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.”

整个 12 月，Leja 家每晚都会灯火通明。我们鼓励前来观看灯光的游客停下来，穿过灯光，他们会在后院看到耶稣诞生的场景，甚至可能会在上面沾上一点“雪”。他家每晚都会设立一个 SafeNest 捐款箱，供访客留下衣物、卫生用品、家居用品和不易腐烂的食品等物品。

地址是： 992 Trackers Glen Ave., 亨德森, 内华达州 89015