A member of the Henderson Nevada Lake Mead Stake has found a unique way to light the world through service. Evan Leja hosts a Christmas lights block party and charity event every year as a way to bring the community together and help those in need. This year the Christmas lights party benefited the women’s shelter SafeNest.  Attendees who came to the house lighting were asked to donate clothing, home goods, toiletries, and other necessities. Evan Leja started the yearly tradition when he was in junior high. The Christmas lights block party quickly grew so Evan decided to use it to help community members in need.  Evan said service has been a big part of his life starting with Cub and Boy Scouts and serving a mission in Everett Washington. He said his motivation comes from his faith in Jesus Christ. Evan said, “If He were here today, He would be serving other people.” Evan views this occasion as an opportunity to serve God’s children the way the Savior would. He said he finds focusing on serving others brings him real joy. “That’s always my goal, is just to bring joy to other people.” He feels Christmas is a time when people want to help those in need. He said, “It’s the time of the year when people are really happy to share what they have and to give to other people, to bring them a little happiness.”

La casa de los Leja estará iluminada todas las noches durante todo el mes de diciembre. Se anima a los visitantes que vienen a ver las luces a detenerse y caminar entre las luces, donde verán un pesebre en el patio trasero e incluso es posible que les caiga un poco de “nieve”. Una caja de donaciones para SafeNest estará disponible en su casa todas las noches para que los visitantes dejen artículos como ropa, productos de higiene, artículos para el hogar y alimentos no perecederos.

La dirección es: 992 rastreadores Glen Ave., Henderson, Nevada 89015