Help Wanted!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

With a new year comes the anticipation of new beginnings.  We set new goals and resolutions, we plan to make this new year better than the last, and hope to accomplish all the things left undone last year.  We are determined to improve ourselves in the process. It is a time of change and excitement. As we search for inspiration on what changes to make, we look in the scriptures, the Liahona, and pray for direction.  Every once in awhile, however, our inspiration comes from another place.  In this case, ours was from a post in Facebook!

***** Help Wanted *****

Family history and temple workers to link families eternally.

 ~~ Linda K Burton

Recently we were told that all operating temples were open in one phase or another and that we, in Utah, can make an appointment to do proxy work at any Utah Temple.  This is a great blessing!  As we make our goals for this coming year let’s consider answering this Help Wanted Ad.  There are several “job postings”.

Posting #1 Description:  FamilySearch data entry.  Duties include researching and entering facts, photos, stories and documents in a family member’s record.

Posting #2 Description:  Record Hint Assistant.  Duties include researching and adding or dismissing hints for family members in your FamilySearch Tree.  Hints are indicated by a blue document icon on the Pedigree chart of your tree.

Posting #3 Description:  Correction and Information Needed Assistant.  Duties include searching your FamilySearch Tree for items that need correction, more information or review.   These family members are indicated by a golden temple icon on the Pedigree chart of your tree.  

Posting #4 Description:  Reservation Assistant.  Duties include reserving names for Temple ordinances with other family members. This position also includes sharing names with other family members when possible. 

Posting #5 Description:  Proxy.  Duties include making appointments at a Temple of your choice in Utah and taking a name you reserved.  Masks are required for this position. 

Posting #6 Description:  Indexing Assistant.  Duties include indexing a batch of records, in English or any of the various International languages.  Perfect position for those who have only a few minutes to devote to a session.

Posting #7 Description:  Volunteer Position.  Duties include correcting place names on FamilySearch to aid in the accuracy of submissions.  This position is perfect for those who only have a few minutes to devote at a sitting.

Posting #8 Description:  Ordinance Worker.  Duties include making a commitment to serve in the Temple. If interested in this position, please contact the Bishop and let him know of your interest. 

These are just a few of the positions available for this Help Wanted Ad.  Could one or more of them be the answer to your search for goals in 2022? 

Let us know if we can help you with your Family History.  We are here for you! 

Looking forward to a wonderful year completing Family History work and serving in the Temple!  Brother and Sister May

 

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