While RootsTech 2019 is still a few months away (27 February-2 March), it isn’t too early to plan on attending. And as the event draws closer, speakers and activities will be announced. After the success of RootsTech 2018, the organizers have decided to keep the same theme for RootsTech 2019: “Connect. Belong.” Once again you… Read More RootsTech 2019
Last June I went on a business trip with my husband back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Both of us have ancestors who lived in Pennsylvania in the 1700 and 1800’s so we decided that we would extend our business trip by a couple of days and go and see the towns and areas where our ancestors… Read More Rainy Day Miracle
Each day of our lives we engage in all kinds of activities and entertainment in an effort to feel joy and satisfaction. However, often the activities we participate in leave us unfulfilled, frustrated, upset, tired, or discouraged. Have you ever stopped to realize the unique and abundant joy you feel when engaged in temple or… Read More Joy and Spirit of Elijah
If you are looking for a way to get either your family or ward members involved in family history, but they seem a bit hesitant, you might want to consider becoming part of the indexing force which moves research along for others and yourself. How can you do this? The most productive and also fun… Read More Organize an Indexing Event
Many years ago when my siblings and I were cleaning out my parents’ home, I was entrusted with all things genealogy. At the time I was thrilled about having those items in my possession. Almost 17 years later, I am still storing those items on a makeshift pyramid at the back of my garage. Before… Read More What Do I Do with This?
Elder Quentin L. Cook, in the October General Conference, outlined the new format for both Sunday church attendance and also the purposes and blessings which this new change can have in our lives. One of those he listed is the following: “Helping all of Heavenly Father’s children on both sides of the veil through missionary… Read More Looking to the New Year
“Our Savior, Jesus Christ, offers to us four incomparable gifts—the capacity to love others, the ability to forgive, the blessing of repentance, and the promise of life everlasting. These four unique gifts will bring us more and more joy as we accept and act upon them. They were made possible because Jehovah condescended to come… Read More First Presidency’s Christmas Message
Ring in the new year with a resolution to learn and do more with your family history. New Sunday hours from Noon to 5:00 pm and a lineup of informative classes begin in January at the Granite Family History Center. What a great place for your family to spend some of your extra Sunday time together!… Read More Granite FHC Rings in the New Year with New Sunday Hours and Classes
A few years ago when I was a student in an institute class, the teacher, Brother Bailey, wrote “Jesus Christ” on the whiteboard. Suddenly, he SLAPPED the whiteboard and yelled, “It’s NOT his last name!” He had the attention of the entire class. I think that statement came as a surprise to some. I have… Read More The Prophesied Lineage of Jesus Christ
You may already have seen the email which told you that December was the last issue of Family Ties–the Sandy Granite Family History Center newsletter. In an effort to bring you information in a more timely fashion, we will be going to a blog format starting in January. There is no need to sign up… Read More “Family Ties” is Put to Rest