During this Christmas season we remember that faith-filled night, long ago, when Mary “brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:7).  What a blessing it is to know of our Savior’s humble birth, his matchless life, and His infinite atoning sacrifice for each of us.   We testify that Jesus Christ lives and that His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come.  We invite you to seek Him and the blessings of His peace.  We extend a warm welcome to you to join us on Sunday, December 21st at any of our worship services as we celebrate the Savior’s birth.  Merry Christmas! With great love, The Mesquite Nevada East Stake Presidency President Ryan Toone

At Christmas, our hearts turn to the Savior of the world—Jesus Christ, the Son of God, whose birth brought light and hope into a dark and waiting world. The angel’s message to the shepherds still speaks to us today: “Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy.” That joy is found in Jesus Christ.  Christmas is not only a celebration of Christ’s birth, but a reminder of His divine mission. Born in humble circumstances, He came to show us the way back to our Heavenly home. Because of Him, hope is never lost. His life, teachings, and perfect example show us how to love, forgive, and serve one another. Most importantly, Jesus Christ is our hope because of His Atonement. Through His suffering in Gethsemane, His death on the cross, and His glorious Resurrection, He overcame sin and death for all mankind. Because of Him, we can be forgiven when we repent, strengthened in our trials, and comforted in our sorrows. Because of Him, families can be eternal, and death is not the end. In a world that often feels uncertain and heavy, the Savior offers peace that “passeth all understanding.” He invites each of us to come unto Him, to lay our burdens at His feet, and to find rest for our souls. Christmas reminds us that God did not leave us alone—He sent His Son. Christ reminds us “to be of good cheer for He has overcome the world. As we celebrate this sacred season, may we remember that true hope is found in Jesus Christ. As we follow Him, trust Him, and share His love with others, His light will continue to shine in our lives and in the world. This is the message of Christmas. This is the message of Christ! President Jared Hollingshead of West Stake

Sister Marian Leavitt has served her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-days Saints. She will return home from the Washington DC South Mission on Thursday Dec. 18, 2025.  Sister Marian Leavitt's homecoming talk will be December 28th, 10:30 am in the Bunkerville Chapel. It is located at 355 W. Virgin St. Sarah and Ben Leavitt of the Bunkerville 2nd Ward, West Stake, are her parents. Welcome Home!

Sister Abbie Wilson has returned after serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the New Hampshire Manchester Mission for 18 months. Sister Abbie Wilson will speak in the Littlefield Chapel on December 14, 2025, at 9 am. The chapel is located at 3260 W. Old Hwy 91. Jaydel and Marshelle Wilson of the Valley View Ward, East Stake are Abbie's parents. Welcome Home!

Sister Cydney Ann Rowley will serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will serve in the Utah- St. George Mission-Service Mission. Cydney will start Home MTC on Dec.15, 2025. Sister Cydney Rowley will be speaking November 30th,12:00 NV- 1:00 AZ time, in the Littlefield Chapel. It's location, 3260 Hwy 91 Littlefield AZ. Her parents are Casey and Pace Abbott of the Scenic Ward, East Stake Chris and Stephanie Rowley Bunkerville 2nd Ward, West Stake.

Sister Annica Cameron returns after serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Indiana Indianapolis and Utah St. George Missions. Her parents are Jared and Naomi Cameron of the Carmel Ward in the Indianapolis North Stake. Sister Annica Cameron will speak in the Whipple Chapel on November 30, 2025, at 10:30. Welcome Home!

New Arrowhead Ward Bishopric Bishop Ryan Cowley 1st Counselor Higinio Gutierrez 2nd Counselor Tyler Hughes

Elder Cooper Harris has received his call from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will serve in New York, New York City Mission for 24 months. Cooper will begin his Home MTC and on December 3rd, he'll go to the Provo Missionary Center. Nathan and Shannon Harris of the Summer Crest Ward, East Stake, are his parents. Elder Cooper Harris spoke on November 14, 2025.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Christmas Season is fast approaching. We will be celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ as a community at our annual Christmas Devotional. As you know that devotional is a wonderful and inspiring event. For this year’s event we need the help of our older primary children (8-11) and youth to sing in their respective choirs. I am inviting all to come and participate. The attached flyer details the practice times and place. I hope to see many of you there. Thank you, President Hollingshead

Elder Chance Thornton will be returning home from his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  on Nov 20th. He served two years in the New Jersey Morristown Mission. Elder Chance Thorton will be reporting/speaking on Nov 23rd at 9AM in the Stake Center. It is located at 100 N. Arrowhead. Nikki and Ryan Thorton of the Heritage Ward, West Stake, are Chance's parents. Welcome Home!

Family Search Day hosted by the Mesquite East and West Stakes was held on Saturday, October 18 at the stake center.  Displays of memorabilia including quilts, family group sheets, photos, and quilts added much help connect families to their ancestors.  Lynzi Coffey was the keynote speaker.  Working for Family Search she is in charge of the 1,500 family search centers in the United States and helps with the other 2,000 worldwide family history centers.  She challenged those in attendance to expect miracles. Using a power-point presentation she showed the six steps on the journey to find history. 1.      The call – listen for the whispering of the Spirit, sometimes it is a quiet nudge 2.      Preparation – gathering knowledge, take a new path, remove old assumptions, He will equip those He calls 3.      Path – wander and learn new insights; there will be trials, sometimes a brick wall; the path will include emotional stories we didn’t expect 4.      Transformation – become more connected to our ancestors and gain a deeper understanding of ourselves 5.      Arrival – a mission, a goal, a reflection to see how we have grown but rarely the end; it is an open door to another 6.      Legacy – Stories of faith, love, perseverance, stories that shaped destiny and empower the future and light the way for others; your journey matters too   Sr. Coffey said miracles are how God reveals His love sometimes in quiet ways or maybe dramatic.  She used these steps to show the journey of Nephi and the records to illustrate the call of Nephi to get the plates from Laban through the time of Moroni and the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. She said, “I have found treasures and been able to meet family members I didn’t know.”  She has felt the spirit guide her.  It has been exciting, frustrating and unquestionably sacred. “Family history has transformed me and drawn me closer to Heaven; reached and built relationships.  I have seen the Lord’s hand in my life and have reached sacred arrivals.” “It is not just about names but it about connections and a legacy shared with you and testimony grown.” She told some personal stories of her brick wall with her ancestor Michael O’Brian. In wanting to find more connections to Michael she took three of her young children to Grantsville Cemetery to look for his grave.  The cemetery was the size of three football fields and no photos or grave plot numbers recorded they started their search.  As they got out of the car two robins were hopping along the ground and her young son asked, “Shall I follow them!” “Follow the birds!” she said.  The robins kept hopping along and he followed them until they each perched on a headstone – one of the sister-in law of Michael and then on Michael’s headstone! Then the birds took flight.     It was a MIRACLE! Sr. Coffey told of another miracle in her brick wall that opened.  While working in the family history center in Salt Lake she received the impression to look in the census record and found Michael worked on the railroad.  Then she thought that was about the time of the Golden Spike. “I wonder if he was there when the trains met at Promontory Point?”   She had a picture of him and going to the Golden Spike Museum she compared his picture to the photograph of the event and found him standing near the engine. Many of the other faces were labeled but not his.  She had found him at the event!  “The Lord is in the details and will guide us to look in places we never thought to look.  I am still at the brick wall regarding his parents, but I received help and found stories about him.” The following classes were available: On-on-One Coaching, Don’t Worry Be Appy, Full text Search with AI/ Home page, Ordinances Ready, Research on Wiki.  Breakfast of muffins, juice, fruit and yogurt were served.