Members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in American Samoa are preparing to lend a hand in their communities as part of “Come and Help” month, this February.
According to Area Seventy, Elder Faapito Auapaau, members and guests of the Pago Pago Samoa Mapusaga Stake will be working at Hope House ─ a Catholic facility that serves individuals who are unwell as well as elderly citizens ─ this Saturday, 6 February.
"Helping Hands" volunteers in Pago Pago.
"Helping Hands" volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pago Pago do gardening for a local religious school. © 2018 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Work will include painting, weeding, and cleaning windows, walls and solar panels.
The Pago Pago Samoa West Stake will be painting and cleaning at the Pavaiai Elementary School, also this Saturday.
Other congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the islands of the South Pacific, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Australia will be organising similar community service throughout February, as part of the Church’s Pacific Area “Come and Help” month.
Read about and watch a video about last year’s “Come and Help” month.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strive to follow the teachings and example of Jesus Christ by giving service to others in their homes and communities.