A Companion to Come, Follow Me
The Love of God, by Sabrina Squires… Read More A Companion to Come, Follow Me
Tag: The Family History Guide
“HAPPY GOLDEN DAYS OF YORE”
Christmas time is such a beautiful time for making new memories and remembering the old. Because the holidays center so much around family, we can also focus our hearts on family who have gone before us. One way we have found of remembering is to put five generations of family pictures on our Christmas tree. Small picture… Read More “HAPPY GOLDEN DAYS OF YORE”
— Heritage Tourism —
VISITING THE LANDS OF OUR ANCESTORS
Are you looking for a new vacation destination with exciting adventures and meaningful experiences? Have you ever thought about visiting the lands of your ancestors? Today there are many resources to help you learn about and prepare for a visit to the lands where your ancestors were born. A little preparation before can add meaningful… Read More VISITING THE LANDS OF OUR ANCESTORS
— Family History —
Sharing Family History – Part 2
Part Two of four: Getting Involved Let’s begin by stating the obvious: you have to get involved with family history to share it. An example of this was a gentleman who visited our Family History Center and had been asked to encourage people in his church assignment to be involved with family history. Not having… Read More Sharing Family History – Part 2
— Education —
the Family History Guide – VIP
As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, most of us have had the opportunity of teaching others in different settings, and varied callings or assignments we have had. Like you, I have had numerous opportunities to teach, and found that when I teach others I learn more myself. I know I… Read More the Family History Guide – VIP
Little Changes, Big Results
Have you received impressions that you need to write your personal history or the histories of family members? These nudges from the Spirit can be the force behind our efforts to gather Israel and in connecting with members of our own family. Whether you are new to family research or are a seasoned researcher, there… Read More Little Changes, Big Results
— RootsTech 2021 —
RootsTech and the Family History Guide
Many of us had the amazing opportunity to attend RootsTech for the first time, as access was offered free and online. You many not know, but the sessions that were offered were recorded and are available online at RootsTech.org. In a recent blog article written by Bob Taylor for The Family History Guide titled: RootsTech… Read More RootsTech and the Family History Guide
A View From 40,000 Feet
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
Such a Treasure; The Family History Guide
When you open up the “Home Page” for The Family History Guide, and read the mission statement: “OUR MISSION: To greatly increase the number of people actively involved in family history worldwide, and to make everyone’s family history journey easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable.”, you will know you are in the right place! Many of you have… Read More Such a Treasure; The Family History Guide
— Education —
Social Media and Family Research
You probably have some favorite family history and genealogy research sites that you use regularly, I know I do. While I love these resources and feel competent in using them, I decided it was time to try something new. I set a goal to learn about, and use resources available on social media to help… Read More Social Media and Family Research