(Serve the Poor and Needy)
Honor and celebrate what the Lord has done and continues to do to help the poor and needy Consecrate time for others Covenant to lift up those in need Renew and strengthen our commitment to act. “Have I done any good in the world today ” - Hymn 223 Sympathy → Decision to act “Sweet is the Work ” - Hymn 147 Include your children when the opportunity to serve arises...and that opportunity always arises. Your example will cultivate an attitude of serving that will last into adulthood. Returning to the Bishop, “ Now what would you like us to do.” We celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Church’s welfare program this year. Principles of Welfare: 1. Everyone is happier and feels more self-respect when they can take care of their families and then reach out and help others. Have a surplus → use less than what you have gained “You cannot give yourself poorer in this work” - Marion G. Romney A person cannot give a crust to the Lord without receiving a loaf in return. 2. Power and blessing of unity Power and blessing of unity; when joining hands to serve, the Lord joins our hearts. 3. Draw your family into the work with you Care to love each other as they care for others 4. Follow scriptural command to SEEK out the poor The Church is planning a worldwide Day of Service to celebrate: Plan service project Prepare yourself The Savior’s atonement can help Choose people in the kingdom or community whose needs will touch the hearts of those who serve. Draw upon the bond of families; quorum and auxiliary You can know as I know
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