This story is very inspirational. A couple goes to Salt Lake City for a conference…and because of the kindness of people working at the Family History Library, eventually end up deciding to learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints back in their hometown. At first they weren’t sure this was a good fit for them, but Tina couldn’t stop thinking about it all. They invited the missionaries back into their home and decided to be baptized.

Tina writes: “We thought that we were going to a convention in SLC, Utah that week. The truth is, God had a better plan for our family. He wanted to show us His Church!!!”

You can read her story here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/churchofjesuschristinspirationandnews/permalink/586043468641706/

We’d love to feature your story of coming to know about The Church of Jesus Christ. Message us or comment below if you have a story to share.

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We may joke and roll our eyes but at some point in everyone’s life it is really worth taking a peek into your family’s past. I tried it, and guess what? It was fun! It’s family reunion and private investigation all rolled into one. But you provide your own watermelon and take it at your own pace.

It’s easy to start. Print out a simple family tree, also called a pedigree chart. Start with yourself and see how much you can fill in without asking anyone else. Then ask a relative for help – Mother, Grandmother, Aunt or Uncle. Or look at a family Bible or other such book. The first time I tried this it amazed me what I didn’t know. How could I not know my own grandmother’s maiden name? And dates, well I didn’t know any of those!

Most likely by the time you fill out a pedigree chart you will be curious about some aspect of your family. Where did they come from? Why is their name different? That person was adopted? Hm…that birth date is awfully close to the parents’ wedding date…. You just never know what you’re going to find!

As you may have heard, the Mormon Church is very excited about genealogy, sometimes called family history. We just love families! Many LDS meetinghouses include a family history center. They have computers, microfilm readers, books, and most important of all – knowledgeable staff to help guide your research. Check out this link for the family history center near you. The centers are a service to the community, free of charge. No proselytizing goes on in family history centers so there is no need to feel uncomfortable going there. (You can also find much information online at Family Search — a free database of millions of digitally indexed records. You can even help index records here.)

There is a bit of urgency to family history work. My husband’s energetic Grandma now has dementia. Somehow the fibers of her mind have let those stories she held so dear slip away. But because of her previous family history efforts the records of her family are secure for generations to come.

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