We were so lucky that the East stake was in charge of the Giving machines that were brought to the Park Place mall. It is the coolest thing. They are vending machines that offer services to local and worldwide charities. The kickoff event had leaders of other faiths offer prayers and share the message of how they help and share God's love. As if the event wasn't enough we even got amazing goodie bags. They were filled with candies, chocolates, home made cookies and a little flashlight.
The line for the machines were long so we came back the following Sunday. After we purchased several items ( I didn't want to stop, one day I will buy all the items in the giving machine!) We headed outside. Benjamin and Parkin were in white shirts and ties and we were stopped in the busy parking lot by a distressed young mother. Her car needed a jump and she wante to know if we had jumper cables. We did, so we drove closer to her car and pushed her car to a spot that we could access her battery. The parking lot was packed but we were able to get to her. She was so relieved. I as ked Adrian and Parkin what was the gift they were most happy about purchasing that day they both said helping the lady was their favorite way to light the world 💗
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