One of our biggest successes this last week was actually with an inactive couple. They have only been members for like a year and a half, but haven't been to church since 2018. I have been teaching them on and off for the last 5 months. We finally decided to watch the new Book of Mormon videos that the church has produced. We went twice a week until we finally got to the video of the tree of life. They easily related to the video and realized that they were part of the group who had once tasted of the fruit, but had wandered away. They actually came to church on Sunday!! It was awesome!
I was also one of the speakers on Sunday. I read a little bit from the accounts of the time that Christ was born from Luke 2 and 3 Nephi 1 (and Helaman 13-15). I talked about the message that both Samuel (in America) and the angel (in Jerusalem) brought to the people. They both said that they had good/glad tidings. They both told the people that Christ would be born. And because of that, we need not fear.
That is the amazing message this Christmas. That Christ was born. He grew up and Atoned for our sins. Eventually, he died for us and was then Resurrected 3 days later. I hope that at sometime this Christmas season (behind all the presents, food, and traditions) that you will take a second to remember why we celebrate Christmas. He is the reason. And He is the way for us to have hope and light in a world that continues to get darker and darker. I love you all and hope that you have a Merry Christmas!!
Love Elder Thomas
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