The Bishops Storehouse

In Section 78 of Doctrine and Covenants, the Lords tells Joseph Smith to organize a storehouse for the poor.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to volunteer in our Bishop's Storehouse. I spent 5 hours moving boxes, unloading pallets and filling orders. Our storehouse covers a huge territory. I saw first hand what good it does. There were families large and small that came by to pick up orders. Small children needing diapers, or a little snack. Families needing ingredients to prepare meals. It was all there for them to pickup and enjoy.



I'm so grateful for facilities like the Bishop's Storehouse, as well as other church programs. There is a program to help people with addiction issues. If you need help finding a job, there is help available. These are just a few examples.

One thing that amazes me is that all the people working on these programs are volunteers. I see so many churches that pay people for working in the nursery, or even teaching Sunday School classes. I look at it as a way to do what the Lord has asked us to do, serve each other in whatever way possible.