LAS VEGAS, NV – The Las Vegas Nevada South Stake hosted an open house on Saturday, Nov. 10, for its new stake center located in the growing southwest area of Las Vegas. Approximately 500 people visited the new church building and stations set up in rooms displaying The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints auxiliary programs.

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by Dave Ellis

You wouldn’t know by looking at me that I like desserts (OK, you would).

Throw in the magical Christmas time and all hopes of losing weight go out the window. Or maybe sliding glass door; it’s bigger.

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Amazingly, it’s Christmastime again. I never imagined that I would be this young and repeating clichés about the speed of time. Yet I am!

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By Anthony E. Larson

The first three parts of this article series is available in our online archive at www.DesertSaintsMagazine.com. They ran in the September, October and November 2007 issues.

The thesis presented in this 4-part series has stood the test of time. It affirms that Nephite history is predictive, to one degree or another, of events yet to come in our time. Events and conditions that were once speculation on this author’s part nearly two decades ago in 1989, when Parallel Histories: The Nephites and the Americans was first published, have now become historic fact: The two histories mirror one another to a remarkable degree.

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by Danielle Ellis

After receiving our family’s Christmas letter last year, a friend confided that she never knew what to write. She asked me to write an article on writing good Christmas letters, so here is my best advice.

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By Krista Ralston Oakes

One of my favorite childhood Christmas memories started out as a moment of panic.

It occurred to me one day that Christmas was fast-approaching, and I had not yet mailed my letter to Santa Claus. I was only about six years old at the time, but I deduced that it was too late for postal service to arrive at the North Pole in time for Santa and his elves to plan and produce even the smallest wish list of gifts. I sat in my bedroom and began to sob.

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By Sherrie Mackelprang

Butterflies danced in my stomach as I poked bite after bite of Corn Flakes into my mouth. It was Christmas morning and Santa had already paid our house a visit. Across the room, a new doll smiled in a pale green dress. She was mine, but I had to eat my cereal before I could put my hands on her. At last, I was released from the breakfast table. I reveled in the Christmas splendor.

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by Alison Palmer

Scripture: Acts 1:11

Song: “He Sent His Son,” Children’s Songbook p. 34

Preparation: Gather a large poster board, markers or crayons for use by the family, at least twelve clear, plastic craft jewels (silver glitter is a slightly messier option), and glue.

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By Brent R. Done

When I was growing up, the place to be was at my Grandpa Scott’s — the biggest reason to be there was family.

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While serving a humanitarian LDS mission to Cambodia two years ago, Las Vegans Ronald and Judy Tobler saw staggering needs.
Brother Tobler taught dentistry and Sister Tobler taught English, but they were overwhelmed by the grinding poverty and lack of opportunity for the Cambodian people.
Their first desire was to bring the bright young people they met back to the United States, but they knew that would not help their struggling country. They resolved to help those living in Cambodia to obtain education and work.

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by Gail Jackson

Merry Christmas to Desert Saints readers and friends. May 2008 be filled with wonderful new reaching outs, adventures and opportunities. Especially may you have peace in your hearts. Peace that is offered by the Lord. Peace that is so increasingly needed as the world around us becomes increasingly unpeaceful.

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On November 1st, Tai-Pan Trading opened its doors to shoppers of Southern Utah and Nevada in anticipation of the holiday season. With stores already open to the public in Salt Lake City and Clearfield, Utah, the St. George superstore solidifies Tai-Pan’s position as the leader in wholesale home décor.

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Gifts to buy, make and wrap. Check.
Family events to attend. Check.
Office and school parties to attend. Check.
Cards to prepare and mail. Check.
Plates of goodies for friends. Check.
Long lines everywhere. Check.
Short days and shorter hours! Check.
Housecleaning before the festivities begin—
ooh, sorry, all out of time.

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Parents looking for performing arts venues for their children have an additional resource in the newest campus of the Hollywood Kids Academy for the Performing Arts. As a Performing Arts Academy, it offers a full spectrum of programs designed to develop your child’s talents and abilities while building their confidence and self–esteem.

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by LaRae Free Kerr

Roast pig. Late night movie on New Year’s Eve. Candle lighting. Midnight dinner. These are activities a hospital staff mentioned when I asked for holiday traditions. Like your holiday traditions, they’re all great. Can you stand to add another? Emphasizing your own family history? Something to make that dead week between Christmas and New Year’s more entertaining?

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