SALT LAKE CITY-Friday, The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following Christmas message that was shared across several Church communication channels:
“The true spirit of Christmas comes because of the Christ.
The true spirit of Christmas is in the angel’s announcement. “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11).
The true spirit of Christmas is in the call of Jesus to “love one another, as I have loved you” (John 15:12).
And the true spirit of Christmas is in the Father’s introduction. “Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name — hear ye him” (3 Nephi 11:7).
We invite all to seek and share the true spirit of Christmas this season by hearing Him — Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace and Light of the World. ”
This document was signed by Church President Russell M. Nelson, his first counselor President Dallin H. Oaks and his second counselor, President Henry B. Eyring.
The First Presidency will host the annual Christmas devotional Sunday December 6 at 6:00 pm MST.
The program will consist of Christ-centered messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Salt Lake City-based faith.
Music will come from archived Christmas devotionals performed by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
