Sister Danzel Park has accepted the call from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will serve in the Arequipa, Peru Mission, speaking Spanish. Danzel will start Home MTC on August 19th and enters the Provo Missionary Training Center on August 28, 2024. Brandon and Camrin Park of the Vista Ward, East Stake are her parents.   Sister Danzel Park's farewell talk will be August 18th , 12 pm in the Whipple Building. The chapel is located in Mesquite at 121 Whipple Way. Sister Park's Testimony: I know that my Savior lives and loves each and every one of us, He died so we could live with him again. I know that the Holy Ghost is a messenger from God and is here to guide and comfort us. I know the Book of Mormon is true. It brings peace and knowledge to my mind. Joseph Smith was a prophet called of God to restore this church and translate the Book of Mormon and President Nelson is our living prophet today called to lead us in these latter days. I know families can be together forever through covenants made in the temple, and that temple is Gods house here on earth. In the name of Jesus Christ amen.

Sister Jasmine Bundy will serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ. She will serve in the Knoxville Tennessee Mission, speaking English, Jasmine will start her Home MTC on August 26, then onto the Provo Missionary Training  Center. Ryan and Angie of the Mesquite 6th Ward, West Stake are her parents. Sister Jasmine Bundy will speak on August 18th at 9 am in the Mesquite Stake Center. It is located at 100 N. Arrowhead Ln.

Sister Jerusha Bundy is home after serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Vancouver Canada Mission, speaking English.. Jerusha returned to Mesquite July 31. Angie and Ryan Bundy of Mesquite 6th Ward, West Stake are her parents. Sister Jerusha Bundy will report her mission on August 18th, 9 am in the Stake Center. It is located at 100 N. Arrowhead. Welcome home!

Elder Chandon Jensen will serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will be serving in the Texas Dallas South Mission, starting in his Home Missionary Training Center on August 12th. Chad and Shaelynn Jensen of the Bunkerville First Ward, West Stake, are his parents.. Elder Chandon Jensen will give his talk on August 11th, 10:30 in the Bunkerville Chapel.

“Pioneers and Patriots” was the theme of the Pioneer Day celebration and ice cream social for the West Stake on July 24 held at the stake center.  The primary children sang about handcarts and pioneers and the audience joined in singing “Come, Come Ye Saints, America the Beautiful and The Star-Spangled Banner.   Laren Abbott told stories about his family who crossed the plains in the George A. Smith Company walking for four months and settling in Ogden. In 1879 Myron, their son, came to Bunkerville to settle.  Wiliam E. Abbott, his son, and his wife Mary Jane Leavitt, came to Mesquite to build a home, the “Abbott hotel” which welcomed church visitors and friends. They served the community and church raising a family of 13 children.  He was bishop form 1901-1927. He also surveyed the road from Mesquite to Las Vegas and the road that is now Mesquite Blvd.   Erastus Snow came to a conference and prophesied that someday there would be a road 100 feet wide and 1 ½ miles long going west through the valley. The next morning following the conference, William Abbott and James Hughes started hacking out a road going west.  It took the men and boys of the town a grueling 3 years to build it because the dense impassible underbrush was so “thick a bird couldn’t fly through the thicket.” He did not want the words of an apostle to not be fulfilled.  There were 13 original families who came to Mesquite.    William E. and Mary Jane have their statues are in front of city hall and they represent the countless men and women who worked to establish this area and build this community.  “Charity never failed - was more than their motto, it was what they lived by.  Mesquite thrived because good women performed good works. This is an expression of their faith written with indelible ink.” When you read these words on the plaque on the statue’s base put yourself in place of their names and use their example to continue to build our community.  They came! They conquered the river! They created a home for all of us!  Bro. Abbott said, “I invite all of you to come to family search center when it reopens on August 12 and search for your family stories, that you might share those events with your children and grandchildren.”   Pres. Jared Hollingshead spoke about patriots and told of Pres. Ezra Taft Benson’s passion for the constitution and the founding of America so the gospel might be restored.  He quoted D& C 101:80 These were wise men, not ordinary men but” men raised up for this very purpose and redeemed the land by the shedding of blood.” They were held in reserve for this time when they were needed. Pres. Hollingshead related the story of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution waiting on Wilford Woodruff in the St. George Temple for 2 days and 2 nights until their temple work was completed. He said, “Pres. Kevin Peason, area president, has asked that we read the constitution and study it as families.  Study it as you would the scriptures. “    Pres. Hollingshead said, “My great grandmother was in the Willy handcart company and left our family a legacy of faith.  Each of you has a legacy of family in the stories of your ancestors.  Take that legacy and the torch of faith and run with it!” By Cheryl Jensen

Pioneers/Patriots Activity July 24th The West Stake is celebrating the 24th of July Celebration! It will consist of a ice cream social starting at 6:00. There will be special musical numbers and pioneer/patriotic messages from stake members. Families welcomed!

Elder Cameron Daniel Wright will be serving a mission for the  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His mission will be, McAllen Texas (Spanish Speaking).  June 17, 2024 Cameron will begin his home MTC and then he'll attend the Mexico Missionary Training Center. Dan & Mindi Wright of the Valley View Ward, East Stake, are his parents. Elder Cameron Wright will be speaking June 9, 2024, 12 pm NV time at  the Littlefield Chapel. The chapel is located at 3260 E. Old Hwy. 91 Elder Wright Testimony: I'd like to bear my testimony that I know this Church is true and Joseph Smith was a Prophet of God and translated The Book of Mormon through the power of God. I know that because of the plan and the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can live with God and Jesus again and be perfected through the Atonement. I know that if we will strive to become like God and Jesus everyday we will be blessed and be rewarded for our efforts. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen

From the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum Here is the most recent update on the status of the Mesquite Historical Society's effort to restore and preserve our 1880 Rock House and the Mesquite Relief Society House on Willow Street. We would not have gotten this far without the help of our community. YOU ALL made this possible with your donations to our fund raising projects and for the volunteer work on the building site. We now have a secure fence (Thanks to the City of Mesquite) and power to the buildings. We will resume the interior renovations in the fall and again we are asking the community to volunteer. Please keep an eye on our Face Book postings for the starting dates. Again, please help us restore and preserve our history for generations to come.

Terry Paul Ogden August 27, 1966 — July 7, 2024 Terry Paul Ogden passed away on Sunday July 7, 2024 in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born in Ogden, Utah on August 27, 1966 to parents Charles Paul Ogden and Carolyn Reid Ogden. He was the middle child of the family with an older brother, Wayne, and younger sister, Patricia.  Terry grew up in Ogden, Utah and had an adventurous childhood with very close friends. He attended Bonneville High School where he enjoyed wrestling and serving in Student Government.  He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Buenos Aires, Argentina 1985-1987. While in Argentina he found a love for the culture, food, people, and soccer. This love of soccer would play a big role in his future. For the rest of his life, he would tell story after story about the wonderful experiences he had while in Argentina.  After his mission, he met the love of his life, Heidi Lyn Bouwhuis, on a blind date. They married December 15, 1988 in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived a wonderful life together and were each other’s firm foundation while weathering the storms of life. Together, they welcomed three children into their home, Kiera, Brailee, and Keaton. In 1998, they moved to Mesquite, Nevada and found a community they loved. Terry loved supporting the youth and helping them have opportunities to grow. He served for many years as a scoutmaster, Young Men’s leader, soccer coach, and volunteering as a starter for swim meets. In Mesquite, Terry coached the girls high school soccer team and founded FC Mesquite, a soccer league for the local kids. He went on to work with Utah Youth Soccer Association and enjoyed making sure the teams in Southern Utah had the resources they needed to support their players. While work working for UYSA, he saw a need for more soccer fields to support the growing league. In order to meet that need, Terry envisioned a new soccer complex near Santa Clara, Utah that many athletes could enjoy for years to come. For the past two years he headed that passion project, Shivwits Legacy Field Complex.  Terry was known for being generous and having a heart the size of a lion. He would often stop when he saw people with car trouble on the side of the road or take food to a struggling friend or neighbor. When he interacted with others, he would try to make their day a little better by bringing cheer and laughter. Terry also had a love for music and could often be found listening to beautiful instrumental music while going about his day. More than anything, Terry enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He loved to chat, share stories, and tell jokes. Anyone who knew him well had probably heard the same jokes and stories from him multiple times. His friends and family will miss hearing those jokes and stories over and over again. He will be missed more than words can express. He is survived by his wife, Heidi; children, Kiera (Cody) Anderson, Brailee (Warren) Anderson, and Keaton (Natalie) Ogden; grandsons, Luke and Rhett Anderson, and soon to be granddaughter, Scotland Ogden; siblings, Wayne Ogden and Patricia Johnson; and many other beloved friends and family. He is preceded in death by his parents: Paul and Carolyn Ogden. Funeral Services will be held Saturday July 13, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Stake Center, 100 N Arrowhead Lane, Mesquite, NV 89027. Viewing will be from 9:30 am to 10:45 am with the funeral service at 11 am. Burial will be at the Mesquite Cemetery (Hardy Way) following the service. Internment following the funeral service at Hardy Way Cemetery, Mesquite, NV 89027. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Terry Ogden Memorial Fund: https://givebutter.com/3xadH7 Family and friends are invited to sign an online memorial guestbook at www.starmortuary.com . Service Schedule Upcoming Services + − Viewing                                                      Saturday, July 13, 2024 9:30 - 10:45 am (Pacific time)                              LDS Stake Center Mesquite 100 N Arrowhead Ln, Mesquite, NV 89027 Send Flowers + − Funeral Service                                                      Saturday, July 13, 2024 11:00am - 12:00 pm (Pacific time)                              LDS Church 100 N Arrowhead Lane, Mesquite, NV 89027 Graveside Service                                                Saturday, July 13, 2024 12:30 - 1:30 pm (Pacific time)                              Mesquite City Cemetery - Hardy Way Cemetery 1362 Hardy Way, Mesquite, NV 89034