5th Sunday Lesson: Mar 29th

We all met together during 3rd hour this past Sunday, it being the 5th Sunday of the month. Bishop Larson asked a few member of our ward to share their experiences with Family History. 

Sis. Jessee started off by sharing a scripture in 3 Nephi 25: 5-6 "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord; And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse." Sis. Jessee also shared very personal experiences with how she got started doing Family History in her youth, starting with her patriarcal blessing. She also had some incredible dreams regarding some of her ancestors that she shared. 

She reminded us that there are 3 things we take with us when we die: 
1) Relationships 
2) Knowledge 
3) Temple Ordinances 

Family History is definitely part of our familial relationships and they are in need of saving ordinances just as we are. 

Bro. Schilling also shared amazing stories of his background and how he became interested in family history work. It also started as a dream for him, impressing to him the importance of finding out about his heritage. Bro. Schilling has become so involved in his genealogy that he even took a trip back to Germany to walk and be where his ancestors once were. 

Bishop Larson reminded us of the recent conference talk by Elder Allan Packer about Spiritual Passports. Every person on earth needs to meet certain criteria in order to qualify for exaltation. One of those qualifications is being involved in Family History work for our loved ones on the other side of the veil. Bishop Larson counseled all of us to be trained and converted in this important work. He encouraged us to be involved in the opportunities that have been provided us. 

There are many people in our ward and stake that are either set-apart missionaries for Family History work or know and extensive amount of information on how to get started. There are classes held every 1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesdays at 7pm at the Family History Library in the Stake Center. Contact Bro. or Sis. Orvin for more information on these classes.