Sister Emma Barnum has completed her mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and returned to Bunkerville.She served in the Brazil Fortaleza E. Mission. Emma's parents are Mark and Lori Barnum of the Bunkerville 1st Ward. Sister Emma Barnum will be reporting her mission in the Bunkerville 1st ward on December 29, 2019 at 10:30.

Nathan Reber received his Eagle Scout Award at a court of honor. He is a member of troop 2640 sponsored by the Mesquite 6th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His project was erecting a flag pole at the community garden on Hafen Lane. His favorite merit badge was tracking and he attended summer camp at Kolob, went white water rafting in the Tetons and deep-sea fishing in California. He graduated from Virgin Valley High School and will serve a mission in Alaska for the LDS church. He is the son of Larry and Jennifer Reber. When the Eagle’s nest was formed, six of the eagles were - his father, his uncles and his brothers. Matt Reber, Nathan’s uncle, gave him the Eagle Charge challenging him, “to so live and serve that those who know you will be inspired to finer living.” He continued, “Always remember that as an Eagle Scout, you become a guide to other scouts. You become an example in your community and your actions are now a little more conspicuous and people will expect more of you. “Reber had Nathan repeat the scout oath to reaffirm his obligation to serve God, his country, fellow scouts and his community. Keith Reber, Nathan’s uncle, gave a scoutmaster minute, and told the story of how scouting teaches young men to do hard things. He told the story of a young man who had never been camping and how he learned to overcome his fears while building and then sleeping in a snow cave in eastern Oregon in weather 17 degrees below zero. Reber said, “The young scout went on to serve in the Marines and was #1 in his class as a Green Beret. When he came back to visit, he told me scouting had changed his life. The young man said, “Scouting taught me I can do hard things!” Brian Haviland, chairman of the Virgin River District BSA, presented the awards and Nathan’s mother pined the Eagle Ribbon and emblem on Nathan’s shirt. Nathan presented pins to his parents for their support and help in reaching his goal. Nathan presented his mentor pin to his grandmother, Pat Reber, for her love and encouragement to complete his project and paperwork. He said, “My grandmother taught me right from wrong and I want to thank her for her love and help.” Haviland presented Nathan with a pocket knife engraved with ‘Eagle Scout’ as a reminder of his achievement in the scouting program.

Stetson Ludvigson and Tannner Fielding received their Eagle Scout Award at a court of Honor for Troop 2596 sponsored by the Mesquite 5th ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Stetson’s project was repairing and improving the Virgin Valley High School baseball field. Tanner’s project was installing a flag pole at the Mesquite City Cemetery on Hardy Way. Tanner is a Senior at Virgin Valley High School and is a member of the football and baseball teams, Skills USA, Interact Club and the National Honor Society. Stetson is also a senior at VVHS and is a member of the football, wrestling and golf teams. Both scouts said their favorite merit badge was wilderness survival; to complete this they each had to build their own shelter and camp away from the group for a night. Tanner is the son of Keith and Karen Fielding. When he graduates, he wants to serve in the US Air Force. Stetson is the son of Don and Jody Ludvigson and upon graduation, he plans to serve a mission for the LDS church. Mark Tichenor, scout leader, spoke about the obligation and responsibilities of an Eagle Scout. The first obligation is to live with honor – honor is the foundation of character. An Eagle reflects credit on his family, church and community. The 2nd obligation is loyalty, for without it, character lacks direction; 3rd is courage - that gives character force and strength. The Eagle faces each day unafraid and seeks their share of the world’s work. Fourth is - embark on a life of service - extending a helping hand to those in need; giving aid and comfort to the oppressed and upholding the right of others while defending their own and always doing a good turn daily. “Tichenor told the story of George Coker, Eagle Scout, and a Navy Pilot, shot down over Vietnam who then spent 6 ½ years as a prisoner of war. When he refused to sign a confession of condemnation of the US, he was tortured, put in solitary for 2years spending as many as 13 hours at time with his arms tied over his head. To keep his sanity, he repeated the scout oath and law and toward the end all he could say was ‘On My honor!” Coker said scouting helped him develop his concepts of duty and service. Tichenor quoted Scoutmaster Clark Green who said, “We want to see that every scout has a chance to complete the requirements for Eagle, that way they can spend the rest of their life becoming an Eagle”. Tichenor finished by saying, “Attaining the rank of Eagle is an accomplishment,; then put the badges away and roll up your sleeves, go out and put what you learned to use and remember the words, ‘On my Honor’.” Ryan Toone gave Stetson and Tanner the Eagle Charge asking them to make the scout sign and repeat these words, “As an Eagle Scout I pledge to follow the scout oath and Scout Law and constantly look for ways to serve God, my family, community, and country. I reaffirm my allegiance to the God given constitution that has made America great. On my honor I will do my best to assist other scouts and make my training and example, my rank and my influence count strongly for better citizenship.” Brian Haviland, chairman of Virgin River Valley District BSA, presented the awards. The mothers pinned the Eagle Ribbon and badge on their sons. Tanner and Stetson presented pins to their parents to thank them for their support and help in achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Tanner presented his mentor pins to Charlie Lee for pressing him to complete merit badges and his project. He also presented a mentor pin to Duane Thurston who was always there for him and took him on so many camping trips. Stetson presented his mentor pin to Mark Tichenor for teaching him skills and pushing him to complete his Eagle Rank. Haviland presented pocket knives engraved with ‘Eagle Scout’ to remind them of their accomplishment.

Congratulations to Iken Tobler of Mesquite 1st Ward, for receiving the Cub Scout Arrow of Light Award! He worked extra hard to finish before the end of the year!

Abe Alejos received is Eagle Scout Award at a court of honor. He is a member of Troop 2341 sponsored by the Bunkerville 2nd Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His project was building an addition to the announcer’s booth at Virgin Valley High School. He is a senior at Virgin Valley High School and a member of the wrestling team. He is son of David and Jody Alejos. Brian Haviland, district chairman of Virgin River Valley BSA, formed the Eagle’s nest by inviting all in the audience that have attained the rank of Eagle to come forward and sit together. Doug Waite, his grandfather, said it was a great honor for him to give Abe the Eagle charge. “You have worked hard on the long trail to Eagle Scout earning rank advancements and merit badges. You have gained may skills and learned many things that you can now use in the service of others. I charge you to dedicate your heart and hands for doing good in the world -to help and serve those around you and pay special attention to those who need your help the most. I charge you to take your citizenship with great dedication and be a leader and lead only toward the best. Build America on the solid foundations of clean living, honest work, unselfish citizenship and reverence for God. I charge you to keep our self physically strong, mentally and intellectually sharp, and morally straight that you will always be prepared to help others and be an effective instrument in the hands of God. “Waite had Abe repeat the Scout Oath to reaffirm his allegiance to it and the obligation and responsibilities that come with the rank of Eagle Scout. Jody, his mother, pinned the Eagle emblem and ribbon on Abe’s uniform and Abe presented pins to his parents for their help along the trail to Eagle. Abe presented his mentor pin to his father for being a good example and helping him complete his project. Haviland presented Abe with a pocket knife engraved with ‘Eagle Scout’ as a remembrance of all he has accomplished.

Elder Nathan Reber has been called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will serve in the Anchorage Alaska Mission for 24 months. Nathan reports to the Missionary Training Center on the 18th of December. Larry and Jennifer Reber of the Mesquite 6th Ward are his parents Elder Nathan Reber will speak on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 10:30 in the Whipple Chapel. Elder Reber's favorite scripture: Alma 26:12 Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever Elder Reber's testimony: I have a testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I know the gospel bring joy and happiness into the lives of families. I know the atonement was for all mankind. I know families can be together forever and that we’ll see loved ones again beyond the veil. I know this mission has been hand selected for me, from my Father in Heaven. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Indexing Projects are in the "Family Search" on the net. They would then register and go to "INDEXING". Go down to the Mesquite Nevada Stake and there is a drop down there for the (3) projects I have posted. I will always try to have (3) projects that are not too difficult to index. Thanks - Dennis Biggs

Stratton Waite received his Eagle Scout Award at a court of honor. He is a member of Troop 2041 sponsored by the Bunkerville First Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For his Eagle project he cleaned out the shed and replaced the shed door at the Bunkerville Cemetery. He placed a granite marker with the rules and the QR code that allows anyone to see the plots in the cemetery and locate the graves of their loved ones. His favorite merit badge was personal fitness but he also liked cooking and shooting. He went to Maple Dale and Camp Kolob for summer camps. He is a freshman at Virgin Valley High School and is on the football, basketball and baseball teams. He is the son of Stephen and Emily Waite. Brian Haviland, district chairman of Virgin River Valley BSA, formed the Eagle’s nest by inviting Stratton’s father, uncles and cousins who are all Eagle Scout to come forward. He asked Statton and the other young men to look to these Eagles for their example and leadership. David Waite, an uncle, gave Statton the Eagle Charge, “This is the end of your rank advancement in Boy Scout but it the beginning of a life of service as an Eagle Scout. I charge you to do your duty to God with diligence and to do your duty to your country with the loyalty and courage you were taught as a scout. Use your skills and knowledge to help other people at all time and continue to do a good turn daily. I charge you to live the outdoor code and see the earth as God’s own work for us to carefully preserve. I charge you to be prepared to help others, to love God and serve your country. “ Emily, his mother, pinned the Eagle Ribbon and emblem on his shirt and Stratton presented pins to his parents for their help along the trail to Eagle. Stratton presented his mentor pin to McKay Magoon, his scoutmaster for his help with his project. Haviland presented Stratton with a pocket knife engrave with ‘Eagle Scout.’

Elder and Sister Burton have completed their assignment at Zion’s Camp in Belfair Washington. They are taking the opportunity to spend some time with family.

Sister Emily Leavitt has been called to a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will serve in the Detroit Michigan Mission, English speaking. Emily reports to the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah on Dec. 18. David and Nancy Leavitt of the Bunkerville 2nd Ward are her parents. Sister Emily Leavitt speaks Sunday December 8, 2019 at 12:00 in the Bunkerville Chapel.