Elder Kevin Pearson of the Utah Area Presidency reflects on the significance of 9/11 and how the tragedy inspired a national movement of service.
He highlights the unparalleled response from Utah and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ dedication to turning moments of hardship into opportunities for unity and positive action.
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Elder Pearson discusses how communities across Utah are coming together to serve and how the spirit of service extends beyond just this one day, inspiring acts of kindness throughout the year.
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Responding to tragedy with something extraordinarily positive
Elder Kevin W. Pearson, General Authority Seventy and president of the Church’s Utah Area, served alongside others in Heber City, Utah. Together, they cleaned up the rodeo grounds, made sleeping mats for the homeless and cut fleece blankets for women in the women’s correctional facility.
Elder Pearson said the service perfectly fits the mission of the Church on so many levels.
“The idea that we would respond to tragedy with love — to something incredibly negative with something extraordinarily positive,” he said. “I am just thrilled every year knowing there are tens of thousands of people across the state of Utah who are coming together to do something positive, to make a contribution, to beautify their community, and to serve one another.”
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