Looking Ahead!
Another new website available only through the FamilySearch Center Portal involves New Zealand. Click the title to this paragraph to learn more. April thru June FSC Schedules now posted.
Schedules are available just to view, to download OR to print. They also appear in your smart phone. Enter and save provoeastfhc.org on your phone and always at your fingertips. Just go to the Consultant Corner at the bottom of the HOME page and click on Work & Meeting Schedule.
Please notify Julianne Guerra, Scheduler, at 678-773-3968 if you have questions about the schedule. Contact your Ward Temple and Family History Leader if you are willing to serve on a shift assigned to your ward, or at other times. Always bring a friend because it is so much fun to share the new sources in the center with a companion.
Monthly Events
Our Operation’s Committee Meeting was postponed until April 14, 2024 at 6 p.m. due to our wonderful Easter and General Conferences. Please see all the details added to the April Schedule.
Come Thursday, 25 April 2024 at 7 p.m., to our united Training Meeting. All ward T&FH Leaders, consultants, Relief Society, and Elder’s Quorum Counselors over T&FH, as well as interested patrons are invited. The meeting is held in the FamilySearch Center, 667 North 600 East. We divide into two groups. Refreshments served at 8 p.m. followed by individual help on research problems. Lots of parking is available. The special class training will be an introduction to FamNet, one of the free items available through the FamilySearch Portal. This one involves New Zealand records.
Call to Mind
Holly Cragun taught a lesson in March that included Irish research as well as merging any duplicate sources found at FamilySearch. Be sure to contact here if you missed this lesson and are interested. Negotiations are still ongoing regarding the AniMAP program’s availability.
BYU FamilySearch Library Events
The BYU Library is open for Family History on Sundays 4 to 8 p.m.
(Except holiday and General Conference weekends and semester breaks.)
All Consultations are Mountain Time
**You will need a camera and a microphone to participate in any of these sessions except for the virtual classes on Sunday.
Monday Thru Friday
Live Virtual Missionary Help
Hours: Monday- Thursday, 12 Noon – 8 PM, Friday, 12 PM – 6 PM, Mountain Time.
THAT’S ALL FOR APRIL . . . HAPPY ANCESTOR SEARCHING!
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Happy September!
Please take a few minutes this month to mark your assignments, and training dates for September and October 2023.
Please plan on a combined Operation Committee and Ward Leads Meeting with Brian Smith, our High Council Representative and Heather Jenkins, Relief Society Counselor over Temple and Family History on Sunday, 17 September 2023 at 5 p.m. in the room across from the FamilySearch Center at the Provo East Stake Center at 667 North 600 East, Provo, Utah. All Ward Leads, and their ward counselors over Elder’s Quorum and Relief Society Temple and Family History are invited.
FSC September and October Schedules Are Now Posted
They are available just to view, to download or to print. Go to the Consultant Corner at the bottom of the HOME page and click on Work & Meeting Schedule.
Please notify Julianne Guerra, Scheduler, at 678-773-3968 if you have questions. Contact your Ward Temple and Family History Lead if you are willing to serve on a shift assigned to your ward, or if you need to find help on your shift from your ward. Always bring a friend because it is so much fun to learn about the new sources in the center.
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Welcome to the Oak Hills Stake, Oak Hills 7th Ward T&FH Leader and Consultants, who are joining the Provo East Stake in serving the patrons of the Tri-Stake area. Zina and Sarun Johnson, are the Oak Hills Stake Representatives on the FamilySearch Center Operation’s Committee.
Zina Johnson’s Apricot Raspberry Jam Recipe
{This was one of Zina’s favorite treats on home-made bread which she made and served during our Staff Training Meeting in July. It was absolutely delicious!}
5 cups crushed chopped apricots
1 1/2 cups raspberries
2 cups (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (drained)
1/4 cup lemon juice
7 cups sugar
1 pkg pectin
Bring to boil and boil 4-5 min
Add 1 large or 2 small pkg raspberry jello
Boil to desired thickness +/- 10 min.
Ladle into heated jars. Place on lids and rings. Turn upside down or water bath 10 min.
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This Friday Elder Franklin West is teaching a class is Chinese research at the BYU Family History Center in the Harold B. Lee Library. Elder West served a 2-year mission in Hong Kong, then received a degree from BYU in Physics with a minor in Classical Chinese. He has been doing Chinese Research for the last 5 years.
Please notice holiday schedules for the the 23-24th of July Pioneer Day. This is a great time to search your files for new hints from FamilySearch on your ancestor’s military records.
Also notice the assignments for Genealogy While You Wait is now on the same schedule in the third column under the word “Annex” because it is across the hall from the Stake President’s office for the Provo East Stake.
FSC July Schedule Now Posted
It is found by going to the Consultant Corner at the bottom of all topic pages and clicking on Work & Meeting Schedule.
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FSC Monthly Make-up Training Meeting this Sunday, 25 June 2023.
It starts at 6 p.m. at the FamilySearch Center. We will work on “Sources.” Please bring any questions you have regarding computer mechanical interest. Adam Jerome will answer question that you may have, but bring them in writing. We will also hand out key fobs for those Leads who do not have them for the Stake Center. This meeting is open to all Leads, Consultants, and Patrons.
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FSC Monthly Training Meeting this Thursday, 22 June 2023.
It starts at 7 p.m. at the FamilySearch Center.
This meeting is open to all Leads, Consultants, and Patrons
If you cannot attend on Thursday, there is a makeup meeting at the FSC on Sunday, 25 June, at 6 p.m. taught by Karen Clifford, Director.
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FamilySearch Center Operations Committee, 15 June 2023.
It starts at 8 p.m. at the FamilySearch Center.
Members of the Operations Committee of the three stakes are encouraged to be in attendance as we focus on best ways to share with each ward, our hours of operation, unique tools available in the center, and how to set up appointments with all the auxiliaries.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone, showing off the new furniture, passing out key fobs, and introducing you to new books and equipment.
Are you looking for the Open Hours Schedule. It is found by going to the Consultant Corner at the bottom of every page and clicking on Work & Meeting Schedule.
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Staff Training is on Thursday, 25 May 2023.
It starts at 7 p.m. at the FamilySearch Center.
Holly Cragun will be teaching a class on the NEW Person Page at FamilySearch.
Get personal help with your computer in our computer expert session. Record and bring the computer name, model, and facts with you, along with your problem. Our Stake I.T. Specialist, Adam Jerome, will answer your questions or set up a time for a personal consultation.
COOL desserts! Hawaiian Sorbet in a fruit shell.
If you are unable to come on Thursday, be sure to attend the make-up training meeting on the following Sunday, May 28, at 6 p.m.
See you there.
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Below is the Work Schedule for the FamilySearch Center.
Each month, the hours the center is open will be found by scrolling down to the bottom of the Home Page of this site and click on “Work & Meeting Schedule” under the Consultant Corner.
The FamilySearch Center Schedule.
Everyone is welcome when the center is open. The name of the ward Lead is shown for each day.
The BYU Library is now open for Family History on Sundays 4:00-8:00 p.m. except for Mother’s Day. Friday 4:00-6:00 p.m. Chinese Research – Elder Franklin West in the BYU Family History Library.
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March 1, 2023: Annual Instruction from Salt Lake City
The following leaders over Temple and Family History are encouraged to attend–Stake Presidencies, Bishoprics, High Counselors, Ward TFH Leads, Elders Quorum Presidencies, Relief Society Presidencies, Aaronic Priesthood Presidencies, Young Women Presidencies, Primary Presidencies, and Ward Temple and Family History Consultants.
Elder David A. Bednar and Elder Gerrit W. Gong with other Church leaders share insights and inspiration in keeping Christ at the center of Temple and Family History efforts. This broadcast will be available in a live session on Wednesday, March 1, at 4:00 pm.
The broadcast can be found at: familysearch.org/rootstech/session/2023-temple-and-family-history-leadership-instruction. It will also be available later for on-demand viewing at the same site.
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Nov 10, 2022: Research Trip – Salt Lake Family History Library
Mark your calendar for our last big activity of the year. Park at, and ride from the Valley Vista Chapel at 1456 E. 300 N., Provo, at 9 am, arrive at the FHL at 10 am. Leave at 2 pm and arrive back at 3 pm. Tour of the Family History Library and new Library Tools Available; Tour of the Discovery Center and its Facilities, Free personalized help from expert genealogists, free Seven generation colored Fan Chart from FamilySearch; Free Flash Drive to Record pages from Books and online resources; Free access to Ancestry site, FindmyPast site, MyHeritage site, surname compilations on CD, at archives, libraries and public record office. More information forth coming. RESERVE your spot now by calling or texting: Carol Christiansen, 385-335-2616.
Activities are hosted by the Provo East Tri-Stake FHC. For activity details and more information, text or call Karen Clifford at (801) 808-2339, or our secretary, Carol Christiansen 385-335-2616. Are you a new consultant? Hover over the HOME tab, and click on T&FH Consultant training.
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Oct 13, 2022: Find a Family Story for the Holidays
Do you have a holiday story that is found about a relative you saw using the Fan Chart at FamilySearch. If not, learn how to find one or add one. Come to Thursday evening’s activity at the Valley Vista Building at 7 p.m.
Activity is hosted by the Provo East Tri-Stake FHC. For activity details and more information text or call Karen Clifford at (801) 808-2339.
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THIS WEEK: Be Inspired using the FamilySearch Blog
Stay at home, be entertained and inspired, as you learn new techniques, methodologies, resources, and worldwide events at the FamilySearch Blog.
At your convenience, click on the tab FamilySearch Tools (not the subtitles). Under the “Getting Started” page, select the topic FamilySearch Blog 2022.
Had a wonderful time with the folks at the BYU Family History Center.
THIS WEEK: Fieldtrip to BYU Family History Library
— Scanning equipment, newspaper archives, research help, consultations… etc.
Meet at Valley Vista Building parking lot Thursday, August 11th at 6:30 PM to carpool
Valley Vista Building, 7 to 9 pm, Every Tuesday evening
One-on-one help
New Training Activities each week
Help for Newlyweds who want to link their trees together.
Also available at this site: click tab above called Getting Started
Click Newlywed links at FamilySearch 2022
Wed., 13 Oct 2021,
FHC Consultant Training Meeting covering #10 on The 30-Minute a Week Family History Challenge. 24/7 online training for everyone.
RootsTech Connect
Wed., 8 Sep 2021,
The 30 Minute a Week Family History Challenge
Wed., 11 Aug 2021,
Scroll to the bottom of the home page. Look under “Worksheets.” Click Activity Worksheets to download one of a number of consultant teaching scripts to use when training beginners.
Wed., 14 July 2021
How to Help People Who Forgot Their User Name and Password at FSFT
I forgot my FamilySearch user name or password
Wed., 9 June 2021
How to Receive Training on Your Temple and Family History Consultant calling.
Summary of Meeting given on Zoom 9 June 2021
Wed., 12 May 2021
Help Others from Your Home by Using Free Zoom
Log in to free zoom for individual training
Click the video below to watch the 10 March 2021 Consultant Training
Click the video below to watch the 10 February 2021 Consultant Training
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Click the video below to watch the 13 January 2021 Consultant Training
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Click the video below to watch the 9 December 2020 Consultant Training
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Click the video below to watch the 11 November 2020 Consultant Training
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Click the video below to watch the 14 October 2020 Consultant Training
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Click the video below to watch the 9 September 2020 Consultant Training
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Click the video below to watch the 12 August 2020 Consultant Training
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Click the video below to watch the 8 July 2020 Consultant Training
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Click the video below to watch the 10 June 2020 Consultant Training
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Click the video below to watch the 13 May 2020 Consultant Training
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