Bill Greenland

As we begin a new year, many of us think about things that we might be able to do that will help us to be happier and healthier. Some may call them resolutions, others good intentions, still others goals. Might we suggest that you include “family history” in this year’s good intentions. 1. If you have not created a family tree in familysearch.org, perhaps this could be the time to start with the basics. Log in to familysearch.org and create an account in which you can begin the formation of your family tree. In doing so, you will find your name on the first line. Next enter the name of your parents (even if they are still living) where you are prompted to do so. This will be the first major branch of your family tree. 2. If you already have a familysearch.org account, but have not been active in filling out the branches of your tree, perhaps your goal could be to add some of the names of those ancestors who are relatively close to you, i.e., parents, grandparents and great grandparents. You may be surprised as you enter these names how they link to other names that have already been entered into the family tree. 3. If the major branches of your family tree are pretty well filled in, your resolution may be that you are going to find “source” information for these individuals, i.e., birth/death certificates, military records, immigration records etc. In addition, “memories” could be added to members of your family through photographs, stories, marriage records, etc. 4. If you find that your family tree is blossoming with photos, stories, records, and all sorts of documentation, then perhaps your goal now should be to start searching for those family members who may have been over looked and have not been entered into your tree, i.e., uncles, aunts, cousins. In addition, you will want to especially look for those ancestors who may have been over looked in having their temple work done. John and Joan Roach are available to help you achieve your goals. Joan 801-835-6396 and John 801-680-7560

ELDER’S QUORUM Scott Henriksen, President

As we say goodbye to 2021 we welcome 2022 without hesitation. A few changes are afoot regarding the assignments our ward shares with the Canyon Ridge Ward. In addition to starting our meetings on Sunday at 11:30, the Butler Hill Ward will have the responsibility to care for and clean the Butler Hill Chapel from January through June. From July through December, we will secure the building each evening. We rotate these assignments with the Canyon Ridge Ward every six months. In addition, the Elders Quorum will clear the snow from the walks in the months of January and March.

All three of these rather temporal duties are important assignments with spiritual underpinnings. Caring for the building helps us learn and show respect for the facilities wherein we worship. By dedicating an hour or so each week we keep the building in a secure, safe and dignified condition. In so doing, we ultimately remove distractions that might interfere with our ability to worship.

We appreciate your willingness to accept these assignments to care for our meetinghouse. Bill Shober has issued the first 3 months of cleaning assignments and organized the snow removal crews for January and March. Additional assignments will follow. If you have questions about how you can help or have a desire to help, please contact Bill Shober.

Submitted by Pres. Henriksen