"Service is not merely a humanitarian act; it is an expression of our faith and our commitment to follow the example of Christ," said Elder Manea Tuahu, an Area Seventy in French Polynesia.

Effectiveness of response after Hurricane Isaias in Florida was "a manifestation of how the light of Jesus Christ guides us in caring for those in need," said Elder Kurt F. Scherer, an Area Seventy.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Panama jumped into action with the donation of emergency kits for families in need.

During a BYU–Hawaii devotional, Presiding Bishop W. Christopher Waddell invited students to "ask God how He can use you."

As part of the Church’s donation, plans for the museum include a genealogy center intended to help visitors discover and preserve family histories.

“One of the most powerful ways we have felt the Lord has been by serving one another,” said the Caracas Venezuela Stake President after twin earthquakes.

The latest donation from the Church will buy medical equipment, help people living with sickle cell disease and increase disaster response capacity.

"They’re working together in the field regularly, but to work at this level in this tight of a collaboration is different," said Elissa Gifford, director of Humanitarian Services for the Church, on the Church News podcast.

"It has taught me to not worry about my concerns but to really be like the Savior and emulate His light throughout the world," said Stephen Bulpitt, JustServe global manager.

"The natural yearning of a disciple is to do the kinds of things that Jesus Himself would do if He were here," said Elder James W. McConkie III of the Europe Central Area presidency.