This past week we had the opportunity to travel to Podgorica, Montenegro and work with Elder R. Wayne and Sister Leslie Johnson who are doing excellent work among the people of that region. We always count it as a privilege to be able to work with and support such wonderful couples. Each day they pray for the Lord's direction on who to help.
One morning they were directed to travel to a small town outside the city of Podgorica and visit the local Red Cross office. When they arrived, they noticed the immigrants and others being served waiting in the hot sun. The adjacent children's classroom was also too hot and without adequate furniture to conduct daily language lessons taught by Red Cross volunteers. This missionary couple was inspired to develop a humanitarian project to make a difference in the lives of the people needing help. The pictures below show how a relatively small project makes a difference in the lives of children and others in need. It is wonderful to see how small donations to the Church humanitarian aid fund from thousands of Latter-day Saints can bless the lives of people around the world.
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| The Red Cross director is pleased with the newly installed awnings. |
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| New immigrants enjoying the shade provided by the awnings |
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| The air conditioning unit makes a big difference in the children's classroom |
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| The children have a classroom where they can learn their daily language lessons from dedicated Red Cross volunteers. |
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| Each child can put their own wish upon the "wishing tree". |
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| Many of the wishes are things each of us might take for granted. |
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| The children created this "Latter-day Saint Charities" logo to show their appreciation. |
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| It's great to be involved in this work that makes a positive difference in people's lives. |
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. 1 Corinthians 13: 13
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