I don't know that I have ever been as grateful as I am today for what I have witnessed in how we can administer relief so quickly and so thoroughly.

And to see this structure come together in such a way that thousands are administering relief

to a person or maybe a family.

And when you look at it, you say to yourself, this is truly the gospel in action.

This has to be the Lord's work.

And the ministering that occurs, my faith in Jesus Christ is fortified.

My hope in humanity is lifted.

And I can see what it looks like to let God prevail, to think celestial, to have a change

of heart continually. And I'm reminded reminded once again that we are led today by

prophets, seers, and revelators.

This is John Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News. Welcome to the Church News podcast.

Today we're taking you on a journey of connection

as we discuss news and events of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Within about a 10-day period in September and October 24,

two hurricanes made landfall back to back in the southeast United States. Ever since, more than

20,000 volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have donated their time to

provide relief at thousands of impacted homes in the area. In the process, they have seen miracles,

witness the power of prayer, and yes, even experienced joy because of the Savior Jesus Christ.

This is Mary Richards, a church news reporter. I'm guest hosting today, and I'm grateful to welcome Elder Quinn S. Millington, an area 70 in the church's North America, Southeast area, who serves as head

of the Area Disaster Response Committee. Elder Millington, thank you for your time.

Good morning. It's good to be with you. As the head of the Area Disaster Response Committee,

what does that entail? What exactly is your role? You know, I've been asked that question before,

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