Christmas in DC - Festival of Lights

Sister Knight's Memories of   "Festival of Lights" 2014

It was really fun to serve in the Washington DC Temple Visitor Center during "Festival of Lights." Each Friday in December, we served at the front desk, answering phones, greeting,  and assisting people who came to visit.

Elder and Sister Knight

                                                                     


                                                                                         


In the evenings, we had the opportunity to take many people to concerts at the Visitor Center.

• Temple grounds glow with 600,000 lights
• Nightly performances in indoor theater
• Christmas trees decorated in international themes
• Exhibit of crèches from around the world
• Life-sized outdoor nativity

Click on this link:  dctemplelights.lds.org   and scroll down to see photos of the lights.
Click on the concert titles to learn more about the performing groups.


                                                                                                                                           "Festival of Lights" is a wonderful place to celebrate the life of our Savior with family and friends.

The Visitor Center is a beautiful environment with images of our Savior's life, videos, learning stations, and wonderful concerts and programs.

We have developed love and concern for the people we meet and work with here.  We are grateful for the love we feel and we are grateful for the love and appreciation that 

others express to us.

Many times, I have impressions about individuals or families.  This scripture describes my experiences:  (D&C 128:1)

“…that subject seems to occupy my mind and press itself upon my feelings…”

The name of an individual or family seems to occupy my mind and press itself upon my feelings.  This is one of the ways that I am guided by the Lord.  As we visit and interact with these individuals, miracles happen, our feelings of love and concern and gratitude for each other increase.  Often, we grow closer to our Savior and feel his love and influence in our lives more deeply.

I am fascinated and feel amazed as I learn about the lives of our friends.  I am grateful to live in an area with so much diversity.  I love meeting and getting to know people from many countries, cultures, and life experiences.  

I am grateful for the health, resources, and opportunity to serve here in the Washington DC North Mission.  Thank you for your prayers for us.  We are being blessed in many, many ways.

"He is the Gift"  was a short video that we shared at the Visitor Center.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1E_IqoQh6M

This  youtube video with David Archuleta and the Piano Guys  was not shown at the Visitor Center but is was created to promote "He is the Gift."  I love this video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrLoWt2tfqg

Happy New Year!
Sister Knight