to us, we jumped at the chance!” He went on to say that “During the summer, several stakes helped out on some well needed service projects and the response from members was overwhelming – we had more than 150 people show up for one of the projects which made a huge impact on the camp as a whole for the entire summer.” Sister Fear mentioned “We also received some well needed training on how the Church Recreation Property system works so that Stakes, Wards, and families throughout the area can use these facilities. We field calls, texts, and emails from various Church units about using the camp.” There are seven Stakes assigned to use Camp Kolob Spring Creek: The Logandale Nevada East and West Stakes, the Mesquite Nevada East and West Stakes, the Panaca Nevada Stake, the St. George Bloomington Hills Stake, and the St. George Hidden Valley Stake. In addition to these Stakes, various Wards throughout Southern Utah and Southern Nevada frequent the camp as well as several families who hold family reunions and related events. If you have questions about using Camp Kolob Spring Creek you can contact the Fears at: David Fear, Sr. – davefear54@gmail.com / (916) 531-0830 Kathy Fear – kathyfear61@gmail.com / (916) 532-4350

Sister Alleia Atkinson completed her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the DC North Mission. Scott and Danielle Atkinson of the Arrowhead Ward, West Stake, are Alleia's parents. Sister Alleia Atkinson will report on October 27th, 12 am in the Stake Center. It is located at 100 N. Arrowhead Lane. Welcome home! Sister Atkinson's Testimony: My mission is at an end now and I want to share my testimony as I will do for the rest of my life. I know my Savior. I know He lives, I know He loves us, I know He suffered and died so we can live free of the sins we make. I know repentance is a gift we have been given through Christ. I know I can repent and be forgiven of my sins. I know My Heavenly Father lives and He wants us all to come home. I know He is involved in every detail of our lives. I know He has given us the agency to choose Him and that He can't make that decision for us. And I choose to follow Christ all the way back home to God, our loving Heavenly Father. I know we have a prophet called of God and ordained to his call. I know he is an imperfect person like the rest of us but that he guides this church in perfection, under our Savior's direction. I know, regardless of religion, we can all be disciples for Christ. And I know because I have seen it. I have loved my mission and I'm sad to go home. But my mission call is changing, I am to be a member missionary and share the gospel wherever I go. But DC and Maryland will always have a piece of my heart. I love you❤

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 12 from 8-10:00 am to help with the restoration of the historic Relief Society House on Willow Street in Mesquite. All materials and tools are provided; just wear your work clothes. The drywall needs repairing and other small repair jobs inside need to be made. The building now has power which will allow more electric tools to be used. The wood floor also needs some repairing. Other recent projects were replacing the joints and flooring in the kitchen, sanding kitchen cupboards and window frames, patching outside plaster and scraping the paint on the outside eves of the house. The house was built in 1928 by volunteers. The money came from the Relief Society of sisters who made quilts and sold them in Las Vegas. They grew cotton and took it to the cotton factory in Washington City, Utah, where they traded it for the fabric to make the quilts. To preserve the house, it was moved across the street to city property on January 28, 2022, and restoration work has been progressing, but it is all done by volunteers and members of the historical committee. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Wes Carter is overseeing the restoration and when restored it will be open for tours and used for meetings and events.