Cub Scout Alijah Christensen of Mesquite 4th Ward received his Arrow of Light on March 14th. He is the son of Brandy and Wayne Christensen. Congratulations!

Cub Scout Andrew Fink of the Mesquite 1st Ward was awarded The Arrow of Light on March 21st. Congratulations! Jennifer Tichenor and Andrew Fink

A beautiful, sunny day greeted the crowd at the Mesquite Stake Center for a day of learning, inspiration, good food and fun at the Virgin Valley History and Family Discovery Day. Classes presented were on varied subjects such as DNA tests, indexing, Family trees, historical records and searching in Spanish records. The Cultural Hall was decked out with impressive displays explaining local history by following early settlers of the Virgin Valley from their arrival to their burials in local cemeteries. Cowboy poetry sent laughter through the halls. Outside at the Heritage Park children played pioneer games, rode ponies, learned to square dance, and ate treats. Demonstrations of Pioneer domestic skills such as butter, root beer and vinegar making shared space with rug and rope makers. The day had started with a wonderful breakfast cooked and presented by the Stake presidency and ended with a fun sack lunch to be taken and eaten anywhere.

A reminder...Tuesday, March5 is the final day to register online for the Family Discovery Day.You can go to https://www.mesquitenvstake.org/, the Family Discovery tab and follow link. ******* Or use the following link to register... https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwciY16CVJAo_QHgCBBOXq8TZdtFWGr8C_2nKSJpXjQvBUDA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Brothers and Sisters: We would like to invite you to attend our annual Family History Discovery Day on Saturday March 9th at the Stake Center Complex.This event will have something for the whole family. All activities are free of charge. This year we are focusing on the history of our valley as well as the work to discover our ancestors.The theme of the event is "Explore our history, Discover yours!" The schedule of events will be as follows: 7:00-8:30 am --Pancake Breakfast/ Heritage Park, Cooked and served by the Stake Presidency and High Council. 7:30-9:00 am --Class Registration / Stake Center Entrances, Early registration is suggested (details below), but registration will be available the day of the event. 8:30 - Noon -- Historical Displays/ Stake Center Cultural Hall Displays will trace the history of Bunkerville, Mesquite, Littlefield and Beaver Dam 9:00-9:30 am -- Opening Session / Stake Center Chapel. Remarks by President David Anderson 9:30 - Noon -- Classes, Pioneer activities, Children's Activities/ Stake Center and Heritage Park. Noon-- 1pm -- Cowboy Poetry/ Stake Center Stage and Lunch The complete class and event schedule is attached below. For more information go to: mesquitenvstake.org , click on the History/ Discovery Day tab at the top of the page. For on-line registration highlight and then click on this link: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScwciY16CVJAo_QH…/viewform… (Link is also accessible on the Stake web page.) We hope you will all plan on spending the morning with us on March 9th, 2019. Sent by Laren Boyd Abbott, whose calling is Stake Presidency Second Counselor.

Lane Ramos received his Duty to God Award from his Bishop, John Robison, during Sacrament. He has a better understanding of the gospel and definitely set a foundation for him to be better prepared for his life. Lane is the son of Andres and Sarah Ramos of the Mesquite 2nd Ward. Congratulations! Lane's favorite quote is “Today I will do what others won’t so tomorrow I can do what others can’t.” Jerry Rice

1st Counselor Brian Boatright, Bishop Tim Barnard and Ryan Thornton 2nd Counselor

Sister Alexis Atkinson served an 18 month mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. She served in the Texas Lubbock Mission. Alexis is the daughter of Scott and Daniella Atkinson of Mesquite 1st Ward. Sister Alexis Atkinson will speak February 17th, 8am in the Stake Center.

Elder Colton Mickelson served his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and returned to Mesquite on February 15th. He served in the Michigan Detroit Mission for 24 months. Colton is the son of Kameron and Traci Mickelson of the Mesquite 3rd Ward. Elder Colton Mickelson will speak in the Whipple Chapel on February 24th at 9 am. Welcome home!

Elder Charles and Sister Nancy Burton of the Mesquite 4th Ward are serving a senior mission in Zions Camp Recreation Property Belfair, Washington.

The Family History Center will be closed on February 18th for Presidents Day and March 4th for building cleaning.

Sister Kari Wakefield has been called to serve an 18 month mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will serve in the Florida Fort Lauderdale Mission, Spanish speaking.Kari is the daughter of Travis and Richelle Wakefield of the Mesquite 5th Ward.She will report to the Missionary Training Center February 12th Sister Kari Wakefield will speak Sunday, February 10th at 12 noon in the Whipple Chapel located 121 Elwin Whipple Way.