My dear brothers and sisters, the purpose of my message
is to honor and celebrate what the Lord has done and is
doing to serve the poor and the needy among His children
on earth.
He loves His children in need and also those
who want to help.
And He has created ways to bless both those who need help
and those who will give it.
Our Heavenly Father hears the prayers of His children
across the earth pleading for food to eat,
for clothes to cover their bodies,
and for the dignity that would come from being
able to provide for themselves.
Those pleas have reached Him since He placed men and women
on the earth.
Because the Lord hears their cries
and feels your deep compassion for them,
He has from the beginning of time
provided ways for His disciples to help.
He has invited His children to consecrate
their time, their means, and themselves
to join with Him in serving others.