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
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Volunteers help prep farm land to assist refugees
by Emily Miller, Austin Stake Communication Director ELGIN, Texas — Last Saturday, 10 members of the Austin Texas Stake helped pull weeds at a commercial farm in Elgin to prepare the fields for future farming endeavors. The unique farm provides paid agricultural work for refugees and teaches them how to farm using sustainable practices. The Latter-day … [Read more...] about Volunteers help prep farm land to assist refugees
Killeen Texas Stake welcomes new leadership
KILLEEN, Texas -- After ten years, the Killeen Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has had a change in leadership. On Nov. 22, 2020, Tyler Louis Martin, 38, accepted the role as stake president, a volunteer position that requires much sacrifice in time and commitment to lead, support and give spiritual counsel to area congregations. Tyler and … [Read more...] about Killeen Texas Stake welcomes new leadership
Church grants funds to CTLC
by Kelly J. Larson, Austin Area Coordinating Council Media Specialist TEMPLE, Texas — When help was identified, a strong community relationship provided a $7,000 grant for Churches Touching Lives for Christ on Nov. 21, 2020. Since 1994, Churches Touching Lives for Christ (CTLC) ministry has assisted more than 21,335 families. In an average month, CTLC ministers … [Read more...] about Church grants funds to CTLC
Tie-dye and shoelaces, youth pitch in to help make masks
AUSTIN, Texas — Girl Scout troops and youth groups in south Austin from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been keeping busy this summer taking care of their neighbors. Due to their hard work and creativity, there are nearly 2,200 "kindness kits" ready to be sewn into masks for those in need. A kindness kit includes preparing the materials to make 60 masks and … [Read more...] about Tie-dye and shoelaces, youth pitch in to help make masks