The Bunkerville 1st Ward held it's New Beginnings for four new Beehives who will join Young Women's in 2018. Congratulations to Kaycee Browning, Asia Cannon, Jolee Griffiths and Ellie Clark.

DeMurren Reber passed away peacefully at his home on Friday morning. His funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at the Mesquite LDS Stake Center. Visitation will be Friday, April 13, from 6 - 8 p.m. and again Saturday,April 14, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. prior to services, both at the Stake Center.

April 12: 2nd Thursday Workshop at the Family History Center, 2:00 pm. This month's topic, The FamilySearch Research Wiki - What it is and How to use it.

Some of the Littlefield Cub Scouts earned awards. Both Kenny and Kye earned the Fur, Feathers and Ferns adventure belt loop. They had to complete the one mile walk to earn the award. They did it! Corben has reached the ripe old age of 10 and passed all of the Bear requirements. He received his Bear patch, his Cyber Chip, and he relinquished his Bear neckerchief and slide, which was replaced by a Webelos neckerchief and slide. The Webelos have been working on an adventure but have not yet completed it. No Cub Scout leaves a pack meeting without something so Taj and Skyler, as well as the other Cubs, received some ZolliPops and ZaffiTaffy to help freshen their mouths when they can't brush their teeth. Just trying to help them stay clean. Certainly proud of these Cubs and their leaders. They were all great sports and participated and got to have refreshments (served out of garbage cans). I LOVE CUB SCOUTS!

The Mesquite Nevada Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints hosted it’s annual “Family Discovery Day” on Saturday March 17th, and made it a St. Patrick’s Day to remember. This year’s event was themed “Family History: Family Fun” and focused on ways that families can research and enjoy stories from, and links to, their ancestral past together. In keeping with this new spin on “once upon a time”, age specific and level appropriate classes and activities were a big part of the day’s organization: Parents took special classes on fun ways to incorporate new technology to increase family history affiliation with their children. Youth had their own break-out sessions dealing with topics in genealogy and in telling stories they had researched from their familial past. Younger children learned about “life in the good old days” in the Virgin Valley, played pioneer games, and took rides on a mini train. They even had a chance, courtesy of Jim Andrus and Sam Reber, to take a horse and buggy ride (complete with real “live “stock in the form of two miniature ponies!) Youth and younger children alike had a laugh together when learning hands-on how to make pioneer (shake-up-your-own) ice cream. (Ingredient #1 – plenty of “elbow grease”) Five different ability level classes were also offered for adults—each one incorporating two different areas of interest in genealogical study and research. (ranging widely from DNA to family tree—indexing, Descendants, Memories, and applications of new technology in family history). Screenings of video sessions from RootsTech 2018 were also presented. The day’s activities culminated in a luncheon in the stake center cultural hall. Pioneer artifact displays, grandma’s recipe taster tables, and a special “green screen” family photo booth (to magically transport participants into the past), highlighted the event.

Bunkerville 1st Ward 2nd Place Krae Grriffiths 1st Place Quade Griffiths 3rd Place Austin Macias 4th Ward Wolves: 1st Jack Kelly 2nd Jax Woods 3rd Adler Shaner Bears: 1st Tray Hughes (not pictured) 2nd Will Reed Overall: 1st Jack Kelly 2nd Tray Hughes (not pictured) 3rd Riley Woods Webelos: 1st Riley Woods 2nd Ammon Shaner 1st in Bears and 2nd overall Tray Hughes 3rd Ward 3rd Ashton Thorton 2nd Brandon Perkins 1st McKay Mulitalo 7th Ward Pack 2596 Candy bar "derby" treats Max Hughes, Connor Aughney, Dane Macias, Jaidon Turner, Cooper Harris, Dillion Boger, Zac Taylor and Charlie Davis Mesquite 1st

Elder Quentin Smith served 24 months in the Kennewick Washington mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints returning home Feb. 13 2018. He is now working to save money so he can attend Dixie College in the fall. His parents are Brian and Nicole Boatright of Mesquite 3rd Ward. Elder Smith loved his mission, working hard and the people in it. The best part of his mission was helping people find the love for the gospel and how it changed their lives for the better. Elder Smith will speak on March 11, 2018 at 1pm in the Whipple Chapel.

Destry Tobler, a Webelo in Den 2341 sponsored by the Bunkerville 2nd Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, received his Arrow of light at a ceremony and now will advance to the Boy Scout Troop. Duane Thurston presented him with his arrow signifying that he has crossed the bridge into the scouting program. Destry also received an arrow of light patch to wear on his uniform. Destry is the son of Kurt and Kortney Tobler.

The Family Search Center will be open March 1 - 3 during RootsTech to allow those interested in viewing the sessions as a group or who don't have access to the Internet. RootsTech 2018 Streaming Schedule (NV times) March 1...7:30 am General Session Featuring Brandon Stanton creator of Humans of New York blog March 2..7:30...General Session Featuring Scott Hamilton, Olympic champion, cancer survivor, television broadcaster, speaker, author, husband, and father March 3...7:30...General Session Featuring Henry Louis Gates Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center, Harvard University and Natalie Lafourcade, Mexican pop-rock singer and songwriter March 1..10:00 am...MyHeritage DNA 101: From Test to Results March 2...10 am..Findmypast’s British and Irish Hidden Gems March 3...10am...Civil Registration Indexes of England and Wales March 1...12:30 pm...Google Photos: Collect, Organize, Share March 2 ...12:30...Finding the Right DNA Test for You March 3...12:30...Advancing Your Genealogy Research with DNA March 1...2 pm...Unlocking Roman Catholic Records March 2... 2pm...How Not to Leave Genealogy Behind March 3...2pm...Pain in the Access: More Web for Your Genealogy March 1...3:30...A Gift of Life: Who’s Writing Your Story March 2...3:30...Finding Elusive Records at FamilySearch RootsTech Family Discovery Day Saturday, March 3 Streaming Schedule Thursday, March 1...6:00 pm...Leadership Session. High Priest Group Leaders, High Councilors with temple and family history responsibilities, all temple and family history consultants are invited to participate in a live broadcast. Elder Quentin L. Cook and Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will speak. Saturday, March 3...10:00 am Family History Fun: Connect, Belong From the Professor to the Student you will all be amazed at the connections we have to each other and how we belong to a larger family than we ever imagined. Connect with Jason Hewlett and Hank Smith as they discover family history with each other. Saturday, March 3...Noon Family Discovery Day General Session Join President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency, and his wife, Sister Kristen M Oaks as they share family history insight and experiences that will bring your family closer together, help you make new connections, and highlight the importance of family history and temple work. Saturday, March 3...1:30 pm Music: A Bridge Across Generations Three noteworthy musicians come to Family Discovery Day to help share their talents and explore their family. A session not to be missed with song and discussions around music and how family has helped each of them explore how they belong to something larger than themselves. Evie Clair, Kenya Clark, and Alex Melecio Questions, contact Candy Kammerman. candykamslc@gmail.com

Mahttie Mulitalo, Nichelle Thornton, Brooke Mickelson and Kinzley Lee On Sunday, February 11th the Mesquite 3rd ward Young Women held their New Beginnings program. The program helps introduce the theme and the purpose of the young women's program to those girls joining this year. The 3rd ward welcomed four young ladies who will be turning twelve and entering the beehive class this very soon. It was a wonderful night for all involved.