In the October 2011 General Conference Elder David A. Bednar invited the young women, young men, and children of the rising generation to engage in family history work. He stated: “Many of you think family history work is to be performed primarily by older people. But I know of no age limit described in the… Read More YOUTH AND FAMILY HISTORY – MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN
Did you know that the initial concept for the Granite Family History Center was to be a discovery center for youth? It all started with a talk by Elder Bednar in general conference in October 2011 about the ministry of Elijah. After discussing the importance of the restoration of the sealing power to the preparation… Read More GRANITE FAMILY HISTORY CENTER – FOR THE STRENGTH OF YOUTH
One Sunday afternoon at the Granite Family History Center, while serving a shift, I was indexing a batch of records. Something came up that seemed to be a unique situation that I didn’t know how to deal with. I looked at the “project instructions” and asked the other Consultants who were serving on the shift,… Read More For Strength of Youth
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!
A Temple and Family History “Boot Camp” for youth ages 11+ is being sponsored by the Granite Family History Center August 6-8 from 10 am to noon. Registration is required by no later than Sunday, August 4. Register early since space is limited. Boot Camp is a fun way for youth to get excited to… Read More Join the Lord’s Youth Battalion Boot Camp
I have been interested in knowing how the youth of our church have responded to the challenge put out by President Russell M. Nelson at RootsTech 2017. His challenge? “I invite you to prayerfully consider what kind of sacrifices you can make to do more temple work and family history work.” Although I have heard… Read More Youth Responding to Challenge