Blessed, Honored, Pioneers
Ellen Jane Perks Johnstun BLESSED, HONORED PIONEERS July 24, 2022, marks the 175 th anniversary of the Latter-day Saint pioneers entering into the Salt Lake Valley, when Brigham Young declared “this is the right place!” Each year since, Latter-day Saints celebrate this culminating event with parades, rodeos, and devotionals. Russel M. Ballard said, “what we celebrate on July 24 th is mainly the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ and His inspiration for our early leaders and faithful pioneers.” Our family is blessed to have some of these faithful pioneers as our ancestors. These faith filled ancestors made great sacrifices because of their testimonies in Jesus Christ and his newly restored church they ardently believed and followed. We’ll highlight one of their stories here and encourage you to become acquainted with their faith filled lives, learning from their lives and emulating their noble character traits to enhance your own. Ellen Jane