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Mormon Helping Hands Assist in Maryland Park Cleanup (Photo Essay)
Approximately 300 Mormon Helping Hands volunteers joined community members and elected officials to clean up Parkville, Maryland's Double Rock Park on 12 May. The photo essay at the link below shows these volunteers in action.
LDS high school junior used his mullet to bless lives
For Isaac Blake, growing a mullet turned out to be a worthwhile experience. Not only for himself, but for others as well. Julia Blake said her son, a top student and three-sport athlete at Wellesley High, had always worn a short buzz cut. Seeing Patrick Kane of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks and...
Woman stunned by unexpected act of kindness
Mormon Life says: What a great story of paying it forward.
Lisa Brummer was at a Walmart in Sandy, purchasing shelf-stable food, snacks, magazines and personal care products to send to her 21-year-old nephew who is serving his second deployment to...
Young Women Lesson 20: Reach Out to Others
Mormon Life says: "Benevolence can bring joy and unity to your home, your class, your ward, and your school." -Mary N. Cook
Discussion Questions• In what ways can we reach out to others and encourage their activity in Church meetings?• How can we overcome our own self-consciousness to reach out to others?Excerpt from...
Book of Mormon Lesson 19: "None Could Deliver Them But the Lord"
Mormon Life says: The middle chapters of Mosiah are full of examples that God is perfectly reliable. We must know this for ourselves and trust in the promises of the Lord.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Few men on earth, either in or out of the Church, have caught the vision of what the Book of Mormon is all about. Few are they among men who know the part it has played and...
Book of Mormon Lesson 16: "Ye Shall Be Called the Children of Christ"
Mormon Life says: Every organization requires certain standards of its members, and in the conclusion of King Benjamin's sermon, he teaches us the requirements for becoming part of the family of Christ.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Suppose that in this community there are ten beggars who beg from door to door for something to eat, and that nine of them are impostors who beg to escape work, and with an evil...
FHE: Activation
Mormon Life says: Use this lesson to discuss how you can help non-Mormons or less active members feel welcome and loved in the LDS community.
Conference Talk:For more information on this topic read “Doing the Right Thing at the Right Time, Without Delay,” by Elder Jose L. Alonso, Ensign, Nov 2011, 14.Thought:We have a responsibility...
Young Men Lesson 16: Charity
Mormon Life says: "Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travelers in this journey through life." -Thomas S. Monson
Discussion Questions• Review the characteristics of charity in1 Corinthians 13:4–7. How did the Savior exemplify these characteristics?• How does an Aaronic Priesthood holder show charity?Excerpt...
Young Men Lesson 14: Serving Others
Mormon Life says: "The needs of others are ever present, and each of us can do something to help someone." -Thomas S. Monson
Discussion Questions• Who in our ward or branch could help us identify opportunities for our quorum to give service?• How will your attitude about serving others affect the way you serve? How will...
Refugee
Mormon Life says: What a moving story on charity and service. The author asks some hard questions on the topic.
“Oh look, they’re selling Girl Scout cookies. Turn around up here.” En route to home after a full day of running errands, my wife had spotted an awning on the street corner to our left,...
Teachings of George Albert Smith Lesson 5: The Holy Priesthood - For the Blessing of God's Children
Mormon Life says: "A feeling of responsibility for others is at the heart of faithful priesthood service." -Henry B. Eyring
Note: As the Church has said, the manual has been prepared as the primary source of lesson material. This supplement, from a general conference address, is only meant as a complement to your study...
UK members collect stamps for charity
STAMP-collecting church-goers in the area are doing their bit for charity. Members of the Church of the latter Day Saints have collected 35,000 used stamps in the district to help Oxfam and Leukaemia Care. The charities sort the stamps to identify any special ones that might be particularly...
Young Men Lesson 8: "Honour Thy Father"
Mormon Life says: "Love is the measure of our faith, the inspiration for our obedience, and the true altitude of our discipleship." -Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Discussion Questions• How has your father influenced your life for good?• What are some qualities your father has that you would like to emulate in your life?Excerpt from "The Love of God" by...
Washington Post: Romney paid 42 percent of 2011 income in taxes and charity
Mormon Life says: Yes, Romney is much wealthier than most people, but he also pays his fair share and more.
Mitt Romney gave a lot of money away to charity. Phil Klein explains Typically, liberal rhetoric on taxes makes it seem as if the wealthy are getting a free ride on the backs of middle and...
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Made with LOVE
Mormon Life says: A beautiful story of how one BYU grad student has worked with special-ed students to develop marketable skills THEY want to develop - and how they have risen to her high expectations.
