Hello family & friends.
I sure do hope that you had a wonderful thanksgiving. A time to reflect upon the many blessings that
Heavenly Father has showered upon us, and still continues to shower upon us.
Thanksgiving was truly the best. Wow. What more can I say?
I was pondering on how we can use the popular
downtown St. Augustine to find people during the holidays. People from all over the world come here to
visit, hence the amazing history of this place being the first to hold
thanksgiving. Sister Dixon and I put
together probably the most effective finding activity that the Spirit put into
our minds. With permission from the city
of St. Augustine, we were able to display a tree drawn out on a poster display
board and invite the public to come up and write on a leaf one thing they were
grateful for to invite the Spirit of Thanksgiving, and tape it on the tree. In turn, they would receive a special card
with the link directing them to the 'He is the Gift' video (which is the best
video EVER!!:)) and a trend to look up on facebook to see the ending picture.
#StAugustineGivesThanks It had a wonderful turn out, in less than two hours;
over 150 people came up and participated in this activity. There is no better way that I could have spent
my Thanksgiving, than by helping others to remember the things they are
grateful for and treasure them. Besides
the fantastic food, that is what it's all about.
About the 'He is the gift' video. On christmas.mormon.org there is a beautiful video about the true meaning of Christmas. The ultimate gift that God has given us is His Son, Jesus Christ. This video helps us to remember that and to also share this wonderful gift with others who can also feel of the Christmas Spirit. One of the best ways to discover the gift is by sharing it. I would invite you to share this video with others and remind them how much God loves them this Christmas season. Share your testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and how you have been changed.
One scripture that I read goes along with this beautiful message 'He is the Gift'. "And thus the Lord caused stones to shine in darkness, to give light unto men, women, and children, that they might not cross the great waters in darkness." (Ether 6:3) it is because of the Savior that we are able to have light to help us get through the darkness of this world. He is the everlasting light and the Prince of Peace. If we only choose to come unto Him.
Come unto Christ. Invite others to come unto Christ. Increase your light through prayer, scripture study, family home evening, temple attendance. Share your light with others.
Love, Sister McCook
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