Wed 11:17 PM IT3 Henderson Rank E-4 US Navy Serving aboard the USS CARL VINSON I have served for almost 3 years! And so far I’ve been station in Pensacola Fl, Bremerton WA, where I met my wife and now San Diego Ca my wife and I have been married for a little over a year and have a beautiful daughter named Astrid and my wife’s name is Linnea. I plan to reenlist and go to school throughout my shore command and then get out hopefully with a degree and a home somewhere!

Kenley “Ken” Linder Reese, 86, passed away peacefully at home, and in the company of his family May 23, 2021 (3 days shy of him and Mom’s 65th wedding anniversary). Ken was born March 13, 1935 in St. George, Utah and was the fourth of eight children to Joseph Hyrum Reese and Amy Linder Reese. Ken was raised in Mt. Carmel, Utah and attended school in Orderville. When he was not in school excelling in academics or basketball, he was on Cedar Mountain with his dad and brothers running sheep (family business). After high school Dad enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Hornet during the Korean conflict. Ken married Darlene Reber May 26, 1956 in the St. George Temple. They sold EVERYTHING in 1968 and moved their family of six to Logan, UT to attend Utah State. Ken graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education, student taught in Montpelier, ID for 1 year and promptly moved to Mesquite...home of family from both sides of the aisle. Ken spent 26 years teaching secondary school - language arts, chess, photography...and a number of other disciplines. Ken loved teaching and in turn his students loved him. Ken had a number of hobbies. He was an accomplished bowler - he won Senior Olympic gold, Utah state championships, High Roller tournaments and countless other awards in and out of league play...and along the way he posted a number of 300 games. He loved carpentry, woodworking, golf, writing, fishing, hunting, photography and music. He played a number of instruments proficiently by ear - the guitar, piano, organ, clarinet and ukulele. Ken is survived by his wife, Darlene, Mesquite, NV; his children: son, Jerry Lee, Mesquite, NV, son, Kolin (Charlotte Bielman), Lake Forest, CA and daughter, Jennifer (Scott), Clover Valley, NV; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters: Joanne & Carol; and brothers: Neil, Les and Jeff. Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Amy Reese; his brother, Lane; and sister, Sharon. He is also preceded in death by three children: Jolene, Virden Kenley and Sonja. The family wishes to thank all for their countless condolences, offers to help in any way at this time and in general your love and concern for Dad’s family Funeral services will be held Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. (Nevada time), with a visitation prior from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Mesquite 6th Ward Chapel, 121 Whipple Way, Mesquite, Nevada. Easy access is to search engine type in “Mesquite Nevada stake church webcast”, access pops up. Interment will be held Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. (Nevada time) at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 6 East 200 South, Mt. Carmel, Utah.

The Mesquite Nevada Stake Presidency and High Counsel

Sister Kaden Lee will serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has been called to labor in the Kansas Wichita Mission. Sister Lee reported to her online MTC on April 21st and she reported to Kansas on May 11th. Charlie and Dawn Lee of the Mesquite 2nd Ward are Kaden's parents. Stephen and Dena Hoff, Katie and the late John Lee are her grandparents. Sister Lee spoke on May 9, 2021 in the Littlefield Chapel.

The self reliance classes will begin the week of June7, 2021. The contact person for each class is Brother Nate Jones. Anyone wishing to attend may do so by contacting Brother Jones, he can be reached at (702)283-6310. The list offered classes: Emotional Resilience Personal Finances Education for Better Work Find a Better Job Starting and Growing My Business

Congratulations to the Seminary students of 2021! May 23rd at 6 pm will be the Mesquite NV Stake Seminary Graduation. It will be held at the Stake Center and opened to all. The program will also be broadcasted for those not attending in person at the following link; http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/mesquitenevadastake

EARNED. NEVER GIVEN Garret, son of Derek Hafen of the Bunkerville 2nd Ward became an official Marine this month. Congratulations in your decision to serve in the military! Marine Garrett Hafen writes: I’ve spent the last 15 weeks on vacation at MCRD San Diego. Now I am proud to claim the title United States Marine! I guess I proved you can go on a mission, serve honorable then return home and serve our country. I think it would be good if more members were open to the idea of service in the military. Especially the Marines. There are many things that are similar between the church and the Corps.

Sister Cannon's Testimony: So many people are missing out on the support, love and blessings of knowing Gods church and gospel. I know it is the most important work. I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God and changes lives! I know Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ live. I know angels are real and god sends them to help us!

Sister Kallie Graves returned home after serving her mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the São Paulo West Brazil mission, her primary assignment being to labor in the São Paulo Brazil Temple Visitor's Center. Sister Graves will attend SUU in the fall and study nursing. Kallie's parents are Trent and Keri Graves of Mesquite 2nd Ward. Sister Graves' Testimony: Why do I follow Jesus Christ? Because I have seen the tear stains on the plates. My testimony is as simple as that. I do not follow Jesus Christ to be happy or to have peace, hope, purpose, or whatever the blessing is at the end of the lesson that life is. I follow Jesus Christ because I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that it is true. All of it. That is why I suffer the “bread of adversity and the water of affliction” because mine eyes have seen my teachers.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We have great news! The Mesquite Nevada Stake will be resuming a shortened normal “in person” Sunday worship and sacrament and 2nd hour services. All members of each ward are welcome to attend, There will also be a shorten face to face 2nd hour classes effective Sunday 2 May 2021 Primary will also resume face to face meetings during the 2nd hour. Masks will be encouraged and social distancing will be followed. The Sunday Worship, will be broadcast to the homes for those who cannot attend. Sacrament will follow. The second hour will also be available virtually, although somewhat limited. Below this letter you will find the approved schedule for each building in the stake. Please note that we ask that you show up no earlier than 15 minutes before your schedule meeting time and that you exit the buildings at the conclusion of your 2nd hour class. This will help in keeping the crowds gathering in large groups limited . Hopefully, June will bring more good news as we open up completely and are able to have face to face Stake Conference. Stake conference is scheduled for 5 and 6 June 2021. (no details to follow) Thank you for your patience and faith during this past year. President David J. Anderson Dearest brothers and sisters, We have now been authorized to return to the second hour (with some restrictions) of Sunday worship. We will begin on the first Sunday in May. Below is the planned schedule for a 90 min meeting schedule. We hope that June will be opened up to full occupancy and a 2 hour block Littlefield building Littlefield Ward 9:00 - 9:50 Worship and Sacrament, 9:50-10:30 2nd Hour meetings 10:30 - 10:45 Exit classrooms and building Mesquite 2nd Ward 10:45 - 11:00 Enter Chapel and Foyer, 11:00 - -11:50 Worship and Sacrament, 11:50 - 12:30 2nd Hour meetings, 12:30 Exit classrooms and building Bunkerville building Bunkerville 1st Ward 9:00 - 9:50 Worship and Sacrament, 9:50-10:30 2nd hour meetings 10:30 - 10:45 Exit classrooms and building Bunkerville 2nd Ward 10:45 - 11:00 Enter Chapel and Foyer, 11:00-11:50 Worship and Sacrament, 11:50 - 12:30 2nd Hour meetings, 12:30 - 12:45 Exit classrooms and building Mesquite 8th 12:45 - 1:00 Enter Chapel and foyer, 1:00 - 1:50 Worship and Sacrament, 1:50 - 2:30 2nd Hour meetings Whipple building Young Single Adults 8:00 - 8:50 Worship and Sacrament, 8:50- 9:30 2nd Hour meetings, 9:30 - 9:45 Exit classrooms and building Mesquite 6th Ward 9:45- 10:00 Enter Chapel and foyer, 10:00-10:50 Worship and Sacrament, 10:50-11:30 2nd Hour meetings, 11:30-11:45 Exit classrooms and building Mesquite 3rd Ward 11:45-12:00 Enter Chapel and foyer, 12:00- 12:50 Worship and Sacrament, 12:50-1:30 2nd Hour meetings, 1:30-1:45 Exit classrooms and building Spanish Branch 1:45-2:00 Enter Chapel and foyer, 2:00-2:50 Worship and Sacrament, 2:00-2:50 Worship and Sacrament, 2:50-3:30 2nd Hour meetings Stake Center Mesquite 4th Ward 8:00 - 8:50 Worship and Sacrament, 8:50- 9:30 2nd Hour meetings, 9:30 - 9:45 Exit classrooms and building Mesquite 5th Ward 9:45- 10:00 Enter Chapel and foyer, 10:00-10:50 Worship and Sacrament, 10:50-11:30 2nd Hour meetings, 11:30-11:45 Exit classrooms and building Mesquite 1st Ward 11:45-12:00 Enter Chapel and foyer, 12:00- 12:50 Worship and Sacrament, 12:50-1:30 2nd Hour meetings, 1:30-1:45 Exit classrooms and building Mesquite 7th Ward 1:45-2:00 Enter Chapel and foyer, 2:00-2:50 Worship and Sacrament, 2:00-2:50 Worship and Sacrament, 2:50-3:30 2nd Hour meetings

Bishop Alex Blazzard First Counselor Robert Nelson Second Counselor Jess Whipple

Dearest Brothers and Sisters, As we look forward returning to some degree of normalcy at church, we ask that you consider the following: The Area Presidency has directed that our worship services should be held every Sunday, and that the capacity “may” be increased to 150 members. These worship services will be followed by the administration of the sacrament in the chapel. Members may also administer the sacrament if participating from their homes. We are now asking that you begin to return to church if your health and COVID-19 concerns allow. In those wards where attendance could possibly exceed more than 150 people, we ask that you follow the direction of your bishop in staggering your in-person attendance. In addition, the Area Presidency has encouraged us to return to weekday activities for youth and primary children in areas where proper safety measures can be instituted and maintained. In an effort to avoid the risk of exposing ward members to COVID-19, and with a desire to not over schedule families on Sunday, all second hour meetings will continue in a virtual setting and not be held in meetinghouses. While we have been instructed to ensure we do not overburden families on Sunday with multiple face-to-face meetings (while the adults are still meeting virtually), weekday youth and primary activities, classes, or singing time are encouraged. Please remember President Boyd K. Packer’s stirring comment: "…when you schedule a youngster you schedule a family, particularly the mother.” Until we can return to in-person second-hour classes, including Primary classes and activities, we offer the following recommendations for Primary Leaders, parents, and children: Baptisms: We will focus on preparing children for baptism, and encourage them to participate in that ordinance soon after their 8th birthday. Funeral services, baptisms and wedding receptions: These tender and sensitive gatherings are allowed to be conducted with appropriate limits as to the number of people invited and should follow safety protocols. State guidelines maintain that “places of worship” may operate under strict social distancing requirements at no more than 50% occupancy based on applicable fire code. For those desiring to have a gathering that might exceed the 150 person limit, we ask that you visit with your bishop. Your bishop may council with the stake president and together we may be able to make use of the stake center, that allows for a higher occupancy. Also from the state: “As a reminder, the best tools we have to combat the spread of this virus remain the same: maintain safe social distancing, wear face coverings, and practice good hygiene. These new circumstances are especially important within our gathering places of worship and life-rites ceremonies.” Home-centered primary: Parents and family members are encouraged to continue to provide home-centered gospel learning activities with the support of primary leaders. Church resources include: The Friend magazine; Come, Follow Me—for Primary; The Children’s Songbook; and activity ideas from Children and Youth program. We ask leaders, teachers, ministering brothers and sisters, and parents to pay close attention to children whose parents struggle with temporal and spiritual challenges. We express our heartfelt gratitude for your efforts to follow these guidelines that are intended to keep us safe during the current pandemic. We also appreciate how you have prayerfully considered how these guidelines can be safely implemented. Your brother in the gospel, David J. Anderson