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LDS First Presidency starts Christmas season with message, devotional

By Genelle Pugmire - | Nov 29, 2022

Courtesy Intellectual Reserve

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform during the First Presidency Christmas devotional on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021.

It is an annual tradition for the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to share thoughts of Christ and his life through their annual Christmas message.

The First Presidency — which includes President Russell M. Nelson, President Dallin H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring — released the following Christmas message on Friday:

“This Christmas season, we invite you to find quiet moments to reflect on our Savior’s birth, life and atoning sacrifice. Come unto Him. Learn of Him. Look to Him for lasting peace and divine rest. In a world that often feels overwhelming and contentious, He offers peace that “passeth all understanding” (Philippians 4:7). He has promised:

“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; … and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:28-29).

“We testify that as you seek our Savior’s love, peace and rest, you will find it. You will be blessed to feel the true spirit of Christmas, the eternal joy that comes only from Him.”

At 6 p.m. on Sunday, the First Presidency held its annual Christmas devotional service from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. The program included Christmas messages from church leaders and music by the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.

Video and audio recordings of the devotional were archived for on-demand viewing on Gospel Library and Gospel Media. Video and audio recordings in most languages, as well as text in English, Spanish and Portuguese, are expected sometime this week. These recordings may be used as part of local unit or family Christmas celebrations and gatherings.

To participate in conversations about the Christmas devotional on Twitter and other social media channels, members are encouraged to use #ChristmasDevo in posts.

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