On Sat Oct 7, the East Stake Relief Society is sponsoring a Community Food Drive as a service project to help stock up the Salvation Army and local food bank. Please bring canned or non-perishable food items and hygiene items to the church parking lot and help us fill the trailer!

Sister Abby Sonnenberg will serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will be going to the Florida Tampa Mission, reporting to the MTC on October 16th. Christopher and Karyn Sonnenberg of the West Stake, Bunkerville 2nd Ward, are Abby's parents. Sister Abby Sonnenberg will be speaking in the Bunkerville Chapel September 24th at 10:30. Sister Sonnenberg Testimony: I am so excited to go out and serve my Heavenly Father. Through the power of prayer and scripture study I have been able to feel my saviors love for me immensely. I know that through trials and hard times we can turn to our savior for anything, big or small. I know this church is true and that through missionary work and service we can bring Gods children closer to him.

David Ray Tait passed away on Saturday, September 9th at his home in Mesquite, NV at the age of 60. He was born in Las Vegas, NV on September 20th, 1962 to Don Carson Tait and Nesha Dutson Tait, being the fourth of five children. His family would later relocate to Hurricane, UT when Dave was 4 years old. He lived in Hurricane throughout his youth, attending Hurricane Elementary and Hurricane High School. He enjoyed growing up on a farm where he developed a love for all animals. This upbringing allowed him to learn the value of hard work, which he continued throughout his life. He also developed many hobbies and participated in things he loved including: motorcycle riding, maintaining his Mustang, and working various jobs. He appreciated sports, playing little league baseball and then football in high school, but eventually spent his time pursuing his studies and other passions in music including playing cornet, cello, and participating in the acapella choir. This sparked a love for music which was lifelong. After graduating from high school Dave attended Dixie State College for one year prior to serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Nagoya, Japan mission from 1980-1981. He returned home to finish his Associate’s Degree at Dixie State College. During this time he met and married his wife Pamela Hughes on March 16, 1984 in the St. George, UT Temple. They went on to continue their teaching studies together at Southern Utah State College (SUU), earning Bachelor’s Degrees, and later both earned Master’s Degrees in elementary education from Utah State University (Go Aggies!). Dave and Pam added children to their family along the way. First with Jordan in May of 1988, then Ty in August of 1991, and Lane in June of 1994. Dave began his teaching career in Littlefield, AZ, teaching there for 4 years. He taught kindergarten through 2nd grade. He then started teaching at Virgin Valley Elementary in 1990, teaching the 3rd and 4th grades throughout his career. Some of Dave’s favorite aspects of teaching included units on silkworms and Japanese culture where students learned to make Japanese sandals. One of his greatest joys was regularly reading books to his students that contained valuable life lessons. Yearly highlights were a hiking field trip in Zion National Park and organizing Field Day activities. Dave retired from Clark County School District in 2019, at which time he did his best to relax and take care of his various projects around his home. He returned to the classroom as a substitute teacher, maintaining relationships with students and fellow teachers up until his passing. He served faithfully in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in various callings and capacities where he made lifelong friends. He enjoyed being able to work with the youth, but cherished being with the primary children. This allowed him to be able to participate in one of his other most favorite pastimes of singing primary songs. Dave may say that his greatest work in life includes his time spent helping Pam to raise their three sons, Jordan, Ty, and Lane. It would be difficult to count the hours he spent teaching them to be hard workers; how to take care of a home and yard; how to fish and camp; and most importantly, the steps to stay close to their Father in Heaven. He was a dedicated father who was always found in the bleachers supporting his boys in all of their sporting events and musical performances, never leaving room for any to doubt his love and dedication to them. Another one of his passions later in life is that of interacting with his grandchildren. He loved reading them stories, and listening to them read as they developed those skills. He was a tease to them and loved joking around. He wanted to do what he could to help them succeed in school, using tools he had honed throughout his career. The best days in his life were when they were around him. He is survived by his loving wife, his three children Jordan (Yvette) of Fort Wayne, IN; Ty (Liza) of Moses Lake, WA; and Lane (Tara) of Price, UT; as well as his grandchildren Payton, Cache, Marley, Wells, Porter, Quinn, Titan, with Lane and Tara expecting his 8th grandchild in December. His siblings include Tammy (Tom) Seegmiller, Lori (Brad) Beatty, Carson Tait, Amy (Shon) Fullmer, as well as other bonus siblings and many nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his parents Don and Nesha, as well as his bonus parents, Charles DeMar Hughes, Anna Lou Gleave Hughes, Donna Rose Caine, and Richard Harold Caine. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 16th in the Mesquite LDS Stake Center, 100 N Arrowhead at 11:00 am. A viewing will be held at the same location on Friday evening for those living in the Mesquite area from 6 - 8 pm, and again the following morning prior to the service from 9:30-10:30. To honor Dave’s life, in lieu of flowers, if you choose, please donate to the family for The Dave Tait Memorial Scholarship Fund for Virgin Valley High School, and . . .take your kids fishing!

East Stake first Life Skills Program. 14yrs and older 2nd Sunday of the month and 16 yrs and older 2nd and 4th Sunday do the month. This is a program the church has for teenagers every other week.

Shane Hughes president Jarod Johnson first councilor Temana Paongo second councilor Randy Laub Secretary

Elder Jared Jensen has been called to a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will serve in the West Monterrey Mission, Spanish speaking. Jared will start Home MTC, September 11th and leaves to the Mexico Missionary Training Center on September 20th. Daniel and Lily Jensen of the Vistas Ward, East Stake, are his parents. Elder Jared Jensen will speak in the Whipple Chapel on September 10, 2023 at 10:30. Elder Jensen Testimony: I know The Book of Mormon is a true testament of Jesus Christ and abiding by its precepts draws us nearer to Heavenly Father. I also know we can find true happiness and comfort in it’s teachings.

Mesquite Nevada West Stake Dear Brothers and Sisters,The temple open house is only 2 weeks away! Our Stake has been given over 1400 assignments for this open house. In order for us to fulfill our assignments we need everyone to help. One very important date coming up is on September 6, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Stake Center. This is our Stake's training meeting for everyone that has signed up or is interested in being an Usher or shoe covering volunteer. I encourage all to come. We have asked the Bishops to focus on the first few days that we have been assigned (thru Sept 21) and to fill all those assignments first. I pray you will answer that call to serve. Info for those that are concerned about standing for long periods.The Temple Usher volunteer might be the best for those that are concerned about standing for long periods of time. The shifts are for 3 hours and 45 minutes. The first 45 minutes the volunteers will be sitting in training and a prayer meeting. During the 3 hour shift if someone needs a break they can go to the break room, get a drink, go to the restroom and all those kinds of things. Someone will be able to take their position while they take a 10-15 minute break. They said the Stake Center and Elevator usher will be very busy so it might be best to stay with the temple ushers if the volunteer is concerned about standing too long. This truly is an historic, once in a lifetime event. I pray we all will be willing to give of our time to help put on this open house of the Lord's House and make it one He will approve of. President Hollingshead Link to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4caea62fa3f8cf8-mesquite1#/

Self-Reliance classes are planned to begin on Sunday, September 10th at 5:30 P.M. We are planning on having an Emotional Resilience and a Personal Finance class. We will meet at the stake offices at 5:30 P.M. and have a brief orientation followed by participants breaking out into their desired class for the first lesson. Please remember that non-members and youth are more than welcome to attend these classes. If you have any questions, please contact Brother and Sister Brinkerhoff at (702) 240-2441 or Brother Griffiths at (702) 340-3096.

The East Stake will hold their Life and Mission Prep on the second and fourth Sundays at the Whipple Chapel at 6:00. Second Sundays: Freshmen-Seniors are invited. Fourth Sundays: Juniors -Seniors only

From President Hollingshead: We would like to invite all members and friends of the Mesquite Nevada West Stake to join us for our Stake Conference next Saturday and Sunday (Sept 9 & 10). We testify that making the effort to attend these meetings will help you learn more about Jesus Christ and strengthen your personal relationships with the Savior. We promise that if you come prepared to listen to the Spirit, you will receive personal revelation that will guide your life. We hope all will attend. What Is a Stake Conference? A stake is the name of a regional administrative unit in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It comprises multiple congregations called wards and branches. The word stake is taken from Isaiah 54:2 in the Old Testament, and alludes an image of a large tent (the Church of Christ) being supported by many stakes. The purpose of a stake conference is for members and friends of the Church to come together to be taught doctrines of the restored gospel, to feel the Spirit, and to experience the peace that comes through following the Savior. There are two public meetings during the Stake Conference. Who Speaks in Stake Conference? The speakers at the conference are brothers and sisters from worshiping units within the Mesquite NV West Stake. Each speaker has prayed and studied to give inspired messages. What Is the Meeting Schedule? -Leadership Session: Saturday at 4:00 - 5:30 pm for all members of Stake and Ward councils (complete presidencies). -Adult Session: Saturday at 6:00 - 7:30 pm for all members over 18 years old and their invited friends. *Special Activity: Following the Adult Session, we will have dessert in the cultural hall. We hope you will stay, after the meetings, or come, to enjoy great people and great food. -Sunday General Session: Sunday at 10:00 am for all members of the Stake, the community, and their invited friends. Can I Attend If I am Not a Member of the Church? Yes. We invite all members of the community to attend the Adult Session (Sat at 6:00pm) and the General Session (Sunday at 10am). Where Are the Meetings Located? The meetings are located at 100 North Arrowhead in Mesquite. Can I Watch the Conference? Although we prefer members to be present so we can worship together, we understand that not all situations allow for this. The Adult and General Sessions will be streamed on Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/94779739532#success). Will There Be Translation? The speakers' messages will be translated into Spanish for anyone who attends face-to-face. Questions: If you have any questions, please contact Rich Rushton (rhrush7@gmail.com), the stake representative over Public Relations. He will guide you to your answer.

Adult Religion class begins 6:00 pm - 7 September 2023 - at the Whipple building.

Anna Lou Hughes September 26, 1935 — August 24, 2023 Mesquite Anna Lou Daniels Gleave Hughes passed away on Thursday, August 24th, 2023 at the age of 87 in her home with family members. Anna Lou was born at the ranch home on September 26th, 1935 outside of the town of Annabella, Utah. She was the third of 6 children born to Paul Maurice and Fauntell Thurston Daniels. Anna Lou loved growing up on a sheep ranch in Annabella. She attended grade school at Monroe elementary and high school at South Sevier High School both in Monroe, Utah. In high school she participated as a member of the pep squad and graduated from there in May of 1953. After high school she attended Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. She married John Evan Gleave on January 21st, 1954 in the Manti, Utah LDS Temple. As newlyweds they traveled to California for employment which only lasted three months because Anna Lou got homesick, they then moved back to Annabella where John Evan found work. John Evan decided he wanted to be a teacher so they moved to Logan, Utah to attend Utah State University. After graduating they moved to Annabella again where John Evan was a teacher at Richfield Elementary for 7 years. During those years they had 4 children Angie, Laura, Mary and John. They then moved to Milford, Utah where John Evan was a principle for a year. John Evan had health issues and passed away in July 1964 leaving 4 young children and a 5th child on the way. Patti was born in December and mom called her “her life-saver.” For the next 8 years she continued to live in Annabella and raise her family as a single mother. Her parents and John Evan’s parents were close and helped as well. After a few years she obtained employment with Sevier County Court as a Clerk, a job she really enjoyed. Anna Lou met Charles DeMar Hughes on a square dancing blind date and they were married months later on January 16th, 1973, Charles DeMar Hughes had 8 children and Anna Lou had 5 which made a total of 13. They started their new adventure in Mesquite, Nevada where DeMar lived. In 1974 they added one more son to make it “yours, mine and ours.” She worked for Clark County School District for several years as a special education aide. Anna Lou had various church callings and loved serving the Lord. She served as Relief Society President twice, Primary President, Young Women’s President, many years as ward organist in the Annabella Ward and various Mesquite Wards, Primary pianist for many years as well, Den leader in Cub Scouts and with her husband, they took care of the drop box for Deseret Industries for many years. They also were called to take care of the baptism clothing for the stake. In 2002, DeMar and Anna Lou served in the Cove Fort Mission, making numerous friends and it was the highlight of their lives. After their mission, they were dedicated patrons every Monday for over 15 years at the St. George Temple. Her greatest accomplishment was raising her 14 children. She dedicated her life to serving her family and was a devoted wife. She loved music and shared this love with her family and the ward members. She made pajamas for all of her grandchildren, sometimes 35 pairs a year, from 1977 through 2020. She crocheted baby blankets for many of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She had to bury not one husband but two. It was hard for her to let DeMar pass away in July 2021. She was able to be at home by herself until she suffered a stroke in April. Since then her family has taken turns staying and helping care for her until her passing. Which has been such a joy for them all. She is survived by her children, Angela (Art) Hall of Mesa, AZ , Laura (Dean) Nielson of Washington, UT, Mary (Rulon) Hardy of Alamo, NV, John (Sheree) Gleave of Bunkerville, NV, Patti Gleave of Phoenix, AZ, Andee (Amanda) Hughes of Las Vegas, NV, Cynthia Dupaix and Raymond Hughes both of Provo, UT, Dale (Robin) Hughes of Italy, TX, Pamela (David) Tait of Mesquite, NV, Karl (Cheryl) Hughes of Axtel, UT, Teresa (John) Medel and Roger (Stephanie) Hughes of St. George, UT, and son-in-law Thomas W. (Irene) Bryan Jr. of Washington, Ut; 65 grandchildren, 159 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands; John Evan Gleave and Charles DeMar Hughes, her parents Paul Maurice and Fauntell Daniels; her sisters, Pearl Dawn Cowley, Verlene Daniels, Peggy Daniels and brothers Paul Daniels, Jim Daniels; grandsons Robby Fritts, Jonathan Bridger Hardy, granddaughter Rebekah Noelle Hughes, daughter Cathleen D. Bryan: son-in-law Fred H. Dupaix; great-granddaughters, Kianna Marie Medel, Harlee Shanelle Netter. Funeral services will be Friday, September 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Whipple Chapel, 100 N Arrowhead Lane, Mesquite, NV. A viewing will be held Friday September 1st from 9:30 to 10:45 at the same location. Interment will be Saturday, September 2nd at the Annabella City Cemetery, 1:00 pm (MST) under the direction of Star Mortuary, 702-346-6060. Funeral services will be live-streamed on our website: https://www.mesquitenevadastakes.org/mes-meetings The family would like to thank Mesa View Hospice for their wonderful care the past few months. They would like to invite you to leave a message or memory in their guest book at www.starmortuary.com.