Aug. 8

"There is no age barrier when it comes to Christlike service…As we look beyond our differences in age, culture, and circumstance to nurture and serve one another, we will be filled with the pure love of Christ and the inspiration which leads us to know when and whom to serve"
Bonnie Oscarson

Coming home from the market today, Grandma Jo spotted a neighbor who had been ill walking down her driveway with her walker.  Mom "sprinted" into the house to grab a big stack of magazines she had been saving for her and then helped Dorothy back into the house and got her settled.  That was after making another batch of fudge for lucky birthday people this week in the neighborhood.

From Kristine Cunningham:

9.  As I told you, I did my service for the math teachers at my school.  I went in early and/or stayed late to copy worksheets for each 8th grade math teacher for the first month of school.  (Ed. note…they have moved into a new school and this was done in the middle of moving and organizing classrooms!)

Here is Nathan's (Cunningham) family report on the service they've done:

10.  Michael and I did 3 hours of yard work at the home of a single mother in the neighborhood. We weeded her yard and flower beds, removed garbage, sprayed weeds growing on her fence, and tilled her garden.

11.  Michael, Jessica, and I performed various yard work services for another single sister in our ward for about 2 hours.

12.  The whole family participated in a neighborhood cleanup for about 3 hours. this included planting gardens, hauling garbage to the dump, mowing, weed whacking, and assisting with a neighborhood swap meet.

13.  Michael and I helped a family move out of their house for about 1 hour.

14.  I helped another family move out for about 1 hour.

15.  Michael performed 3 hours of service at scout camp chipping wood to make walking paths.

16.  In November, Jessica and I will volunteer at the Cystic Fibrosis Taste of Utah event for about 6 hours. (still counts as is planned before her birthday!)

 This is what we've done in her honor.

Thanks!  I'll let you know of others as they come in.

Kris Cunningham

17.  My sister and her husband bought a house that needed lots of work, especially the yard. Then she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and gave birth to her 2nd child at 31 weeks pregnant. Needless to say, they have not had a chance to do much yard work. So for our family reunion this year, we went to her house and spent the day removing weeds and lava rock from her flower beds. With so many workers we were able to get a lot done in the short time we were there!  Diane Rawlings Ribera

Elijah and Hailey (in blue)

Joe Ribera and Hailey

Keep up the good work, folks!  We are making a difference in the world, and setting an example of Christlike service for our children, like Grandma does for us each day.