MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Thousands of Church members in southern Mexico answered a call to service recently, spending the day making improvements to their communities.
After consulting with government and community representatives to identify needs, Church leaders organized service projects throughout the region.
"There was cleaning, planting and reforestation of national and local parks," wrote Elder Jack Stevens and Sister Geraldean Stevens, public affairs missionaries based in Mexico City. "Public plazas and streets in numerous cities and municipalities were cleaned and painted and their ground beautified. River banks were cleared of garbage and debris and, where needed, planting was done."
The efforts of the LDS Mexicans — who were easily identified by their "Manos que Ayudan" (Helping Hands) vests — were applauded by their respective communities. Local newspapers also printed several stories praising the Church members for their efforts.