Building Self-Reliance and Ministering to Those in Need
The scriptures and General Handbook guide individuals in fulfilling their duty to care for the less fortunate, develop self-reliance, and support those in need. Members are encouraged to provide temporal and emotional assistance following a structured approach outlined in the teachings.
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Providing for Temporal Needs and Building Self Reliance Principles From the Scriptures and the General Handbook James 1:27 Pureareligion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, Tobvisit thecfatherless anddwidows in theireaffliction, and to keep himselffunspotted fromgthehworld.
Core Work of the Church (Handbook 0.0) Living the gospel of Jesus Christ Caring for those in need Inviting all to receive the gospel Uniting families for eternity
INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY EFFORTS Build Self-Reliance With help from the Lord, members build self-reliance in the following ways: Develop spiritual, physical, and emotional strength. Gain education and employment. Improve temporal preparedness.
Minister to Those with Temporal and Emotional Needs The Lord s disciples are taught to love and to serve one another and to succor those that stand in need of succor (Mosiah 4:15 16). Members strive to see others as the Savior sees them, understanding their unique strengths and needs. By doing this, members will be inspired to know how to minister to those who have temporal and emotional needs. These needs may include food, clothing, housing, education, employment, physical health, and emotional well-being. D&C 81:5 Wherefore, be faithful; stand in the office which I have appointed unto you;asuccor thebweak, lift up the hands which hang down, andcstrengthen thedfeeble knees.
What Needs Exist in Our Stake (Without Mentioning Names)? How Do We Convert Generic Needs into Specific Actions? What is Our Role as Stake Council Members? How Do we Teach, Train and Support Ward Leaders?
Pattern for Building Self-Reliance and Ministering to Those in Need Seek out those in need. Help them assess and address short-term needs. Help them build long-term self-reliance. Minister to those with emotional needs.
Principles for Providing Church Assistance With the help of the Lord, members seek to provide for themselves and their families. When members need financial assistance, they should turn to the following sources in this order: 1.Their extended family 2.Government and community financial resources 3.Church assistance through fast offerings We often skip #1 and then reverse #s 2 and 3.
Roles of Ward Leaders Approve Fast- Offering Assistance or Bishops Orders Assist Members with the Self- Reliance Plan Visit and Assess Needs Teach Principles of Self-Reliance Calling May, but often delegates May, but often delegates Yes Yes Bishop Relief Society and elders quorum presidencies Yes Yes As assigned No Ministering brothers and sisters Yes Yes As assigned No Ward welfare and self-reliance specialists (if called) As assigned As assigned As assigned No
High Councilors The high councilor assigned to each elders quorum supports the quorum presidency in their responsibility to care for those in need and help them build self-reliance (see 22.6.2). Note: This implies more than teaching and training.
Stake Relief Society Presidency The stake Relief Society presidency supports ward Relief Society presidencies in their responsibility to care for those in need and help them build self-reliance (see 22.6.2).
Stake Welfare and Self-Reliance Specialists As needed, the stake presidency may call individuals or couples as stake welfare and self-reliance specialists. They support stake leaders in their efforts to care for others and help them become more self- reliant. Help coordinate or facilitate self-reliance groups or addiction recovery groups. These groups are generally organized by stake or ward councils. Help members find employment or educational opportunities. Serve as BYU Pathway Worldwide service missionaries or volunteers. Provide ideas and resources to help stake members increase their temporal preparedness (see 22.1.4). Help prepare for or respond to emergencies (see 22.9.1.3). Share information about available government, community, and Church resources with members (see 22.12 and 22.13).
Role of the Stake Council Members of the stake council discuss the needs of stake members and plan how to help members become self-reliant (see 29.3.8). They identify resources in the community and stake that can help ward leaders care for the temporal and emotional needs of their members (see 22.12 and 22.13). They develop and maintain a simple written plan for the stake to respond to emergencies (see Stake and Ward Preparedness ). Stake councils may also plan ways of providing service in the community.
APPENDICES Government and Community Resources Church Resources Immediate Needs Church Resources Education and Employment Church Resources Emotional Health Church Resources - Temporal Preparedness Church Resources Community Service
Government and Community Resources In many areas, members have access to government or community resources that help with basic needs. Such resources may include: Health care assistance. Food assistance. Job training and placement services. Mental health services. Education programs. Senior assistance programs. Housing assistance. Members are encouraged to explore these resources, in addition to resources provided by the Church (see 22.13).
Church Resources Category Category Resources Resources The Lord s storehouse (members The Lord s storehouse (members offerings of time, talents, compassion, offerings of time, talents, compassion, materials, and financial resources) materials, and financial resources) Fast offerings Fast offerings Bishops orders for food and other Bishops orders for food and other basic goods through a bishops basic goods through a bishops storehouse or grocery store.* storehouse or grocery store.* Bishops orders for clothing or Bishops orders for clothing or household items through a Deseret household items through a Deseret Industries store.* Industries store.* * Bishops orders are placed through * Bishops orders are placed through Bishops Orders and Referrals Bishops Orders and Referrals in Immediate needs Immediate needs in LCR LCR. .
Church Resources Category Category Resources Resources Self-reliance groups (Find a Better Job, Starting and Growing My Business, Education for Better Work) Welfare and self-reliance resource centers Employment centers BYU Pathway Worldwide EnglishConnect Perpetual Education Fund loans Training programs through Deseret Industries or Development Counseling Services Education and employment
Church Resources Category Category Resources Resources Self-reliance group (Emotional Resilience) Counseling Resources Family Services counseling. In some locations, bishops can refer members to Family Services through Bishops Orders and Referrals in LCR. Addiction recovery groups and spouse and family support groups Strengthening Marriages and Families courses Family Services consultations for leaders Life Help resources Emotional Health
Church Resources Category Resources Self-reliance group (Personal Finances) Home storage products Temporal Preparedness Resources Stake and Ward Preparedness Temporal Preparedness
Church Resources Category Resources JustServe.org Helping Hands projects Community Service
