Patriarch Michael Waite and Lynnette with Stake President David Anderson and Lynne.

Elder Jeron Dalton has received a mission call from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will serve in the Washington D.C. South Mission,English speaking. Chad and Karlie Dalton of the Mesquite 2nd Ward are Jeron's parents. He will report to the Missionary Training Center on April 8th. Elder Jeron Dalton will speak in the Littlefield Chapel, March 15, 2020 at 9 am.

The Mesquite Stake’s annual Discovery Day on March 21, will cap off with a 6:00 pm fireside by popular historical fiction writer Dean Hughes. His recent novel, Muddy: Where Faith and Polygamy Collide, is set in the Muddy River area of the Moapa Valley in the 1860s. The fireside will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center, 100 North Arrowhead Lane, Mesquite. Brother Hughes’ interest in the Muddy’s history piqued as one of his relatives was an early settler to the territory. He was also one of many people who worked on the new Church History series, Saints; he drafted some of the chapters about polygamy, and “started to know quite a bit about it,” said Hughes. He will share his research and back story of the book. Among the more than one hundred books Dean has written are two well-beloved series: Children of the Promise and Come to Zion. Like Muddy, captivating stories and fictional characters are woven into historical situations. He holds a bachelor's degree from Weber State College in Utah and master's and PhD degrees from the University of Washington. He also attended post-doctoral seminars at Stanford and Yale Universities and taught English at both Central Missouri State University and Brigham Young University. Dean and his wife Kathleen served missions in Nauvoo, Illinois and Beirut, Lebanon. Kathleen also served as first counselor in the General Relief Society Presidency under Bonnie Parkin. They are the parents of three children, grandparents of nine and great grandparents of one.

Bishop Jeff Hughes, CJ Somerville and Brogan Felshaw

Youth 14-18 can go on Trek. If they'll be turning 14 this year, they can also go. Head over to the Facebook page (Mesquite Pioneer Trek 2020) to sign up and receive updates. For more information, contact Josie Hughes.

Gunner McOmie received his Eagle Scout Award at a Court of Honor. He is a member of Troop 2082 sponsored by the Mesquite 2nd Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His Eagle project was making emergency kits in 5-gallon buckets for Virgin Valley Elementary School. They contained items (toilet paper, wipes, dust masks, gloves, duct tape and plastic and coloring books) that would help the teacher in case of any emergency when the class would be locked in their room. He would like to thank ACE Hardware for the donation of the buckets and other businesses that donated the other items. Gunner is in 8th grade at Hughes Middle school and is on the baseball and basketball teams. He is the son of Ian and Lara McOmie. Mark McOmie, Gunner’s grandfather, spoke about scouting in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ‘” It was Pres. Joseph F. Smith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who said that the young men needed not only opportunities for spiritual growth but they needed to have activities to teach them skills for life.” McCombie said that Baden Powell provided the scouting program to teach boys service, responsibility and good character.” McOmie continued, “You may have head the story that William Boyce brought scouting to America after a scout in England provided directions for him. However, the first scout troop in Utah was formed in 1908 with 50 rowdy boys. In 1913 the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chartered troops with the Boy Scouts of America. The Scout Oath and law teaches traits of manhood and character. Earning the rank of Eagle is a rare achievement and only 6.5% of boys who start scouting complete the rank of Eagle. The Eagle reminds us of integrity, and freedom, and is a symbol of loyalty, courage and faith. An Eagle exemplifies the very best of what we want our young men to be. The Eagle Scout stands for what is right. If all people lived by the scout oath and law this world would be a better place,” he concluded. Brian Haviland, District Chairman of Virgin River Boy Scouts of America, opened the Nation Boy Scout Court of Honor and formed the Eagle’s Nest by asking all those in the audience who had received this Eagle Award to come forward and sit together. “These are men you can look up to as great examples of service to our community, he said. The Eagle Scout charge was given by Lee Bracken, Gunner’s grandfather, who told Gunner, “This is not the end but the beginning. We recognize your accomplishments but these have all been for a purpose beyond your own edification. You learned these skills so that you could put them to use in the service of others. This is a qualification to enter a fellowship of those who have pledged themselves to the service of others. I charge you to do your duty to your country with the loyalty and courage that you were taught as a scout. Be loyal to the principles of freedom, democracy, civility, peace, tolerance, justice and the rule of law. Be brave and stand for these principles when they are threatened. Stand against oppression, fear, cynicism, intolerance, bigotry and hate of all kinds. I charge you to use the skills and the knowledge that you have gained to help other people at all times. Continue to do a good turn daily. Bracken concluded with, “I charge you to keep yourself physically strong, mentally and intellectually sharp and morally upright that you may always be prepared to help others. Stay curious. Stay honest and stay humble.” Gunner presented his parents with pins to recognize their help in achieving this rank of Eagle Scout. Gunner’s mother pinned the Eagle emblem and ribbon on his scout shirt. Gunner presented his mentor pin to Randy Laub, his scoutmaster, for his encouragement to complete his rank. Gunner received a pocket knife engraved with ‘Eagle Scout’ from Brian Haviland.

Cameron Klug, Bishop Ty Wakefield and Mikey Leavitt

Mesquite Nevada Stake Women’s Conference 2020 Sister Sharon Eubank of the presidency of the General Board of the Relief Society gave an inspiring presentation at the Mesquite Nevada Stake Women’s Conference, January 18th gathering of women age 12 and older. The theme was from the Doctrine and Covenants, section 25 verse 10. “Lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better.” Whatever is keeping us from “feasting” upon the spiritual things must be put aside so that we can partake of that which is the best for us. Relief Society is for us to understand the gospel and express it through each other. We depend so much on each other for the help in this life. Sister Eubank told us of the four areas that has been chosen for the Relief Society organization to focus on. They are: Nutrition for Children, Literacy, Emotional Resilience and Prevention of abuse. She invited each sister to consider where she could help with these subjects by praying and learning more about. President Anderson ended the conference by telling the sisters “You are doing better than you think you are. I know you, see you and love you.” Three Generations enjoying Conference with Sister Eubanks. "Sister Eubanks was so wonderful and the Spirit was so strong. As I listened and learned from her, I couldn't help but feel my Heavenly Father's love, knowing He knew each us. I looked around me at all the sisters attending but my joy was having my daughters and some grand daughters sitting beside me, feeling the Spirit, learning of the great work sisters have in this time". ~Dena Hoff First off I just want to say that she is an amazing lady. I loved her talk in general conference about how Christ is our light. As I was listening to her at our Women's Conference the thought struck me that it's not about a fancy speaker (although Sister Eubanks is wonderful and I loved having her here and being in her presence) she would want me to know (and I kind of already knew this), but it's all about Christ. The spirit just kind of reminded me of that. Second of all because Sister Eubanks was here and because of the decorations and her attention to the decorations. I was reminded of a path I was taking to find an answer to a prayer. And a few days later because of this reminder I received the inspiration and answers that I needed. It was truly inspired and although I since doubt myself I know that my answer was right and of God. Third I was so excited to hear about the work that they are doing in Emotional Resiliency, it's something I am personally working on and would love to hear more about the class/program. Thank you so much for bringing Sister Eubanks here. It was much looked forward too, much needed, and we are/were greatly blessed. It was indeed a feast. So thankful for our church leaders, for our prophet, for inspiration and guidance and answers to my prayers, so thankful especially for our Savior Jesus Christ. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen. -Staci Jones- Shonnee Olmstead Jeanne Clifton Sister Eubank Marilynne Belnap Arlene Hepworth Marjorie Rampton Mesquite 8th Branch (Retirement) Testimony - Our women’s conference on January 18th was so very good. The spirit was strong and the theme was presented well. Sister Eubank talked about things that as women we need to think about, like being too busy, thinking we aren’t enough, and how to feast on the gospel. I thought the sisters who spoke up to share their thoughts and insight each did a fantastic job of keeping on the point and touched my heart. It is great to live in Mesquite with such wonderful women of faith. ~Jeanne B. Clifton

Over 120 members and guests of the Mesquite 8th Branch enjoyed an outstanding evening of music and dinner on Tuesday, January 29, 2020. A very talented group from the Idaho-Utah Old Time Fiddlers provided a wonderful performance of great bluegrass tunes following a potluck feast organized by our Relief Society meeting committee. We thank the Elders Quorum for inviting this entertaining group and setting up the Cultural Hall. We especially thank the great cooks of the Branch for supplying the feast. Many thanks for the memorable evening go to the Idaho-Utah Old Time Fiddlers; Darryl Harris, Teresa Mortensen, Monty Mortensen, Sherry Adderly, Dave Smith, Gary Butler, and Julie Butler.

Please donate any Cub or Boy Scout or leader clothing, neckerchiefs, unused books, awards or any scouting items that anyone will not be using anymore, to the community scouts. They would appreciate any items donated. Items can be left on Jennifer Tichenor front porch anytime at 345 N Arrowhead Ln. Thank you.