Subbing Deacons Quorum

Today I had the opportunity to teach the Deacons. I had 9 kids and I was in there alone. At first, I was concerned how it would go, but to my surprise, it went very well. We were talking about the responsibilities of a deacon and covered the basics. Then, I felt like I needed to explain more about the fast offerings. Not what they should do but what happens with them.

I explained that there were people within our ward that had struggles with buying food, paying rent and bills. I also explained that the money the Bishop collects from fast offerings is what helps pay for those peoples needs, then I told the kids that fast offerings can easily be all used up every month and that was why it was so important that they go each month to collect, if they didn't do there duty, it could result in the Bishop not having the money he needs to take care of the families in our ward.

I wish I could share the expression on their faces when I went through the whole cycle. I think those boys have had many lessons on fast offerings, but I am not sure how many of them put the whole thing together.

I guess, my point is, that I think sometimes we listen to lessons or even teach lessons and sometimes sharing or explaining how everything works together is one of the best ways to help people put all the pieces together. Never miss an opportunity to link gospel topics together...as it is not a bunch of individual principles but a plan that only works when it is all put together.