12/7/16

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12/07/16
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is currently doing a worldwide campaign completely focused around service.  It is called #LightTheWorld and it is completely based around performing acts of service that are like Jesus Christ. Take 3 minutes right now and go ahead and watch this video that our Church released depicting the acts of service Jesus did, and the comparison of what we can do today;
www.mormon.org (just hit play)

I think the strongest message in this video is the idea that Jesus Christ performed these grand miracles. Healing the blind, feeding 5,000. He was truly powerful, endowed from on High. Us today, can we heal the blind? Can we feed 5,000? Surely not like Jesus did. But we have our own ways. Healing the sick, can’t we donate blood? Or bring a homecooked meal to a sick friend? Or even simply pray for those who are afflicted?  All of these are acts of service. Certainly not as grand as touching them and saying “Be healed,” But they are just as important, not just for them, but for us as well. In my last email I spoke about how when we perform service for others, our soul grows. We change inside. This is our opportunity to completely change our lives. We are 7 days into the 25 days of Christmas, but I invite you to start the 25 Days of Service program.  Every day you look at this calendar, and it has certain tasks you can do. Some of them are more realistic for you than others.  I promise that as you perform these acts of service, thinking about Jesus Christ and what He has done for you specifically, your life will change. I know mine has. And it’s only been 7 days for me!

Love,
Elder Dick



PS. This is a picture of thanksgiving. Yes, that is one family, and no none of them speak English. And yes, brazilian thanksgiving is more delicious than American thanksgiving….and they don’t even celebrate that holiday in Brazil! (We’re missing Elder Sanford! He’s taking the picture.)



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