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One of the women I home teach is moving today. She is a single mom, doing her best, and is moving to be closer to family. I sent out emails and text messages to make sure some folks could be there to help her. When I checked up on things later this morning, my friend informed me that 20 brethren had showed up, he was 15 minutes late, and had nothing to do. It was done. I may not agree with all those brethren on all points, but my heart was filled with love for them this morning. An organization that creates that many good men can’t be all bad. That’s 1 reason I stay.
-SBRed
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Agreed, and thanks for sharing. I believe that generally, and within reason, people are happier when serving others. Our church does promote a culture of service.
Thank you for this. :thumbup: :clap: Agree – I have had people help me out. It is something sorely lacking outside the church and a mark of a genuine community. It is true Christianity.
I have watched this guy’s commentary on the Institute https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzcrU3iAeFGEafD_peR4HYA ” class=”bbcode_url”> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzcrU3iAeFGEafD_peR4HYA I just watched this one on “Staying Mormon” (“why I stay?”).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRjjyDtpWDohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRjjyDtpWDo” class=”bbcode_url”> Here is his channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzcrU3iAeFGEafD_peR4HYA ” class=”bbcode_url”> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzcrU3iAeFGEafD_peR4HYA I think its great that people showed up to help. That wouldn’t have been me, as I finished with moving a few years ago, but the whole service orientation in that story is great. I think this is why most of us hang around. It is so hard to replace that community that the church can provide. The challenge for me personally is to not let the bad overwhelm me so I do not appreciate the good.
I had EIGHT people round from the church to help me tidy up my house. I felt a bit selfish about the whole thing, but I realized that I had helped out each of those eight in turn, whether with car rides, painting, putting furniture together or just talking to them when they needed it. I don’t think this should be a one way process.
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