Have I Done Any Good?

Have I helped anyone in need?

Have I cheered up the sad or made someone feel glad?

Has anyone’s burden been lighter today because I was willing to share?

Have the sick and weary been helped on their way?

When they needed my help, was I there?

In the Palo Alto 2nd Ward Relief Society, we have many great opportunities to compassionately serve. Some are obvious and timely. Others are private and long lasting. The song, “Have I Done Any Good?” asks us questions about how we can serve every day.

We encourage each sister to take a moment in each month to find a way to serve one other sister (or more!) in the ward. This new compassionate service activity will be known as our "Hearts and Hands" program. We hope it will reflect the love and friendship we share with each other, as well as the care and concern we have for each other.

If you're looking for ideas on ways to get started on how to say "I'm here for you" or "I care,” how about making a phone call or sending an email or note in the mail? Offer a listening ear, helping hand, or hug? Deliver a surprise treat or flower? Pray for another sister by name? Get together for a visit or a walk? We will give you a suggested theme each month. In June, the theme is: flowers. July’s theme is: red, white, and blue!

There are chances for work all around just now, opportunities right in our way.
Do not let them pass by, saying, “Sometime I’ll try.”
Go and do something today.

President Uchtdorf has stated:
"Let our hearts and hands be stretched out in compassion toward others,
for everyone is walking his or her own difficult path..."

"As we extend our hands and hearts toward others in Christlike love, something wonderful happens to us. Our own spirits become healed, more refined, and stronger. We become happier, more peaceful, and more receptive to the whisperings of the Holy Spirit."

This song ends reminding us that “Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure, a blessing of duty and love.” May you find that joy!

~The Compassionate Service Team