Join Our Mailing List Email: Genesis Group Home Page President Don Harwell First Counselor Orin Howell Second Counselor Eddie Gist Webmaster and Newsletter Editor Kathryn Jenkins Archived Articles Meetinghouse: 6710 S. 1300 E. Salt Lake City Presidency Message: Why Do We Murmur? President Eddie Gist reminds us of an article written by Elder Marvin J. Ashton, in which he describes a sign he hung on the door of his office: "Come in without knocking and leave the same way." When we "knock" those around us, we criticize, find fault, and murmur. Elder Ashton summed it up this way: "There is a tendency among too many in our society, young and old, to knock the establishment, knock the community, and knock the neighbors. There is a certain growing segment of society who would rather knock than kneel, rather knock than negotiate, or rather knock than know." This kind of "knocking," says President Gist, leads us to murmuring—a harmful and dangerous tendency we need to avoid. To read the full message, click here. November Genesis Fireside November 6—Don't miss the opportunity to hear from President Darius Gray on November 6 at 7 p.m. at the Genesis meetinghouse, 6910 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City. President Gray will discuss the power of the priesthood and testify of the honor of holding the priesthood in these latter days. President Gray's companion speaker will be Elder Henry Bronson Harry Lisowski III, who recently returned from a full-time mission to the Congo. To learn more about President Gray and Elder Lisowski, click here. Genesis Christmas Party December 3—Usher in the sights, sounds, and taste of the season at the Genesis Christmas party on Saturday, December 3, from 6–8 p.m. at the meetinghouse on 240 East 7570 South, Midvale. Genesis will provide the meat for dinner; please bring a side dish or dessert to share. The Primary children will provide a short program, followed by the arrival of St. Nick! Don't miss this chance to begin your celebration of the Savior's birth with your Genesis brothers and sisters. December Genesis Fireside December 4—Don't miss a spiritual feast on December 4 at 7 p.m. at the Genesis meetinghouse, 6910 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City. "Christ and the Story of Christmas: From Adam to Anna"—which will capture the Christmas season in a sweet and inspirational way—will be presented by Sounds of Sunday host Glenn Rawson. To learn more about Brother Rawson, click here. This Week in History: September 26–October 2 Take a look at what happened during this week in history—and how African-Americans have influenced who, what, and where we are today. Elder James Brandt Curran, Jr. Elder James Brandt Curren, Jr., grew up as the son of U.S. Diplomat Sylvia Curran, so he has lived in many places in the world—including Mexico, Canada, Taiwan, China, Russia, and Uzbekistan. Originally called to the the Russia Rostovna Dony Mission, he came home after five months due to illness. He received a new call to the Washington Everett Mission, where he has taught both English- and Russian-speaking people the gospel. He has loved his mission, has found his testimony strengthened, and has brought many people to Christ. Elder Curran returns home in December; his favorite scripture is Alma 41:14–15. Our love and best wishes are with you during your last months in the mission field, Elder Curran! Elder Jamison Lewis Laboring in West Africa Elder Jamison Lewis began his mission in Cote d'Ivore, but was evacuated to Togo—also a French-speaking area—when civil unrest in Cote d'Ivore became too intense. Since then, he has been part of the explosive growth of the Church in Togo and has loved serving the people there. When learning of the move, he responded with great faith, "It's amazing how the Lord works! Now the work in Togo and Benin will explode and grow so much because of all of this; we are very blessed!" To keep up with Elder Lewis, visit his blog at elderjaminlewis.blogspot.com. All God's Critters: Some Thoughts on the Priesthood Restriction and Differing Opinions In two of the three-part series that originally appeared on common consent.com, Margaret Young offers poignant and insightful thoughts on the priesthood restriction, the reaction of President Hinckley, and our responsibilities as caring, dedicated disciples of Christ. Read the article here. Help Us Recognize Our Youth! If you know about stories, achievements, awards, accolades, or great goings-on about the Genesis youth, share the great news! Simply submit it to us—no more than 200 words—and send along a picture as well if you can. We have tremendous young men and women, so help us get out the word about what they're doing! Primary Volunteers Needed The Genesis Primary is in need of adult volunteers with and without children. If you can assist at each Genesis meeting (12 times a year), six times a year, every few months, once a year, or any combination, your service will be greatly appreciated. Contact the Primary presidency at www.ldsgenesisgroup.org or one of the Genesis leaders to volunteer. Thank you in advance for your help! Family History Expos Scheduled A series of family history expos have been scheduled in California, Arizona, Georgia, and Utah in October, November, and January to provide help in the technical aspects of family history research. Find out when and where the expos are here. Genesis Choir The Genesis Choir practices at 6 p.m. at the Genesis meetinghouse before each Genesis meeting (the first Sunday of each month). If you are interested in singing in the choir, please come to practice! Need to Be Set Apart? If you have received a calling in the Genesis Group and need to be set apart, that ordinance takes place at 6:15 p.m. in the Relief Society Room on the first Sunday of each month, just before the Genesis meeting. No appointments are necessary. President Uchtdorf: Your Potential, Your Privilege In an inspiring address in the priesthood session of the April 2011 general conference, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency reminded priesthood holders of their privileges and their potentials in magnifying their priesthood. To read an excerpt from the talk, click here. Elder Richards: The Atonement Covers All Pain In a comforting address in the Saturday morning session of the April 2011 general conference, Elder Kent F. Richards of the Seventy reminded us that the Savior, through His Atonement, stands ready to take all our pain. To read an excerpt from the talk, click here.