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
This year we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Granite Family History Center (“GFHC”). From its very inception, its history has been filled with miracles and tender mercies. Today the center blesses over a thousand visitors a month and houses over 50 computers, multiple scanners, copiers and digitizing equipment. Approximately 130 consultants have been called… Read More Happy Anniversary!
RootsTech 2019 is just a couple of weeks from being launched. Are you going to be part of that experience? It isn’t too late to register. “Connect, Belong,” the theme of this year’s conference, promises to be an exciting and informative event. Just looking at the lineup of planned speakers suggests that you should be… Read More RootsTech 2019
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
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
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
Janet Helland, of the Granite Stake, recently shared this idea with the consultants at the Granite Family History Center. We would like to encourage you to take this challenge as well this Christmas season. These ideas came from her daughter’s ward in North Carolina. The hope is that you will find one of these gifts… Read More Remembering Your Eternal Family at Christmas