February 26th, 2025, 7am mst
Inspired by the Savior’s example, members of several South American saints, Jesus Christ Church, serving others when needed, have recently come together to participate in emergency response efforts.
In Brazil, members helped deliver thousands of church contributions to those affected by recent floods. In Paraguay, Latter-day Saints and friends have packaged food kits for people in need in the local area. Bolivian members have renovated the building to improve the community.
Supporting Brazilian flood victims
Thousands of people were evacuated or even homeless on the first day of January this year, following heavy rains, floods and landslides in Minas Jerre, Sao Paulo and Parana in Brazil.
The church’s Brazilian newsroom reported that the Latter-day Saints’ Church of Jesus Christ had been mobilized shortly after the flood and provided humanitarian assistance to those affected.
In total, the church will donate over 2,000 basic food baskets, 3,000 10 liters of drinking water, 2,500 sanitary and cleaning kits, 220 mattresses and 138 blankets to those in need in various cities. did.
Coronel Fabiano, one of the cities in Minas Gerais, was one of the cities most affected by floods. More than 2,000 people were affected.
The church gave it to Colonel Fabriano alone.
890 Basic Food Basket 1,780 10 Liter Gallon Drinking Water 890 Sanitary Kit 890 Cleaning Kit
Ipinga, another city in Minas Gerais, has killed ten people after the storm and dozens of displaced or homeless people left. The church sent to the city:
500 Basic Food Basket 1,000 Gallon Drinking Water 500 Sanitary Kit 100 Mattress
The church sent similar donations to Paranagua, a city where around 500 families were affected and displaced, as well as Campinas and Jundia.
Paraguay packaging food kit
Church members work together under the same slogan, along with volunteers from the Archdiocese of Asuncion. “Together, let’s help Chaco’s brother.”
Citizens of Chaco, a Paraguay region, face the threat of low food access. The Church’s Paraguay newsroom reported on January 7th about community service volunteers from the church who came along with other faiths to reduce hunger in the community.
Church volunteers have put together 3,000 fresh food kits for two Chaco communities.
The service activities are part of a solidarity campaign organized to support vulnerable families in the area.
Bolivian building renovations
In La Paz, Bolivia, 238 volunteers gathered at the Jose Soria Welcome Centre with gallons of paint, putty and other supplies to renovate the building on December 7th and 8th, 2024, and in Bolivia I’ve reported the newsroom.
The stakes at La Paz Bolivia Miraflores organized and participated in an event led by stake president Carlos Vazquez and his counselors Armando Miranda and President Demetrio Calejas.
In total, the volunteers brought in 61 gallons of paint, 40 pound putty, eight brushes, eight rollers and sandpaper to contribute to the project.
“As a stock in Miraflores, we follow the example of Jesus Christ, showing love, service and compassion at Jose Soria Foster Home during global initiatives,” President Vazquez said. “In partnership with our home leaders, we cleaned, painted and organized, reflecting his humility and willingness to serve the most vulnerable.”
During the activity, church members polished the walls and ceilings, painted baseboards, waxed wooden floors, removed worn carpets, painted and washed bathrooms and polished ceramic floors.
“Inspired by his unconditional love, the Relief Society sisters prepared a special gift for their children and we were grateful for the work of educators who embody the dedication and care of their little ones.” President Vazquez said. “This effort reaffirms our commitment to following His teachings by loving and serving others.”
