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Seminary students graduate Jhe Daily Spectrum Saturday, June 3, 1989 Page 9 Lane, and secretary, Lynette Swit-zer, middle school Principal Gary E. Hold and instructor Ross D. Weaver IH. An instrumental group of three young people played the seminary theme song, "Walk Towards the Light." A musical number, "The Greatest Gift the World has Known," with a violin obligate, was sung, and "Somone's There' was presented by the Pine View Seminary Student Council members, Michael McKelleb," Troy Forsberg, Curtis Racker, Shauna Everett, Joette Hatch, Becky Perkins, Richard Ross, Marci Neu- given by Richard S. Wilson, principal of the Dixie High School Seminary.

Diplomas were awarded by President Brent C. Goodwin, and the respective Stake presidents and ward bishops. In closing, the congregation sang "Choose the Right." Mark Gonzales closed the meeting with prayer. Dixie High School Seminary Council members are Joe Cottam, Tishalynn Stucki, Shauna Jo Johnson, K. C.

Hafen, Sherrie Carter, Johnell Swan, Kerry White, Scott Wilson. Gary R. Nelson has been their advisor. Dixie faculty and staff Presbyterian Church marks 200-year anniversary in U.S. REMEMBER CHRIST movements.

It not only spread throughout Europe, but missionaries were even commissioned to go to Brazil. After the death of Calvin, new persecutors drove the group out of their homelands, to America. By the early 1600s, they were settled up and down the east coast of America. The Rev. Francis Makemie led them to some unity and permanent churches were soon established.

Since the churches were spartan, Psalms were the only songs allowed, and the sermons and prayers could go on for hours. Only the very devout could take communion, which took place four times a year. The very early church controlled the social and cultural lives of individuals in detail. After the General Assembly was organized, the church grew from 20,000 members to over 220,000 by 1837. Through much faith and hard work they found themselves a national denomination, with an organization and schools in 26 states and missionaries coast to coast.

The illiteracy of the frontiersman baffled and discouraged the missionaries. One minister while on the Kentucky frontier expressed his bewilderment; "I could not think a church formed of such materials could properly be called the church of Christ. With this I am distressed and made to cry, "Where am (Stories of Americas Religion, H. Spence). Everywhere the Presbyterian by Cracia Jones Church Life Editor ST.

GEORGE Remembering Christ was the message expressed in song and words by graduating Pine View and Dixie High School Seminary seniors in two separate programs held in the historical St. George Tabernacle Tuesday evening. Standing at the podium, from which so many sacred words have been given to the Latter-day Saints from prophets, from teachers, from children, on this evening, youths conducted the service, gave the prayers, presented the scripture, sang, and testified of Christ. Youths led congregational singing and even accompanied the singing, on organ and piano. These youths, prepared spiritually by dedicated seminary teachers, supported by stake presidents, bishops, family, friends and ward members, accepted four-year diplomas, or one- two- or three-year certificates.

More often than not, after receiving the diploma and the formal handshake from their respective bishops, students spontaneously hugged their bishop before taking their seat. An atmosphere of love, appreciation, and faith pervaded the room, tears flowed, but smiles prevailed. All present were aware that those who received those certificates, and those who gave them, had given voluntarily of many hours of committed service, effort, study and Erayer, with the only compensation eing an expanded knowlege of scriptures, and a testimony of Jesus Christ. In a world where evil receives front page billing, where youths are often criticized as being disrespectful, corrupt and beyond reaching, these young men and young women stood up to testify, with voices breaking with emotion, concerning their appreciation for the sacrifice their Savior made for them. The Tabernacle seats were filled by hundreds of townsfolk gathered to watch, listen and participate.

Pine View's graduation was conducted by Michael McKelleb, with President Ross N. Taylor presiding. "I know That My Redeemer Lives" was sung by the congregation, conducted by Amy Heaton, with Jamie Gonzales at the organ. Roger Howard gave the invocation. Memories of Seminary were given by Shauna Everett and many of her classmates.

Each gave specific, personal expressions of outstanding memories, ranging from their junior high Seminary classes through their last year. The theme presentation was given by Michael McKelleb, who took his text from the story of Christ's birth, his life of service and his death and resurrection. Remembering Christ, emphasizing the idea of doing the will of Christ, as he did the will of his Father. Presentation of the graduating seniors was given by George M. Peacock, Pine View Seminary principal.

President Grey Larkin, representing the church Board of Education, accepted the graduates. The seminary principals and faculty were seated on the stand: George M. Peacock, principal, B. Kendall Jenson, Wayne L. Henderson, Rod G.

Parry, Jay C. ST. GEORGE This drawing of Christ was done by Tanya Rizzuti, daughter of Karen and Bishop William J. Rizzuti, Washington Sixth Ward. It was used on the cover for the Pine View High School Seminary Graduation program.

rians to sign the Declaration of Independence. He was a minister in the faith, served in the Continental Congress and was for many years the President of Princeton (then the college of New Jersey). Order is the efficiency by which this church is run, and perhaps that is why so many of its people have risen to power. It can boast of many presidents, including Jackson and Eisenhower. Since the time of Calvin, the church has been missionary minded.

They were first to send wagons west in 1836, along the Oregon Trail. Today they work extensively with minority groups of all races, in many countries. The church as we know it now is more on the liberal side and has no set of strict beliefs. They continue to have communion four times a year, or more, locally once a month, and want individuals to find a personal set of beliefs through worship, scripture, study and prayer. The church is governed by the Session, which consists of both men and women.

The congregation selects their local minister. As a group they are supportive of eccumenical activities, and active in many charitable projects, not just in principle, but in actions. Mahon is a missionary in St. George, and works hard to establish his congregation, and contributes in a positive way to the community. He is also scoutmaster of troop 509, he is a member of the Washington County Cap Team, a Child Abuse Prevention action group who work out of Social Services; a member of the Si.

George Exchange Club; a member of the Southwest Home Health Professional Advisory Board; his church a member of the Chamber of Commerce. His wife Peggy is active in the Interfaith Women's League and works as part time staff at Dixie College, tutoring in math. They are the parents of two children Scott, 11 and Karen, 9. The Presbyterians are a welcome addition to the community of churches in southern Utah and we look forward to a warm friendship with them. We wish the Presbyterians a happy 200th birthday.

by Peggy Stanford ST. GEORGE The Rev. John Mahon is the distinguished minister of the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in St. George. He and his members have two special anniversaries this year.

Not only do they icelebrate their first year in St. but it is also the bicentennial 'of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America, which began on the east coast in 1789. John Calvin John Calvin was one of the persuasive "fathers" of this strong and orderly church. It has been nurtured through several hundred years by people who were dedicated to further it. The church had its origin in the Reformation.

Calvin was an attorney who fought for the Reformation, in France and Switzerland. He lived from 1509 to 1533. According to the Presbyterian History pamphlet, Calvin, Organized, saved and extended the Reformation." Christians began this great movement in 1517, not to overthrow the Medieval Roman Church, but to fight for change. Calvin was a leader in this movement which apposed many things about the Medieval Roman Church. At that time the Medieval Roman Church taught that good works were necessary for salvation, and it was a good idea to have more than you needed.

Under corrupt administers, for a fee you could help a loved one who may not have enough good works to redeem their own soul. (Book of Religions by Hayward). Hayward gives the following examples from a book called "Tax of the Sacred Roman Chancery," which shows what the fees were for a particular sin: "Sacriledge cost 10 Schilling 6 Pence; robbing cost 12 Schilling; burning a neighbor's house, 12 Schillings; murdering a layman, only 7 Schilling 6 Pence; Laying violent hands on a clergy, 10 Schillings 6 Pence. To redeem the soul of your father cost 12 Pence." It was against this manner of preaching that Calvin fought. With the combined strength of men such as John Calvin, Martin Luther and Menno Simeon, the papal authority began to lose some of its power.

Their efforts were seen as apostacy, by the Roman Church, and protestantism was born. People began to worship "by faith and not by works." Calvin believed in a personal rela-' tionship with God, and freely ex--pressed his beliefs. When the King of France did not favor his views, was forced to find refuge in Switzerland. It was there he wrote, V'lnsitutes of Christian Religion," 'which was his explanation of the protestant cause. The articles Calvin outlined in his book soon set church structure and government and he became a powerful protestant leader.

I The Calvinistic group was the most widespread of the Reformation A if Descendants of Joseph Smith Sr. to gather in SLC for family reunion ST. GEORGE The Mahon Family. The Rev. Dr.

John Mahon. wife Peggy, and their children Scott and Karen, of The Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church of St. George. (Photo courtesy of Rev. Mahon) mann, Sherri Losee, Marie Condie, Wanda Maxwell and Bryce Behunin.

The congregation sang "I stand All Amazed" and the benediction was given by Natalie Beynon. Dixie High School Seminary graduation was conducted by Joe Cottam, president, with President Brent C. Goodwin presiding. The congregation sang "Called to Serve," with Tishalynn Stucki conducting, accompanied by Jenny Por-ritt. The invocation was by Shannon Snow.

Scott Wilson, accompanied by Tishalynn Stucki, sang, "Not of the World." Student speakers were Vicki Por-ritt and Cody Eustice. Their messages were centered around the importance of walking close to the Lord, keeping his commandments, having faith in Jesus Christ. The Seminary Choir, accompanied by Mark Gonzalez, sang "I'll Follow Christ." Presentation of the graduates was Calvin Stoddard. Although she reared a family, no descendants have been located so far. Katherine married Wilkins J.

Salisbury, and reared a large family, many of whom continue to live in the Carthage area. She has descendants in both the IDS and RLDS church, as well as nearly every denomination of religion. This is also true of descendants of the prophet Joseph, and his wife Emma. Samuel Smith was the first missionary for the Mormon Church. He and his first wife Mary Baily (who died in Nauvoo) and his second wife, Levira, brought his orphaned children west, along with their daughter, Lovira.

Samuel has many descendants living today, some are RLDS and many are LDS. It is not commonly known that Samuel died shortly after his brothers, Hyrum and Joseph, in July 1844, as a result of injuries sustained in a frantic ride to try to save his brothers. William Smith, notable in church history as somewhat irrascable, lived a checkered life after the martyrdom, and the death of his wife Caroline. He remarried several times, left a numerous posterity, a few of whom are active in the LDS Church. He was the only surviving male member of the Smith family, and though he had a falling out with the church authorities, to his dying day he solemnly bore testimony regarding the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, and the prophetic calling of his brother Joseph.

Young Lucy married Arthur Milli-kin. Again, though she had children, descendants of hers have not at-temded the reunions. The youngest of the family, Don Carlos, lived to the age of 26 when he died in Nauvoo of lung congestion. He is remembered as a pure, handsome young man who, as a teenager, served missions for the church and at the age of 19 was president of the first organized high priest quorum, in Kirtland, Ohio. He married Agnes Coolbrith and they had three daughters, but one died in Nauvoo.

After the Saints moved west, Agnes went to Texas, and later California. She remarried, and reared Don Carlos' two daughters outside the faith. One, Ina, took her mother's maiden name, Coolbrith. Descendents of Don Carlos' family have not attended the reunions. Traditionally reunion activities have centered on family history, not i excluding restoration details, as those are such an important part of the Smith heritage.

Remarkable 1 forebearance has been shown by family members who tend to feel strongly about their respective viewpoints regarding church affilia include Richard S. Wison, principal; Dennis W. Payne, Michael S. Sherman, Gary R. Nelson, Jeffery G.

Chapman, Larry H. Gardner, Lynn H. Hatch, Magdalene Dean and Steven R. Leavitt. Others on the stand for both graduations included Regional Representatives Elder Kenneth Metcalf and Elder Truman Bowler, Dixie College Institute Director Wendall Gray, local Church Board of Education members, stake pesidents, Ross N.

Taylor, chairman; Steven H. Peterson, Jerry B. Lewis, James Grey Larkin, H. Bruce Stucki, Brent C. Goodwin, Donald R.

Hinton, Carlyle Stirling and Max Rose. The congregation stood in respect to the graduates as they filed outside after the services. Clean, modestly dressed, with their faces lighted by the thrill of accomplishment, these boys and girls of yesterday, suddenly turned into men and women destined to become the leaders of tomorrow. tion. Plans for the reunion include a registration and get-acquainted reception to be held in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square.

Following the reception, reunion participants are invited to attend a rehearsal of the Mormn Tabernacle Choir in the Tabernacle, adjacent to the Temple. Aug. 4 meetings will include welcoming speeches, announcements, and a special film on the life and accomplishments of family progenitor, John Lathrop, will be presented. SALT LAKE CITY A painting of Lucy Mack Smith, who will be honored along with her husband, Joseph Smith during the Smith family reunion in Salt Lake City. Activities Aug.

5 involve a family picnic, sightseeing, and a family talent show; Saturday a family portrait will be taken. Saturday there will be special interest tours available in the Temple Square, Genealogical library and museum, the Beehive House, Territorial Capitol and Utah Stake Capitol Buildings, and other points of interest. That evening there will be a catered banquet. Reunion participants are invited to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir broadcast Sunday, after which there will be special memorial services honoring Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith, at which time the reunion will be offically closed.

Housing for those who desire it will be provided through the reunion committee with cousins in the area. Relatives who wish more information may write to: Buddy Young-reen, 703 No. 945 West, Orem, Utah. 84057. Send self-addressed, stamped envelope.

ZS" Church has gone, it has sought to establish education, not only in religion, but in basic literacy. It is a strong advocate for moral principles, but a great defender of personal choice. The church suffered a split over the slave issue, in 1857, and by 1861, there were four branches in America. Finally in 1983, after 120 years of separation, the northern and southern based churches reunited. The Prebyterians have contributed much to America as we know it today.

Besides education, they have been popular in politics. John With-erspooon was one of the 14 Presbyte- changes in the center's staff. "From time to time, for personal reasons, it becomes necessary to make changes in administrative personnel. As always, these moments are filled with regret and anticipation," Davis said. "Mrs.

Frankie Callison has served faithfully for many years and when she asked to be released, the idea of finding a direc- Dalbys to take over duties at Family History Center CEDAR CITY A former missionary couple, former residents of Idaho, have been called to head the Family History Center here. President Steve Corry, chairman of the Family History Center of the Cedar Region Board, and Joseph Davis, High Councilman assigned to work with the Family History Center, have recently announced several administrative SALT LAKE CITY Once again hundreds of descendants of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith will come together in the capacity of a family reunion. This 10th gathering since 1972 will take place on historic Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Aug. 3-6.

The last time the family met in Salt Lake was in 1975. The first reunion of this family was held in Nauvoo, 111. in August 1972, when 350 descendants attended, bringing together for the first time since the martydom of the prophet, descendants divided by distance and creed. Of the 11 children born to Lucy Mack and Joseph Smith nine grew to adulthood. Of those nine, Alvin, the eldest, died in 1824, Hy-rum, was martyred with his brother, the prophet Joseph, on June 27, 1844, in Carthage, 111.

Sophronia married to continue the fine work at the center," Davis added. "The Dalbys have a conviction of the truthfulness of the Brethren's commission that in every way the Family History Center will assist every member and non-member to complete four generations and a pedigree chart, and will expand every effort to encourage us to extend our family trees to their furthest branch. Blanch and Bill have sensed the increase of tempo and the stress being placed on the Ancestral File and the need of every family to have their records in order." Blanch stressed the Dalbys will be available to answer questions and to arrange for visits to the Family History Center, by family or groups, regardless of age or interest. The Dalbys, under the direction of the Regional Family History Board, have announced the new hours of the Family History Center as: Sunday and Monday, by appointment; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.

to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The center will be closed all holidays and on Saturday of the General Conference. Also, scheduled for every Tuesday evening, which does not conflict with a holiday, will be a special meeting designed to fit the needs of the staff and public. Everyone is welcome to attend and to share their research experience and expertise at 7:30 p.m.

in the center located at the Cedar Stake Building. i I aZJ If il tor or directors was staggering. but a call of three years service was issued to Eugene William Dalby and his wife, Blanch, to serve as directors of the local Family History Center. This call was accepted by the Dalbys with expressions of humility." Bill and Blanch, as they prefer to be called, have lived at 519 S. 700 W.

in Cedar City since 1970. They are both from Idaho where they were born and raised, but met following World War II in Hawaii where they were married. Military life, teaching, civil service and success in the private business sector, have equipped the Dalbys with a metropolitan understanding of people and positions. At the same time, they say they enjoy the serenity of life in Cedar City. In the Dalbys' busy lives they have served two proselyting missions, one to Singapore and the other to the Australian-Sidney area.

Following their return from Australia, they were called to serve at the Cedar Regional Family History Center which just preceded their recent call as directors of the center. "We foresee no sweeping changes and most of the staff at the center have indicated they wish to remain," said Bill Dalby. "We are planning to call additional staff as the five Stake Presidencies review our needs." "This husband and wife team who have been so successful in prior activities of their lives will add a solid team effort and ability CEDAR CITY Blanch Dalby (left) and her husband, Eugene William "Bill" Dalby, have been called to serve as the new directors of the local Family History Center, located In the Cedar Stake Building, and will replace Frankie Callison. who recently requested to be released of her director's duties. 1 1 i A.

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