Family History Course
“A family history
course may be taught during Sunday School or at another time that is more
convenient for members. This course is organized under the direction of the
bishopric rather than the Sunday School president.” (Handbook 2.4.5)
Please note that a
Family History class does not come under the Sunday School, but rather is
organized under the direction of the
bishopric. This important instruction should be made available to all
members, adults, youth and children. ( Leader’s guide to Temple and Family
History Work To Turn the Hearts, pages 16-17) http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Local_Support/Priesthood/T3H/En/To_Turn_the_Hearts.pdf
Currently the “Member’s Guide to Temple and Family History
Work” and Instructors manual are out of date, but there are many resources
to help teachers of Family History. Here
are two resources that can be used:
(1) Online instructions at
lds.org/serve and teach/ all callings/ Family History: https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history?lang=eng Note
that under the Family History Consultant training can be taken individually
(new consultants) or downloaded as a class. Parts of this training for
consultants could be used in a class as needed. (2) http://thefhguide.com/ These
materials were prepared by two BYU Professors of Family History. Note the section on training. This site is not sponsored or endorsed
by FamilySearch® or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Views expressed here are of its site owners. Please read and agree to the Terms and Conditions before downloading
or using the Training Materials. This is
a free site. The instructions are up to date in using the features on
familysearch.org. and other family history sites.
Rootstech 2016
If you were unable to attend Rootstech 2016 in person or you would like to view
video from classes you missed, here are links to help you on your way.
Resources
for Priesthood Leaders and Ward Councils
This
link will download the video to your computer:
More
classes from the LDS Track will be posted later.
Local
Family History Conferences
Sponsored
by the Mesa FamilySearch Library
If you are
still thinking of signing up for a Family History Conference, do it now. Time
is running out. Go to: http://www.mesarfhc.org/ The
first conference will be held on Saturday, February 20, at
the Red Mountain Institute building on the Maricopa
Community College Red Mountain campus. This facility is located near the 202
and McKellips Road, at 7126 E McKellips Road, Mesa.
The second conference will be held on Saturday, March 12, at
the Peoria
AZ North Stake 22034 North 83rd Ave Phoenix, AZ (note the address change). Please pass the word
along for these great opportunities to attend a conference for free.
Lunch is available for pre order when registering.
Announcement:
There will be NO Family History Consultant classes at the Mesa
Family History Training Center in March, due to the Easter Pageant.
