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rizona audiences who support faith-based films are in for a treat! Michelle and Marshall Moore have assumed ownership of the 20-year-old LDS Film Festival, changed its name to Zion Indie Film Festival, and have proposed additional festival showing venues in Arizona. “We are incredibly excited for the future of the festival to be a bridge for filmmakers and audiences,” said Michelle Moore.” Michelle has extensive experience in the industry, including public relations to promote faithbased films. At the conclusion of the March 2-5, 2022 event, she observed that “We’ve learned so much the first year of running the festival that we’re already looking forward to 2023.” That’s when the Moore’s will debut the first-ever Zions Indie Film Festival, with marketing to Arizona audiences beginning as early as Fall 2022. They will also be reaching out to local film

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critics, film programs, Arizona’s film commission and filmmakers. “Soon, we’d like to bring the ‘Best of the Fest’ to a couple different states and Arizona is on the top of that list,” Moore said. As new owners the Moores are committed to build on the foundation of 20+ years, while adding new features as they grow. While bringing the best of the

faith-based film festival to Arizona will be a first, the desire to do so is not. Tier 2 Media Owner Kels Goodman, who previously co-owned the LDS Film Festival with his wife Stephanie Goodman, said Arizona has always been involved. “We get Arizonans who come and showcase their movies every year,” Goodman said. “Even though it Continued on pg. 5

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is pretty much Utah based, we get a lot of out-of-state entries and even a few from out of the country.” One recent example is “Remembering Heaven,” written by and about Sarah Hinze of Gilbert, Ariz. After winning Best Documentary Film in 2021, the film has been picked up by Brandon Purdie of Purdie Productions and Purdie Distribution, with an upcoming Arizona theatrical release still in the works. “Arizona has a heavy population that’s LDS, obviously,” Goodman said. “When I took over the LDS Film Festival five years ago, one of the things that was suggested by Covenant Communications was to take it on the road like Time Out for Women. What we would do is a flagship event competition and travel to other cities. The first cities that came up to visit were Gilbert or Phoenix. Arizona was a definite staple right there.” Goodman said he learned the value of Arizona audiences first-hand. In 2002, he directed the movie “Handcart” in which Shannon Skinner of Arizona portrayed a woman on a wagon train. It was written by Mark Bowers of Mesa,

Ariz., whom Goodman met while attending college. Mark’s wife Julie played in an orchestra from which she recruited numerous musicians who performed the original score for the film. “Handcart performed really well in Arizona,” Goodman noted. Lance Williams, best known among LDS audiences for his film “Charly,” had similar success before going on to a wider theatrical release and subsequently being distributed on DVD. Being part of the prime target audience plays well for Arizonans who are eager to support LDS and other faithbased films. “Distributors and marketing teams are extremely purposeful in their release plans especially since faith-based films don’t typically have the same size of marketing budgets as large studio releases have,” notes Moore. “The word-of-mouth campaign of seeing the film and recommending it to others is essential for success. Does Arizona play an important part in the role out of a film? Absolutely! A very Continued on pg. 7

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Last year, Moore was part of the theatrical release of “Lamb of God” and “Forgotten Carols,” two big brands that have had a presence in Arizona for years. She is currently working on the upcoming release of “Remembering Heaven.” “The campaign will have an Arizona premiere and media campaign. I look forward to continuing to build my relationships with the local media and building an even stronger footprint in Arizona!” For more information about the festival owners and co-directors visit https://www.ldsfilmfest.com/about. Follow them on Facebook under their new name at https://www.facebook. com/ZionsIndieFilmFest/

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significant part.” That includes being willing to come to shows on opening weekend. As a film publicist, Moore has worked on dozens of films. “One key messaging point we deploy is for audiences to buy tickets to see the film

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opening weekend,” she explains. “Not all films are guaranteed a second week and when you wait until Monday or Tuesday to see the movie, it might be too late. Theater booking agents set their schedules for the upcoming weekend on Mondays. When there’s a sold opening weekend, and those that saw the film talk about it and recommend others to see it, theaters take notice, and a movie has a better chance of staying in theaters longer.” The biggest indicator of growth is how far reaching a film can go, which equates to the number of people the film’s message can touch. This number is best measured by opening weekend ticket sales. Moore continues, “Arizona has an engaged and active LDS community that eagerly supports local cinema. Over the last ten years I’ve observed repeatedly audiences showing up in large groups to support film directors and casts on opening weekend.” As new owners of the Zions Indie Film Fest, Moore reinforced plans to bring the “Best of Fest” to Arizona in the years to come. “We have seen an uptick in festival attendance from Arizonians and even submitted films by

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RIGHT TO LIFE

Latter-day Saints are Among Thousands Standing for "Right To Life" at Biennial March and Rally

“Lucifer has supported abortion and convinced many people in a horrific paradigm shift that children represent lost opportunity and misery instead of joy and happiness.”

2022 Arizona for Life March & Rally: Dee Merrill, a member of the Everton Ward in the Eastmark Stake in Mesa, introduced Dr. Alveda King, pro-life activist and niece of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as the keynote speaker during the Arizona March and Rally for Life Jan. 15 outside the state capitol.

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s thousands gathered outside the Arizona State Capitol Jan. 15, 2022 for the biennial Arizona March and Rally for Life, they were faced with a giant wall of red roses — 13,097 to be exact. The number represents the number of abortions that occurred in Arizona in 2019. Each rose — donated by Latterday Saint family-owned Watson Flower Shops — sold for $10 and went to support area pro-life causes. “We got a rose for every baby to represent each baby that was aborted. It’s really powerful,” said Judene Brown, who organized the rose wall. “I came two years ago and saw the wall, and I wanted to be involved.” “We need to all come together as Christians in this great cause to help women who feel like this is their only choice, to show them that there are so many avenues that are here to help them to get through, and they realize that they don’t have to choose abortion,” added Brown, who attends the Udall Ward in the Mesa Stake. The march and rally are typically an interfaith effort that allows people to unite together in the cause for life. “It provides an event and an opportunity at a specific time and

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place for all people who believe in the dignity and the sanctity of human life,” said Garrett Riley, executive director of the Arizona Life Coalition since October 2019, and himself a Roman Catholic. “Even though they may have different views or opinions about other things, this event and the march creates this very wonderful opportunity for all people and groups and organizations to come together and be in unity.” Dee Merrill, a member of the Everton Ward in the Eastmark Stake in Mesa, is one of a handful of Latter-day Saints to serve on the event’s planning committee. “We believe that life is eternal, and that we had that life before it started in this world,” she said of her participation. “We know that, and now we can celebrate it here and help to bring that about for these babies.” Just across the street in Wesley Bolin Plaza stands the Pioneer Women’s Memorial, a memorial to the Latter-day Saint pioneer women — among others — who settled the Arizona frontier in 1876. The monument depicts a woman holding a baby, itself an inherently prolife message. “When they came here, [some] buried their children because of making the sacrifice to come here. They knew that they were going to be with

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During the Arizona March and Rally for Life Jan. 15 outside the state capitol, a wall of 13,097 roses donated by Latter-day Saint family-owned Watson Flower Shops represented the more than 13,000 abortions to take place in Arizona in 2019.

their children forever,” reflected Merrill. “So, the thought that you would abort that birth before it even happened would be something that would just break their hearts. They suffered and buried their children along that way.” During the rally, Merrill introduced keynote speaker Dr. Alveda King, a pro-life activist and the niece of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “A woman has the right to choose what she does with her body, absolutely. However, the baby is not her body,” declared King. “How can the dream

survive if we murder the children?” she asked, referring to her uncle’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, the local Roman Catholic bishop who was among the local dignitaries to meet President Russell M. Nelson during the latter’s historic visit to the Valley in 2019, opened the rally in prayer. “The incomparable worth of every human person is built on the boundless love of God,” he said. “Today’s

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Emotional Self-Reliance

For the power is in them wherein they are agents unto themselves. ~ D&C 58:28

Developing Emotional Resiliency By Katherine Ogden

s members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are familiar with the idea of being more prepared and self-reliant. We’ve been urged to keep at least a three-month supply of food and water, extra cash and a 72-hour emergency kit. “Emphasis on self-reliance dates back to the mid-1800s, when food storage began as a pragmatic way to ensure survival as church members trekked across the country to Salt Lake City,” says Matthew Bowman, assistant professor of religion at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. Canneries have been a part of the Church’s welfare and preparedness program since the 1930’s. The Church currently offers self-reliance courses and resources, including Personal Finances for Self-Reliance, Starting and Growing

My Business for Self-Reliance, Find a Better Job for Self-Reliance, Education for Better Work for Self-Reliance, Life Skills (combining the three previous manuals), and English Connect (to help develop English skills). But, what do you do to stay emotionally healthy and grounded when times are tough? What do you do when you are facing the loss of a job or family medical issues? How do we deal with all the resulting emotional struggles in a healthy way? Recently, a new class was added to the Self-Reliance course line up, titled Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience. This course tackles topics such as Healthy Thinking Patterns, Managing Stress and Anxiety, Understanding Sadness and Depression, Overcoming Anger and Managing Addictive Behaviors. There are also chapters on Providing Strength to Oth-

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Self Reliance program,” says Sister Tina Linford, of the Kimball East Stake. “I think this most recent class, Finding Strength in the Lord through Emotional Resilience, is one of the most inspired classes in the Church’s curriculum. It touches on a person’s emotional make-up as well as their relationship with God. It helped me identify what triggers my emotions, such as anger, irritations with others or lack of patience, and gave me tools on how to help improve in these areas. It touches on all strengths and weaknesses we may have and it helps me to hear how others deal with these same issues. The manual itself is a special experience that’s been inspired to draw you closer to the Lord. The class was an uplifting experience and we feel it’s the most useful class the Church has ever offered.” Continued on pg. 13

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The East Phoenix Valley is replete with LDS pioneer heritage. The names of pioneer families adorn our streets, buildings and schools. We often casually pass by a geographic location without considering the history of the family for which the location was named, or why the family name was used. The inquiring minds of Arizona Beehive readers want to know! In each issue we now present the history of one “famous” Mormon family name. We hope you enjoy learning about these families, and encourage you to reach out to The Arizona Beehive with ideas for families to feature in the series.

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The Ellsworth Family The Decennial Ellsworth Family Reunion Celebrates the Life of the Prolific Pioneer Edmund Lovell Ellsworth

t some point in life, everyone considers their legacy. What mark will I leave on the world? Was my life significant? Maybe it happens as a teen, dreaming of being a rockstar and changing the world with music. Maybe it happens in the sunset of life, when the end seems near and that legacy is knocking at the door. As Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we might consider our legacy in a particular way as we reflect on past and future in an effort to “maintain an eternal perspective.” For the descendants of early convert Edmund Lovell Ellsworth, their legacy is rooted deep into the tradition of the restored Church. Ellsworth was born in upstate New York in 1819. When he heard about his mother joining the Church, he rushed home to “save her from the delusion.” Well, the rest is history and this powerful convert went on to impact the development of the church across the United States and beyond. From New York, he moved to Nauvoo, where he met and married Elizabeth Young, eldest daughter of Brigham Young. In 1854, Ellsworth was called to serve a mission to England. Upon his Right to Life Rally

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March and Rally for Life states loud and clear that we will not close our eyes. Instead, we shall stand up, convinced that to stand for life is to stand for the truth.” During the rally, ultrasound technician Iveth Tarantino from Life

return in 1856, he was put in charge of the First Handcart Company, which was later renamed “The Ellsworth Handcart Company.” Brother Ellsworth led countless early Saints west and was asked to take other single women in need of a provider as his wives. In the late 1800s, the persecution against polygamy was at its height and Ellsworth found it necessary to relocate. He ended up in Arizona, but was not able to escape some jail time. In 1885, he was freed and allowed to return to Show Low, where he had been living. As he passed through Mesa, he felt compelled to relocate again and finally settled there with his four wives and forty-two children. After battling heart failure for years, Brother Ellsworth was able to complete one final act of faithfulness. In 1893, he made the arduous trek back to Salt Lake to attend the dedication of the Salt Lake Temple. He died eight months later in Mesa. With forty-two children, the number of descendants of Edmund Ellsworth is estimated at about 30,000 individuals. The Ellsworth Family Reunion is open to any and all members of familial lines that proceed from that one faithful man. Choices Women’s Clinic, performed an ultrasound on a pregnant woman while another woman and a young girl sang to the beat of the unborn baby’s heartbeat. “I hope it had a good effect because they were able to listen to it, and that’s a very rhythmic, beautiful sound,” Tarantino said. “You cannot forget it once you’ve heard it.”

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Father, leader, missionary, and devoted Latter-day Saint, Edmund Ellsworth.

Whether we are descendants of Edmund Ellsworth or not, we can all follow his example of dedication, personal sacrifice, and faith in Jesus Christ. Then, someday, we can leave a legacy of our own. Whether it’s the legacy of a rock star or a handcart pioneer, a stay at home mom or retail store clerk, we can all leave the legacy of making the world a little better because we were here. The once-every-ten-year Ellsworth Family Reunion (in this case after 12 years, due to two years of Covid Emotional Self-Reliance Continued from pg. 11

Another sister, Angie Dunn, shared, “I found great value in meeting with my emotional resilience class each week. It was an opportunity to glean new ideas from my ward sisters’ testimonies and personal experiences. I was grateful for the spiritual uplift and having our class meetings togeth-

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The headstone of Edmund Ellsworth is a reminder of his inspiring life

restrictions) will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022, and Saturday, July 2, 2022 in Show Low, Arizona. It is sure to be a great time that will connect Ellsworth family descendants across generations. er helped me stay accountable to the small goals I was working on.” To participate in a Self-Reliance class, check with your local stake leaders. Not all stakes are offering these courses; however, a neighboring stake will be offering classes in this program. All are welcome in Self-Reliance classes, member of the Church or stake offering the course notwithstanding.

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Crossing the Line Japanese American History in Mesa, Arizona By Emily Jex Boyle

red Rogers says, “All of us, at some time or other, need help… each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors, in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver.” According to the Mesa Historical Museum, by the 1900s Mesa was one of Arizona’s first Japanese American communities. Kurataro Ishikawa from Hiroshima came to farm. Once settled, he sent for his wife-to-be, Hatsuno Taniguchi. Owning land wasn’t an option for non-citizen immigrants at that time.

Ishikawa’s grandson CK Sato explains, “George Rogers offered to buy the land for Kurataro and he paid Rogers for it. When the Ishikawa children turned 18, Rogers promised to deed the property to them, and he did.” Considering Roger’s impact, Sato reflects, “It’s always been amazing to me.” One son and six daughters were born into the Ishikawa family in Lehi. Their family successfully farmed and sold cantaloupe, cabbage, tomatoes, and onions. “Back then,” Sato recalls, “Lehi was not close to the town of Mesa. We were out there!” In 1932, their oldest son, Jiro

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Kurataro and son Jiro (Zedo) Ishikawa riding through town with a load of cabbage.

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Hatsuno Ishikawa, wife of Kurataro Ishikawa, and their children.

“Zedo”, was a running back on the varsity football team at Mesa High School, one of Arizona’s oldest schools. One night before a rivalry game against Gilbert, Zedo died tragically attempting to break up a dog fight near his home. His mother was en route home from Japan and never had the chance to say goodbye. The community mourned alongside the Ishikawa family. Ninetyyears later, evidence of Zedo’s courage and legacy lives on in the Mesa Public School District. As years passed, the Ishikawa’s second generation worked the land, including Sally Ishikawa and her husband, Paul Hirohata, who changed his name to Ishikawa to carry on the family name. Following the Japanese bombing of

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Pearl Harbor in December 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066. March 21, 1942, marked the beginning of internment and relocation for Japanese Americans living within the exclusion area in the western states and Hawaii. Nearly 120,000 residents were interned until 1944. Shizue (Susie) Sato’s mother married Carl Sato, a farmer from El Centro in 1941. “After the executive order,” Sato tells, “my parents left California and came to Mesa to be in the safe zone.” Due to their location, the Ishikawa family was not required to relocate nor lose their homestead. “In Arizona,” Sato explains, “the exclusion line was Main Street in Mesa continuing west to Phoenix. This line certainly restricted daily life. If crossed, they could be sent to an internment camp. John Ishikawa explains, “Throughout the war, when Dad (Paul Ishikawa) had deliveries to Phoenix, someone from the community was kind enough to make the deliveries for him.” Such kindness was not solitary. Mesa High School was located beyond the exclusion line, hindering Mary Ishikawa from attending. Teachers and students brought schoolwork to her. “Mesa is an interesting collection of cultures,” John says, “Our family was always accepted by the community, Mesa and Old Lehi were very supportive.” For more information about Japanese American history in Mesa visit: https://www.mesahistoricalmuseum. com/

PONDERING:

Discovering Depth in Nature and the Scriptures By Emily Jex Boyle

ast fall, my husband and I went on a backpacking trip to Coyote Gulch in Southern Utah with our four youngest daughters. We spent our days river trekking, exploring and taking in the beautiful sights and sounds. Hiking around a particular curve in the canyon, we arrived at a unique spot. Here, the river spreads wide and shallow only inches deep. Intricate waves of red rock beneath a thin layer of water attest to years of patient carving and etching. From the shallows, the waves gather, forming larger rivulets in tube-like paths then cascading into pools a few feet below. Intrigued and game to explore, our sixteen-year-old daughter sought to discover the depth of a bathtub sized pool. Stabilizing her arms on rock, she began lowering herself into the water.

We all expected the pool to be shallow, but soon the water level reached her hips. She hesitated. My husband called, “Find the bottom!” She pulled herself out and announced, “There is no bottom.” Unsatisfied, she tried again minutes later. This time, she went in until the water reached her neck, pausing with wide eyes to say, “Where’s the bottom?!” She moved to climb out but dropped briefly until water touched her chin. That’s when she yelled, “Wait, wait! It’s right here! It’s literally right here!” Immediately, her sisters hurried to join her. Nephi writes, “my soul delighteth in the scriptures, and my heart pondereth them.” (2 Nephi 4:15) According to Merriam-Webster, the word ponder means to weigh in mind, think about or to consider deeply. Decades ago while I

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On a recent backpacking trip as a family, one stretch of river intrigued our sixteen-year-old daughter and she sought to discover the depth of a bathtub sized pool.

was studying French, my dad (a fellow Francophile) shared with me that in the French version of the Book of Mormon, the verb sonner is used in place of ponder. Sonner in French describes the ringing of a bell, of filling space with a harmonious sound. A verb similar in Eng-

lish is to sound. This verb describes the action of determining depth of water either with a physical tool such as a pole or by using sound echoes. From this perspective between the two languages, Nephi’s description of his heart pondering the scriptures Continued on pg. 19

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Prep Your Missionary Mind Your Mission Manners

them respect. issionaries are representatives of Jesus Investigators often get most of a missionary’s time Christ. As such, manners are a large part of and attention, though not always their finest manrepresenting yourself, the Church, and our ners. For being so valuable, it can be easy to overlook Savior in the best way possible. Courtesy within your companionship is a founsome things that can quickly turn a relationship with investigators sour. Scheduling is a common problem. dation for compassionate service in every aspect of Investigators have whole lives. They are fitting lesyour work. The love of God extends to everyone, sons and church in with employment, family needs, as much to your companion as anyone else. Credit your companion with being a full, intelligent human and other obligations. Unlike missionaries, their days don’t and can’t revolve around whose perspective and suggeslessons on missionary schedules. tions are not just worthwhile, but Taking their availability for granted as valuable in this team as yours. can become a serious problem. Mission resources include suggestions on continually building When you do visit a home, respect your host’s space and up your companionship, fostering property. Show gratitude. Do not respect. Some other essentials to leave a mess. Do all you can to add good manners with your partner to the Spirit and avoid anything include keeping your space clean. that will take away from that Spirit. In a companionship, all space is Finally, watch your language – shared space. Both parties have limit mission-specific terms, speak a right to be comfortable. Do not with respect and compassion for mock your companion, especially around other people. Consider all involved. Communicate to their your companion the way the Photo by Church Media Library understanding. You are always teaching a complete person, not a Savior would see them and afford Elders teaching on a doorstep.

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number. Your and your investigators’ greatest allies are the members in your area. Members serve missionaries to serve God, and this is a sacrifice of time and resources. Regardless of circumstance, be grateful and gracious. As missionaries, you are not owed their time, attention, or even meals. The same as investigators, missionaries and sharing the gospel are only one small part of members’ lives, not the focus of it. Most members cannot be available at short notice to join lessons and cannot change plans quickly. Update them if things change with as much notice as possible and remind them with a lot of notice as well of plans already made. Members are also essential in fellowshipping new members into the ward family, but know friendship isn’t predictable or controllable. Respect members’ and investigators’ preferences and boundaries – there can be miracles, but agency is always a person’s right.

LOOKING UNTO CHRIST

New Book Offers Antidote to Fear, Doubt and Discouragement By Cecily Markland Condie

midst today’s political, post-pandemic and personal challenges, the struggle against fear, worry, doubt and discouragement has never been more of a concern, particularly among Latter-day Saints, says author, Dennis R Deaton, of Queen Creek. “Stake and ward leaders talk about the emotion-

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Dennis R Deaton, author of five previous books, combines his life’s work, Church assignments and study, and inspiration of the Spirit in writing the recently released “Looking Unto Christ in Every Thought.”

al, psychological, and spiritual impact the pandemic has had,” he says. “Many Church members are unhappy, wrestling with anxiety and depression, questioning their value. Many feel they have lost touch with the Lord and with the Church.” Yet, Deaton affirms, there is an antidote. In his recently released book, “Looking Unto Christ in Every Thought: Defeating Fear, Doubt and Discouragement,” Deaton teaches readers to deter the ploys of Satan and, instead, experience the transcendent peace and joy of the Savior’s influence. “We are here in this life to grow and to develop Christlike skills. And, the adversary is seeking to thwart those ends. He is the main source of all the fear, worry and doubt plaguing the minds of not just Latter-day Saints, but all of God’s children. The adversary is the one telling us we are not good enough, we’re not loved. He’s the one sowing doubt that there is even a Heavenly Father,” Deaton says. The remedy, Deaton explains, is to recognize those thoughts as Satan’s lies, reject them, and choose, instead, to trust in the Savior and turn every

thought to Him. The book not only describes the process, it gives “actual tools, comebacks, ways of countering thoughts that are tearing us down and trying to defeat us,” the author says. An internationally known corporate educator, founder of Quma Learning and developer of Own It! an online mindset and socialemotional training for students, Deaton has taught thousands about the power of the mind and the principles of mind management. He also taught Church Education courses and was a speaker at BYU Education Week for 22 years. “I have been led in my life to study about the powers of the human mind. I read, studied … and as I coupled this with my study of the scriptures, Heavenly Father kept leading me along.” In 2019, Deaton was semi-retired and focusing on his calling as Queen Creek North Stake Patriarch, when he was first “nudged” and, then, a few weeks later, he says, “I got an impression so strong I would have to call it a rebuke,” that told him he needed to write a book that would “put those concepts of mind management back into the context of the scriptures.” As he wrote, he continued to be guided and to be

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The recently released book “Looking Unto Christ in Every Thought: Defeating Fear, Doubt and Discouragement,” with cover art by Danny R. Hahlbohm, teaches readers to overcome fear and discouragement by greater trust in the Lord.

impressed with the significance of the message the book shares: “The Lord loves us with all His heart, might, mind and strength and we can know that as we choose to look to Him in every thought,” Deaton says. “Looking Unto Christ in Every Thought: Defeating Fear, Doubt and Discouragement” is available as an eBook, audiobook, and in hardback and softback editions. Deaton is willing to respond to questions and is available to speak at family gatherings or to other groups. See details by visiting: LookingUntoChrist.com

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By RuthAnn Hogue

Wholesome Family Recreation is MORE THAN JUST FUN

t’s no secret that Latter-day Saint families have long been counseled to pray together—even more so with the rollout in recent years of the “Come Follow Me” home-based study programs. But did you know that setting aside time for wholesome family recreation is also sacred? In fact, according to The Family: A Proclamation to the World, “wholesome recreational activities” are just as essential to establishing a successful home as the principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion and work. While how to teach and implement the principles more closely tied to the scriptures is clearly outlined in numerous church publications and reinforced through Sunday and weekday church-sponsored programs, what constitutes family fun is far more open to interpretation and can vary widely based on personal preferences. Whatever it entails, “Families need to have fun together,” Lesson 26 in The Latter-day Saint Wom-

an manual, states that “We should recognize that one of the most important things in life is the family, because it is eternal. No matter what our circumstances, we should find time to spend with our families.” Furthermore, Latter-day Saint families have been advised that “music, literature, art, dance, drama, athletics” and more are all wholesome ways for families to seek entertainment. For families who have been cooped up for much of the past two years, finding ways to be active outdoors or outside the home might be a welcome change—regardless of whether you are playing on the swings at a local park or doing a hike through the Grand Canyon. Bear in mind that not everyone in every household has the same interests, physical abilities, or level of maturity. Consider holding a family council to brainstorm ideas that will work for all, and one-off activities for smaller groups. Here are some ideas to get things going:

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Making time for wholesome recreation is an essential principle of establishing a strong family.

In February, Family Destinations Guide published a list of 19 Fun Things to Do in Phoenix with Kids: The Best Family-Friendly Attractions with information on zoos, museums, water parks, botanical gardens and more. For families with older kids, Family Destinations Guide published 11 Fun Things to Do in Phoenix with Teenagers: Best Family Attractions. Highlights include Salt River rafting, escape games, go-karts

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his article supports the readings in the manual titled “Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families” scheduled in May and June, 2022, comprising Exodus 35 through 1 Kings 19. By Robin Finlinson

Upon a Sturdy Foundation of Truth

assigned Old Testament readings: • Judges, Ruth & 1 Kings: God welcomes all people, when they turn (or return) to Him. • Leviticus 19: The Lord tells His people to be holy, as He is. He doesn’t give a commandment without providing a way for it to be accomplished. • Leviticus & Deuteronomy: The children of Israel were being taught in hands-on ways that the Lord Jesus Christ would eventually be the ultimate sacrificial Lamb, taking upon Himself the sins of every person throughout time. He is the way to holiness. • Exodus 35: Becoming holy requires a wise and willing heart, one that will allow the Lord to transform and purify it. • Deuteronomy 29: The Lord’s people make covenants with Him, as did Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

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Truth can only be built upon a sturdy foundation.

ere’s a hands-on activity designed to teach an important concept. On the floor, place two sturdy objects, such as blocks, tiles or equally thick books, with several inches between them. Place a Bible on top of them, so part of the Bible is resting on each object, and the Bible is lifted above the floor. Then place the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants and the Pearl of Great Price on the Bible. Add numerous other books, magazines, newspapers, and perhaps a photo of a cell phone. {Make your library tower as tall as you dare.} Next, set up another set of sturdy objects several inches apart. This time, place a newspaper onto those objects, so the newspaper is lifted above the floor. Try to rest the Bible on the newspaper, without

the Bible being supported at all on the sturdy objects, and without the newspaper falling to the floor! With a flimsy foundation—one built on partial truths—it’s impossible to add eternal truths upon it. Facts immediately become contradictory and cannot be held up. Only with solid, eternal truth for a base can mortal fabrications be distinguished from reality and one’s library of truth expand infinitely. Throughout history, some people have attempted (often successfully) to suppress knowledge of various types—especially knowledge found in the Holy Bible, which teaches that righteousness is vital for developing a free, prosperous, peaceful society on earth and for eternal life with God. The most important truths are those concerning Jesus Christ. The following are some found in the

Wholesome Family Recreation

Pondering Depth in Scripture

and arcades, amusement parks, and hiking, along with some crossover from the list for younger kids. (If you have kids in both age ranges, consider choosing activities that overlap.) Empty nesters and single adults of all ages need recreation, too. Planning a half-day trip to sightsee in Sedona or a night out at the movies can provide much needed time to relax and refresh one’s body, mind, and spirit.

could be likened even to dolphins and their instinctive gift of echolocation. After teaching the multitudes in the Book of Mormon, Jesus senses their lack in understanding “all [His] words.]” He invites them to go to their homes and “ponder upon the things which [he had] said,” and to pray, returning to Him the following day. (3 Nephi 17:2-3) In the final pages of the Book of Mormon,

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They still do. Elder David A. Bednar said, “Entering into sacred covenants and worthily receiving priesthood ordinances yoke us with and bind us to the Lord Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father.” • Deuteronomy 30: The Lord would eventually gather Israel after it was scattered. That gathering in the latter days is, as President Russell M. Nelson, said, “the most important thing taking place on earth today.” Why so important? It is to Jesus Christ that people are being gathered (See Genesis 49:10), for only He has the power to make us holy. • Joshua & 1 Samuel: God can accomplish all things, and He often does so with faithful saints against the odds. • 1 Kings: God helps faithful saints discern right from wrong, truth from popular error.

Moroni invites readers to remember “how merciful the Lord hath been,” since time on earth began until this moment. He invites us to ponder all this in our hearts. What our daughter discovered in Coyote Gulch that day invigorated her. Are we intrigued by Moroni’s invitation to discover the depths of time? Are we game to consider accounts found in scripture, and even in our own families? Might such reflection lead to echoes of deliverance and redemption? What fruits could a pondering heart yield?

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Afghanistan Refugees

Find New Homes with Lutheran Social Services By Katherine Ogden

n a cool crisp morning, right before Christmas, a few families from the Kimball East Stake gathered together in a Phoenix area apartment complex to lend a hand to some people that they had never met. “We were so grateful for all our wonderful extended family who came and helped set up two apartments for four refugees who recently fled from Afghanistan,” says Sister Photo courtesy of Nanette Brinton Updike

Crew Goodman displaying his Welcome sign.

Nanette Updike. “One was for a man and his son, the second apartment was for two gentlemen. They all had helped our military servicemen get out of the country of Afghanistan safely and now needed to be aided in leaving themselves, to ensure their own safety. Sixteen of us showed up to help show our gratitude for these men. It was an honor to return the favor back to them, to make sure they had a comfortable, safe place to go to.” “The apartments were actually partially furnished already. Initially, we thought we were going to help unload all

the furniture, but half of the furniture was already unloaded off the truck. Two twin beds were in place, so we unwrapped all the new mattresses and put them on the beds. The bedding was provided as well as almost everything else that we needed,” shared Nanette. “Pillows were purchased at a nearby Target store, but pretty much everything else was already there, waiting to be unloaded. The apartments were

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simple: twin beds, a small kitchen and a small bathroom with a closet nearby. There were boxes put together of food, soap and shampoo, everything they would need to live in that apartment. There were dried foods in the refrigerator and we were going to go buy some fresh food, but were told not to, as they were not coming as soon as we thought. I’m sure they were grateful for all they were given as we’d heard they had been living in refugee camps for a while. We were grateful to Lutheran Social Services for making all this possible. This was a way of showing them that there’s an entire community that supports them and wants them to feel welcome.” “This was just one family’s experience,” says Dana Shurtz, a volunteer/ liaison with LSS-SW. “Since then we have set up approximately 10 more apartments. It’s so rewarding. Some families have made welcome signs and one family had their Afghan friend

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write them a letter in their own language.” Since 1975, The Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW) has served some of the world’s most persecuted people. Violence and armed conflict chase millions of people from their homes, their families, and their countries, forcing them to seek safety in other countries around the world. With volunteers and community Co-Sponsor Teams, LSS-SW builds self-reliant foundations for approximately 400 refugees each year. “Our work would not be possible without the support we receive from Co-Sponsor Teams, volunteers, donors, and advocates who answer the call to love thy neighbor.” says the LSS-SW team. For more information on how to volunteer or to donate, contact Dana Shurtz at danalee.az@gmail.com or Charlotte Shurtz at cshurtz@lss-sw. org.

Choosing Glory

By Allison Beckert

Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson’s Podcast Helps Create Old Testament Study Success

he Come Follow Me study of the Old Testament often presents material difficult to relate to. With the compounded challenge of history, cultural differences, mistranslations, and conflicting interpretations from religions that accept the Old Testament as scripture, it’s often a challenge to follow Nephi’s advice to liken all scriptures to our modern lives. Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson’s podcast Choosing Glory offers a valuable resource to create Old Testament study success. One thing that helps us understand this ancient text is a solid knowledge of Old Testament-era context. Dr. Anderson paints in the background of these curated stories with an easy and compassionate hand. Scholars have been adding to the body of knowledge of history and doctrines in these books for generations, and Dr. Anderson shares what she and her connections have pulled from this field, focusing

her knowledge through the lens of the restoration and modern revelation. One of my favorite parts of Choosing Glory is how Dr. Anderson recalls and reflects on the humanity of the ancient people in both the famous stories and in the less popular stories. The patriarchs, and the famous families of the Bible have often been glorified when simplified. But the lessons we can learn from them, and their oftenrocky relationships with the covenant path, grow both more complex and relatable when their imperfect humanity is front and center. In many ways, Dr. Anderson’s perspective of the choices made in these stories is far clearer than most. With her 25-plus years of speaking and presenting on gospel topics, combined with her experience in counseling, she pulls no punches. She illuminates the concept of choices having consequences. Poor choices are not excused just because these people are in a holy

book. Repentant moves made are highlighted and put into social context. What a lesson to have highlighted, that God works even through the troubled, and often the decidedly rebellious to bring about His plan! There are several resource choices for anyone wanting additional insight into the Come Follow Me Old Testament study. Some, especially those for an adult audience, can be quite heavy. Some take themselves very seriously, and some are specifically marketed toward the lighter side. Choosing Glory is a happy medium. Dr. Anderson carries the research of the material lightly in her delivery and is so conversational in her tone that each episode feels more like sitting with an informed friend than listening to a prepared talk or formal lesson. While it helps to spend time in the material first, it is far from necessary in order to extract special insights from each weekly episode. Listening to this podcast prior to read-

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Dr. Anderson and her husband, Chris Anderson.

ing the lesson material can give color to your personal study and make what can often be difficult reading more accessible. Choosing Glory is available on all podcast services including Apple Play and Spotify. New episodes release Wednesdays covering that week’s chapters. Visit Dr. Anderson’s website for events, speaking engagements, and other appearances.

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What’s Cooking? By Rachael Fuller

The “Wonderffle Waffle

don’t know about everyone else, but my family becomes obsessed about a particular food from time to time. Our current obsession is the humble waffle. With the help of an amazing recipe and our new favorite kitchen gadget, we have elevated this unassuming breakfast food to a magical, delightful, fascinating item that can and should be enjoyed at any meal. First, we use a very special waffle iron called the Wonderffle. This amazing cast iron waffle iron lets you stuff your waffles and still have them coming out cooked all the way through, golden and crispy. We love filling our waffles with savory items such as bacon and sharp cheddar cheese or chicken nuggets and hot sauce. On the sweet side, we have experimented with a buttery cinnamon sugar mix and peanut butter and jelly. So far, we have never been disappointed. The wonderful thing about waffles is you can top them with whatever tickles your fancy that day or night. This recipe can also be made in a regular waffle iron. Be adventurous and top them with cheese or some chocolate chips (my daughter’s favorite). This is an easy and delicious treat. Enjoy! If you would like more information about the Wonderffle Waffle Iron, visit their website at https://www.wonderffle. com/

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I N G R E D I E N T S: • 2 large eggs • 1 3/4 cups (14 ounces buttermilk) • 4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled to room temperature • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Stuffed waffle. Photo by Wonderffle.com

• 1 1/2 cups (7.25 ounces) allpurpose flour • 2 tablespoons sugar • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon salt

D I R E C T I O N S: STEP 1: In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla. STEP 2: In another bowl, whisk together, the dry ingredients; combine the wet and dry ingredients just until smooth. HINTS: For a regular waffle iron use about 1/3-1/2 cup of batter. Make sure you spray your waffle iron to prevent sticking. If adding toppings, pour batter in first, then add toppings and close iron. Wait 2-3 minutes per waffle or until your iron stops steaming.

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Arizona Author Inspired to Write Angel Series

rizona author Theresa Sneed has a mission to write stories about a “guardian angel with an attitude, and the ever present, but misunderstood spirit world.” Sneed says, “The 5th book, Harold Angel Sing, is a book I was prompted to write years ago when in sacrament meeting a special needs child cried

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out in joy when his brother stepped to the pulpit to give his farewell talk. It touched my heart deeply. Harold Angel Sing is about a valiant warrior in Heaven who is born on Earth in a lesser functioning body – I love this book.” In a scene from the book that takes place in a Heaven, a teacher named Sickle explains about Earth’s physiology. “As you recall, before its physical birth, the Earth, then called the Blue Planet, was in spirit form, similar to you and me.” Éowyn raised her hand. “I’ve seen clips of what the Earth looks like now, and it disturbs me.” Sickle nodded. “Because of its inferiority to Heaven?”

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“That and...” She twisted her hands in front of her, “because it’s constantly dying.” “Exactly, and nothing dies in Heaven, does it? Earth was created from corruptible matter, temporary in its existence, not yet made perfect. After a period of time, it will be cleansed and undergo a radical development before taking on its final paradisiacal existence.” Harold asked, “It will eventually become like Heaven?” “Yes, like Heaven.” “And our bodies Harold Angel Sing, Book Five of the No Angel Series.

Beehive BOOK REVIEW will do the same?” “Yes. Our earthly bodies will be created from corruptible matter too that must be cleansed and renewed.” Harold looked over at Sickle. “That’s why the body dies—for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” Sickle nodded. “While on Earth, your memory will be veiled, and you will not remember this place.” He stretched his hands out wide. “Death will be your greatest fear.” Sneed says, “I know it’s the series I’m meant to write. My life experiences prepared me to understand the spirit world in a unique way, a knowledge of things that most people have not seen.” Sneed’s books are available on Amazon or on her website at www. theresasneed.com in hard cover, paperback and eBook.

All My Family History Work Is Done – What Can I Do? By Glen K. Tolman

f you have a full family tree going back six, seven or more generations, you may have heard or thought that all the family history work is done in your family. When I renewed my interest in family history about ten years ago, this is what I thought. At that time the FamilyTree option on FamilySearch.org was launched. This along with other features on FamilySearch.org has evolved and continues to evolve, providing a wonderful free resource for millions of people who are interested in family history.

The following three paragraphs were developed by myself and others to provide a starting point for “what we can all do” if the assumption is made that “all our family history work is done.” 1. Complete and verify: Make sure that the information on the shared family tree on FamilySearch.org about yourselves and your ancestors from parents to at least great-grandparents is accurate and complete. This includes ancestor’s spouses, children, and siblings. Add more direct-line ancestors

if possible. Make sure needed temple ordinances are completed. Add photos, stories, audio recordings and documentation such as birth, death, marriage, and census records for your ancestors as well. This brings them to life. See what photos, stories and sources were added by other relatives. Try the various activities available under the “Activities” option such as “Compare-a-Face” to find which ancestors you most resemble. 2. Get involved: Use the “Get Involved” feature on FamilySearch. This includes “Indexing” which makes records free and searchable. A new feature titled “Review Names” allows you to review names in-

dexed by a computer. FamilySearch explains that “with the FamilySearch Get Involved app you can edit records on the go, helping others find and connect with their family. Download and get started volunteering.” 3. Use the “Ordinances Ready” feature: find this under the Temple option on FamilySearch to find relatives needing temple work completed. Find ancestors to add to Family Tree by looking for the descendants of ancestors starting with those born before 1830. Many on-line historical records are available to assist with this effort especially records beginning in the 1800’s.

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Some other ideas: Find descendants of ancestors to add to FamilyTree with the “Descendancy View.” Pick an ancestor born before 1830 and display their known descendants. You will

learn to recognize patterns where individuals can be added using the many historical records available in the 1800’s and 1900’s. The Family History Guide (thefhguide.com) has some excellent “Descendancy” research helps. See Project 3: Descendants in the FamilySearch Section. Start with Goal 1, Choice A. Watch a helpful video in this section found under Goal 1, Choice A, Item 4 titled “Strategies for Finding an Ancestor Using Descendancy Research.” (Note that the section on Find-a-Record no longer applies.) The key to finding success and joy in family history is to spend some regular time each week. Remember: our family history work is not all done. We can find joy in the journey as we discover and connect with our family, past, present, and future!

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VALLEY TEMPLE SCHEDULES Gilbert Arizona, Mesa Arizona and Phoenix Arizona Temples Are Returning To Normal Operations!

Based on First Presidency direction, these temples are gradually lifting pandemicrelated restrictions. • All ordinances are available by appointment only. Click the Appointments button below to schedule or modify an appointment.

Pamper Our Parents

• Masks may be required depending on local government restrictions.

Local Charity Blesses Parents of Special Needs Children

• Patrons are encouraged to bring their own temple clothing. • Family name cards may be printed at the temple and cards may be returned upon request. You will receive a FamilySearch notification to confirm that the ordinance was recorded. • All government guidelines will be observed. • Please contact the temple for more information or if you have special circumstances or needs.

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Mesa Arizona Temple 101 S. LeSueur, Mesa, AZ, 852014 (480) 833-1211 2022 Temple Closures

By Hillary Jade Fevrier

t’s hard to find an event in history with a greater global impact than the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone everywhere was touched in some way by the pandemic and, contrary to what we might have expected, some people were able to experience some form of beauty from an otherwise devastating situation. One of those people was Diane Bailey Nutz. When therapy programs, medical facilities, and schools shut down in 2020, many parents of children with special needs or in extreme circumstances found themselves struggling to manage. Previously, they had relied on the support of teachers, counselors and medical professionals to help them care for the needs of their children. One set of parents, (or sometimes one parent alone), who often have other children with needs just as real, can easily become overwhelmed as they try to create the best life possible for their special child. That’s when they started reaching

out to Nutz. Mother of eight, (some with special needs) and author of two books, Nutz has over 35 years of experience working with special people. Parents reached out to her because they knew she would offer them a safe place and that she would understand what they were going through. As Nutz strengthened relationships with the parents of the special children, or families in difficult circumstances, she realized how much they deserved someone who would take care of them. Pamper our Parents: uplifting those who uplift was born. Pamper our Parents is a non-profit organization that does exactly what it says: it pampers parents by providing them with gift cards, date nights, spa treatments, or even help paying medical bills. One of the families that has been blessed by Pamper our Parents is Josie’s family. Josie suffers from malignant migrating partial seizures of infancy (MMPSI). MMPSI is a rare but severe form of epilepsy that begins early in life and decreases life expectancy

dramatically. Josie requires constant supervision and attention. When her parents were nominated, Nutz knew they were the perfect candidates to be blessed by Pamper our Parents. They seldom get a moment to spend time together, but when they were given a gift card to a restaurant, Josie’s mom cried tears of joy. It’s simple to get involved with Pamper our Parents, from financial donations to donations of time and services, such as massage therapy, hair/ nail styling or whatever you want to offer. For anyone looking to get involved in this amazing organization, visit pamperourparents.info. Parents of special needs children or those in extreme situations often have no choice but to run on all cylinders all the time. When do they ever get a moment off? Pamper our Parents does a little for people who do a lot, providing that space, that special moment for parents to get back their strength and come back recharged.

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Photo courtesy of Diane Nutz

Josie’s family is thankful for the help and support offered by Pamper Our Parents.

Photo courtesy of Diane Nutz

Parents in extreme situations are blessed by Pamper Our Parents.

The Arizona Beehive Magazine May June 2022 Issue

Articles inside

Just Serve

Mesa Easter Pageant

Choosing Glory Podcast

Family History

Afghan Refugees

Prep Your Missionary

Come Follow Me

Pondering

Japanese History

Self-Reliance

Right to Life

Wholesome Family Recreation

Famous Names