Help Others During Difficult Times - HELP OTHERS IN THE FACE OF DISASTER

 A disaster can upset a person's life in the blink of an eye.  Victims may lose their possessions, their home, or even their loved ones.  Our Christian brothers and sisters are not shielded from such tragic events. What can we do to help?

What elders can do. Elders, help your brothers to be prepared before a disaster strikes.  Make sure that all in the congregation know what steps to take to stay safe and to contact the elders.  Margaret, quoted in the preceding article says: "Our elders  presented a local needs part, warning us that the wildfire season was not over.  They said that should the authorities  order an evacuation or should conditions become dangerous, we must leave immediately."  That was timely information because a life-threatening wildfire broke out five weeks later.  During family worship, family heads can review what each family  member will do. If you and your children  are prepared, you will be more likely to remain calm if a disaster occurs.

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