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To Guide Us In These Latter-Days! President Russell M. Nelson Visits Arizona Saints - Page 9 Photo courtesy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints LIGHT THE WORLD Giving Machines Vend Out Thousands of Dollars For Local Charities

By Robin Finlinson

his past Christmas season, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ by Church leaders again invited us emulating His life.” T to “Light the World.” Events Later, while continuing to work began with a worldwide day of service under the direction of the Church’s and ended with a special Sunday Missionary Department to promote worship service. Each week in between the campaign, the Boncom Creative featured a different theme with different Team secured an old vending ideas for how we could “Light the machine, fitted it with cards and World” by following the Savior’s dressed it with Light the World example of love and service. banners. It looked nice, but public The concept came about from property owners were understandably a question asking “How would skeptical about granting it space. Jesus Christ celebrate His own Finding a downtown Salt Lake City birthday?” says Jeff Taylor, Executive holiday home took time. A week Creative Director of Bonneville before Thanksgiving 2017, a Joseph Communications (Boncom). “And we Smith Memorial Building patron came up with this campaign called A Giving Machine in Gilbert, AZ. Photo by Robin Finlinson ‘Light the World,’ which is essentially Continued on pg. 3

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called and said, “We’ll take it!” It brought in approximately $500,000, all of which went to charities. In these special vending machines, instead of receiving the typical beverage or snack, patrons paid for items to be donated to local and global charities that work year- round directly with people in need. Forty-two vending choices were made available, ranging from $2 fingerling fishes to a $210 “school in a box.” Items were represented by pictures on cards arranged in the machines. When an item was purchased, the card representing the item dropped down and was then collected at the bottom the machine tray. Leaders of a Catholic congregation in Manila, Philippines A missionary assists a family at the Giving Machines in Gilbert. Photo by Robin Finlinson happened to be touring Salt Lake at the time the first machine was in inside the world’s seventh largest mall, Plaza. opportunity which was open to each place. They immediately recognized the SM Megamall in metro Manila’s Sister Fran Lowder, the Gilbert capable missionary with the desire. the machine’s potential and partnered Ortigas Center. City Outreach Specialist, was assigned Their faces lit with enthusiasm as with The Church of Jesus Christ Last year, machines also went to the local Light the World Giving they helped set up the machines, of Latter-day Saints in that relief to London, England, by Hyde Park Machine Committee. She describes the received training, then took turns effort. At Christmastime 2018, a Chapel (owned by the Church), to New hundreds of participating missionaries welcoming and assisting donors set of Giving Machines stood by York City, by the Manhattan Temple, from three Arizona missions— during the 33-day public event. “They their Catholic church, which resides and to Gilbert, Arizona, in Water Tower Mesa, Tempe, and Gilbert – and the Continued on pg. 6

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ArizonaBeehive.com • • 5 Photo by Robin Finlinson Leaders of the four local nonprofits received very large checks from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints thanks to patrons of the Gilbert Giving Machines. Left to right: Dave Richins, Michael Hughes, Katy Pompay and Tom Kertis.

Light the World Continued from pg. 3

will be forever changed,” she says. make up a particularly service-minded its nonprofit partners were covered by At a February Gilbert Town Missionaries manned the machines at community. One missionary told of a The Church Jesus Christ of Latter-day Council meeting, Elder Willis, Sister every location. nonmember Gilbert woman who was so Saints.” He adds that “100% of dona- Lowder, and Director of Media in Sister Reyna I. Aburto, Second impressed with the machines that she tions will be used for the purchased the Church’s Missionary Department Counselor in the General Relief planned to bring friends to them every item or similar items or service of Brother Greg Droubay, handed out Society Presidency, introduced day that she could. greater need as determined by the ap- the Gilbert machines to the town Gilbert’s machines stood against a plicable charitable organization.” ContinuedContinued on on pg. pg. 13 5 and to news media in November. shed—formerly the water pump house, Word spread through bloggers and then the town’s first jail—which had no social media platforms such as electrical power. Generators were sug- #LightTheWorld. gested, but the Church paid to wire the Donations allowed the Many donors, especially young shed with electricity. ones, were excited to help pay for North American South West Area following to be given: families abroad to receive animals. Seventy Elder C. Dale Willis, Jr. For example, eager to buy a cow, two describes the Church’s other financial Gilbert girls raised the requisite $150 contributions: “Administrative costs 842,620 meals with a bake sale. (including credit card fees) for the 19,640 chickens Gilbert and neighboring cities campaign and costs associated with 15,776 medical & health supplies (including vaccinations) 10,817 clothing and household supplies

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Salt Lake City, Utah: $1,279,927 (48,030 transactions) Gilbert, Arizona: $862,120 (34,843 transactions) New York City, New York: $131,842 (4,556 transactions) London, England: $20,912 (1,434 transactions) Manila, Philippines: $15,041 (3,327 transactions) Photo by Robin Finlinson Elder C. Dale Willis, Jr. and Mayor Jenn Daniels tell the audience at a Gilbert Town Council Total: $2,309,844 (92,190 transactions) meeting February 7th about the Giving Machines right before big checks are given from the Church to the four participating local nonprofits. 6 • ArizonaBeehive.com • Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! Your time, love, and resources made this year’s #LightTheWorld a huge success. You raised more than $850,000 in our local community, with $60,980 donated to A New Leaf’s life-saving programs. Incredible! You are making a difference every day. #SoGrateful TurnaNewLeaf.org

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n February 10, Russel M. of the Sun Valley Ward, Peoria Stake, Nelson, President of the was touched by Sister Nelson’s ad- OChurch of Jesus Christ of dress: “Sister Nelson’s talk impacted Latter-day Saints, held a special devo- me greatly because she shared some- tional for a historically large Arizona thing so personal and so rare. For audience at the State Farm Stadium her to share the way the prophet talks in Glendale. Some 65,000+ attendees to her is very precious. The way she were treated to a local choir and ad- knows what he needs makes me want dresses by President Dallin H. Oaks, to support my husband’s priesthood First Counselor in the First Presidency better.” of The Church of Jesus Christ of The devotional also included a Latter-day Saints, and President Nel- 150-member choir chosen from the son. Both were accompanied by their East and West Valley. wives, who also spoke. “It was a tender and humbling At 94, President Nelson does not experience,” says Tammy Staley, of the appear to be slowing down in his West Point Ward, Surprise Stake. “The ministry, and if anything, has a repu- power was overwhelming.” tation for fast change. Several new Choir member Ann Ashton, of the policies, and significant revisions to Dreaming Summit Ward, Goodyear existing Church programs, have been Stake, agrees. A former member of announced under his tenure, including the Mormon Youth Chorus and the the replacement of home and visit- Tabernacle Choir, she was impressed ing teaching with ministering and a by the caliber of musicianship—and President Nelson addresses Arizona Saints. more “home-centered curriculum,” a little daunted by the acoustics in the as congregations move to a 2-hour stadium. Sunday block. President Nelson spoke “What we heard was not how it at length about the blessings of Abra- really sounded. We felt like our voices ham, inviting the “Arizona Battalion” weren’t together, and that the organ of youth to “gather Israel on both was a beat behind. As with any large sides of the veil.” musical group in a massive venue, we President Oaks recapped many of had to just watch our director, stay with the shifts in Church programs, saying, her, and trust that it sounded right in “Change is almost always exciting” the audience. I have great respect for as he reminded members that such the audio engineers who helped us!” changes “should help us, but by them- she says. selves they won’t get our members to Amy Willardson was one of a where our Heavenly Father wants us select group of YSA Relief Society and to be. Elders Quorum presidents chosen to Sister Oaks spoke about relying spend time with President Nelson that on the Lord during times of trial, and day. Sister Nelson gave some personal in- “I loved how President Nelson is sights into being married to a “living focusing on making our homes sanctu- prophet of God.” West Valley resident Ebbi Weiss, Continued on pg. 13 Arizona devotional audience in the State Farm Stadium in Phoenix.

President Nelson and Elder Oaks share a Sister Oaks speaks at the devotional. Elder Oaks addresses Arizona Saints. Sister Nelson speaks at the devotional. moment in Arizona.

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12 • ArizonaBeehive.com • Throwing Heavy Things Church Member Mom Makes Her Mark In The Scottish Highland Games

Light the World By Cecily Markland Condie Continued from pg. 6 ypical of many other Latter-day The Games, which began 2,000 Saint women, Michelle Gallo- years ago, continue to be held in many way Lowe, of Pleasant 1st Ward, parts of Europe and the United States to enormous checks to each of the four T Chandler Arizona West Stake, bakes celebrate Scottish and Celtic culture. local charity partners. The amounts bread and loves quilting. “Three years ago, while living in received were as follows: But from there, she has broken Boise, we attended the Treasure Valley the mold somewhat, and, unlike the Highland Games,” she says. • Helen’s Hope Chest: $54,410 stereotypical Relief Society sister, A shot putter in high school, Mi- • A New Leaf: $60,980 Michelle competes nationally and in- chelle thrilled to watch athletes, dressed • United Food Bank: $67,196.50 ternationally in the Scottish Highland in kilts, participating in traditional Scot- • St. Mary’s Food Bank: Games. tish Highland throwing events. $67,196.50 In fact, at 54 years old, she has “Then the bagpipes came on the captured a slew of wins, including field, and I just stood there with tears in Tom Kertis, CEO of St. Mary’s finishing second in the world, winning my eyes,” she says. Food Bank Alliance, says, “We are medals in all the events—two gold, She followed her heart and fam- grateful to The Church of Jesus five silver and one bronze, to win ily roots, and, after getting back into Christ of Latter-day Saints because silver overall—at the 2018 Highland shape, started competing. of the timing of this gift. It came Games World Championships held in “And I started winning,” Michelle after the first of the year, when our Stuttgart, Germany, last September. says. donations are down and we need Events include throwing “heavy “I thought, “‘This is cool,’” she says, to refill our shelves. It will allow things,” Michelle says, including the so she kept training, and improved, win- us to provide nearly a half million caber toss, which entails throwing ning more and more. This year, Michelle meals.” “a log bigger than a telephone pole”; has added Olympic weight lifting to her “If you donated a holiday turkey, stone putting, like shot put, but with repertoire and will participate in those a box of produce, or even a box of a heavy rock; the hammer throw, and competitions as well. mac & cheese, you were helping weight throws for distance and height. “I have always been strong. This is a hungry family in Arizona,” says just what my body shape was meant to Photo courtesy of Michelle Galloway Lowe Dave Richins, CEO of United Food do,” she says. Competing in Scottish Highland Games Bank. Her family—especially her hus- gives Michelle Galloway Lowe a chance Though Helen’s Hope Chest is a band, Jordan—has been very support- to combine her interest in her Scottish ancestry with her love for “throwing heavy small nonprofit, it blesses thousands ive, Michelle says. In March, when she of Arizona’s foster children and things,” as she does in the caber toss, shown competes in the National Weightlifting above. foster parents, who pay nothing for Championships in Salt Lake City, Mi- the children to “shop” for items in chelle will have several members of her see the Church in a different way. its beautiful little store. “The LDS extended family there as well. “I do represent the LDS communi- community has always been really She says her ward Relief Society ty in their eyes, and I think they have supportive,” says manager Katy sisters “are so cute. They let me brag been able to see that there is more to Pompay. and are super excited for me.” us than just the stereotypical, ‘Molly A New Leaf assists individuals Michelle has the support of other Mormon,’” Michelle says. and families in crisis. They served Scottish Highland athletes as well. Be- “I’m really happy about my prog- 32,424 residents in metro Phoenix cause it is an individual sport, “it comes ress. I feel stronger and healthier than last year. CEO Michael Hughes says down to my personal best against some- I ever have before,” she continues. to the community, “We are thankful one else’s personal best. What I do isn’t “I’m 54, living the dream and doing beyond words for your expressions dependent on what anyone else does it after I’ve been married 18-20 years of generosity. On behalf of A New Photo courtesy of Michelle Galloway Lowe or doesn’t do.” This makes for a great and have four kids. It’s like a second Leaf and our clients, thank you for Michelle Galloway Lowe sports the medals deal of camaraderie and family feeling chance to do something, and I really she won recently, finishing second overall at lighting the world this past holiday among the athletes and has afforded Mi- like it.” season!” the 2018 Highland Games World Champion- ships in Stuttgart, Germany. chelle some opportunities to let others Mayor Jenn Daniels feels fortu- nate to have hosted the machines: “What a tremendous opportunity for President Nelson Historic Devotional our residents, businesses and neigh- Continued from pg. 9 bors to give to wonderful groups serving our entire region!” aries and how the home-based study is The top-selling item was water. encouraging us to be more responsible Donors paid for it through separate for our own spiritual growth,” Willard- Giving Machines that collected a son said. “When he talked about how total of $101,929 to give fresh water we are the ‘Arizona Battalion,’ I got to undernourished people abroad. goosebumps! We are here on the earth Thanks to incredible collabora- for a purpose and we have the op- tion, trust in those special vending portunity to be an instrument in God’s machines paid off. hands if we allow Him into our lives!” The 2019 locations are yet to be Listeners walked away moved. “I determined, but the Church looks feel inspired to be more kind, more forward to the expansion of this loving, and more willing to give,” says initiative. Meanwhile, find cur- Erin Alkema, of the Sun Valley Ward, A group of Latter-day Saint youth in Arizona had the opportunity to meet with President rent needs of charitable agencies at Peoria Stake. “I think we could all use Russell M. Nelson and his first counselor, President Dallin H. Oaks, prior to a devotional held justserve.org. a little more of that.” in State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, February 10, 2019.

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n a society that often mistakes com- with a purpose. Thus, Random Hats of Though Jayce thinks Random Hats passion for weakness and tells kids Kindness was born. could become a lifelong career, the Ito “toughen up,” Random Hats of When asked, “Why hats?” there origins of the company were humble. It Kindness is a bright star in the hardened really isn’t an answer. “We love hats,” was at a flea market in Phoenix that the firmament. Founded two years ago by says Jayce with an easygoing shrug. business first began to build steam. The Photo by rhofk.com brothers Jayce, now 13, and Lincoln, Since starting the business, younger Junk in the Trunk market was offering Jayce McGuirk, 13, Founder, CEO, President of Random Hats of Kindness. now 11, Random Hats of Kindness is a brother Lincoln has moved his energies free booths to child entrepreneurs, so business with a message. Their high- to other ventures, but Jayce, his mother the team decided to take advantage of anyone can support. As Christ himself quality hats present positive and inspir- and stepfather run the business as a the opportunity. A reporter noticed the “went about doing good,” the creators ing messages to the world, from “stay team. In addition to the family’s efforts, boys’ booth and was inspired by Ran- and staff of Random Hats are continu- true” to “be humble” and “dream big.” several of the hats have been influenced dom Hats’ mission and message. That ing His vision. Even in a culture that The Random Hats message wasn’t by collaborators. Anthony Rizzo, first inspiration turned into a radio inter- encourages callousness, the bravery of always what it is today. Before start- baseman for the Chicago Cubs, has col- view, which turned into a television ap- two young brothers to be different has ing the company, the brother pair laborated on a collection of hats that all pearance. The news went national, and proven that something as simple as a proposed the idea of starting a feature the “dream big” slogan. online sales traffic skyrocketed. While hat could “invite and entice” us to do hat company during a fam- While 10% of all Random most of Random Hats’ business hap- good. ily meeting. Not only did pens online and in the local markets, For more information, visit the Ran- their parents support the Photo by rhofk.com a boutique in Gilbert called Preach dom Hats website: www.rhofk.com idea, the boys’ stepfather “Be You” hat, one of the Supply has recently begun selling the Check out Random Hats of Kind- pushed it further, asking many inspiring caps avail- team’s merchandise. ness on Facebook: https://www.face- able on their website. the boys what kind of Between multiple sports teams, book.com/RandomHatsofKindness/ hats they would sell and school, and a social life, Jayce manages Follow Random Hats of Kindness what their goal would be Hats profits go to nobully. to find time to include a handwritten on Instagram @rhofk in starting this business. org, an anti-bullying charity, note with every order. Those personal To watch the TV interview with Inspired by the family habit an additional 10% of the An- touches, combined with all these good Jayce and his stepfather, visit: http:// of performing random acts of kind- thony Rizzo hat sales goes to Rizzo’s vibes, keep the customers loyal. www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona- ness, Jayce (who was 11 years old at foundation, which supports researching Random Hats of Kindness is a busi- news/teen-spreads-kindness-through- the time) proposed that they make hats and fighting pediatric cancer. ness with a purpose, and it’s a purpose headwear-business#/ 18 • ArizonaBeehive.com • MikesAutoShack.Com

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When I talked to Mike and he told me the prices he’d seen them going for at Mike and Nancy with all their grandkids! the dealer only auto auction I was VERY happy. We asked him to buy one for us. He did the very next week. We picked it up, and there were no surprises. It was exactly what he had represented it to be. We are happy and it was a joy dealing with Mike. —Daniel Amberg, Chandler your Problem solver I needed a good midsize car that would be dependable but not break the bank with the price. I got a Toyota Camry from Mike at what was thousands less than I could have found anywhere ike Hallewell doesn’t “I’ve found that many potential I’d looked locally. It has been a very good car. The deal went off without a hitch and I could not Mconsider himself the middle customers are afraid of buying a be happier. —Lyman Soloman, Taylor man for car buyers, but more like car from an auction,” Hallewell We are retired and wanted to get a quality mid sized SUV. Mike got us a very nice Lexus RX350 the problem solver. said. “They think it means the car with reasonable miles on it for thousands less than we could have found it for ourselves. It is Unsatisfied with the used car is trouble, and automatically has beautiful, and we love our car. We also love dealing with someone who does what he says he’ll do buying experience over 20 years problems if it is sold at an auction. and delivers what he says he’ll deliver. We’ll be back Mike. —John Blood, Scottsdale ago, Hallewell developed a business What they don’t realize is that the auction sells between 2,000 I was told by a friend to look into buying our next vehicle from Mike. We did, and I’m so glad we to avoid “marked up dealership” prices, and “no-guarantee” classified and 3,000 vehicles every week, did!!! We had a pleasant experience buying a vehicle from him. He told us what we could expect, and is the exact same place all the and then over delivered. We could not be happier. —Taylor & Karen Cozzens, San Tan Valley ads when looking for a car for not only himself, but for thousands previously owned car dealers go to I don’t really endorse people like this in general, but I will make an exception for Mike because he of others! and buy their cars to put on their really does do what he says he’ll do. Our family have purchased two vehicles from him. My sister lots, then mark them up thousands has bought one, and my parents have bought one. Each of these transactions have been a pleasant For the past 20+ years, Mike has of dollars.” successfully been leapfrogging the experience. No hype, no promises broken, no pressure. Just accurate and honest descriptions of the Potential customers contact vehicle. If you want to save thousands of dollars on your next purchase, call Mike. (We’ll be back pricey showrooms by going straight Hallewell and tell him what for our third when the time comes.) —Kristen & Nathan Lindorf, Peoria to the same source of the local auto dealers, the weekly “auto dealer make, model, price range and This is our second car that we’ve got from Mike. Both times we have had very positive only” automobile auctions. features the are looking for. Mike experiences. It’s nice to know that when we drove our vehicle for the first time we were not informs customers of which cars upside down financially. The staff is very professional, and kind. They are easy to deal with and we Through his business, in that week’s auction meet their felt that they had our best interest in mind both times. We would not have come back a second MikesAutoShack.com, he is able requirements. 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Buying a car sight unseen may not be for everyone, and it was a little different I’ll admit. of local automobile dealers have been Together Mike and the customer But, it was accurately described, and we were not disappointed. We’d do it again and in fact attending these same auctions for will formulate what a realistic price plan to. —Howard Sorenson, Yuma dozens of years. This is where they is they can expect to pay for the We have bought two vehicles from Mike already, and know literally a dozen other people who acquire much of their inventory. vehicle that week. have also bought from him and were happy. He really does deliver what he promises. That’s Soon after the weekly auction With over 20 years of experience refreshing in the automobile business these days. Save a LOT of money, have a positive experience, many of these vehicles are in lush and THOUSANDS of cars already and get a great car all at the same time. It really does work. —Keith & Lora Loomis, Maracopa dealership showrooms all over purchased, Hallewell knows what a good deal is for his customers. Our first car we bought from Mike was almost twenty years ago. I have known several others who the western part of the United have also bought from him this way and were very happy. —Eric Remer States with price tags marked What makes the deal safer than up by sometimes thousands and anything found on Craig’s List We are driving our third vehicle that Mike got for us. It too is a VERY good one and has thousands of dollars more than the or in the classified is that he sells served us well. We have been talking to him about getting another one as our current one has winning bid at the auction. many of the vehicles with a FULL over 100,000 miles on it and we’re about at the point where we can afford a little nicer model Hallewell gets the same cars FACTORY WARRANTY at no now. We are totally confident that the forth one we get through Mike will be another positive additional cost to the customer. In experience too. Thanks so much for making the car buying experience a nice experience Mike. at the auction, but instead of up —Steve & Lacey Houston, Scottsdale charging his customers thousands addition, an extended warranty is and thousands of dollars, he charges offered if desired. a flat fee of $1,028.25. (Some Hallewell isn’t the traditional car luxury vehicles will include a salesman, but paying thousands less higher fee.) for a car isn’t traditional either!!! The process has worked so “It’s a simple process” Hallewell Cars reCently PurChased For satisFied Customers: well that the CEO’s of all three said. “All you have to do is go to former LDS credit unions in the the web site: “MikesAutoShack. 2018 Hyundai Tucson: 21,000 miles, $14,900 Las Vegas valley, Cumorah Credit com” and register. 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A New Easter Song

s Easter approaches, I hope your family will enjoy this song that I’ve written. Please notice A that the first verse is in past tense; the second is in the present. The Atonement of Jesus Christ had to take place at some point in time. And it did. He completed each aspect of it. The miraculous effects of that event, though, are everlasting. It is still because of Jesus that every small or grand tragedy may turn to final victory and joy. The ending note of the harmony shifts with a Picardy third to a happy concluding chord as well.

20 • ArizonaBeehive.com • The Noblest Spirits By Merry Gordon Special Needs and Special Blessings for the Life Shaped by the Most Overlooked

aising a child with special Later, Nutz worked as a caregiver needs . . . is like preparing in the homes of special needs patients. “Rfor a fun dream vacation She found the overlap between her to La Jolla, California,” begins writer, spiritual life and that of the families she mother, grandmother and caregiver served to be important. Diane Bailey Nutz—except that instead “I would choose to miss my own of arriving in La Jolla as planned, you church meetings once in a while to get rerouted. The view, hotel and beach allow the parents of unique individu- are all not what you expected, perhaps, als to attend their own ward for special but Nutz affirms that the ocean is still occasions, such as baby blessings and deep and beautiful. giving lessons. They needed opportuni- Her book, Look IN Me: A Life ty to replenish their spiritual strength,” Shaped by the Most Overlooked, takes she says. parents and caregivers of those with Nutz’s book is a series of vignettes special needs on a journey through up- that bring to life the special people with lifting stories about the children whose whom she has shared her time. The lives have impacted hers. pages are filled with stories that convey Nutz began working with special ed- her warmth, humor and inspiration. ucation students as a recently-divorced “I’ve witnessed miracles of heal- substitute teacher. When she remar- ing and know that disabilities do not Photo courtesy of Diane Bailey Nutz ried and found herself the define an individual,” Nutz Author Diane Bailey Nutz at a book signing for her book Look IN Me: A Life Shaped by the Most mother of a large blended says. “As children of God, Overlooked. family, she knew that working from home Photo courtesy of Diane Bailey Nutz tive as she continues to champion the would be a better op- Diane Bailey Nutz: writer, “My husband and I, as well as our cause of the disabled and celebrate her tion for her and her mother, grandmother, care- children, have felt we’ve been in the giver and champion of those family, including sixteen grandchildren then six—and eventu- with special needs. presence of the noblest spirits while and her first great-grandchild. ally eight—children. caring for unique people,” she says. Both respite work and Zumba will While her new job we have ALL been given In the future, Nutz hopes to contin- be put on hold for a while beginning brought financial prosper- special gifts.” ue her service of special needs clients this spring, when Nutz and her hus- ity to her home, more impor- Coming to see these gifts and further her writing by publishing a band, Dan, serve a mission in Lubbock, tantly, Nutz realized that her children hasn’t always been easy for Nutz. second book, this time a series of inter- Texas. “would learn compassion and accep- Juggling a large family and the needs views aimed at new parents of children Nutz’s book, Look IN Me, is avail- tance for ‘unique’ individuals,” she of the special families with whom she with Down syndrome. able at Latter-day Cottage in Mesa, as says. “These special guests in our home works has been a challenge, but one A licensed Zumba instructor, Nutz well as online at Amazon, Barnes & became part of our family.” with real blessings. feels the need to keep healthy and ac- Noble, and Kobo.

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believe building a faith-filled home force. Give one a try this month! is full of videos, programs, and short can help us build a healthy environ- Yoga: If your day has a rough start, routines for people with differing levels ment for our spiritual, mental, and try yoga! Beginning, ending, or pausing of expertise. Jump online and give fam- physicalI health. The new Come Fol- your day with a yoga exercise brings ily yoga a try! low Me program provides wonderfully clarity and awareness that are often lost Meditation: Yoga and medita- structured opportunities for individu- in the never-ending to-do lists. There tion are often practiced together, but als and families to reflect on the teach- are various ways to incorporate yoga depending on your circumstances, they ings in the New Testament (this year) into the daily routine, and it is even can also be separate activities. The and build personal connections that possible to involve children! Modeling prophets have repeatedly counseled to can fill each day with peaceful medi- this practice can also show your kids spend time pondering scriptures and tation and reflection on the blessings one possible outlet for the stresses that modern revelation. The practice of gained from having a Savior. will come their way in life. The internet meditation invites the Spirit to redirect A large part of mental health is your day and allows you to feel bal- gaining an understanding of our indi- ance as you choose the activities and vidual circumstances and then creating thoughts that will fill each day. Medita- a harmonious balance with the things tion can become a part of your prayer we need to accomplish. Both chaos in time, scripture study, or just a pause juggling too much or vegetating with in your day. You can find many apps too little can be equally damaging to for your devices to guide your medita- Photo by Keri Huffman mental health. In an effort to create a tion. The mindfulness that results from Involve your kids. healthy balance in your life, this ar- meditation is a huge game changer to a ticle will focus on a few supplements harmonious life. tracking blessings, recording spiritual that can be worked into any day. Journaling: The Come Follow Me impressions, or logging emotions. All The following are a few tried and manuals provide questions and lines of these are beneficial to mental and true practices for bringing peace into for responses to questions based on spiritual health. Along with yoga and our ever-changing circumstances: scripture. If journaling seems unnatural meditation, journaling can help calm yoga, meditation, and journaling. The for you, that is a great way to start re- a troubled mind, ease anxious feel- latter two are natural to pair with our Photo by Michelle Lindell cording your thoughts and impressions. ings, and help you create a calm and efforts to build faith-centered homes Pondering and meditation can be great Journaling can serve many purposes controlled internal environment. where the Spirit acts as the healing outdoor activities. from organizing a cluttered mind, 24 • ArizonaBeehive.com • Benvenuto! The Rome Italy Temple Square Is Ready To Welcome The World By Emily Jex Boyle

early nine years after con- such a monumental work. struction began in 2010, the As a religious and cultural center of N Rome Italy Temple of the the Church in Italy, the Rome Temple Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Square includes a temple, visitors’ Saints will be open for ordinances center, family history center and patron March 19. A mosaic of masterpieces housing, and a multifunctional meet- with Italian themes such as the olive inghouse, all surrounded by lovely tree, Michelangelo’s Campidoglio, gardens in an Italian piazza, or square. and the acanthus leaf, the Rome Italy The visitors’ center, located across Photo courtesy of Noel Frame temple will become the 162nd operat- the piazza from the temple, offers a Situated in the Visitors’ Center, Holdman Studios’ stained-glass masterpiece “Come Unto Me” ing temple. multimedia experience and guided depicts various imagery from the parables of Jesus. Chief architect of the temple de- tours to guests. As a learning center, sign, Niels Valentiner, explains, “This open daily and free to the public, it had to be one that when you walked includes exceptional artwork, offering onto this site, every person should feel up close experiences including life-size like they were on an Italian site. They sculptures of the Savior and surround- would recognize it because of the ing apostles as well an 84-square foot materials, because of the design, and stained glass window depicting the because of the surrounding.” As the parables of Jesus. Phoenix Temple includes unique inte- Aaron Jorgeson and Cameron rior oval designs, the temple in Rome Oscarson, both from Holdman Studios, features the ellipse in its architecture were two of the artists who worked and more. on the stained-glass window panel. Four Arizona families, including Cameron describes the 6,000-piece Mesa’s Ryan and Jen Johnson and work of art overflowing with nuances their children, lived abroad during the and symbolic materials, including an construction of the temple. Ryan’s authentic shell from the Sea of Galilee role involved interacting with every- and salt taken from the Dead Sea. one who worked on or visited the site. Aaron explains the durability and When asked about their experience, premier art glass used to create the Photo courtesy of Noel Frame View of the temple as seen from across the piazza near the visitors’ center in February 2019. Beehivethe Johnson .5 Ad 01072019_Layout family expressed 1 1/7/20 a deep 4:07 PM Page 1 sense of gratitude to have been part of Continued on pg. 26

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Diamond Jubilee to Raise One Million Dollars for Abused Children Gilbert Arizona Temple 3301 S. Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, 85297 lder Dieter F. Uchtdorf explained boardroom ensuring we were part of a Cameron Mathison, The Pointer Sisters, (480) 822-5000 to us in this past October General vision to secure America’s most vulner- The Tenors, Pia Toscano, and William Conference that discipleship be- able children,” said Childhelp Co- Joseph. The Gilbert Arizona Temple grounds will now be open E Sunday and Monday evenings from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. gins with three simple words: Believe, Founder and CEO Sara O’Meara. Rosevelt is working to share her Love and Do. With the support of Recently Rosevelt performed Mil- love for the children of Childhelp. for individuals and families to experience the peace her parents Jef & Shurlin Rawls, lion Dreams from The Greatest There are several ways to join in her and holiness of the temple and to teach their children, vocal coach Carolyn Larson, her Showman to open the 60 Year quest to raise one million dollars before grandchildren, and friends about the blessings of the sound engineer and videographer Diamond Jubilee Cel- February 2020. She invites everyone to temple. This opportunity will begin immediately and will be in addition to the availability of the temple Stephen Moyer and crew, and ebration that honored share this story with a friend. You can grounds daily Tuesdays through Saturdays (except coaching from William Joseph, Found- also purchase her album at RoseveltS- closures published on lds.org). Rosevelt is doing just that! Rosevelt ers Sara ings.com, or join her for her birth- Photo courtesy of th Services Rosevelt is using her music to Sherrie Nattrass O’Meara day on March 28 at JesterZ at Mesa give a voice to children silenced and Yvonne Riverview. Tickets for this event may Clothing rental now available, no cafeteria, no patron by abuse. She is singing to raise one Fedderson. be purchased at JesterZimprov.com. All housing available million dollars to benefit recovering In attendance proceeds from ticket and album sales Distribution center: Inside nearby Deseret Book Store: youth through her new album Ros- were dignitaries go directly to help abused children. 2894 S. San Tan Village Pkwy #103, Gilbert evelt Sings, which features a duet including Governor Doug Together we can help Rosevelt light the Endowment Sessions with Dick Van Dyke. Ducey and his wife Angela, world, and make life better for children Tuesday - Saturday: Every 45 min from 5:30am – 7pm This has been quite a year for and Senator Jon Kyle and in need. Last daily session at 7:30pm Rosevelt! In addition to record- his wife Caryll. Also attend- To learn more, or join Rosevelt in Spanish Sessions: Tuesday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 8:30am ing her first album, she also made ing were celebrities Kathie her support of children visit: RoseveltS- ASL Session: 3rd Saturday of the month, 11:30am music videos. 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No distribution center nearby nonprofit helping victims of child abuse Endowment Sessions through intervention, treatment and Rosevelt sings with Dick Van Dyke. Photo courtesy of Sherrie Nattrass prevention. After 60 years and over Tue a.m.: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am 10.5 million children served, Childhelp Tue p.m.: 4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm Founders Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Wed a.m.: 6:00am, 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am Fedderson stress there is still much Wed p.m.: 4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm work to be done. Thu a.m.: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am “It is a delight to welcome Rosevelt Thu p.m.: 4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm as a Childhelp Youth Ambassador. She’s an 11-year-old girl with the voice Fri a.m.: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am of an angel and the heart of a warrior. 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