Friday, May 9, 2008

Serving

Last month Chris and I decided to set a goal of doing at least one service project a month. It isn't much but it has been a blessing to us already. A couple weekends ago Chris and I participated in a service project with our friends Andrew and Erinn. Their Stake planned a project to help at the Los Angeles food bank so we decided to tag along.


The Stake was in charge of weeding through bins of oranges, melons, and cabbages and packing the acceptable food into boxes. The people at the food bank doubted our ability to get through all the food in the time allotted but we finished with a few minutes to spare.


We had a great time and we're looking forward to our next service project coming up next weekend. The members of our ward were asked to donate a total of $500 towards the supplies of newborn kits. People were generous and we were able to collect over $900! The actual assembly of the kits will take place next Saturday. You bet we will be there!


3 comments:

Anonymous said...

That's awesome. You have inspired me to do more service. Isn't it funny how we get so wrapped up in our own lives?

Chris & Kristen said...

It's so true. We're so busy but we'll never stop being busy so you just make time for it. It's great!

The Bredensteiners said...

Thanks for marrying my brother Kristen- you're awesome! Love you guys.