Inspirational Stories about Caring for Those in Need

For This My Son Was Dead, and Is Alive

Van Bailey's addictions had unraveled his life. He was sick, possibly dying. With the help of his bishop and ward members, he turned his life around and once again found peace.

I Will Give unto the Children of Men Line upon Line

After separating from an abusive husband, June went to work at Deseret Industries. At first she was unable to straighten even one rack of blouses, but eventually she gained confidence, became a lead in the clothing area, and found a job outside Deseret Industries.

And Feet Was I to the Lame

John and Nancy Hopkins accepted a call to serve as welfare missionaries in Mongolia. There they saw a woman carrying an eight-year-old boy who had been crippled since birth. A medical shipment arrived, and inside was a child-sized wheelchair that they were able to give to the boy.

Strengthen the Feeble Knees

A family had $40,000 in credit card debt. The husband was recuperating from recent back surgery and unable to work. The wife was embarrassed by her weight and didn't like to leave her home, but the bishop sent her to work at Deseret Industries. There she developed confidence, got a job outside Deseret Industries, and helped her family progress toward financial independence.

And They Cleansed the Chambers

Vandals broke into a bishops' storehouse and did extensive damage. Church members cleaned the storehouse, some driving two hours. Six days later the storehouse was again issuing food orders, and in eight days a cancelled production run of peanut butter was able to be rescheduled. There were 1,000 hours volunteered for the cleanup.

They Were Married and Given in Marriage

Yulia and Yevgeny wanted to marry but felt they couldn't because neither had a job. They counseled with missionaries at an LDS employment office. Yulia found work, and they earned enough money to travel to the temple to be married.

The Desert Shall Rejoice, and Blossom as the Rose

Brother Heber Taylor was 82-years-old, had three hip operations, walked haltingly with a cane, but still volunteered on a welfare farm. He said he felt good thinking he might be doing some good for someone else.

The Lord Looketh on the Heart

Sister missionaries walked to a small village high in the Andes where they met an 86-year-old blind man-dirty and smelly-who recently lost his wife. They taught him principles of spiritual and temporal salvation. He was baptized and became a faithful member of the Church.

Of Rabbits and Men

Humanitarian service missionaries helped people on the island of Samar in the Philippines raise rabbits and grow vegetables. The people became healthier and had a source of income from sales of the vegetables, meats, and hides.

Ministering to Angels

Blaine and Kathy Yorgason adopted a baby, Charity, born with only a brain stem; the rest of her brain was missing. Doctors predicted she would not be able to experience any of her senses, but Charity responded. She loved to be held and smiled radiantly.