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Happy New Year!
Elder Holland of the 12 Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said,
"As a new year starts and we try to benefit from a proper view of what has gone before, I plead with you not to dwell on days now gone, nor to yearn vainly for yesterdays, however good those yesterdays may have been. The past is to be learned from but not lived in. And when we have learned what we need to learn and have brought with us the best that we have experienced, then we look ahead, we remember that faith is always pointed toward the future."
This year, look toward the future with faith!

Start this year with a NEW focus on CHRIST!
Revelation 21:5
"Behold, I make all things new."

The Christmas season is over and now a new year begins!!

What do you want to do with this new year? Let us know in the comments!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!🎉✨🎁
We hope you have a wonderful Christmas day!!

As you celebrate Jesus’s birth, remember His words: “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me … shall have the light of life” (John 8:12).

Find 10 minutes of your day to go visit a person who needs some company!

LIGHT THE WORLD DAY 24
Who needs your light today? Before opening presents tomorrow, find a way to spread light to those around you. Like this post if you will :))

LIGHT THE WORLD DAY 22
Think of those who make your pathway bright: How can you express your appreciation to them today?

Excerpt from “That They May See”
The Savior testified, “Behold I am the light; I have set an example for you” [3 Nephi 18:16]. Let’s look at one of His examples.

The woman at the well was a Samaritan who did not know Jesus Christ and was viewed by many as an outcast in her own society. Jesus met her and initiated a conversation. He spoke to her of water. He then led her to increased light as He declared Himself to be the “living water” [see John 4:9–30].

Christ was compassionately aware of her and her needs. He met the woman where she was and started by talking about something familiar and common. If He had stopped there, it would have been a positive encounter. But it would not have resulted in her going to the city to proclaim, “Come, see … : is not this the Christ?” [John 4:29]. Gradually, through the conversation, she discovered Jesus Christ, and despite her past, she became an instrument of light, shining the way for others to see. …

You and I have enough light to share right now. …

Ask yourself, “Who needs the light you have to find the path they need but cannot see?” …

… We can help. We can intentionally shine our light so others may see. We can extend an invitation. We can walk the journey with those who are taking a step toward the Savior, no matter how halting. …

… Such attempts may require us to step out of our comfort zone, but we can be assured that the Lord will help our light shine. (Bonnie H. Cordon, “That They May See,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2020)

This Sunday, join us for a Christ-centered Christmas service. All are welcome to worship with us. You can even invite a friend to come with you!

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How can you share your light today?

God has given us a beautiful world - even in the middle of winter. Share on social media how you see beauty all around you right now and share it with us !

Read the song," My Heavenly Father Loves Me" and consider what God has done for you this Christmas:

Lyrics

1. Whenever I hear the song of a bird
Or look at the blue, blue sky,
Whenever I feel the rain on my face
Or the wind as it rushes by,
Whenever I touch a velvet rose
Or walk by our lilac tree,
I’m glad that I live in this beautiful world
Heav’nly Father created for me.

2. He gave me my eyes that I might see
The color of butterfly wings.
He gave me my ears that I might hear
The magical sound of things.
He gave me my life, my mind, my heart:
I thank him rev’rently
For all his creations, of which I’m a part.
Yes, I know Heav’nly Father loves me.

LIGHT THE WORLD DAY 18🎄❤️🌟
Comment your favorite scripture about LIGHT below!

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Who needs my light today?
For us to share light, we must have light! Draw further
light by reading Psalm 27. “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1).

Share your favorite verse from Psalms 27 to your friends!

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9 days till Christmas🎄❤️
Tag someone who is a LIGHT in your life!

LIGHT THE WORLD DAY 15
Who needs your light today?
Take a moment to reflect on a time someone was a light to you. Then post it! Share with us your experience on social media with ! 🤩🥰

LIGHT THE WORLD DAY 14❤️
This Christmas, you’re invited to share your light with one person daily. Need an idea? Take a quiz.

LIGHT THE WORLD DAY 13
Who needs your light today?

Make a small treat for someone today that's struggling and drop it off to them!

How reassuring are the Savior’s words: “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” [John 8:12]
We must be the light for others and help them "light the way for others."! Let us all be the hands of Jesus Christ and spread His light to everyone!

LIGHT THE WORLD DAY 12🤍🤍🤍
Who’s on your mind today? Find a way to brighten that person's
life.

This Christmas season be an example of Christ. Show your love to him by showing love to others!!

LIGHT THE WORLD DAY 11
Who needs your light today?
Kindness is contagious! Studies show that those who see good are more likely to do good.

Be an example of Christ today by reacting with compassion when someone is rude or inconsiderate.

Read the following facts from a study by Dartmouth College to learn more:

Kindness Is Contagious
The positive effects of kindness are experienced in the brain of everyone who witnessed the act, improving their mood and making them significantly more likely to “pay it forward.” This means one good deed in a crowded area can create a domino effect and improve the day of dozens of people!

Kindness Is Teachable
“It’s kind of like weight training, we found that people can actually build up their compassion ‘muscle’ and respond to others’ suffering with care and a desire to help” (Dr. Ritchie Davidson, University of Wisconsin).

("Kindness Health Facts," https://www.dartmouth.edu/wellness/emotional/rakhealthfacts.pdf).

Note: Some grammatical edits have been made to the original quote.

LIGHT THE WORLD DAY 10🎄
Everyone loves to be heard. Show interest by asking questions and listen! Get to know the people around you better this Christmas season. Here are some ideas of questions you can ask!

Kindness is contagious! Studies show that those who see good are more likely to do good. Comment 1 good thing you see right now!❤️🍬

"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates LOVE!" -Lao Tzu

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Who needs your light today? When you are kind, your brain’s reward center lights up as if you were the recipient rather than the giver!

Show your kindness to someone today by complimenting them!

Read these facts from a study on kindness to learn more.
Kindness Increases …
Energy
“About half of participants in one study reported that they feel stronger and more energetic after helping others; many also reported feeling calmer and less depressed, with increased feelings of self-worth” (Christine Carter, UC Berkeley, Greater Good Science Center).

Happiness
A 2010 Harvard Business School survey of happiness in 136 countries found that people who are altruistic—in this case, people who were generous financially, such as with charitable donations—were happiest overall.

Serotonin
Like most medical antidepressants, kindness stimulates the production of serotonin. This feel-good chemical heals your wounds, calms you down, and makes you happy!

Kindness Decreases …
Pain
Engaging in acts of kindness produces endorphins, the brain’s natural painkiller!

Stress
Perpetually kind people have 23% less cortisol (the stress hormone) and age slower than the average population!

Anxiety
A group of highly anxious individuals performed at least six acts of kindness a week. After one month, there was a significant increase in positive moods and relationship satisfaction and a decrease in social avoidance in socially anxious individuals (University of British Columbia study).

("Kindness Health Facts," https://www.dartmouth.edu/wellness/emotional/rakhealthfacts

LIGHT THE WORLD DAY 6🎄🎁
Take a moment to reflect on a time when someone was a light to you. Share it
with us on social media with

“I testify that Jesus Christ is the perfect gift—the gift that never stops giving.” -Joy Jones

Being Christ like is the perfect gift that you can give this year. Kindness is the most affordable gift, but also the most special!

LIGHT THE WORLD DAY 5
Music brightens the mood! Bring more light into the world by SHARING a song with someone!

LIGHT THE WORLD DAY 2😊
A small action can make a big difference. See how many people you can make smile today! Just a simple act of kindness or smile can brighten someone's day :)))

Make this Christmas special by sharing your own personal light!! ✨😊
Let us all brighten each others light by doing what Jesus Christ did. Text "LIGHT" 71234 and start spreading the Christmas spirit!
We will be sending out daily light the world invitation to help us all spreads the love of God to everyone.

God loves you so much and He wants to hear from you! Message us to pray together!

Do you want to turn your life around?

All of us make mistakes. The apostle Paul in the 3rd chapter of the book of Romans teaches us "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God".

The good news is that through Jesus Christ and His Atonement, we can change! 2nd Nephi 2:6 says "Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered."

As we repent and forsake our sins we can turn our life's around! We can become new creatures in Christ! We invite all of you to pray to God and ask for forgiveness of your sins!

What are some of the feelings you feel after you have repented?

𝘿𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙄 𝙖𝙢?

"We are eternal beings, without beginning and without end. We have always existed... We walked with Him in our pre-mortal life. We heard Him speak, witnessed his majesty, learned His ways."
-Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Our Heavenly Father knew us before our mortal life and wants us to return to Him one day. Message us if you want to learn more! 🙂

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding" Proverbs 3:5
When we put our trust in the Lord, He will guide you through the good and the bad.
How have you put your trust in Jesus today?

Why do we talk so much about Christ? Because he's the center of our gospel.
Elder Marcus B. Nash of the seventy said, " To know these truths is life changing! When a person learns of the glorious purpose of life, comes to understand that Christ forgives and succors those who follow Him, and then chooses to follow Christ into the waters of baptism, life changes for the better—even when the external circumstances of life do not."
Message us to learn how Christ can change your life for the better!

We can be happy under every circumstance. We can feel joy even while having a bad day, bad week, or even a bad year!
The Prophet has said,
"...the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives."
Zoom in to find who can bring goodness, happiness, and peace into your life:)
When we focus on Him we are always able to feel joy, even when things are hard!
Look for the good today and like this post if you're going to try to focus on Christ more this week!

As we seek to connect with God we find him more in our lives. How do you make your prayers more meaningful?🙏

God is your loving Heavenly Father. He loves you so much he created this earth just for you to come to learn, grow, and enjoy.

What part of God's creation are you most grateful for today?

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