Effects on the Lives of Many

"[The PEF] will become a blessing to all whose lives it touches—to the young men and women, to their future families, to the Church that will be blessed with their strong local leadership," President Hinckley promised.5

More than 47,000 people have participated in the PEF since fall 2001. That's not counting the extended families that are supported and inspired by family members participating in the PEF, the wards and branches that benefit from members who have a greater capacity to serve and contribute, and the local economies that need skilled workers to grow.

"Imagine the impact as you consider all who are affected," Brother Allen said. "This extends to those who donate to the PEF—the donors, their families, their wards and branches—all are blessed by their contributions."

"Within the grasp of almost all Latter-day Saints is the ability to give something regularly to this fund and to other worthy endeavors," Elder Carmack said. "President Hinckley's invitation helps those who contribute to the PEF as well as those who [use it to] improve themselves to draw closer to our Savior."