President Spencer W. Kimball stated: “It is by serving that we learn how to serve. When we are engaged in the service of our fellowmen, not only do our deeds assist them, but we put our own problems in a fresher perspective. When we concern ourselves more with others, there is less time to be… Read More Indexing – A Perfect Opportunity to Serve
This past year has been a time of reflection, as we have had to adjust to the changes in how we meet together, how we worship, how we learn and how we serve in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In D&C 107:99, we read: “Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty,… Read More Line Upon Line
It’s time to get excited about the 2021 RootsTech virtual conference. If you haven’t registered for online access it’s not too late. This years RootsTech conference will be held February 25-28, 2021. What a great opportunity all of us have to join this event. In visiting the RootsTech.org you can see the list of the… Read More Less Than A Month Away
“Family history work has the power to do something for the dead. It has an equal power to do something for the living. Family history work…has a refining, spiritualizing, tempering influence on those who areengaged in it.” Boyd K Packer Ensign, August 2003 While participating in the work of family history, I find that it… Read More Experiences With Family History Build My Testimony
For the first time ever, the world’s largest family celebration event will be entirely virtual and completely free. Get ready to celebrate shared connections with people from around the world. Connect with friends, your family, your past, and your heritage and homelands—all from the comfort of your home and in your browser. If you have… Read More RootsTech 2021
This past year has created many unexpected and difficult challenges. In addition to concerns about the Corona virus itself, there is isolation from friends and family, church services interrupted, temples and family history libraries and centers closed. It has also created situations that have brought wonderful blessings into our lives. I am grateful for the… Read More The Plan of Happiness
Last Tuesday we had our first online class for 2021, Introduction to the Family History Guide. Dave Castleton, who attended this class, wrote: “This past week I have been overwhelmed at the scope and breadth of the work of temple and family history. On Tuesday night I felt such gratitude as I listened to Bob… Read More A View From 40,000 Feet
Recently, the leadership team of the Granite Family History Center were discussing ways for our patrons to receive individual assistance while they are working on their Family History at home. We look forward to the Granite Family History Center opening, and to have access to resources, both technological and human to help us, but while… Read More Got Questions? Find the Answers
If you are a frequent visitor to the Granite Family History Center website, you are probably aware that the Family History Center is closed except for special appointments, but you may not know that we are starting our winter classes today (January 12, 2021). Through much of 2020, online classes were taught and you could… Read More Take an Online Family History Class – It’s Easy!
I have often felt drawn to my mother-in-law’s family. Because I had hit a bit of a wall on the line I was working on I decided to look at the descendency view of the family tree and see if I could find a different line to explore. The one I settled on was a… Read More Gathering Israel