The Family History Guide adds new videos to its YouTube Channel for #RootsTech Connect

 

The Family History Guide YouTube Channel

The Family History Guide is getting ready for the 2021 RootsTech Connect virtual conference from 25th to the 27th of February, 2021. In conjunction with the Conference, we will be adding a number of new videos. During the Conference, we will also be in the Virtual Exhibit Area. So far there are over 150,000 people registered for this world-wide online conference. 

The Family History Guide will have a dedicated webpage for RootsTech Connect and will be available to answer questions online for the Conference. Meanwhile, you can enjoy the new videos on our YouTube Channel. 

Remember, The Family History Guide is sponsored by The Family History Guide Association, a 501 (c) 3 corporation. The Family History Guide website is entirely free due to the donations of people like you. You can also select The Family History Guide as a charity on Smile.Amazon.com and your holiday purchases will help support this fabulous website. 

https://thefhguide.com/donate.html

The Family History Guide: Quick Research Basics help you Form a Research Strategy

 

The Family History Guide P4 G3: Form a Research Strategy

Those of us working on expanding The Family History Guide website have been developing a series of videos called, "Quick Research Basics." These short videos will complement different Goals and Choices for learning about family history research. All of this and much more is available for free.

Remember, The Family History Guide is sponsored by The Family History Guide Association, a 501 (c) 3 corporation. The Family History Guide website is entirely free due to the donations of people like you. You can also select The Family History Guide as a charity on Smile.Google.com and your holiday purchases will help support this fabulous website. 

https://thefhguide.com/donate.html 

The Christ Child: A Nativity Story

 

The Christ Child: A Nativity Story

Quoting from the video description:

This new depiction of the Nativity story recounts in beautiful detail the sacred events found in the Bible about Jesus's birth over 2,000 years ago. Journey with Joseph and Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Witness the awe of the shepherds in the plains of Judea. Feel the joy of the wise men as they kneel before the Light of the World – our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Visit http://www.LightTheWorld.org to learn more about the significance of this special first Christmas.

This short video was released last year and has set a new tone and standard for nativity videos. I am grateful for the artistry and talent that created this lovely message. #givethanks

 

 

#LighttheWorld this Christmas Season

 

#LighttheWorld is an initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and part of a larger program called #ComeuntoChrist. Here is the theme of the project:

When Jesus Christ was born, angels proclaimed, “On earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14). This December, the promise remains the same. As we love and serve each day the way Jesus did, we can end 2020 on a hopeful note.

Here is another more complete explanation: 

#LightTheWorld is an invitation to transform Christmas into a season of service. It’s a worldwide movement to touch hearts and change lives by doing the things Jesus did: feeding the hungry, comforting the lonely, visiting the sick and afflicted, and showing kindness to everyone. Jesus said, “Ye are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). #LightTheWorld is the perfect way to let our light—and His light—shine brightly.

Also, remember Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

We can make a difference, one day at a time. 

Virtual Christmas on Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah #LightTheWorld

 

Christmas on Temple Square to be Celebrated Virtually in 2020

Our family has a long tradition of visiting the Christmas lights on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, and at other Temples, including Mesa, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. This year, the pandemic has limited the availability of this wonderful activity. However, we now have an online, virtual opportunity to visit the Salt Lake City Temple and elsewhere. Here is the statement from the post linked above.

The seasonal lights on Temple Square and at the temples in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles will be turned on in the evenings after Thanksgiving. The lights on Temple Square will only be viewable from surrounding roads and exterior city sidewalks as the plaza will be fenced off and the gates will be closed at 4:30 p.m., with no public access to Temple Square. The lights will turn on at 5 p.m. Those walking by are encouraged to wear masks and practice social distancing. No public parking will be available in the Conference Center or Joseph Smith Memorial Building parking lots. In Washington and Los Angeles, the lights will be viewable only to those driving by in cars. 

The Mesa, Arizona Temple is still under renovation. Beginning on December 1st, there will be presentations every night from Temple Square. You can see these on the Temple Square Facebook page. 

https://www.facebook.com/templesquare/posts/3172757569490457

The first performance on December 1, 2020 is now on YouTube.com. Here is a link.

Celebrating the Light of the World: A Christmas on Temple Square Performance

Remember, these performances will be online every day this month. We have never been able to attend all of the concerts before and now we can. 

 

I am thankful to be able to travel #givethanks

 

One of the things I miss most by reason of the limitation imposed by the pandemic is our ability to freely travel around our country and the world. Our grandchildren serving missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have had far different experiences than they expected. They had the Mission Training Center in their homes and temporary assignments to place other than the ones they were called to serve in. 

My wife and I have had several trips to Europe and locations in the United States canceled. But I am grateful for the trips we have taken over the years. My Walking Arizona blog currently has 4594 photos that I have taken (or my wife has taken) over the years and they show the huge number of places we have been able to visit. Every day, I give thanks for the beautiful world we live in. #givethanks

Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1630 #givethanks

 I love fine art and I am thankful for all the wonderful artwork I have seen during my life. I began my university studies as a fine arts major but I soon learned that I had little talent for painting and drawing. I still love all the artwork I have been able to see around the world. #givethanks

I finally realized that I could write and this is my 2002th post on this blog.