by Lisa Fisher, Killeen Stake Media Specialist After the brutal storm last winter that left many in Texas without power for days, a need for proper clothing in the cold months ahead became all too clear. In response, the Killeen Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints took action. To kick off the “Light the World” initiative, the stake’s JustServe … [Read more...] about Coats collected in Killeen
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Week of Service kicks off in Killeen
by Lisa Fisher, Killeen Stake Media Specialist For all but the youngest in our society, Sept. 11, 2001, is a day never to be forgotten — and for those too young to remember, we must teach and help them to understand. Numerous lives were lost and so many more were impacted by the horrific attacks against our country on that fateful day. We as a country were united in the … [Read more...] about Week of Service kicks off in Killeen
Homeless veterans received gift bags from church community donations
WACO, Texas — For the past several years, the Waco Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has hosted a holiday dinner for homeless veterans in the greater Killeen, Temple and Waco area. In recent months, the traditional holiday meal was not possible to safely provide during the pandemic. Instead, holiday bags filled with meaningful gifts were given to … [Read more...] about Homeless veterans received gift bags from church community donations
Church donates food to Greater Killeen area
by Becky Brown, Killeen Texas Stake Assistant Communication Director KILLEEN, Texas — A cold front moved in to Killeen, Texas, early on Sept. 10, 2020, the same time that a semi trailer of food would need unloading. The expression “cold hands, warm hearts” accurately describes a group of volunteers who got the job done in spite of the brisk … [Read more...] about Church donates food to Greater Killeen area
Austin Latter-day Saints participate in mobile blood drives
by Michael McKinley, Austin Stake JustServe Specialist A We Are Blood mobile blood drive vehicle is parked outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Heatherwilde in Pflugerville, Texas, on Aug. 22, 2020. AUSTIN, Texas – Austin area members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rolled up their sleeves, literally, as they … [Read more...] about Austin Latter-day Saints participate in mobile blood drives