I can't count how many times I've had Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" stuck in my head this week, which means it must be the Christmas season! We pulled out our box of random missionary decorations, and proceeded to put up a tilting Christmas tree (supported by old language study books and dictionaries), two strings of Christmas lights (held up with scotch tape) and a small "Buon Natale" sign. But even though the decorations are sparse, the Christmas spirit is bringing bright.
You've probably all heard of the Light The World campaign by now, and I don't want to beat the dead horse, but you should all participate. It's an event completely focused on giving as the Savior did. No boxes or bows or ribbons or wrappings (that sounds like a line from the Grinch). Giving to others by serving them! Not convinced? Well my companion and I put it to the test this week by keeping service as a central part of our week. Here's how it went:
What : Lesson on Service. We taught a lesson to the cutest girl ever, who's expressed to us the difficulty she has showing appreciation for her parents. We talked about the life of Christ and how He spent His life in the service of others. We invited her to find ways to serve her parents this week in an effort to not only show her love for them, but to also increase her love for them.
Result : The spirit was so strong. We all left feeling incredible, uplifted, and full of charity. Win.
What : Temple Service. We spent the first half of our Saturday clearing the path to the temple. I finally fulfilled my dream of using a garbage picker upper and it was actually not as great as Arthur made it look. But anyway, we cleared a ridiculous amount of trash and pulled a lot of weeds and we got to look at the temple the whole time we were doing it.
Result : clean path, high spirits, and dreams accomplished. Win.
What : Choir Service. We all ended up getting called in last minute to sing in and, in my case, accompany a spontaneous choir for a fireside. Did I drop the hymn book on the keys during the prelude and make a huge disruption? Yes. But, the choir miraculously came together and everything went smoothly for the fireside.
Result : We made some great ward relationships, and also were able to participate in a fireside that got me so pumped for the temple. Win.
What : Ward Mission Leader Service. We prepared a surprise dinner for our ward mission leader. We put up Christmas lights, bought pizzas, and made him a giant card. He cried, we cried, everyone was crying and eating pizza, and it was good time.
Result : service and pizza. Double win.
Basically, the extra opportunity we have to go out and serve is one we should all try to take!
I'm so grateful for a Savior who served with a perfect and unimaginable love, to the extent that He paid the price for our sins. This gospel is amazing!!!
Love you all,
Sorella Maxfield
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