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.”

Leja의 집에는 12월 한 달 동안 매일 밤 조명이 켜집니다. 조명을 보러 오는 방문객들은 뒷마당에서 예수 탄생 장면을 볼 수 있고 그 위에 약간의 "눈"이 쌓일 수도 있는 조명 사이로 잠시 멈춰 걸어가는 것이 좋습니다. 방문객들이 의류, 위생용품, 가정용품, 부패하지 않는 식품 등의 물품을 남길 수 있도록 SafeNest를 위한 기부 상자가 매일 밤 그의 집에 비치될 것입니다.

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