Thousands Emerge for Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication "Out of the Mountain of Despair, a Stone of Hope" Thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, October 16, to give the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial a proper dedication on the National Mall after its opening in August. The August dedication was postponed because of Hurricane Irene. Aretha Franklin, poet Nikki Giovanni, and President Barack Obama were among those who honored the legacy of the nation's foremost civil rights leader during a ceremony that ran more than four hours. In his remarks, President Obama urged the nation to celebrate the dedication of the memorial to slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. by continuing to press for the goals and hopes of the "black preacher with no official rank or title who somehow gave voice to our deepest dreams" and who helped make the nation "more perfect." "It is right to remind ourselves that such progress did not come easily. . . . For every victory in the height of the civil rights movement there were setbacks, there were defeats," Obama said. But King and other leaders, as well as thousands of foot soldiers in the civil rights movement, persisted, and ultimately prevailed by helping secure passage of key civil rights and voting rights legislation. "Let us draw strength from those earlier struggles," said Obama, adding that the nation today is "more fair and more free and more just" than the one King addressed. "I know we will overcome. I know there are better days ahead," Obama said to applause. "Let us keep striving, let us keep struggling, let us keep climbing to that promised land of a nation and a world that is more fair and more just." President Obama said King deserved a place on the National Mall because "he had faith in us . . . he saw what we might become." To read a full report of the dedication services, click here. Special Note: Regular visitors will notice that the Genesis Website has not been updated. We are moving through some technical issues as we have recently moved our servers. In addition to that our faithful webmaster has been sticken with a computer crash. We thank you for your patience and assure you things will be back to normal shortly. In the newsletter presidency message, read a critical reminder and warning from President Eddie Gist about the dangers of murmuring and our responsibility to look for the good in our leaders, neighbors, associates, and family members. Elsewhere in the newsletter, read a poignant and thought-provoking article by Margaret Young, who shares her thoughts about the priesthood restriction and our current responsibility as disciples of Christ. Also read about the upcoming Genesis Christmas party, find out what members are doing, get the details on the an exciting series to help you preserve and tell your family stories, and see what's on the schedule for this month's Genesis fireside!

The Genesis Newsletter Click here for updated info on what's happening in Genesis and to read the October presidency message! Upcoming Genesis Fireside: Sunday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m.; President Darius Gray will discuss the power of the priesthood and the honor of holding the priesthood in these latter days His companion speaker will be Elder Henry Lisowski, who recently returned from full-time service in the Congo Help Our Primary! Learn how you can help with the Genesis Primary service project! Click here for details! Missionary Info Wanted! If you're a missionary or know one, your info is wanted! Click here for details! Genesis meetinghouse: 6710 South 1300 East Salt Lake City Genesis Group Calendar —November 6, Genesis Fireside, 7 p.m. 6710 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City; speakers, President Darius Gray and Elder Henry Lisowski —December 3, Genesis Christmas party, 6–8 p.m., 240 East 7570 South, Midvale; dinner and a visit from Santa —December 4, Genesis Fireside, 7 p.m. 6710 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City; program, Glenn Rawson This is the only authorized, official website for The Genesis Group Join Our Mailing List Email: Give a Ride, Get a Ride Click here if you need a ride to Genesis meetings or could offer a ride to someone else. Just provide details and click to send! Need the Site Translated? For instructions on how to get the Genesis web site translated into a language other than English, click here or use the link in the left navigation bar. Click here Children's Books