My sister Sandy loved doing genealogy. She died in 1998 and most of her research was done before she learned to use a computer. She wrote letters to vicars and libraries all over the world. She would always include a ten dollar bill in her requests and felt that this brought answers faster. She spent… Read More Not Just a Name on a Card
One day I took some women to the Family History Center. One was not a member of the church who was visiting from Florida. I helped her sign on to FamilySearch and she added her immediate family to her tree. I showed her how to search for records and right away we found a record in… Read More Memorable Experiences at the Center
This morning while I was reading about the missionary work going on in the newly restored Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just six short months after its organization, I started remembering that I had some ancestors who were early converts back in the northeastern United States. I thought it would be such an… Read More Turning the Hearts of the Children to their Fathers and Mothers
Last week the leaders of the Granite Family History Center and the contributing stakes met to discuss the opening of the Granite Family History Center, the efforts being made in the wards and stakes to further Temple and Family History work, and the blessings of participating in this important work in challenging times. We look… Read More What Will I Do With What I Have Learned?
The October 2014 Ensign contains an article by Elder David A. Bednar taken from his address to new mission presidents on June 25, 2013. Elder Bednar shared a statement made by Joseph Smith on April 6, 1837: “After all that has been said, the greatest and most important duty is to preach the Gospel.” Elder Bednar then… Read More WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR MISSIONARIES IN LIMBO
Since President Nelson was sustained as the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have seen changes in a number of the programs and activities of the church. These changes are designed to move us to a higher level, change who we are, and help us prepare for the second coming… Read More New Focus at the Granite Family History Center
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Granite Family History Center survey. The comments and suggestions were very helpful, greatly appreciated, and have been passed on to the GFHC executive committee for review. If you have any additional ideas or suggestions you would like to share with us, please feel free to comment at… Read More Survey Results Are In
This week the Granite Family History Center sponsored an action packed activity for youth 11-18 years old entitled “The Lord’s Youth Battalion Boot Camp.” The idea for the three day camp was in response to President and Sister Nelson’s Worldwide Youth Devotional last summer where he invited every young woman and every young man in… Read More Boot Camp Helps Youth Prepare to Gather Israel!
Often I hear the comment, My [spouse][grandparent][parent][aunt] does the family history in my family. The comment infers that the individual is relieved of any family history responsibility because someone else in the family is “doing it.” On the other hand, I have also seen individuals anxiously engaged in family history on their own with no… Read More Family Matters
On Easter Sunday 183 years ago (April 3, 1836), Jesus Christ, Moses, Elias and Elijah appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple. The keys of the priesthood restored at that time provided the power whereby eternal families could be established in these the latter days. The importance of eternal families and… Read More Sealing Keys Restored