Members of the Relief Society organization of the Las Vegas, NV, Monte Cristo congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are pictured with board members of the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program Foundation (“CASA”).  Pictured (left to right) are Alesa Ohlson, Charlotte Dougan, Marian Hass (CASA), Jo Ann Angerson (CASA), and Sherrie Thomas.

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By Staci Swinton Brooks
The Savior taught that the only way to inherit the Celestial Kingdom is to become as a child. His words were, “whoso repenteth and cometh unto me as a little child, him will I receive, for of such is the kingdom of God” (3 Nephi 9:22). We are born into this world as our truest spiritual selves – untainted by worldly influences that pull us away from who we must be.

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By Alison Palmer

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6

Song: “The Hearts of the Children,” Children’s
Songbook, 92

Preparation: Gather construction paper hearts (one for each family member), yarn or string, tape, marker and scissors. Write the names of relatives (some easy to identify, others a little more difficult) on each of the hearts. Tape one end of a long piece of string to each heart and hide it somewhere in the room where you hold family home evening. Extend the strings out to one central location. Prayerfully read “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn,” Elder David A. Bednar, Ensign, November 2011, 24-27, and choose those elements you would like to discuss with your family.

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By Danielle Ellis
Once upon a time, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, every member was asked to fill out a four generation family group sheet. The process to prepare those family members’ names for the temple was long and tedious. Duplication of temple work was a real problem. Finding ancestors was a serious chore, often reserved for the retired, since nobody else had the time to chase down leads in dusty books in remote archives.

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by Mikel Conrad
Remember the days when your mom would bring the entire family to a department store photo studio for family portraits? ‘Why do we have to dress up and go?’ we asked. I still hear the same question; some things never change. Neither does the need for moms to have a record of their most precious possession, their family. Moms want a record of their family to share and to pass on to future generations. Following are some thoughts and suggestions to make your portrait experience the best ever.

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