030324, Sunday, Journal Entry

We enjoyed serving in the Bishops Storehouse again. Saturdays are usually pretty busy because we're only open from 0900 to 1200 (9a.m. - noon). And Saturdays are generally days when most people have some time to get to the Storehouse. It has been very interesting and enjoyable to interact with people who come to the Storehouse. I meet people who are truly angelic. Yesterday there was a woman who was with an elderly Spanish speaking woman. Both were very pleasant. The elderly woman wanted to be a part of the process and insisted on accompanying us as we loaded her cart. I offered to have her sit in the waiting area while her younger friend and I gathered her food items but she would have no part of that. The younger woman was there to assist. She spoke Spanish and English very well and cheerfully did much of the work. She clearly enjoyed helping her older friend and was very pleasant to work with. Many of the people I met there are like that. 

It truly is a great blessing to me to interact with the patrons at the Storehouse. It has helped me to appreciate the wonderful people who are in need or are helping others in need.

Come Follow Me 

2 Nephi 19:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called, Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

"Peace can prevail only when that natural inclination to fight is superseded by self-determination to live on a loftier level. Coming unto Jesus Christ as the “Prince of Peace” is the pathway to peace on earth and goodwill among men."

Elder Russell M. Nelson Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostle, October 2002