Opportunities to Do Good

In a talk given by Pres. Henry B. Eyring during the April 2011 General Conference, he encouraged us to find opportunities to do good.

"Our Heavenly Father hears the prayers of His children across the earth pleading for food to eat, for clothes to cover their bodies, and for the dignity that would come from being able to provide for themselves. Those pleas have reached Him since He placed men and women on the earth. . .
 

Because the Lord hears their cries and feels your deep compassion for them, He has from the beginning of time provided ways for His disciples to help. He has invited His children to consecrate their time, their means, and themselves to join with Him in serving others."1

As members we have covenanted to help those in need of our help. He suggested the following when planning a day of service activity.

"Plan to draw on the power of the bonds of families, of quorums, of auxiliary organizations, and of people you know in your communities. The feelings of unity will multiply the good effects of the service you give. And those feelings of unity in families, in the Church, and in communities will grow and become a lasting legacy long after the project ends."1

Let us remember this as we work together as a stake to help serve Cypress Park Elementary for our Day of Service on October 26th.

References

1. Henry B. Eyring, "Opportunities to Do Good," Liahona and Ensign, May 2011, 22,25.

General Conference Dates Announced

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American Heart Association Heart Walk at UCF

Saturday, September 7th hundereds of members from different stakes came to show support for the American Heart Association. In the sea of participants bright green shirts saying "Run and not be Weary, Walk and not Faint" could been seen mixed in with the thousands of others walking for the cause. For almost a century the American Heart Association have been advocates of proper cardiovascular care, helping to bring awareness of heart disease, and improving patient care.  What a great opportunity for our members to show that we believe that our bodies are like temples and that as we take care of them we "shall run and not be weary, and shall walk and not faint." Thanks to all those who helped organize our team for the event and to everyone able to be a part of the Heart Walk! (Click the picture below to see more pictures from the event)

Emily Munns, Hunters Creek Stake Director of Public Affairs; Genean McKinnon; Lori Rucker, Hunters Creek Stake Outreach Specialist

Day of Service 2013 - Donation Drives

In conjunction with our Day of Service activity at Cypress Park Elementary on October 26th, our stake is holding donation drives to help the students and faculty at the school.  For those who are unable to help beautify the school, this is another opportunity to serve them and participate in our annual Day of Service.  Below is a list, by auxiliary, of what is being collected. Feel free to donate to any auxiliary.

Young Men and Young Women are collecting new or lightly used books. Books need to be elementary level reading, maybe middle school level for those that are better readers.

Primary is collecting  good condition, used clothing and shoes. Clothing sizes can range from children's 5 to 12, and shoe sizes can range from 3.5 to 6.

Relief Society is collecting 10 items teachers always personally buy for their classrooms before the year is up.

1. Tissues

2. Copy Paper

3. Pencils

4. Lined Student Paper (wide ruled)

5. Dry Erase Markers

6. Hand Soap

7. Clorox Disinfecting Wipes

8. Multi Colored Copy Paper

9. Flash Drives

10. Clear Plastic Sleeve Protectors

If you have any questions feel free to comment on this post or address the auxiliary president in your ward/branch.

If you are interested in helping on October 26th to beautify the school grounds remember to register with Orange County Public Schools as an ADDitions School Volunteer. Please visit the link below and then select "Click Here To Proceed To Volunteer Management System" at the bottom of the page. Please read the instructions on the page before you begin to register.
 

 

For more information about our Day of Service 2013 click here.