Mormon Beliefs: Fast Offerings
Once a month members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) fast for two meals. They then donate the money those meals would have cost to the needs of the church. Fast Offering funds are used, at the Bishop’s discretion to help the poor and needy. The funds are used first at the local level. If there isn’t a need within the ward–a local congregation– then the money goes to what is known as the stake–a larger geographical membership area, akin to a diocese in Catholicism. If there are funds left after the needs are met in the Stake, the money then goes to the Presiding Bishop of the Church. From there, the funds are used in a sacred manner wherever in the world they are needed. From a personal perspective, I’m grateful for the opportunity to pay a fast offering. I know that 100% of the money goes to help people in need. The blessings of giving a generous fast offering are wonderful. Being able... Read the rest of this article »
