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 childhood memories of family, school, faith, and community. A gifted student and athlete, she went on to build a life marked by resilience, devotion to family, hard work, and faith. Over the years she lived in several states, raised her family, worked in public service as a clerk in the Superior Count of Ventura County, California, and cherished her roles as daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. Jan was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and found great meaning in the gospel and in the examples of loving families she encountered throughout her life. Jan was an avid researcher into family history. Wherever Rick and Jan traveled throughout the United States and England, she would be sure to stop and places meaningful to the family and collect records and memories. She married Frederick Jordan “Rick” Hamner, with whom she shared many years of companionship and family life. She and Rick set lasting examples of hard work and play. They enjoyed camping, water skiing, dirt bike riding, sailing, and RVing and they passed this love of the outdoors to their children and grandchildren. Jan is preceded in death by her husband, Rick, and her sisters, Lilian and Patricia, and is survived by her son, John, and her stepdaughters, Jordana and Kristi, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Family graveside services will be held in Paradise, California. And Rick and Jan’s journey continue…

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—who taught her to love God and to live virtuously. From a young age, she worked many hours and held multiple jobs to care for herself, always determined to move forward. She pursued her education with dedication and studied for a time at Tulane University in New Orleans. She loved her family and her friends, but above all, Rolyntria had a deep and abiding love for Jesus Christ. She bore a strong testimony of His divinity and of His plan of salvation for all. As a young girl, she traveled throughout her city with Bible boards in hand, joyfully sharing the message of the Savior. Her life radiated love, kindness, and gratitude—qualities deeply felt by all who knew her. She was dearly loved within her community. Rolyntria was an unapologetic advocate and faithful warrior for her Savior, Jesus Christ, and His gospel. She was raised Baptist and later Pentecostal, and later in life became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she fell deeply in love with the plan of salvation. She was sealed to her sweetheart, Eric Lee Collings, on October 23, 2021, in the Brigham City Utah Temple. She had a magnetic personality that naturally drew people to her, especially children, who were drawn to her warmth, gentleness, and loving spirit. Rolyntria is survived by her brothers Quian North, Johnell North, and Obie Davis; her sisters Shirelle North, Monique Davis Sylve, Rella Love, and Becky Davis; her father Kevin Davis and stepmother Linda Davis; her father-in-law and mother-in-law Elnora Mitton and Lee R. Collings; her sister-in-law Mary Ann Collings; and her beloved sweetheart, Eric Lee Collings. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Joseph Davis; her grandmothers Gloria Davis and Luvinia North; and her mother, Leola North. Eric shares these words in remembrance: “My angel has flown away to heaven, but she’s leaving a light on for me.” In lieu of flowers, Eric has kindly requested donations to help cover the costs of funeral services and interment. Rolyntria’s final resting place will be with the Collings family in Brigham City, Utah.

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 Summer Crest Ward that meets during the last block, please remove all trash from the building and lock all doors. Fast Sundays in April and October will occur on March 29, 2026, and September 27, 2026 Stake Conference on January 24/25 and June 6/7 BISHOPRICS Scenic Ward........................Bishop Charles Lee Old Mill Ward.......................Bishop John Zarate Littlefield Ward...................Bishop Aaron Rappleye Summer Crest Ward..........Bishop Rusty Hughes Valley View Ward.................Bishop Justin Ludvigson Vistas Ward...........................Bishop Alex Blazzard Young Single Adults Branch..............Branch Pres. Kai Davis

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.........Bishop Brian Haviland Bunkerville 2nd Ward........Bishop Ben Leavitt Heritage Ward....................Bishop Maurice Perkins Spanish Branch..................President Jaime Flores Willows Ward......................Bishop Jayson Andrus

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 quoted Marvin J. Ashton who listed several gifts I had not thought of before.  I found her short message to be inspiring and a good reminder that our unique abilities and talents are truly individual gifts from a Father who loves us.  I am truly grateful for the gifts I have been given.  I am convinced He knows me and carefully selected what would not only be of the most help to me in this life,  but which gifts I would need to bless the lives of others.  I know it is the same for each of you dear sisters.  I pray you will have a blessed Christmas.  With love, Sister Abbott, Stake Relief Society President.  https://www.facebook.com/reel/1396831242022729/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&fs=e

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 guitar respectively sang, " When the Son of God is Born". The Dalton family performed "More About Jesus". Becky DeCourten and Jenny Good each playing flute and Conrad Allen playing the piano performed "Carol of the Bells".  There were also four choirs: Littlefield Ward choir, East & West Stake adult choir, a youth choir, and a children's choir. For the closing performance, all four choirs sang together a stirring arrangement of "O Holy Night".      President Ryan Toone, East Stake President welcomed everyone. He told about his family tradition of reading a new Christmas book each year. He briefly told the story of “A New Dress for Ella” and how serving a family brings out the Christmas spirit. Another tradition is reading the Christmas story from Luke and he invited Davis, a young boy, to read the story of the nativity from the Bible. President Toone remarked, “The angels heralded the birth of the Savior to shepherds. These first witnesses of the Savior's birth were ordinary people like you and me. I am awed that the Father would entrust his son to ordinary people.” He asked, "Let Him more fully let Him into your lives.”  President Hollingshead, West Stake president, said, “We have come together as a community and to worship and to celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ on the holy night that took place two thousand years ago. "Our theme tonight is ‘O Holy Night’ and I am so glad we could come together a as a community, one in Jesus Christ, to feel of His love, to feel of His spirit and fill our hearts this Christmas season – this is what unites us as a community - Jesus Christ.  As we  read the scriptures in the Bible of his coming, of his teachings and of his miracles,  he taught us was to love one another .We are so  blessed to have this knowledge  that on that holy night when the Savior was born, He  truly was the Savior and Redeemer of the World and  His message is a message of love, and of peace, and of hope.  If we follow him and do those things He taught it changes our life.   Pres. Hollingshead then told the story a man was on his way home from work when his car started to sputter and died; he was able to coast into the gas station. When he got in the gas station, he propped up the hood and started to look at what was causing the problem and he thought 'You know, I don't know what to do here; I'm going to call a tow truck'.     He noticed a young lady that looked like she needed help. He thought - “I need to run over and help her.” She was sobbing and was crying trying to think how she was going to pay for the gas for her old car at $4.95 a gallon.    Then he asked her a question, " Have you been praying?"   She was a little bit taken aback when he asked her this question.   He said, " I not one of those crazy people but I want you to know that you were heard and He sent me."   He was in the right place at the right time and was able to assist her with filling her car with gas, feeding her children, then sending her on her way to her parent’s home.   Pres. Hollingshead concluded with, “This is a wonderful story of someone who had taken the story of Christmas - that hope, that peace that comes from Jesus Christ and allowed it to change his life so he was willing to go out to help and to serve his neighbor, his friend, his community, anyone that was in need of help. And I hope that as a community we can have that love. That we will go out doing good even as the Savior would; doing goodwill and helping those in need; being good neighbors and being good friends.”  “We have come together to celebrate His birth, His coming that holy night, that promised night as the Savior and Redeemer of the world. He is the promised Messiah, God's only begotten son, and He is what unites us together.”

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 and eternal life in the world to come.  We invite you to seek Him and the blessings of His peace.  We extend a warm welcome to you to join us on Sunday, December 21st at any of our worship services as we celebrate the Savior’s birth.  Merry Christmas! With great love, The Mesquite Nevada East Stake Presidency President Ryan Toone

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. Because of Him, hope is never lost. His life, teachings, and perfect example show us how to love, forgive, and serve one another. Most importantly, Jesus Christ is our hope because of His Atonement. Through His suffering in Gethsemane, His death on the cross, and His glorious Resurrection, He overcame sin and death for all mankind. Because of Him, we can be forgiven when we repent, strengthened in our trials, and comforted in our sorrows. Because of Him, families can be eternal, and death is not the end. In a world that often feels uncertain and heavy, the Savior offers peace that “passeth all understanding.” He invites each of us to come unto Him, to lay our burdens at His feet, and to find rest for our souls. Christmas reminds us that God did not leave us alone—He sent His Son. Christ reminds us “to be of good cheer for He has overcome the world. As we celebrate this sacred season, may we remember that true hope is found in Jesus Christ. As we follow Him, trust Him, and share His love with others, His light will continue to shine in our lives and in the world. This is the message of Christmas. This is the message of Christ! President Jared Hollingshead of West Stake