Children and Missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ Engage in Community Service Across Countries

Children and missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints engage in various service initiatives across the globe, addressing the needs of their communities through organized efforts and teamwork. These activities range from collecting essential items to preparing food kits and supporting vulnerable populations.

In Lima, Peru, children from the Comas Stall Primary organized an initiative to assist minors in the community of Los Coyes. With the guidance of their leaders, they gathered donations over several weeks and transported them to the community on October 6. Their efforts provided nearly 100 children with much-needed supplies, offering them hands-on experience in identifying needs and working collaboratively to meet them.

Another initiative in Lima involved elementary school children who noticed that some older members of their neighborhoods often sat alone in the Church. To foster connection, they launched the Hug-a-Grandparent project. Over several months, the children visited homes, greeted members in the Church, assisted with gardening, and shared meals. The project culminated in a special event featuring games, songs, and dances, creating a space for older adults to feel loved and valued.

These service activities extend beyond Peru. In West Yorkshire, England, children collected over 200 books for donation. In Utah, United States, they delivered lunches to police officers and sang a song from Primary as a gesture of gratitude. In North Carolina, they sorted used crayons for recycling, transforming them into sustainable triangular crayons for hospitalized children. In Virginia, they created paper dolls with words from Primary songs for a former music director in a nursing home.

Meanwhile, in Ontario, Canada, children collected items for hospitalized children. These efforts reflect a commitment to practical neighbor-love and care for the vulnerable, echoing the biblical call to act with justice, mercy, and humility.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Spanish)