Sister Jannella Fiso returned from serving her mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 29th. She served in the Samoa Apia Mission. Jannella is the daughter of Gaosi and Jennifer Fiso of the Mesquite 5th Ward. She will report her mission this Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 11 am in the Whipple Chapel. Welcome home!

Sister Emma Barnum will serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will serve in the Brazil Fortaleza East Mission. Sister Barnum will leave for the MTC in Brazil on June 24, 2018. Emma is the daughter of Mark and Lori Barnum of the Bunkerville 1st Ward.

An Eagle Court of Honor was held for Tauaimalo Fiso, Kristopher Leavitt, and Keaton Lee, members of Troop 2998 sponsored by the Mesquite Seventh Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their Eagle projects were as follows: Tau painted the doors at the Sunshine Academy Preschool and painted line on the sidewalk at the front of the school for the students to line up. Keaton built a sign for the Bunkerville Cemetery. They will be juniors at Virgin Valley High School this fall. Tau was a member of the football, wrestling and track team and was sophomore historian. Kris played basketball and Keaton was a member of the football team. Each scout earned 21 merit badges for their Eagle Award and at least 5 more merit badges and will receive a bronze palm. Tau is the son of Jennifer and Gaosi Fiso, Kris is the son of Todd and Keri Leavitt and Keaton is the son of Sam and Shaunna Lee. Alex Blazzard, chartered organization representative from Mesquite 7th t ward, was the speaker and explained what a scout had to accomplish to earn the Eagle Rank: 21 merit badges must be earned, training in first aid, and citizenship, outdoor skills and 20 nights of camping are among the requirements. Blazzard said, “Less than 1% of the scouts that start on the Trail to Eagle reach the Eagle Rank which is 1 in 100 registered scouts. The most important requirement is to ‘demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Law and Oath.’ Blazzard concluded with, “Remember and live by the guiding principles and you will be successful!” Ryan Toone, chairman of the Eagle Board, told about what best friends these 3 youth were as they camped together and worked together. “They worked on the trail to Eagle in rain and sunshine and challenged each other to complete the eagle projects which were all significant projects. They are hard workers and never complained about doing service projects. They will be of great service to God, their family and our nation, “he said. Toone asked the three scouts to raise their right hand and repeat the Eagle Scout Charge saying, “I pledge to follow the Scout Oath and Law and look for ways to serve others, to honor my priesthood and uphold our God given Constitution that has made our nation great. I will make my training, example and influence count strongly in my community, family and nation.” Toone reminded them that it is an honor and privilege and responsibility to receive the Eagle Award and challenged them to assist others scouts in climbing the trail to Eagle. The fathers then pinned the Eagle ribbon on their sons. Tau, Keaton and Kris presented pins to their mothers and father in recognition of their support and help with merit badges and projects. Tau, Keaton and Kris presented mentor pins to Toone in appreciation for helping them and taking them camping. The scouts received pocket knives engraved with the words, ‘Eagle Scout’ as a remembrance of their completed the requirements for Eagle. They were escorted to the Eagle’s nest by eagle scouts as follows: Tim Maui’a escorted Tau, Seth Saterfield escorted Kris and Sam Lee escorted Keaton. Bishop Graves of the Mesquite 7th ward said he went on the 50-mile hike with the 3 scouts and “if they can make that they can do anything. It is an honor to know them and they are a great addition to our community.”

The Power of the Book of Mormon: Study, Ponder, Apply MULTI-STAKE YOUTH CONFERENCE Dear youth, parents, and leaders, Our upcoming multi-stake Youth Conference will be uplifting, spiritually-strengthening, and fun. As the theme suggests, this will be a great opportunity for those who attend to better understand The Power of the Book of Mormon and how to Study, Ponder, and Apply it to their lives. Please read through the following information to help you prepare for Youth Conference— • Dates and times: Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 3. (See attached schedule for details.) • Transportation: o Once at the conference everything is within walking distance. o Youth from Logandale and Panaca Stakes are required to ride with a leader—they cannot transport themselves to or from the conference. o Youth must remain at the conference unless they have a signed permission slip from parent/guardian to leave early. • Permission slips: o Each youth must turn in a permission form (signed by parent/guardian) to their ward leader. • Registration: Conference attendees should have filled out an online registration. If you plan to attend Youth Conference and have not completed the registration please contact your ward leader for more information. • Dress and appearance: Friday—nice, casual, modest clothing. (Something like what you would wear to school.) Saturday—conference t-shirt and modest shorts or pants. Modest bathing suit for the swim party. Comfortable shoes. Hats are appropriate only during service project and swim party. • Behavior and standards: For the Strength of Youth outlines the expectations for standards at the conference. • Cell phones and electronics: Are welcome if used appropriately for scriptures, note-taking, and pictures. Please turn to silent or airplane mode. • What to bring: o Bag with scriptures, pen, notebook/journal o Water bottle marked with your name—filled with water. o Modest bathing suit, sunscreen, towel o Fleece-1 ½ yards (if participating in the Blankets service project or volunteered to donate) o Scissors-marked with your name (if participating in Blankets or Cards service projects) o Hat or sun protection (if doing physical service, optional) • Food: All meals and snacks will be provided at the conference. Youth are invited to come to Youth Conference with questions. As they seek answers they will feel the Spirit and find direction for their lives. See you Friday!

Sunday, May 20 the Mesquite Nevada Stake Seminary Graduation was held at the Stake Center in Mesquite. Forty nine seminary students received their diplomas which represented completion of four years of seminary. Stake President David Anderson presided and was a speaker along with Seminary Principal Nathan Porter. Stake seminary teachers are Janet Dodendier, Darrell Garlick, Ty Wakefield and Jamie Wakefield. The seminary graduates are: Bunkerville 1st Ward Jessica Barnum Kinlee Clark Rachel Fails Nathaniel Hulet Hayden Johnson Lauren Leavitt Taylor Waite Bunkerville 2nd Ward Joshua Abbott Amelia Alejos Trevor Anderson Brogan Bingham Alyson Cook Rachel Cook Ashlee Faught Logan Felix Dillan Fuqua Jacquelyn Hughes Emily Teerlink Littlefield Ward Danielle Garlick Mesquite 1st Ward Johnathan Atkinson Calee Clem Jaiden Juan Madelin Mitchell Mesquite 2nd Ward Savannah Price Mesquite 3rd Ward Timothy Maui’a Kaci Mickelson Maurice Jayden Perkins Mesquite 4th Ward Hakan Cade Anderson Nathanael Cannon Megan Hafen Burgundy Hall Talia Hansen Sarah Rappleye Mesquite 5th Ward Kari Wakefield Mesquite 6th Ward Jamie Bundy Kameron Cox Logan Humphries Nathan Reber Adam Teschner Mesquite7th Ward Jacklyn Gomez Kallie Graves Markell Ludvigson Keaton Ogden Dallan Tanner Kylee Tobler Cecilia Wahl Virgin Valley Spanish Branch Eduardo Ponce Roberto Tut Virgin Valley YSA Branch Taylor Barnum The seniors not included in the photo are: Johnathan Atkinson, Ashlee Faught, Danielle Garlick, Burgundy Hall, Nathan Hulet, Logan Humphries, Dallan Tanner, and Emily Teerlink.

The Stake Presidency held a devotional with about 35 seniors.

Elder Paonga has returned after serving a 24-month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Sydney Australia South Mission. His parents are Feofaaki and Lavinia Paongo. On May 20 at 2 pm, Elder Paongo will speak in the Mesquite 1st Ward in the Stake Center.

Bernice Fiso has accepted a call to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Sister Fiso will serve in Barbados Bridgetown Mission for 18 months. She will depart for the Missionary Training Center in Dominican Republic on June 6, 2018. Bernice is the daughter of Gaosi & Jennifer Fiso of the Mesquite 5th Ward. Sister Bernice Fiso will speak on May 20th at 11 am in the Whipple Chapel, located 121 Whipple Way.

Cub Scout Day Camp for boys ages 7-10 sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was held on April 20-21. The theme of ” Wild West" was printed on t-shirts which each boy received along with a bandanna to wear. About 110 cub scouts participated in activities such as building tool boxes and bear shooters, tying knots, and soap carving. Each group presented skits and was entertained by cowboy poetry from Derek Hafen. Community leaders and first responders talked to the scouts about citizenship in our town and how to be safe at home. The Webelos, age 10, went on a 3mile hike on Friday and learned to cook in Dutch Ovens. The Webelos were taught archery and BB gun shooting with Brent Hughes as the instructor.