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.”

Ang tahanan ng mga Leja ay sisindihan gabi-gabi sa buong buwan ng Disyembre. Ang mga bisitang pumupunta upang makita ang mga ilaw ay hinihikayat na huminto at maglakad sa mga ilaw kung saan makikita nila ang isang tanawin ng Kapanganakan sa likod-bahay at maaaring magkaroon pa ng kaunting "snow" sa kanila. Magiging available ang isang donation box para sa SafeNest sa kanyang tahanan gabi-gabi para sa mga bisita na mag-iwan ng mga item gaya ng damit, mga produktong pangkalinisan, mga gamit sa bahay, at hindi nabubulok na pagkain.

Ang address ay: 992 Trackers Glen Ave., Henderson, Nevada 89015