Carl B. Pratt

We are taught that there are three aspects to a proper fast day observance: first, abstaining from food and drink for two consecutive meals or, in other words, 24 hours; second, attending fast and testimony meeting; and third, giving a generous fast offering. It is truly a wonderful thing that through our fast offerings today we can feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and clothe the naked.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > November 2004

Larry E. Morris

His supervisor, Brother Peter Reid, had the responsibility of seeing that the fast offerings were gathered and offerings “in kind” were distributed to the needy. To me, that was a direct blessing for paying my fast offerings and budget.” Another man attended a stake leadership meeting where the congregation was challenged to double their fast offerings; they were promised that their incomes would increase if they would do so.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > January 1980

Larry E. Morris

His supervisor, Brother Peter Reid, had the responsibility of seeing that the fast offerings were gathered and offerings “in kind” were distributed to the needy. To me, that was a direct blessing for paying my fast offerings and budget.” Another man attended a stake leadership meeting where the congregation was challenged to double their fast offerings; they were promised that their incomes would increase if they would do so.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > February 1979

Marion G. Romney

Marion G. Romney Tambuli December 1982 One of the important things the Lord has told us to do is to be generous in our payment of fast offerings. Is there a message from the quorum leader or bishop to the head of the house concerning fasting and fast offerings? [illustration] © Providence Lithograph Company 1962

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > December 1982

Children need to know that fasting is incomplete if we fail to give a fast offering. As parents set a proper example by opening and closing their fasts with prayer, fasting with specific intent, paying generous fast offerings, and acknowledging their children’s efforts and sacrifice, their children will learn that fasting can be a time of spiritual renewal, blessing, and strength. [photos] Photography by Maren Mecham

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > January 1997

Marion G. Romney

Relate your personal feelings or experiences about the blessings of fasting and giving fast offerings. Is there a message from the quorum leader or bishop to the household head concerning fasting and fast offerings? [photo] Photography by Michael McConkie

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > July 1982

Robert L. Simpson

Prayer and Fasting Today His law has been reconfirmed in our day, for through a modern prophet … , He said, “I give unto you a commandment that ye shall continue in prayer and fasting from this time forth” [D&C 88:76 Second, we contribute the money saved from missing the meals as a fast offering to the bishop for the poor and the needy.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > March 2010

Robert L. Simpson

Prayer and Fasting Today His law has been reconfirmed in our day, for through a modern prophet … , He said, “I give unto you a commandment that ye shall continue in prayer and fasting from this time forth” [D&C 88:76 Second, we contribute the money saved from missing the meals as a fast offering to the bishop for the poor and the needy.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > March 2010

Carl B. Pratt

We are taught that there are three aspects to a proper fast day observance: first, abstaining from food and drink for two consecutive meals or, in other words, 24 hours; second, attending fast and testimony meeting; and third, giving a generous fast offering. It is truly a wonderful thing that through our fast offerings today we can feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and clothe the naked.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2004

Our fasting and fast offerings show our dedication to the Lord and the sincerity of our fast.Rebecca CrandallSt. All people need to do their part.Elder Nathan BakerTennessee Nashville Mission The pamphlet For the Strength of Youth states that fasting includes giving a generous fast offering.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > May 2003

In addition, we donate the money we would have spent on two meals as fast offerings to help the needy. Cecilia McMoore, 19Fort Benning, Georgia When I fast I feel at ease with myself and with the Lord, and the joy is greater as a result of giving my fast offerings and knowing I am helping needy people.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > October 1993

This fast usually lasts for 24 hours, and we donate the money we would have spent on two meals as fast offerings to help the needy. Fasting may simply be going without food or drink unless we fast with a purpose.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 1995

Victor L. Brown

The one who consecrates his fast by a generous offering is in fact providing food, clothing, and shelter for the poor and is sanctified by his sacrifice. He had been greatly blessed by those who lived the law of the fast and were generous in their offerings.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 1977

Sheryl Condie Kempton

They were clear in saying that a proper observance of fast day means abstaining from food and drink for two consecutive meals, attending fast and testimony meeting, and paying a generous fast offering. Fast offerings are one sign of this spirit.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > January 1978

Second is to provide assistance to the needy by contributing fast offerings equivalent to the value of the food which has not been consumed. The inadvisability of excessive fasting was explained in some detail in the June 1972 Priesthood Bulletin, “We are informed that some … engage in rather lengthy fasting.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > April 1976

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Fast offerings are used for one purpose only: to bless the lives of those in need. How much should we pay in fast offerings?

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > July 2001

Russell C. Taylor

Fast the first Sunday of each month and also when you need special help from the Lord. It is more than helping the needy through fast offerings, important as that is.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1989

Keith B. McMullin

The fast and fast offerings are embraced and power comes to loose the bands of wickedness, lift heavy burdens, bless the less fortunate, and strengthen family ties. 10 The covenant of tithing weans the faithful from the love of money and its attendant trappings.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > July 2001

Sally Gunnell

We give the money we save by not eating our meals to the fast offering fund. But can we fast only on Fast Sunday?

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > July 1983

Sally Gunnell

We give the money we save by not eating our meals to the fast offering fund. But can we fast only on Fast Sunday?

Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > February 1983