Mormonism Online: In Your Own Words | December 2, 2016

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched its “Light the World” Christmas initiative on November 25, 2016. The message focuses on celebrating and sharing the Light of Jesus Christ, the “light of the world” (John 8:12).

Latter-day Saints around the globe are sharing this Christmas message online.

From Argentina Catania encourages everyone to "illumina el Mundo" with acts of kindness & ❤️ throughout December #lighttheworld #illuminaelmundo

A photo posted by Jennifer Anderson Ramos (@jenramos4) on Dec 2, 2016 at 7:44am PST

Sunday Service Project #LighttheWorld @LDSchurch #LDS #gratitude pic.twitter.com/sVSnt1TWPy

— Lolini Tuaone (@lingi21) November 20, 2016

Let's give each other the benefit of the doubt, assume the best in each other, try to see good in others, & always be kind🙏🏻 #LIGHTtheWORLD

— Erin May💞 (@erinvalynn) December 1, 2016

A video is available at mormon.org in 33 languages.

The website, available in English, Spanish and Portuguese, features a downloadable advent calendar, “In 25 Ways. Over 25 Days.” A web landing page is provided for 26 other languages. The calendar provides daily ideas for planning service opportunities in December leading up to Christmas Day.

The service effort kicked off Thursday, December 1, with a Worldwide Day of Service.

Warning proud mom moment! Ben saw this sweet lady trying to push her dead scooter home from the gas station. He got out and pushed her home. They are now friends. #lighttheworld #latetoclassforthis @livelygrain958

A photo posted by Lucinda Webb (@webblucinda) on Dec 1, 2016 at 9:51am PST

Y he aquí, os digo estas cosas para que aprendáis sabiduría; para que sepáis que cuando os halláis al servicio de vuestros semejantes, solo estáis al servicio de vuestro Dios.#iluminaelmundo #sud #proyectoservicio #lighttheworld #service #lds❤ #mormon

A photo posted by Daniel Wong (@heberwong) on Dec 1, 2016 at 10:17am PST

Picking up trash at the beach this afternoon with cousins. Doing good in the world, and for the world, is so important and so fun! I've been so negligence in teaching my children the opportunity that's out there to serve. Excited to focus on service this Christmas season. #lighttheworld #dogoodbegood #christcenteredchristmas #forthebeautyoftheearth

A photo posted by Robin Orvin (@robinbendheim) on Dec 2, 2016 at 12:13am PST

DAY NUMBER 1: (Jesus Lifted Others' Burdens and So Can You) • The world would take people out of the slums. Christ takes the slums out of people. ... today I'll just lift a couple burdens by taking the "slums" out of my neighbors' apartments:) #LIGHTtheWORLD

A photo posted by Aubrey Sintay (@aubreysintay) on Dec 1, 2016 at 8:11am PST

In New York City, visitors to Times Square will see billboards and videoboards promoting Christmas messages in prominent locations.

Hey, Y'all, good morning. It's #WorldAIDSDay (see red billboard). It's also the #LIGHTtheWORLD Worldwide Day of Service (see red billboard). And we're in #TheGreatestCityInTheWorld. #OkaySoWeReDoingThis #WaitForIt

A photo posted by jenny noonan (@formerlyphread) on Dec 1, 2016 at 8:40am PST

Additionally, the initiative is shared on billboards in Salt Lake City; Los Angeles; Johannesburg, South Africa; Philippines and Mexico.

Those who share online content are encouraged to use the hashtag #LIGHTtheWORLD.

To learn more about the Church's Christmas initiative, visit mormon.org.