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Helping hands: Guatemalan Latter-day Saints dedicate day to serving children

Published: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 | Read story
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Youth from the Matzatenango Guatemala Stake dress up as clowns and stage a party for local children during Oct. 20 service day. (Courtesy of the Central America Area)
Courtesy of the Central America Area
Youth from the Matzatenango Guatemala Stake dress up as clowns and stage a party for local children during Oct. 20 service day.
Diego, a small child with Down syndrome, jumped with excitement after winning a dance contest at one of the many activities that occurred during a recent Church-sponsored day of service here. More than 7,000 members volunteered, serving in areas throughout the country.