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• 22:16, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Financial Clerk (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Financial clerk", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 22:15, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Membership Clerk (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Membership clerk", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 22:15, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Historical Specialist (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Annual history")
• 22:15, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Annual history (Outdated: content was: "The '''annual history''', comprised of stake and ward histories, helps fulfill the Lord's charge: "Continue in writing and making history of all the important things... concerning my church;... And also, my servants who are abroad in the earth should send forth the accounts of their stewardships" ([http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/69/3,5#3 D&C 69:3,5]). == Responsibilities == '''Stake presidents''' and '''bishops''' have responsibility to: * Oversee the preparation an...)
• 22:13, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Template:CustomReport (Outdated: content was: "<includeonly>{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" |- | colspan="2" | <div style="float:right;">'''[[Media:{{{file}}}|Download]]'''</div><div style="text-align:center;font-size:larger;font-weight:bold;">{{{title}}}</div> {{#if:{{{description}}}|{{!}}- {{!}} colspan="2" style="font-style:italic;text-align:center;" {{!}} {{{description}}} }} |-valign="top" align="center...", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" ([[User talk:Ae...)
• 22:12, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Membership audit (Outdated: content was: "When we try to do the membership audit we get an error. This happens when we click on the membership audit button. Then we get the following an error message. We are running on a new computer with MLS 3.7.1 Any suggestions? Thanks --Jeffreychristensen 11:37, 22 June 2014 : Contact the Global Service Center. You may have to reload MLS, but they can help you. : Telephone Support :: Salt Lake City area: 801-240-3500 :: Outside Salt Lake...)
• 22:12, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Category talk:Membership (Outdated: content was: "Where can I find information on the official address format of MLS? It seems that the trend has been: 1234-56 Street Name City, State Zip Code While this is predominent in our records, I find the hypon for the unit number to be confusing especially for mailings. I also have not found a source that says, "This is how it should be recorded." Anyone know an official source? Of is it unit preference? -- 15:04, 1 August 2009 Matthewbneal : Welcom...)
• 22:12, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Ward and stake divisions (Outdated: content was: "'''Ward and stake divisions''' are proposed by stake presidents. The stake clerk will play a major role in preparing the ''Ward and Branch Organization Application'' that is submitted by the stake president to the Area Presidency. The Area Presidency review the application and endorse it before they submit it to the Boundary and Leadership Change Committee. Approval is given only by the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve. == Ward and Branch Organization App...)
• 22:11, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Ward and stake divisions (Outdated: content was: "Q: Our Member Leader Service (MLS) won`t print what can we do? A: Contact the Global Service Center TimRiker (talk) 12:50, 29 March 2016 (MDT)")
• 22:11, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page User talk:Unbayev (Outdated: content was: "How to get MLS software working in your Branch? It is hard to do paperwork over and over when papers still don't change when they come from mission office next quarter. We have computers to help us out why shouldn't we use them", and the only contributor was "Unbayev" (talk))
• 22:11, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Membership changes not recorded (Outdated: content was: "This page name doesn't seem to be one that clerks would search for or find easily. Any chance we could roll this content into the Updating membership records (MLS) page, or change the name of this page to "Correcting membership records" (which would match the title of the online lesson {{TrainingURL|correcting}})? Lindsayre 22:48, 12 July 2010 (UTC) : I agree that it is an awkward name. The current Updating membership records (MLS)|Updating memb...)
• 22:11, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Entering and viewing transfers (Outdated: content was: "== Article title and scope == This is a good topic to cover, as it was not in the wiki before. I do wonder about the title, however. It seems to me that it would be better for the article to cover the entire topic of transfers, not just Entering Transfers. It should cover View/Update Transfers, plus the issues related to transfers that are automatically created by MLS (as a result of Other Items or Interest during reconciliation, or voided checks, etc.). With such a s...)
• 22:05, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Visiting teaching (Outdated: content was: "This page was imported from the MLS help file. It's rough and in need of feedback and refinement. I would appreciate any help with editing. Thanks! --Caleb 19:52, 24 September 2009 (UTC)", and the only contributor was "Calebpusey" (talk))
• 22:05, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Home teaching (Outdated: content was: "This page has been created from the MLS help file. It is rough and in need of some feedback and refinement. Any help would be greatly appreciated! --Caleb 17:39, 24 September 2009 (UTC)", and the only contributor was "Calebpusey" (talk))
• 22:05, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page File:Stake Notification.PNG (Outdated)
• 22:04, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Discontinuing a ward or branch (Outdated: content was: "{{Other languages/Discontinuing a ward or branch}} The process of '''discontinuing a ward or branch''' involves several record keeping procedures. == Discontinued ward/branch instructions == # Print all of the official tax statements and tithing settlement statements and deliver them to the respective contributors. # Stake completes the final membership records audit. # Move membership records to appropriate ward(s) (via Boundary Realignment in MLS) after...)
• 22:04, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Discontinuing a ward or branch (Outdated: content was: "== Why remove nonmember records? == I'm curious why it would be necessary or even helpful to do the step recently added: Remove all non-member, temporary and out-of-unit records created at the local level in MLS. The MLS database for a discontinued ward is about to become inactive. Since those records are all local to MLS and have no effect beyond MLS, as far as I know, this seems like a pointless effort. However, a step that is not on the list, but will make a d...)
• 22:04, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Discontinuing a ward or branch/ru (Outdated: content was: "{{Other languages/Discontinuing a ward or branch}} = Контрольный листок расформирования прихода = __NOTOC__ Ниже приводится список действий при расформировании прихода # Распечатайте все официальные налоговые декларации и отче...", and the only contributor was "Petersenga" (talk))
• 22:04, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Discontinuing a ward or branch/pt (Outdated: content was: "{{Other languages/Discontinuing a ward or branch}} = Listas de verificação para o fechamento de uma ala = __NOTOC__ Segue-se uma explicação do que precisa ser feito, quando uma ala for fechada. # Imprima todas as declarações oficiais de impostos e de acertos do dízimo e entregue-os aos respectivos contribuintes. # A estaca realiza a auditoria final de registros...", and the only contributor was "Petersenga" ([[User talk:Petersenga|t...)
• 22:02, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Discontinuing a ward or branch/ja (Outdated: content was: "{{Other languages/Discontinuing a ward or branch}} = ワードを閉鎖するためのチェックリスト = __NOTOC__ 以下はワードを閉鎖するときに行う必要のある事柄の説明です。 # 公式の確定申告用証明書と什分の一面接申告書をすべて印刷し，各納付者へ配達します。 # ステークは会員記録の最終...", and the only contributor was "Petersenga" (talk))
• 22:02, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Discontinuing a ward or branch/es (Outdated: content was: "{{Other languages/Discontinuing a ward or branch}} = Lista de verificación para descontinuar un barrio = __NOTOC__ <!--Discontinuing a ward or branch--> A continuación se explica qué debe hacer un barrio cuando éste se descontinúe # Imprimir todas las declaraciones oficiales de impuestos y las declaraciones de ajuste de diezmos y entregarlas a sus respectivos...", and the only contributor was "Petersenga" ([[User talk:Petersenga|...)
• 22:02, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Discontinuing a ward or branch/de (Outdated: content was: "{{Other languages/Discontinuing a ward or branch}} = Aufgaben beim Auflösen einer Gemeinde = __NOTOC__ Im Folgenden wird beschrieben, was zu tun ist, wenn eine Gemeinde aufgelöst wird. # Drucken Sie alle Spendenbescheinigungen und Zehntenerklärungen und übergeben Sie diese den einzelnen Spendern. # Der Pfahl führt eine abschließende Prüfung aller Mitgliedssch...", and the only contributor was "Petersenga" ([[User talk:Petersenga|t...)
• 22:00, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:CDOL Release Notes 2.4.2 (Outdated: content was: "Can you provide more details about what this change actually does? [CDOL-4700] - ASSIGNMENT EDIT ORGANIZATION EDIT - Modify Military Address format check box functionality The version of MLS we are using does not support military addresses in the way that my unit (a military ward in Germany) wants. We need the ability to use AA, AE, and AP as states of residence when the country is United States. I'm not sure if this is a change that needs to happen in CDOL or MLS...)
• 21:59, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Information Change Request (Outdated: content was: "An '''Information Change Request''' should be submitted for leaders in the Church Directory of Organizations and Leaders when new leaders are called or when contact information changes for existing leaders. == Newly called leaders == For some positions (such as a stake president), information on newly called leaders will be submitted by the authority who presided over the change. But for other positions (such as stake clerk), the unit is responsible for s...)
• 21:58, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Patriarchal blessing (Outdated: content was: "== Patriarchal blessing == It would be nice if the system would allow when clerks input the request for the blessing that the system would allow a email to go out to the Stake Patriach with the basic member information IE: Name , membership number, phone number so the Patriach can start the scheduling process. It would also allow the requested Blessing to be recorded so the Bishop can review quicklu how many members still need to get this blessing if they want. -- Use...)
• 21:57, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Head of household (Outdated: content was: "The '''head of household''' should be the member to whom all the other household members are tied in the records. In MLS, the head of household is usually the husband or father, whether he is a member of the Church or not. In certain cases, the head of household may also be another member parent, a single member, or a member child whose parents are not members. The head of household is listed on the individual membership record. Category:Membership")
• 21:57, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Head of household (Outdated: content was: "== When is HoH not the father? == Is there any more specific direction as to under what circumstances the head of household would be someone other than the father? In the main page it says, "In MLS, the head of household is usually the husband or father, whether he is a member of the Church or not." So in the case of the wife being the only member, in every case should the husband still be listed as the head of household? -- Mbrinson 19:51, 31 Octob...)
• 21:57, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Child of record (Outdated: content was: "A '''child of record''' is a child (born to members or converts to the Church) who has not yet reached the age of 9. While the blessing of infants is not a saving ordinance and is not recorded on the Church's records, it is often used as the trigger for recording a birth and creating the new membership record for the child. It is not necessary to have a child blessing to create a new child of record. This can be done for older children under 8 years of age at the...)
• 21:56, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Ward and stake directories (Outdated: content was: "Printed '''ward and stake directories''' can be a helpful resource for members and leaders. == MLS directories == Several varieties of directories can be printed directly from MLS. * '''Telephone Directory''': Households with phone numbers * '''Abbreviated Directory''': Households with phone number, address, and city. Optionally, children can be shown (with optional ages of non-adult children). * '''Directory of Members ''': Detailed household information. The list ca...)
• 21:56, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Stillborn (Outdated: content was: "If a child is dead when delivered, the child is considered '''stillborn'''. Do not create a regular membership record for a stillborn child. Do the following:   # Log on to MLS. # On the Membership Records menu, click '''More'''. # On the View and Update menu, click '''More'''. # Under Other Record Changes, click '''Special Requests'''. # From the list, choose the record of the head of household (must be a parent of the child). Click '''OK'''. # Type t...)
• 21:56, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Recording Melchizedek Priesthood ordinations (Outdated: content was: "== Proposed a recommended process == When editing the article Lindsayre commented ''Proposed a recommended process - let's discuss''. == The Stake Should (but can't) Record the Ordinance == I think a clear process will help clerks and leaders understand their responsibilities. In the {{TechForum|thread=70|title=Melchizedek Priesthood Ordination & Certificate}} I have previously expressed the view that stake clerks should be enabled to update the mem...)
• 21:56, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Recording Melchizedek Priesthood ordinations (Outdated: content was: "The ward clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate membership records for the members in his ward, but he must work with the stake president and stake clerk to make sure Melchizedek Priesthood ordinations are recorded and ordination certificates are distributed without delay. With the release of MLS 3.3, stake clerks can record Melchizedek Priesthood ordinations, but stake leaders should decide: * whether to incorporate this into their process for rec...)
• 21:55, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Recording Aaronic Priesthood ordinations (Outdated: content was: "==Deciding who is ordained to an office in the Aaronic Priesthood== The bishop decides who is ordained to an office in the Aaronic Priesthood. There are two times when these ordinations should take place. * When boys reach the ages of 12 (deacons), 14 (teachers), and 16 (priests), provided they are worthy. * When recently baptized converts have attended Church regularly. In the case of adult men, they should be ordained priests. The clerk should regularly print the Bis...)
• 21:55, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Priesthood Line of Authority (Outdated: content was: "== Removed double reference == I undid the recent edit by Techgurufloyd for two reasons: # The purpose of a reference is to cite a source that gives authority for the statement. There is no good reason to collect more than one reference to the same source. # I don't think references to beta.lds.org are prudent. We don't know exactly what will happen to s...", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" ([[User talk:Ae...)
• 21:54, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Officers sustained (Outdated: content was: "Officers Sustained forms are used in stake, district, ward, and branch conferences. The form is completed before the conference and is used by the presiding authority (or someone he designates) to read the names of presiding officers of the unit having the conference so that they may be sustained by the attending members. To create the form: # Log in to MLS # On the Reports/Fo...", and the only contributor was "Smithgw" ([[User talk:Sm...)
• 21:54, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Nonmember record (Outdated: content was: "{{Merge|This article duplicates content on other pages. See the [[{{TALKPAGENAME}}|Discussion page]] for details.}} {{Rename|This is MLS specific}} A nonmember record can be created for a person who is not a member of the Church but who has family members who are members of the Church. The nonmember record is created to record family relationships so that the nonmember can be listed with other family members. This should only be done for individuals who live in the wa...)
• 21:54, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page No contact (Outdated: content was: "{{scripturebox| “And after they had been received unto baptism, and were wrought upon and cleansed by the power of the Holy Ghost, they were numbered among the people of the church of Christ; and their names were taken, that they might be remembered and nourished by the good word of God” [http://scriptures.lds.org/en/moro/6/4#4 Moroni 6:4].}} Membership records should not be adjusted or coded in MLS using any method designed to show the record as '''Do Not Contact'''...)
• 21:54, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page New move-ins (Outdated: content was: "As new families or individuals '''move into''' a ward, it is important that their records be transferred and that they be welcomed into the ward. Each unit should have standard procedures set for obtaining the necessary information to request membership records within MLS, and to welcome and integrate the new members into the ward. For an example of the importance of obtaining membership records, see the training lesson titled <Broken link> {{TrainingURL|receivingrec...)
• 21:54, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page New Member Report (Outdated: content was: "{{OutOfDate}} {{Delete}} The '''New Member Report''' lists details about members of the Church confirmed within the last 24 months and whose membership records are assigned to a unit. The Bishop should discuss this information in Priesthood Executive Committee and Ward Council meetings. They should also discuss this information when meeting with the stake president or the ward mission leader. The ward mission leader should follow up to make sure the information is...)
• 21:53, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Naming conventions (Outdated: content was: "With increasing cultural diversity in many areas of the world and additional complexity in '''naming conventions''', the proper entry and display of member names can become quite confusing. The basic principle is to make the official name on the Church records the same as the person's legal name, but exactly what the person's legal name is is not always clear. Language differences, immigration and immigration status, culture, naming conventions and different systems fo...)
• 21:53, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Moving membership records (Outdated: content was: "Membership records should be kept in the ward where a member lives. Records may be sent to singles wards and specific language wards if the stake is in the area covered by these wards (some specialized wards cover a large geographic area that includes several stakes). Exceptions require the consent of the bishops and stake presidents involved and approval from the First Presidency. == Moving membership records from the ward == Move a membership record out of the w...)
• 21:52, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Move restriction (Outdated: content was: "When a local priesthood leader needs to ''hold'' a membership record in their unit due to disciplinary action or another administrative purpose, the leader can place a '''move restriction''' on the record. To request a move restriction, submit a special request through MLS or contact the administrative office. Only authorized priesthood leaders can request the restriction. Once move restriction is no longer neede...)
• 21:52, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Monthly Report (Outdated: content was: "A '''Monthly Report''' is mirror copy of the Quarterly Report used for planning by bishoprics and auxiliary leaders on a monthly basis, but is not created by MLS. The report should be created outside MLS as changing the last Quarterly Report will send a "correction" to the proper priesthood authorities. A correction to the Quarterly Report should be sent only for the month of the Quarterly Report. As the time required to obtain the necessary information may be len...)
• 21:52, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Membership record number (Outdated: content was: "how can I find my church membership record number? You may want to ask this question on the forums instead. https://tech.lds.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=92 It should be listed on your recommend if you have one, or by looking at your own entry in the directory: https://www.lds.org/directory/ The donations page should show this too: https://www.lds.org/donations/ If none of these work, contact your local Ward Clerk for assistance. TimRiker (User t...)
• 21:51, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Membership clerk (Outdated: content was: "A '''membership clerk''' is an assistant ward clerk or an assistant stake clerk with responsibility for keeping membership records complete and accurate. == Responsibilities == * Help the ward clerk keep accurate membership records for all members of the ward/branch including: ** Record ordinances and priesthood ordinations ** Track and record calling changes ** Use the Membership Validation Report to ensure records are co...)
• 21:51, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Mailing labels (Outdated: content was: "Printing '''mailing labels''' from MLS reduces the labor involved in mass mailings. The mailing label feature allows access to the mailing address fields associated with a household (as opposed to the residential address fields). == Printing labels from MLS == Beginning with MLS 2.8, mailing labels can be printed from a wide variety of lists in MLS. Simply navigate to a list and then select '''Print Mailing Labels''' from the '''File''' menu. This menu option will...)
• 21:51, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Locating members (UK) (Outdated: content was: "Some websites that ward or membership clerks can use to help locate members in the UK are: * [http://www.thephonebook.bt.com/publisha.content/en/search/residential/search.publisha BT phonebook] free * [http://www.192.com/ 192.com] free & paid * [http://www.people-search.org.uk/ Free UK People Search] index of sites * [http://www.1...", and the only contributor was "Cottrells" ([[User talk:Cott...)
• 21:50, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Locating members (Outdated: content was: "The link to the following url: http://www.integrascan.com/ on the Locating Members page needs to be corrected. The Website is not accessible by users at CHQ for some reason. Can someone outside HQ check it out and correct it or eliminate it? Petersenga 17:21, 21 May 2009 (UTC) : It works fine for me from outside CHQ. So it must be a quirk of the CHQ network or filtering. I see no need to correct or eliminate it. -- Aebrown 17:27, 2...)
• 21:50, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Locating members (Outdated: content was: "When members move from a ward, the ward clerk or membership clerk is responsible for making best efforts to find where the member has moved and send the record to the new ward. == Deciding which members to find == The criteria for marking a member as one needing to be found/visited should be defined by the bishop and his counselors. A custom field could be setup in MLS to track this list. However, these fields must be maintained manuall...)
• 21:49, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Linked record (Outdated: content was: "== Nonmember Record for Linked Records? == I'm a bit confused by the statement "If the local priesthood leader and individual agree to have a nonmember record created in the local MLS." (I reworded it slightly to make it a complete sentence, but I still don't really understand it.) I think this is trying to say that a linked record may or may not have an actual corresponding nonmember record in MLS, and that doing so requires agree...)