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When it comes to Humanitarian Aid, Mormons do it best.\u00a0\u00a0 But, sometimes it\u2019s hard to get things set up and a system in place.<\/p>\n

Typically, humanitarian services are left to the Relief Society, specifically the Enrichment Counselor and Leader, to pull something together occasionally during the year.\u00a0 \u00a0I personally believe someone should be called as a Humanitarian Leader with a dedicated and enthusiastic committee in each ward.\u00a0 A stake Humanitarian Leader could be called and her committee could consist of all ward liaisons, and everything works at a stake level.\u00a0 If that were fully functioning, there is no end to the good you could accomplish.<\/p>\n

There is so much help needed in the world today, doing a project once or twice a year is like a raindrop evaporating before it even hits the ground. \u00a0If every ward and stake did something on a constant basis, we would have a steady downpour of spiritual well-being upon us all.\u00a0 Our intent is not to extinguish poverty, or help every single person who needs help, but to bear our testimonies through acts of service.\u00a0 By helping others, we help ourselves and together we come unto Christ.<\/p>\n

I offer a few suggestions to help you generate your own ideas on how best to bring Humanitarian Service to the forefront of your wards and stakes.<\/p>\n

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1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0At the end of each year, the Stake President turns over surplus money from the budget to church headquarters.\u00a0 Ask your Stake President to reserve those funds and earmark them for Humanitarian projects.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Set up a fund in each ward where anyone can donate money by marking the box \u201cOther\u201d on the tithing receipt.\u00a0 The Humanitarian Leader can use this money to purchase items needed to complete the projects. \u00a0\u00a0All funds are sacred and should be spent judiciously and carefully.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Every member of the ward and stake should be allowed, and encouraged, to help in whatever way they can:\u00a0 Men, Women, Boy\/Cub Scouts, Young Women, Achievement Day Girls, Those living in Rest Homes who are able, Non-Members, etc.<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A running list of projects and services could be generated and made available.\u00a0 Generate another list of skills and equipment available in your wards and stakes.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Allow committee members to help in the organizing: They can specialize in various areas: sewing, yarn projects, laminating, etc.\u00a0 The real work comes from members of your ward, stake, and neighborhood.\u00a0 Involve everyone!<\/p>\n

6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Anyone can donate to the Humanitarian Center.\u00a0 Even those who live in other parts of the world can help through the Welfare program.\u00a0 Patterns and lists for kits are available on-line at www.lds.org<\/a> and can be used for those in need in your particular area.<\/p>\n

7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Set up an event in your ward or stake for a Barter Bash.\u00a0 Gather items to trade amongst one another.\u00a0 Or set up a classifieds on your ward website to trade or barter.\u00a0 NO MONEY INVOLVED!<\/p>\n

8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Set up a system where every Sunday, on a table in the hallway, there is a file full of patterns, materials ready to start a project, or list of items to be gathered that people can take home to work on during the week and return when completed.<\/p>\n

9)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask the Bishop or Stake President what needs lie within your boundaries.\u00a0 Look in the newspaper for organizations that need help.\u00a0 Keep your eyes open to needs in your community.\u00a0 Ask missionaries serving from your ward to find needed aid in their missions.\u00a0 Form a connection with a Sister City across the world, or a school, or an orphanage.<\/p>\n

10)\u00a0\u00a0 The important thing is to do something.\u00a0 Organize your plan of action.\u00a0 Ask for help.\u00a0 Be consistent.\u00a0 Be willing to step outside of the box.\u00a0 Help for the right reasons.<\/p>\n

11)\u00a0\u00a0 If you run across disinterest and apathy, start your own Humanitarian Group with a few friends and do what you can.<\/p>\n

12)\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t limit yourself to projects only.\u00a0 Consider reading to the sick, or the elderly.\u00a0 Perform work projects for those who are unable.\u00a0 \u00a0Teach, clean, listen to, play with, feed, serve.\u00a0 Find a way to use your talents and skills for good.<\/p>\n

13)\u00a0\u00a0 Gather a supply of patterns, projects, and materials.\u00a0 Find out what stores are willing to donate or discount items.\u00a0 Form connections with people outside your ward and stake: Truckers for shipping goods; Medical personnel for supplies; Builders, Landlords, Businesses for housing, sponsoring, and unique skills.<\/p>\n

There are those who would take advantage of our desire to serve.\u00a0 The Bishop is a Judge in Israel and is the one ultimately to decide who should get aid.\u00a0 We must listen to him and be his helper in this great work.\u00a0 It is not for us to judge, but we must treat this work as sacred, using sacred means to accomplish it.\u00a0 Let us go about our labor prayerfully, understanding where we can perform the greatest good.<\/p>\n

Remember, the reason for Humanitarian Service is to love people.\u00a0 Jesus Christ was the greatest exemplar of lifting up those who were downtrodden, bringing hope to the hopeless, loving the unloveable.\u00a0 This is our work, to help people get back on their feet, so they can recognize who is really with them, so they might be raised above the dust of the earth and Come Unto Christ.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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