4 Ways Your Family Can Effectively Continue
to Share Into the New Year
By Jesse Hyde of FamilySearch
As the new year begins and thoughts of the holidays linger, thoughts often turn to two things - love for family and friends and gratitude for our blessings.
We realize we want to spend more time making memories with our families. We’re looking for ways to show our gratitude by giving our time, attention, and means to things of greater importance.
May I suggest just a few ways you can do both of these things at the same time as you plan your goals for the new year.
As the new year begins and thoughts of the holidays linger, thoughts often turn to two things - love for family and friends and gratitude for our blessings.
We realize we want to spend more time making memories with our families. We’re looking for ways to show our gratitude by giving our time, attention, and means to things of greater importance.
May I suggest just a few ways you can do both of these things at the same time as you plan your goals for the new year.
2. Find more ancestors
For thousands of years, our ancestors have worked and sacrificed, making possible the life we enjoy today. We can honor them and show our appreciation by searching for them and bringing their memories back to life. Make it a family project, and see the purpose that comes into your lives as you discover and share more about who you are.
3. Help others find their ancestors by indexing
Indexing is the process that makes it possible to find your ancestors online. Many people view indexing as a way to give back in thanks for the people that made their research successful. Others see it as a way to pay it forward, hoping that their ancestors’ records will also be made available as more documents are indexed. Whether you have a lot of experience or a little, indexing can be a great way to serve.
4. Teach someone else how to use FamilySearch.org
Don’t you think it is amazing how technology has made it so much easier to do family history compared to just a few years ago? Share your excitement for this amazing technology by teaching someone else what you know. Many people have the desire to do their family history but don’t know where to start. You can do a great service by getting them started and helping them to continue to progress.
- Learn about your ancestors
2. Find more ancestors
For thousands of years, our ancestors have worked and sacrificed, making possible the life we enjoy today. We can honor them and show our appreciation by searching for them and bringing their memories back to life. Make it a family project, and see the purpose that comes into your lives as you discover and share more about who you are.
3. Help others find their ancestors by indexing
Indexing is the process that makes it possible to find your ancestors online. Many people view indexing as a way to give back in thanks for the people that made their research successful. Others see it as a way to pay it forward, hoping that their ancestors’ records will also be made available as more documents are indexed. Whether you have a lot of experience or a little, indexing can be a great way to serve.
4. Teach someone else how to use FamilySearch.org
Don’t you think it is amazing how technology has made it so much easier to do family history compared to just a few years ago? Share your excitement for this amazing technology by teaching someone else what you know. Many people have the desire to do their family history but don’t know where to start. You can do a great service by getting them started and helping them to continue to progress.
