that instead of just talking about service, they
loved that they were given the opportunity to
go out and actually serve in their community.
(Story from LDS Church News.)
Hope in High School
In high school, Janelle realized that one of her
friends had an eating disorder. Noticing her
friends odd behavior when the topic came up,
Janelle also noticed that her friend had a lack
of appetite, made negative comments about
her body, and always tried to look “perfect”.
Janelle began to fast and pray for her friend,
eventually feeling the spirit prompt her to talk
with her. She lovingly brought it up with her
friend, who then admitted her problem and
her struggle of not knowing what to do. With
help from parents and counselors, Janelle
was able to support her friend in finding help
so that she is now healthy again. Janelle was
grateful for the opportunity to help her friend
understand her true worth and beauty, giving
her hope and support for recovery.
(Story from LDS Youth.)
Giving to Ghana
A Laurel in Utah, Lillian was born in Ghana
and then orphaned as a baby. She was
adopted by a family in Utah when she was
three years old. Over the last few years she
has been able to visit relatives and friends in
Ghana. These trips made her aware that
most of the children there lived in poverty,
some were at risk for being sold into slavery,
and all had very few opportunities for
education.
Lillian decided she wanted to help and created
an organization called Fahodie for Friends
(meaning “friends” for friends) to raise
money and awareness for children in Ghana.
So far they have rescued 11 slavery victims
and provided them with food,
Therefore let
your light so
shine before this
people, that they
may see your
good works and
glorify your Fa
ther who is in
heaven.
3 Nephi 12:16
clothing, and attendance at a boarding
school. In the future Lillian hopes to help fund
a clinic and safe house that will bless the lives
of many more children and their families from
her native land.
(Story from LDS Church News.)
Friendship on Facebook
Stephanie discovered how she could be a
missionary by using online tools such as
Facebook. Through a family friend and with
her parents permission, she met Lule on
Facebook, a teenage girl who lives in Albania!
They asked each other questions to get to
know one another, and Stephanie mentioned
a little about her church attendance and
visiting the temple. This led Lule to ask
questions about Stephanie’s beliefs.
Through their ongoing conversations,
Stephanie has been able to share with Lule
basic gospel doctrine, lessons that she has
learned in Young Womens, and
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