Fasting is a commandment from the Lord where we humble ourselves before Him by voluntarily refraining from eating and drinking. In the Church today, one Sabbath day each month is set aside for the purpose of fasting. Members of the Church go without food and water for two consecutive meals in a 24-hour period and then contribute the money that would have been spent for that food to those in need. For the Israelites, fasting was often used for certain occasions or for divine assistance. In New Testament times, Jesus Christ fasted 40 days and 40 nights in preparation for His ministry. He taught His disciples about the power and importance of fasting. This commandment to fast continues in our day. Our brothers and sisters in Utah and stakes in southern Nevada have ask us to join them in fasting for divine assistance in bringing rain in our dry climate. We ask that as you fast - you remember and ask the Lord to bless our lands with needed moisture. Your brothers in the gospel, Mesquite Nevada Stake Presidency

Cristobal Felix was born on July 30, 1947, in Culiacan, Mexico, to Pedro and Rosa Sosa Felix. On March 15, 1975, he married the love of his live, Conception Zamudio in their hometown of Culiacan. After spending their early life together in Culiacan, Cristobal brought his wife and first born son to the United States in 1976 for a better future. After moving to the United States he had three more children and dedicated his life to them. To support his family, Cristobal worked as a farmer at the Hafen Dairy, then transitioned to the Bunker Dairy where he worked for over 40 years. Every summer and major holiday, Cristobal would take his family to visit relatives in Mexico. Cristobal valued time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He loved to attend their sport events and school functions. Cristobal placed his family above all else. Cristobal was admired for his work ethic, loyalty, and selflessness. He was loved by family and friends. He will be remembered as a kind hearted man who cared for all those he loved. Cristobal Felix passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 29, 2022. He was 74 years old. He is survived by his wife, Conception; his children, Cristobal (Liz), Laura, Miguel, and Daniel (Burgundy). Other survivors include two brothers and two sisters; Paula (Pedro) Perez, Virginia Montes, Jose and Tivo (Teresa) Perez. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, Cris (Daryl), Jonathan (Amelia), Abby, Lillee, McKenzie, Zack, Emma, and Navy. Funeral Services will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mesquite, Nevada Stake Chapel, 100 North Arrowhead Lane, Mesquite, NV on Friday July 8, 2022 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 9:30-10:30 am. Burial will take place after the services at the Bunkerville Cemetery, Bunkerville, NV.

Berkeley Wayne Hunt, age 87, died Friday, June 24, 2022 in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born August 30, 1934 in Bunkerville, Nevada to Alva LaVere and Flossie Iola Waite Hunt. Berkeley lived most of his life in Bunkerville. As a young man, he served in the Army and was released with an Honorable Discharge. He lived in Las Vegas for many of his working years, but always spent time in his hometown. He worked for the Nevada Department of Transportation in the maintenance division where he devoted his time to horticulture at the various rest areas and information centers. Berkeley loved the outdoors, he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a talented gardener and worked hard cultivating roses, irises and other plants and flowers. He always shared his bountiful harvest with friends and neighbors. He belonged to the Iris Society and enjoyed competing, judging, and teaching. In his later years, he loved spending time in the Temple. Survivors include two sisters: Audrey Dimick of Colorado Springs, CO and Elaine Jensen of Bunkerville, NV. He will also be missed by the many people he formed lifelong friendships with. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bunkerville Chapel. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel. Interment will follow in the Bunkerville Cemetery.

Elder Booker Wakefield is home after serving his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Oregon Eugene and Uruguay Montevideo West Missions. Travis and Richelle Wakefield of the Mesquite 5th Ward are Booker's parents. Elder Booker Wakefield will speak in the Littlefield Chapel, July 31st at 12:00 pm. The Chapel is located at 3260 E. Old Hwy 91. Welcome home! Elder Wakefield Testimony: I’m so grateful for these two years I’ve had to serve the Lord! God loves us and always wants the best for each of us. This is His church and if we follow it’s teachings we can return to Him!!!

Elder Emmanuel Navarro-Gonzalez has finished his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, returning home June 22, 2022. He served in the Nashville Tennessee Mission from June 2020-June 2022. Emmanuel's parents are Jose Navarro-Ramirez and Ana Gonzalez-Ruelas. Elder Emmanuel Navarro-Gonzalez will be speaking in the Bunkerville Chapel, Bunkerville 2nd Ward, on June 26th at 9am. Welcome home!

Elder Stetson Ludvigson has served his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served 18 months in Dallas Texas West and finish his mission in Jarkarta Indonesia. Stetson is the son of Jody and Justin Ludvigson of the Mesquite 5th Ward. Elder Stetson Ludvigson will speak on June 26th at 12pm in the Littlefield Chapel. Welcome home Elder!

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Elder Jeremy Perkins returned to Mesquite after serving his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Oregon Portland Mission for 24 months. Christy and Maury Perkins of the Mesquite 3rd Ward are Jeremy's parents. Elder Jeremy Perkins will speak this Sunday, June 19th, at 12:00pm in the Whipple Chapel located at 121 Whipple Way in Mesquite. Welcome home!

Elder Riley Waite returned after serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in Nebraska Omaha Mission from June 2020-June 2022, served in Omaha, NE Huron, SD, Lincoln, NE, Sioux Falls, SD and Worthington, MN. Stephen and Emily Waite of the Bunkerville 1st Ward are his parents. Elder Rley Waite will be speaking tomorrow June 12th at 10:30am at the Bunkerville Chapel. Welcome home! Elder Waite's Testimony: I know God has called a prophet today and that Jesus Christ speaks to him to lead and guide His church. I also know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer and that through Him we can be better.

The Mesquite Nevada Stake held a Women’s Conference on Saturday, April 23rd, that was all perfectly planned to the last detail, very well advertised with fantastic artwork, beautiful invitations handed out with a booklet written by the guest speaker, awesome guest speaker, creatively decorated, excellent food committee, by the Stake Relief Society Presidency. Saying all of that, I will admit that I didn’t want to go! Wow, though, I am very glad that I did! All the curtains between the cultural hall and chapel were pulled given it a real open feeling. The place where the food was put was very attractively decorated and displayed. I was pleasantly surprised with the creative, clever way that the Food Committee – Shannon Hughes and Sheree Gleave presented the advertised light breakfast. They had paper lunch boxes that had the same great picture as the invitations with the theme, “I Am Why He Came”, on them. Inside was a dream breakfast – cinnamon rolls, yogurt, and a medley of fruit. When you picked up the box you also had your choice of drink. There were no tables set up so you could take your boxes and eat wherever you wanted on chairs. There were groups congregated in different areas of the cultural hall talking, laughing, and eating. It was very relaxing, lighthearted, and fun! When it came time for the guest speaker, Ganel-Lyn Condie, to speak, the sisters moved forward to the chapel and overflow areas. Emily Gleave beautifully sang the theme song. Sister Condie was the biggest surprise to me! Instead of being depressing, she was very funny with a great sense of humor! She talked about things that are sometimes hard to talk about, but in a way that didn’t seem awkward or unnatural. I was so immersed and engaged in her talk and feeling the spirit that I was disappointed when it ended! Thanks to the Stake Relief Society and their committees for an excellent, uplifting way to spend a Saturday morning. It has been over a month ago since the Women’s Conference, but the effects linger on. Here are some sisters in our stake comments: Mikayla Magoon – Bunkerville 1 st Ward: I loved Women’s Conference. The theme, “I Am Why He Came”, was the message that I really needed to hear that day. Sister Condie had a way of portraying the Savior’s love for me with the things she spoke of. Shirleen Gardner – Bunkerville 2 nd Ward: I thought the conference was very uplifting. The speaker was down to earth and shared experiences that I could relate to. I went away feeling better about myself. It was nice to be able to visit with other sisters in the stake and the boxed lunches were a great idea and yummy. Charleen Bill – Littlefield Ward: I thought Sister Condie gave a wonderful presentation and did a really good job! Sadie Cowley – Mesquite 1 st Ward (Young Women) The thing I remember about Women’s Conference is that she talked about how waiting on the Lord and waiting for our miracles to come is important because in the process of waiting we grow and start to realize more of the small miracles in our life. I really like that she talked about that and emphasized how our trials make us stronger. Gail Frehner – Mesquite 2 nd Ward: The Mesquite Nevada Women’s Conference was exactly what I needed to uplift me from a long couple of weeks. From the moment I walked in with another sister (from our ward), to the time we left, it was just one inspiring, yet fun, moment after another. We were fed the minute we walked in, and the sisters that were serving the boxes of food were so kind and gracious to everyone. I knew that a lot of time and effort had gone into the preparing of all of these boxes. These sisters were tireless in making sure that there were enough for everyone. When my friend and I joined with other friends to eat, talk, and enjoy each other’s company, it was so relaxing to me. Then the time came to start the meeting. Sister Hollingshead was so gracious, and kind in welcoming us all there. She was so generous in her thanks for those who had come, those who had helped, and those that would be participating on the program. Every part of the meeting was so special to me individually. I felt the Spirit there strongly throughout the whole meeting. The songs, the prayers, and the speaker all seemed to flow from one to another. I especially loved the speaker, Sister Condie. I feel that they were inspired to get her to come and speak. Her talk seemed to effortlessly flow from one thing to another, from laughter to tears, from one happening in her life to a happening in someone else’s life. Whatever she said, I identified with. She made each of us feel that she was talking just to us on a one-to-one basis. She made me feel that she was my friend, my confidante, and that she understood my feelings because she had lived them and felt them too. I did so enjoy the Conference, but more than that I needed that Conference. I needed to feel those feelings, visit with fellow sisters and friends, and feel of the Spirit that was there that day. Almost every day since the Conference, I have thought of Sister Condie and something that she taught me or of something that she reminded me to do. I am trying to be more grateful and even giving thanks for irritating moments or circumstances. I am thankful that I was there that day. It will always be a blessing to me. I needed it, as I am sure all the sisters did. I thank our Stake Relief Society leaders for providing us this opportunity. Amy Marshall – Mesquite 3 rd Ward Women’s Conference is a wonderful way to be renewed and refreshed. It’s a time to pause and ponder on where I’m at and where I want to be. It’s a great way to recenter my thoughts on Jesus Christ and work on my relationship with Him so I can also improve my relationship with others. I think the things that stood out to me were this: Focusing on my relationship with God is what will carry me through anything. He has not, nor will He ever give up on me. I cannot do anything that will put me out of reach of his grace. His grace will be sufficient to help turn my simple offerings into miracles, to make up for where I lack and help restore me when I am feeling lost, alone or discouraged. Turning to Him is ALWAYS the answer. Many times, we give up way too soon. He is always right on time. Perhaps a delay in His answering us is to prove just what kind of miracles He really can do. Instead of just a healing blessing, perhaps it will be a raise from the dead blessing. It is never too late for the Lord to assist. He can do anything, at any time. Have patience and trust in Him. Mindy Hughes – Mesquite 4 th Ward Even though each sister there had different trials, were going through different things in their lives, were at different ages, and were at different stages in their lives, it felt like it was totally for just me. I know every sister had those same thoughts. I thought that Sister Condie was so inspired to be able to direct her message to everyone. Each person needs to work individually on little things to become better in their lives. The Women’s Conference was AWESOME!! We need more of this in our lives! Laura Macdonald – Mesquite 5 th Ward I had the opportunity to attend our Stake Women’s Conference. I enjoyed the delicious breakfast of cinnamon rolls, yogurt, and fruit presented in a paper lunch box. This with the autonomy to move and visit freely rather than being relegated at a table of 6-8 was most enjoyable. It helped me to mental place the meal as secondary to the real purpose of being there, the message of coming to Christ in hope and faith that He does and will deliver. Ganel-Lyn Condie was the guest speaker. We had received her booklet, “When You Let God Prevail His Promises Are Sure”, a couple of weeks before the conference. I read the pamphlet ahead of time but was still deeply touched by her message of God’s goodness and mercy. She used a variety of stories from her own background and family members or close friends to weave an intricate pattern of detailing evidence that God loves his children and keeps his promises. Her message touched the lives and experiences of young and old, on topics from suicide to seeking guidance in our lives for what the Lord wants us to do. I walked away feeling uplifted and strengthened in my own testimony of these principles: • God who loves all of his children • He will meet us where we are and lift us to where we desire to be. • He does keep His promises and we can see evidence of His miracles daily in our lives if we open our eyes and hearts to recognize them. • Nothing is too hard for the Lord, there is no depth we can go that He cannot reach us • He is a merciful and loving God. I’m glad I attended! Denise Jensen – Mesquite 6 th Ward After a couple of very exhausting and trying weeks, Women’s Conference was a muchneeded release. Excellent speaker, great company and good food all made for a wonderful Saturday morning. Julie Perkins – Mesquite 7 th Ward: I thought the boxed breakfast was a good, efficient way to do it and it was tasted really good. I enjoyed getting the booklet, “Let God Prevail”, prior to Sister Condie coming and reading through it. I changed my scheduled flight to a later flight so I could hear her speak because I was so impressed with the booklet. I thought she gave a real powerful message that inspired me. I was glad to get the new cookbook. I appreciate all the hard work that was put into this event. Isela Zarate – Virgin Valley Spanish Branch I am grateful for the message and her testimony that was given. Heavenly Father really knows what we need and when we need to hear something that’s important to us in our time of need.