Congratulations to Cameron Lee, Wyatt King, Jacoby Colantuono, Rigo Quintero & Jesse Silva from Pack 2008 for receiving the Arrow of Light Award. Watch out Boy Scouts, here they come! Big THANKS to Kelton Chamberlain for the awesome ceremony and Brent Hughes for making the Arrows!

Singles 31+ Christmas Activity December 16, 2016 Meet at the stake center at 5:45pm We will leave promptly at 6pm Visit Tuacahn’s Live Nativity and then go out to eat probably at Texas Roadhouse Come enjoy the Christmas Season! Costs: Nativity $2.00 And what you need to cover dinner Questions: Contact Jamie at (702)810-5328 or jazmier30@yahoo.com

Elder Jacob Mikkelsen returned from his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jacob served 24 months in the Cancun Mexico Mission. He is the son of Ned and Janet Mikkelsen of the Bunkerville 2nd Ward. Elder Jacob Mikkelsen will speak Sunday, November 27, 2016, 11 p.m. in the Bunkerville Chapel.

Kyle Memmott, advancement chairman for the Eagle Board of the Virgin River Valley BSA, received the Silver Beaver Award for his service to young men in the scouting program. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest award given to volunteers in the scouting program by the BSA. As the chairman of the Eagle Board for 3 years, he and the committee interview scouts as they present their Eagle Project for approval and again when they complete the project as they return and report on the completed project. He has served in the scouting program for 20 years; serving as a chartered organization representative, Unit Commissioner, counselor at Camp Kolob for 4 years, and as scoutmaster and Varsity Coach for 6 years for Unit 2998 sponsored by the Mesquite 7th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “Memmott has a unique ability to lead more by example than word. He is committed to principles of scouting and demonstrated distinguished service by helping numerous scouts to understand and internalize principles of the Scout Law and Oath through service, scout advancement projects, camps and leadership,” as stated by fellow scouters who nominated him. The Silver Beaver is given to those who implement the scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication and many years of service. Memmott is an Eagle Scout and earned his Duty to God Award, Scoutmaster Key as well as Second Miler and District Award of Merit.

The Mesquite 2nd Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a new Bishopric. Bishop John Robison, 1st Counselor Josh Tietjen and 2nd Counselor David Marchant were sustained earlier in the month of November, 2015.

Mark Larsen received his Eagle Scout Award at a Court of Honor on Oct. 25. He is a member of Varsity Team 2640 sponsored by the Mesquite 6th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His project was building a wooden bridge over the South Fork of the Muddy River at Warm Springs Park. His favorite merit badges were shotgun and orienteering. He was on the junior staff at Camp Kolob for 2 summers helping the 12-13-year-old scouts earn merit badges; the wilderness survival merit badge in particular. He is a freshman at Virgin Valley High School. He is the son of CJ Larsen and the late Monte Larsen. Monte, a profession hunter and trapper, taught Mark his wilderness craft, hunting and trapping which Mark continues to follow by trapping and selling hides in the winter. Charlie Lee, Chartered Organization Representative from Unit spoke about Mark and his Eagle Project.“Mark has been at 3 summer camps where I served as scoutmaster and COR and I have seen how he has grown in strength of character. Today holds a special place in my heart because I honor Mark for achieving the rank of Eagle and because today was his father’s birthday. If your dad were here, he would say, ‘I am proud of you also’. Mark’s project was a lot of extra work and Mark showed leadership in organizing a large group to help with the bridge. Mark is not afraid of work and the bridge is a tribute to him his extra efforts. " Stephen Walters, his advisor, gave Mark the Eagle Charge and reminded him to live with honor for honor is the foundation of character. He continued, “Your actions and example will reflect on your home community troop and country and the white of the badge represents honor. The blue of the badge represents loyalty – Be true to your brother scout and carry your load; do your duty to God and your country. The Red of the badge stands for courage; courage in physical danger and standing for right. The scroll turned up at the corners reminds you to be cheerful. The Eagle suspended from the ribbon is a symbol of protection - to remind you to look for ways to protect the innocent and those that need your help. Wear the badge with dignity and pride and add humility; let the Eagle be a guide for tomorrow. To this I asked you to pledge your sacred honor just as the signer of the Declaration pledged their lives and their sacred honor.” Walters had Mark repeat the Scout Oath signifying his acceptance of his responsibility and obligation to live the Scout Oath and Law. Kristopher Jarrett, Mark’s brother, presented the Eagle Award and certificate. Mark gave his mother a pin to thank her for her help and support on the trail to eagle. Mark presented mentor pins to neighbors and scout leaders who helped him: Steve Siegrist, Dave Teschner, Don Barnum and Stephen Walters. Kyle Memmott, Eagle Board Chairman, presented Mark with a pocket knife engraved with the words Eagle Scout, to remind him of the Scout Oath and Law.

Elder Arden Bundy will serve a mission for The Church of Jesus of Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is the son of Cliven and Carol Bundy of Bunkerville 2nd Ward. Elder Bundy will serve in the Rancagua Chile mission for 24 months. Arden will leave for the Missionary Training Center in Santiago Chile on November 15th. Elder Arden Bundy will speak on November 13. 2016 at 11:00 am in the Bunkerville Chapel.

Elder Joshua Ponce has been called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Ponce will serve in the Argentina Santa Fe Mission (Spanish speaking) for 24 months. His parents are Edward and Ruth Ponce of the Virgin Valley Spanish Branch. Joshua will report to the Provo Missionary Training Center October 26, 2016 to prepare to teach the gospel. Elder Ponce will speak Sunday, October 23 at 9 am in the Stake Center, located at 100 N. Arrowhead Ln.

Elder Clancy Leavitt returned after his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He spent the last 24 months in the New Hampshire Manchester Mission. Clancy is the son of Kenyon and Marianne Leavitt of Bunkerville 1st Ward. Elder Leavitt will be speaking Sunday, October 30th, 9 am in the Bunkerville Chapel.

Joshua Mahonri Ponce received his Eagle Scout Award at a Court of Honor on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. He is a member of Venture Crew 2493 sponsored by the Mesquite 4th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His Eagle Project was putting in cement curbing and gravel around the power transformer at the Thomas D. Leavitt Park in Bunkerville. He earned 26 merit badges and his favorite merit badges were cycling and citizenship in the world. He graduated from Virgin Valley High School in June where he was a member of guitar ensemble and participated in the Clark County Honor Guitar Ensemble. He was also a member of the basketball and baseball teams. He will be serving as a missionary for the LDS church in Argentina. He is the son of Edward and Ruth Ponce. President David Leavitt, President of the Spanish Branch of the LDS Church, gave Joshua the Eagle Charge. President Leavitt said only 2 boy scouts out of 100 ever achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. President Leavitt explained the meaning of the badge. The Eagle Award had a ribbon of red, white and blue suspended on a scroll with the motto, “Be Prepared”, and representing a smile to remind you to be cheerful in service. The knot below represents the Scout Slogan, “Do a good turn Daily.” The white of the ribbon represents service, the blue represents loyalty, and the red represents courage. The Eagle is attached to the ribbon – representing protection and keen awareness of opportunities to serve. The stars represent truth and knowledge, two important ideals of scouting. President Leavitt said, “When you become an Eagle Scout you are always an Eagle Scout – never refer to yourself as “I was an Eagle Scout.” Your success will be our success and what you do will reflect on all Eagle Scouts for good or bad. When you raise your arm to the square and use 3 fingers to form the scout sign you are reminded of the 3 promises – to be of service to others, duty to God and Country and duty to self in keeping yourself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.” President Leavitt asked Joshua to raise his arm to the square and repeat the scout oath. “I challenge you to remember the scout oath and law and so live as to do your duty to your fellowmen, to God and your country and yourself.” President David Leavitt said. Joshua’s mother pinned the Eagle Badge on her son and Joshua presented his mother and father with pins to thank them for helping him along the trail to Eagle Scout. Joshua presented the mentor pin to Merlin Hafen for helping him with merit badges and encouraging him. Mark Tichenor, chairman of Virgin Valley BSA, presented Joshua with a pocket knife engraved with the words, “Eagle Scout” as a reminder of his accomplishment in achieving the rank of Eagle.