Helping Hands

Because I am not busy enough, last November I was called to serve on our Stake Public Affairs Committee. Many of you may not know what that is so I will tell you. It is a group of people that is committed to promoting the church through non prosoliting activities. We do what is called bridge building. Having people know who we are through the community and that we are part of the church, but not preaching to them.

So one of the first assignments I got on the committee was Mormon Helping Hands. April 25 was helping hands day throughout California. All of the Stake in California were suppose to particiate in Helping Hands that day. So since I am on the City Council in Adelanto and have an easier time getting things aproved, I chose to have our activity their. The land around our grocery store is undeveloped and was very dirty. Lots of empty grocery bags, pizza boxes and tons of grocery store ads. So I decided we would clean up this area.Here is our group before going to the spot. We had approximately 40 helpers that day. Here is our area before we picked up the trash. Disgusting!! After we were done we had filled 95 trash bages and collected about 1400 pounds of trash. It was a hard day, cold and windy, but definently worth it. So thanks to all those who participated, you did a wonderful job!!!!