Connor Chase Wilson 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 installing a new flag pole, light and scoreboard at the Virgin Valley High School baseball fields. He is a student at Hughes Middle School and is the son of Jaydell and Marshelle Wilson. Connor’s Dad, Jaydell, said, “Being an Eagle Scout is more than rank advancement, it is about internalizing the 12 points of the scout law – Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. The Eagle badge is a symbol of responsibility – the white reminds you to live with honor; the blue is for loyalty to your family and loyalty to your ideals by being a good example; the red is for courage to stand up for yourself and your family. Love should characterize your actions - in other words, show kindness.” Wilson quoted James E. Faust’s story of a young man who kept a diary and at the end of entries he would write G.T. Wilson continued, “When the son grew up, he presented the diary to his father who said, ’That was the finest gift a son could give a father!’ G.T. stood for good turn daily, the slogan of the BSA.” Wilson challenged Connor to express gratitude for others and to be prepared for life, for disaster, for work and to help lift others to a better way of living.” Evan Wilson, grandfather, gave Connor the Eagle Charge, saying, “Becoming an Eagle is not a reward for your accomplishment, it is a qualification to enter a fellowship of those who have pledged themselves to the service of others. You leaned these skills so that you could put them to use in the service of others. I charge you to do your duty to God with diligence and to strive to keep all the promises you have made and come unto Christ continually until you can truly say that you always remember Him. I charge you to be loyal to the principles of freedom, civility, tolerance, justice and the rule of law. Be brave and defend for these principles when they are threatened. Make the promise of “liberty and justice for all people” ring true. I charge you to continue to do a good turn daily. Many will pass by the hungry, needy and sick and not notice them, but I charge you to notice them and help and serve them. I charge you to so live that you may be and effective instrument in the hands of God in the service of your country and others. Stay active; Stay curious; Stay honest; Stay humble.” Brian Haviland, Chairman of Virgin River Valley BSA, formed the Eagle’s nest by inviting all the Eagle Scouts in the audience to come forward and sit together. Haviland presented Connor with a pocket knife engraved with “Eagle Scout.” Roger Murdock, grandfather, presented the Eagle badge to Connor’s mother to pin on his scout uniform and Connor presented pins to his mother and father for their help in attaining the rank of Eagle and he also presented his mentor pin to his father for helping him with his Eagle Project and encouraging him along the trail to Eagle. Connor thanked Dylan and Britton for helping him with his project and said how much he wished Britton could be at the Court of Honor; Connor follows in the footsteps of his two older brothers who are Eagle Scouts.

Elder Braxton Poole received his mission call from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.He will serve for 24 months in the Tampa Florida Mission. Braxton is the son of Brian and Angela Poole of Bunkerville 1st Ward. Elder Braxton Poole will speak on August 25th at 10:30 am in the Bunkerville Chapel. "Diligently look unto Christ in all things and He will support and guide you, no matter the circumstance."

Elder Chris Cannon returns home from serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.He served for 24 months in the Sydney Australia Mission. Chris returns on August 21, 2019. His parents are George andJean Cannon of the Mesquite 4th Ward. Elder Chris Cannon will be speaking on August 25 at 11:00 am at the Stake Center, 100 N. Arrowhead. Welcome home!

Mesquite, Nevada Stake Young Adult Institute Schedule - Fall 2019Religion 200 - The Eternal Family Tuesday Nights at 6:30 pm at the Seminary Building All Young Adults Ages 18-30 Married and Single are Invited to Attend Week 1 Aug 13 Introduction Set goals for course, begin to formulate answers to questions, start course study journal 2 Aug 20 Coming Forth of “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” and Prophets and Apostles Solemnly Proclaim Ephesians 4:11–14; Mosiah 8:15–17; Moses 6:26–39; 7:16–21. M. Russell Ballard, “What Matters Most Is What Lasts Longest,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2005, 41–44. Ezekiel 33:1–7; Amos 3:6–7; Doctrine and Covenants 1:4–5, 11, 14, 37–38; 90:1–5; 124:125–126. Henry B. Eyring, “Finding Safety in Counsel,” Ensign, May 1997, 24–26. 3 Aug 27, 2019 Our Divine Potential and The Family and the Great Plan of Happiness Genesis 1:27; Isaiah 55:8–9; Acts 17:29; Romans 8:16–17; Hebrews 12:9; 1 John 3:1–2; 4:8–9; 1 Nephi 9:6; 2 Nephi 9:20; 3 Nephi 12:48; Moroni 8:18; Doctrine and Covenants 76:4; 88:41; 130:22. Gospel Topics, “Becoming Like God,” lds.org/topics. Moses 1:27–39; 3:16–17; 5:6–12; 2 Nephi 2:19–25; 9:6–12; Doctrine and Covenants 49:15–17. Julie B. Beck, “Teaching the Doctrine of the Family,” Ensign, Mar. 2011, 12–17. 4 Sep 3, 2019 The Conditions of Mortality and The Family Is Central to Heavenly Father’s Plan 2 Nephi 2:27–29; Mosiah 3:19; 16:3–6; Moses 6:49, 53–55; Abraham 3:25. David A. Bednar, “The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality,” Ensign, Apr. 2012, 40–47. Doctrine and Covenants 93:39–50. Robert D. Hales, “The Eternal Family,” Ensign, Nov. 1996, 64–67. 5 Sep 10, 2019 Marriage between a Man and a Woman Is Ordained of God and Gender and Eternal Identity Mormon 9:9; Doctrine and Covenants 49:15–17; Moses 3:18–25; 5:1–16. “The Divine Institution of Marriage,” mormonnewsroom.org/article/the-divine-institution-of-marriage Matthew 7:12; John 8:1–11; 15:12; Doctrine and Covenants 76:24; Moses 2:27; and the second paragraph of “The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 129. Jeffrey R. Holland, “Helping Those Who Struggle with Same-Gender Attraction,” Ensign, Oct. 2007, 42–45. 6 Sep 17, 2019 The Divine Roles and Responsibilities of Men and The Divine Roles and Responsibilities of Women Matthew 2:13–16; Ephesians 5:23, 25; 1 Timothy 5:8; Doctrine and Covenants 75:28; 83:2, 4; 121:36–46. D. Todd Christofferson, “Let Us Be Men,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2006, 46–48. 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14–15; Alma 56:47–48; 57:21; Doctrine and Covenants 25:1–3, 10, 13–16. “Understand the Divine Roles of Women,” Ensign, Feb. 2009, 67. 7 Sep 24, 2019 Preparing for Eternal Marriage and Temple Ordinances and Covenants Mark 5:35–36; Doctrine and Covenants 6:22–23, 36; 8:2–3; 9:7–9; 11:12–14; 88:40. Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Reflection in the Water” (Church Educational System devotional, Nov. 1, 2009), lds.org/media-library. Exodus 19:3–6; Doctrine and Covenants 84:19–21; 97:10–17; 109:12–26; 124:37–40, 55. Boyd K. Packer, “The Holy Temple,” Ensign or Liahona, Oct. 2010, 29–35. 8 Oct 1, 2019 Improving Temple Worship and Becoming Saviors on Mount Zion Psalm 24:3–5; John 2:13–16; 3 Nephi 17:1–3; Doctrine and Covenants 109:8–22. Richard G. Scott, “Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need,” Ensign, May 2009, 43–45. Obadiah 1:21; Malachi 4:5–6; Doctrine and Covenants 110:13–16; 128:18; 138:27–37, 58–59. David A. Bednar, “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 24–27. 9 Oct 8, 2019 Eternal Marriage and Nurturing the Marriage Relationship Doctrine and Covenants 131:1–4; 132:1–24. Russell M. Nelson, “Celestial Marriage,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 92–95. Matthew 19:3–8; Ephesians 5:25, 28–31; Doctrine and Covenants 25:5, 13–15; 42:22; Abraham 5:15–18. L. Whitney Clayton, “Marriage: Watch and Learn,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 83–85. 10 Oct 15, 2019 The Sacred Powers of Procreation and The Commandment to Multiply and Replenish the Earth Genesis 2:21–24; Psalm 24:3–4; Matthew 5:8, 27–28; Romans 8:6; Jacob 2:28, 31–35; Alma 39:1–9; Doctrine and Covenants 42:22–24; 63:16; 121:45–46. David A. Bednar, “We Believe in Being Chaste,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 41–44. “Sexual Purity,” For the Strength of Youth (booklet, 2011), 35–37. Genesis 1:27–28; 9:1; 35:11; Psalm 127:3; 1 Nephi 15:11; Doctrine and Covenants 29:6; 59:6; Moses 2:27–28. Neil L. Andersen, “Children,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 28–31. 11 Oct 22, 2019 Building Christ-Centered Lives and Homes and Safeguarding Faith and Testimony John 15:1–5, 10–11; Helaman 5:12; 14:30–31; 3 Nephi 11:29–30; 12:22–24; Moroni 7:45, 48; Doctrine and Covenants 64:9–11; 88:119, 123–25. Richard G. Scott, “For Peace at Home,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 29–31. Luke 22:31–32; John 14:26–27; Ephesians 4:11–14; 1 Nephi 15:23–24; 2 Nephi 31:19–20; Alma 5:45–46; Helaman 3:28–30; 3 Nephi 18:32; Doctrine and Covenants 11:13–14; 21:4–6; 108:7–8. Jeffrey R. Holland, “Lord, I Believe,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 93–95. 12 Oct 29, 2019 Rearing Children in Love and Righteousness and Creating a Successful Family Luke 15:11–20; Ephesians 6:4; 2 Timothy 3:15; 3 Nephi 18:21; Doctrine and Covenants 68:25–28; 93:36–40. Jeffrey R. Holland, “A Prayer for the Children,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2003, 85–87. Deuteronomy 6:1–7; Joshua 24:15; Mosiah 4:14–15; Doctrine and Covenants 58:21; 98:4–6; 134:5–6; Articles of Faith 1:12. Dallin H. Oaks, “Good, Better, Best,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2007, 104–8. 13 Nov 5, 2019 Providing for Temporal Needs and Single Adult Church Members Malachi 3:8–12; Matthew 6:19–21; Mark 6:1–3; Luke 2:51–52; 1 Timothy 6:7–10; 2 Nephi 9:51; Jacob 2:17–19; Doctrine and Covenants 56:17; 75:28; 104:13–18, 78. Robert D. Hales, “Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2009, 7–10. 1 Corinthians 12:12–20, 25–27; Hebrews 11:1, 6, 8–13, 16. Gordon B. Hinckley, “A Conversation with Single Adults,” Ensign, Mar. 1997, 58–63 14 Nov 12, 2019 Exercising Faith in Difficult Family Circumstances and Accountable before God Proverbs 3:5–6; Matthew 11:28–30; 1 Nephi 16:34–39; 17:1–4; Mosiah 24:8–16; Doctrine and Covenants 121:7–8. “Strengthening the Family: Adapting to Circumstances,” Ensign, Dec. 2005, 34–35. Matthew 18:1–6; Romans 13:12–14; 2 Corinthians 5:17–21; Mosiah 4:30; Alma 5:15–22; 12:14; Doctrine and Covenants 42:22–25; 93:39–44. Richard G. Scott, “To Heal the Shattering Consequences of Abuse,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 40–43. 15 Nov 19, 2019 Prophetic Warnings Concerning the Family and Promoting the Family as the Fundamental Unit of Society 2 Timothy 3:1–7, 13; 1 Nephi 14:14–17; 22:16–17; Doctrine and Covenants 97:22–28. Bonnie L. Oscarson, “Defenders of the Family Proclamation,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 14–17. Alma 43:9, 30, 45, 48; 46:11–16; 48:9–13. Dallin H. Oaks, “Balancing Truth and Tolerance,” Ensign, Feb. 2013, 24–31. L. Tom Perry, “Why Marriage and Family Matter—Everywhere in the World,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015, 39–42.

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YW Camp Ward Swim Party with the Bishopric Camp Zion

Sister Resha Bunker (she just returned from her mission), Elder Christian Martinez and Sister Jamie Bundy

Sister Jackie Korsgaard (VROC 4) Missionary Virtual Remote Operations Center (VROC) 1-760-885-4985 jackie.korsgaard@familysearch.org US Pacific Daylight Time/D​ VROC missionaries are assigned to Family Search Headquarters who generate priority lists daily for our teams to complete. We only work on these specific projects which are not available to the general public. Each day we receive our lists sorted into priories from High too low. We are to spend 60% of our time on the High priority list, medium projects get 25% and low projects get 15% of our daily time. The team I am assigned to has workers all over the United States and Canada. Each week we are trained in different types of projects, as well as reviewing projects that we might have had issues with. We work with incredibly knowledgeable people, however, I also learn from members who work daily on Family Search projects.

Elder Dylan Jaydel Wilson will serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Brisbane Australia Mission.He reports to the Provo Missionary Training Center on August 21, 2019. Jaydel and Marshelle Wilson of the Mesquite 2nd Ward are his parents. Elder Dylan Wilson will speak on August 18th at 11am in the Littlefield Chapel, located on 3260 E. Old Highway 91. "I know that the gospel is true and that families are eternal. I know that through my diligence I can return to live with my loving Heavenly Father and fulfill my purpose. I know that Jesus Christ atoned for my sins and I can be forgiven. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."

June 28th was the beginning of this year’s Camp Zion as the participants used the drive to Kolob Mountain to prepare for Heart of Zion theme which included memorizing a scripture and a hymn. Approximately 110 Young Women and Young Men 16-18 years camped out from Wednesday to Friday and were kept busy with classes and activities. Wednesday rotation class subjects were Communication with Heavenly Father and others, Recognizing and Understanding the Spirit, You Are Loved, and Friends and Examples. Thursday class subjects covered My Purpose as a Missionary and in Gathering Israel, The Purpose of Eternal Families: Roles of Men and Women, My Purpose in Getting an Education, and Building Relationships of trust and Working with Others. The Stake leaders and those in charge of Camp Zion were determined to help all the youth who attended to understand their roles, responsibilities and potential as they strive to live righteous, steadfast lives. Beside the spiritual and serious work that they did the kids had fun and were well fed. Time was set aside each evening for quiet discussions and Q&A sessions. It was a busy few days on the mountain that allowed the Young Men and Women to be device free and concentrate on their spiritual futures. A testimony meeting for the youth was held Sunday June 30th at the Stake Center giving all who wanted the opportunity to share their feelings about Camp Zion. Thoughts from some of the youth: Camp Zion this year was amazing. I learned so much. One of the biggest things I learned was loving others but not only that I also needed to love myself and have confidence in myself. I was asked to be a group leader and didn't know how well I was going to do. I looked at the list of kids I had and realized that a lot of them could've fit the place better and were spiritual giants. One of the lessons given by Brother Dodenbier was about the parable of the talents. Something I never realized was that the one with fewer talents and the one with more received the same blessing because they had given their everything so I realized from that point on I was going to give my everything for myself and for my group. I felt peace as I faithfully encouraged my group and gave my all. Overall camp Zion was an amazing experience and I loved every part of it. I felt the our father in heaven and our Savior's love for me. The spirit was undoubtedly evident. I am so grateful I had this experience. Jeremy Perkins Camp Zion helped prepare me for my mission by allowing me to learn from many different leaders and allowing me to have a group of friends around me. It helped my testimony of gathering Zion because as all of the youth stood together in unity, I knew that this church is true and we are the chosen generation to further the work. Jaxon Snarr Camp Zion was an awesome experience. The greatest thing that stood out about it was the sense of love. Everyone was loving to everyone they saw and looked for opportunities to serve. The lessons were amazing and uplifting. The spirit was strongly felt during them. We learned about making and keeping sacred covenants, and that we prepare for them by living worthily of them now. I learned more about what I can do to prepare to be a Melchizedek priesthood holder, missionary, husband, and father. I left the mountain with a stronger testimony of Jesus Christ and the profound love he has for me and everyone around me. I am grateful for the opportunity to go and for the amazing leaders in this valley who selflessly served us so willingly. Coleman West **Thank you Melissa Julien for the wonderful photos.

Elder Brayton Tobler has returned after serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brayton served 24 months in the Urdaneta Philippines Mission. Brad and Stephanie Tobler of the Mesquite 4th Ward are his parents. Elder Brayton Tobler reports on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 11 am in the Stake Center, located at 100 N. Arrowhead. Welcome home! Elder Tobler said this about his mission: "If I could sum up my mission in two verses that verse would be proverbs 1:7 and 2 Nephi 28:30. These verses basically say the same thing. In Proverbs 1:7it states "The fear of the Lord is the start of all knowledge and wisdom" and in 2 Nephi 28:30 it talks about learning God's plan precept upon precept. I learned the importance of the plan of salvation in my mission. I am so grateful for every single piece of revelation the lord has blessed us with through His scriptures. I am grateful for the spirit that guides teachers, priests, apostles, missionaries, and even the prophet as they clearly unfold the "Mysteries" of God. I know that the Book of Mormon is the most perfect translated revelation given to us through the ancient American prophets. Through applying its precepts as Joseph Smith states, a man may get closer unto God. I am so grateful for the full gospel and I'm excited to share it with those around me through example and ministering unto their needs. I leave these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen."