Handbook 2: Administering the Church   4.5 The Work of the Ward
Council   Help Each Individual Progress  Members of the ward
council do most of their work outside of ward council meetings.
They work with their counselors and with home teachers, visiting
teachers, and others in reaching out and ministering to those in
their organizations and others who need assistance.  Ward
council members strive to stay informed about the needs, well-
being, and spiritual progress of members in their organizations.
They also stay informed about members who face special
challenges or changing circumstances. This information allows
them to strengthen those who most need their help. At the same
time, they respect individual and family privacy. Only the
bishop deals with matters of personal worthiness.  The following
resources can help ward council members be aware of the progress
of members and investigators:    1. 1.      Reports on member
participation, such as the ward’s Quarterly Report. These
reports are prepared by the war