1st QT Sunday Schedule
14 years ago
Monday, September 7, 2009
Rollout requirements change again
I'm not sure if the system was choking, or what, but they've changed how wards are to report readiness for new.familysearch. The consultants in each ward are to report to the high priests group leader. The high priests group leader will report to the high councilman over family history. The high councilman over family history will then prepare a report for the area consultants. That's as far as I know, but I'm guessing the area consultants will then let headquarters know that the stake is ready to roll.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Family History Expo!!
I got this email and wanted to share it with everyone. If you are a consultant and want the coupon, send me an email and I'll get it to you (windsorfamilyhistory@gmail.com).
August 13, 2009
News
Family History Expo (Updated)
Dear Family History Consultant:
We want to make you aware of a family history conference occurring soon in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. You may find information at this conference beneficial in helping members find their ancestors—particularly the free classes for family history consultants and workers.
The theme for this year's event is “Learn the Tech to Trace Your Roots!” It will be held at the South Towne Exposition Center (9575 South State Street), Sandy, Utah, August 28-29, 2009, and is sponsored by Family History Expos.com and FamilySearch.
Please note the free Family History Consultant Training classes in the schedule. These classes begin Saturday, August 29, 1:00-5:00 p.m. in Hall 4. Simply bring the Free Classes coupon below for access to the consultant classes. There is also no cost for attending the keynote address or the exhibit hall, but you will need to show the Free Classes coupon to be admitted.
If you wish to attend the other classes, pre-registration is $68.00 through August 24. After August 24, you may register at the door. The cost will be $78.00 for both days and $48.00 per day. Individuals who want to attend only one or two classes and visit the Exhibit Hall can register for single classes at $12.00 each.
Over 100 classes will be presented by industry leaders and experts from the local and national genealogical community as well as staff from the Church’s Family History Department. Products and services from genealogy companies will also be showcased in an exhibit hall where you can meet with specialists for free personal consultations on research questions or problems.
Expo details and the class schedule are available online at: www.FHExpos.com.
All questions should be directed to:
Family History Expos.com
PO Box 187
Morgan, Utah 84050
Email: Expo@FHExpos.com
Phone: 801-829-3295
Web: http://www.fhexpos.com/events/upcoming.php?event_id=50#loc
Sincerely,
FamilySearch Support
support@familysearch.org
Spanish Family History Center
I wish I could post this in Spanish. Oh well.
The Utah South Spanish Family History Center is located at 263 North 800 West, in Provo. Their phone number is 801-356-0661. Their hours are from 6PM to 9PM. While they don't have an actual course on new.familysearch training, they can train an individual in conjunction with the online training available.
The Utah South Spanish Family History Center is located at 263 North 800 West, in Provo. Their phone number is 801-356-0661. Their hours are from 6PM to 9PM. While they don't have an actual course on new.familysearch training, they can train an individual in conjunction with the online training available.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Presenting to the Bishops
I'm fortunate to be able to speak to the bishops this Thursday. I am excited to share a little of what I know and this new system. I won't have a lot of time, so I have to be direct. I'm grateful to be called to this position. I hope I can help many members take advantage of these blessings!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
13 Generations, revised
Since posting the image of my 13-generation chart previously, I've since found one more link to some ancestors I didn't have then (through my wife's father's parents). One link, two generations above us, and we've now added almost 1,000 ancestors. WOW! So here's the new picture, showing 2,063 ancestors on record. So cool!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Promise made to the fathers
I've been reading about
the visitation made by the Lord to the Kirtland temple in 1836, and the visions presented to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdry, namely, Moses, Elias, and Elijah.
Moses committed the keys of the gathering of Israel.
Elias committed the dispensation of the Gospel of Abraham (??).
Elijah said, "Behold, the time has fully come, which was spoken of by the mouth of Malachi—testifying that he should be sent, before the great and dreadful day of the Lord come — To turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the children to the fathers, lest the whole earth be smitten with a curse— Therefore, the keys of this dispensation are committed into your hands; and by this ye may know that the great and dreadful day of the Lord is near, even at the doors."
Both Malachi and 3rd Nephi say "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."
When Moroni was visiting Joseph Smith as a young boy, he quoted this scripture, but did it differently enough that Joseph remarked at the change: "And he shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers. If it were not so, the whole earth would be utterly wasted at his coming."
He shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers. The hearts of the children shall turn to the fathers.
No mention of the father's hearts turning to the children. And what is the promise made to the fathers?
I could be wrong here, but this is what I think the promise is (if you know more, please share with me); All who are of the faith, and baptized into Christ, become Abraham’s seed. This is the promise--if you are of the faith and baptized with authority, you become heir to the blessings of Abraham. If your fathers are not so baptized (ordinances), they are not heirs, and the great chain of the family is broken. If your fathers died without this baptism, it has been planted in your heart to attend to your fathers and see that the work is done.
I want to go one step beyond the baptism referenced in Galations (above), and reference President Joseph F. Smith in D&C 138, where he goes on to say the redemption of the dead includes the sealing of the children to their parents. So not only having 'our fathers' baptized, but also being sure the family chain is sealed together, with sealing being the last and highest ordinance of the temple.
The next question is how is the promise planted? A future blog post.
the visitation made by the Lord to the Kirtland temple in 1836, and the visions presented to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdry, namely, Moses, Elias, and Elijah.
Moses committed the keys of the gathering of Israel.
Elias committed the dispensation of the Gospel of Abraham (??).
Elijah said, "Behold, the time has fully come, which was spoken of by the mouth of Malachi—testifying that he should be sent, before the great and dreadful day of the Lord come — To turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the children to the fathers, lest the whole earth be smitten with a curse— Therefore, the keys of this dispensation are committed into your hands; and by this ye may know that the great and dreadful day of the Lord is near, even at the doors."
Both Malachi and 3rd Nephi say "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."
When Moroni was visiting Joseph Smith as a young boy, he quoted this scripture, but did it differently enough that Joseph remarked at the change: "And he shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers. If it were not so, the whole earth would be utterly wasted at his coming."
He shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers. The hearts of the children shall turn to the fathers.
No mention of the father's hearts turning to the children. And what is the promise made to the fathers?
I could be wrong here, but this is what I think the promise is (if you know more, please share with me); All who are of the faith, and baptized into Christ, become Abraham’s seed. This is the promise--if you are of the faith and baptized with authority, you become heir to the blessings of Abraham. If your fathers are not so baptized (ordinances), they are not heirs, and the great chain of the family is broken. If your fathers died without this baptism, it has been planted in your heart to attend to your fathers and see that the work is done.
I want to go one step beyond the baptism referenced in Galations (above), and reference President Joseph F. Smith in D&C 138, where he goes on to say the redemption of the dead includes the sealing of the children to their parents. So not only having 'our fathers' baptized, but also being sure the family chain is sealed together, with sealing being the last and highest ordinance of the temple.
The next question is how is the promise planted? A future blog post.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Looks like we might have to wait
I've been instructed that the new system won't be made available to our stake until each ward has at least one qualified consultant. Qualification is proved through an online orientation.
So...we need more consultants to make this blessing available. The blessing is ready, but the stake isn't. Feels like that is our responsibility, doesn't it? The Lord has facilitated the blessing, provided it, and has it on deck to lite upon us.
Truly, we want to have around 10 consultants per ward. But only one per is the number we need to have the roll-out.
This is such a great blessing!! I can't wait to share it.
Oh yeah, that's the other thing. I can't start training individuals in the stake until the general populous has it already. I can train consultants, and priesthood leaders who have access right now. Other than that, I can only tease you. :)
So...we need more consultants to make this blessing available. The blessing is ready, but the stake isn't. Feels like that is our responsibility, doesn't it? The Lord has facilitated the blessing, provided it, and has it on deck to lite upon us.
Truly, we want to have around 10 consultants per ward. But only one per is the number we need to have the roll-out.
This is such a great blessing!! I can't wait to share it.
Oh yeah, that's the other thing. I can't start training individuals in the stake until the general populous has it already. I can train consultants, and priesthood leaders who have access right now. Other than that, I can only tease you. :)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)