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Light The World: One by One This Christmas Season

Sunday, December 1, 2019 - 7:15pm
Tami L. Johnson

For a fourth year in a row, The Light The World: One by One initiative officially kicks off December 1st, 2019, through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It is here to remind you to reach out and touch the life of someone near or far.  This year, you can make a difference through a simple text message or daily service prompt.

 You may go to www.LighttheWorld.org for shareable images and videos to you can send to your friends and family members.

Elder Uchtdorf, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said, “In whatever ways seem natural and normal to you, share with people why Jesus Christ and His Church are important to you.”

If you’d like to be part of the efforts involved with Light The World, simply go to www.comeuntochrist.org and follow the easy steps. 

Step 1. Sign up to get daily service prompts right to your device

Step 2. Go help someone in need

Step 3. Share #LightTheWorld with friends and family

Here are some sample ideas on the webpage:

*The next time you receive a text today, tell the person who sent it something you appreciate about them.

* Think of someone for whom you’ve had negative feelings lately.  Try praying for them

* Ask God how you can be an answer to someone else’s prayer today

* Which one of your classmates or coworkers do you know the least?  Eat lunch with someone new at school or work

You can also look for more service opportunities in your area by going to www.justserve.org There, you will find several ways to give service in small and simple ways or grand ways.  It’s up to you! 

You can also click on a link, through www.comeuntochrist.org to access your own #LightTheWorld calendar where you can display it in your home.

Additionally, the ever popular Giving Machines are back again this year.  You may choose to donate to any one of these charities through the Giving Machines:

  • UNICEF
  • Church World Service
  • WaterAid
  • Water For People
  • International Medical Corps.

The Giving Machines use to only be in five locations but is now in ten locations throughout the world at this Christmas time.

Here are the locations for the Giving Machines:

  • Gilbert, Arizona
  • San Jose, CA.
  • Denver, CO.
  • Laie, Oahu, Hawaii
  • Las Vegas, NV.
  • New York City, NY.
  • Orem, UT.
  • Salt Lake City, UT.
  • London, England
  • Manila, Philippines
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