In the church we have a number of opportunities to serve others. When we are baptized, we make a covenant to "bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light; Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things..."(Mosiah 18:8-9)
One of the ways we do this is through Visiting Teaching and Home Teaching. In the church, members are paired up with a companion. The priesthood pair up and visit the families of the ward while the ladies visit each other once a month. We bring a spiritual message and check on the needs of the individuals or families we are assigned.
The church also has periodic service projects and opportunities to serve both within the church and the community as a whole. When there is a major disaster, the church members are there helping to clean up and bring needed supplies to the area.
We also serve through our callings. Depending on the calling, our influence and ability to serve can vary. Nevertheless, we are able to teach and inspire those we are asked to serve through the spirit.
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