Why I volunteer at the Layton Family History Center
In D&C 4:2 it says, : “Therefore, O ye that embark in the service
of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength,
that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day.”
As a Ward Family History Consultant, we are
asked to volunteer at the Center for at least four hours a week. This can seem kind of daunting…..and in some
cases it may seem to be impossible. I
wasn't sure how I was going to be able to find the time to spend at the Family
History Center when I was first called as a Ward Consultant. Life doesn't seem to ever slow down. I had lost my job in December of 2012. I wondered what I would do with all my extra
time! No worries……my daughter left her
abusive husband and came to live with me, with her three children age four and
under. My father had just passed away
the previous year, so I took over care of my mother three times a week. At the time I thought "Well….so much for
free time!". Then I was called as
the Ward Family History Consultant! When
I learned that part of the calling included volunteering for a shift at the
Center, I wasn't sure how that was going to work out.
We are told to be “anxiously engaged in a
good cause, and do many things of [our] own free will, and bring to pass much
righteousness.” D&C 58:27.
I quickly found out that making the
sacrifice to volunteer at the Family History Center wasn't as hard as I thought
it was going to be. Our family has
received many, many blessings from this service. Helping others find information about their
ancestors not only helps our patrons, but helps me as well.
I have been able to learn while teaching
others.
I have had some very spiritual experiences
doing the Temple work for my own ancestors and have helped others do the same.
I have felt angels around me and my family,
protecting and helping us as I have done this great work.
So, if you haven't had the wonderful
experience of being a volunteer at the Family History Center, please come give
it a try!
