The purpose of trialsor what is more commonly known in philosophical circles as the problem of evilis a question that has plagued philosophers and theologians for centuries and I dont pretend that Im going to resolve it in a 15-minute sacrament talk. The problem of evil can be boiled down to the question, If God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and perfectly good, why is there evil and suffering in the world? Evil is often divided into two categories:[2] Moral evil: the evil committed by people. Last Christmas, for the second consecutive year, I was charged with creating the Christmas Sacrament Meeting program in my local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) ward as part of my calling as Ward Music Chair. As members of the Church, we work hard to focus our efforts on serving those around us, including our neighbors, friends, families, and community. Are there other changes with the Christmas music of our hymnal or childrens songbook that you think should happen? I also really appreciated that Marys words are put in, because they are beautiful. My calendar looks something like this: Christmastime (September through February) The Wet & Cold Season (March through May) The Hot & Dry Season (June through August) Being yet the beginning of October, were still right around my new year. Her husband is a good man but he doesnt believe and wont come and he works on Sundays anyway, so she and her children are usually late. Use this Christmas program for your ward, Primary sharing time, or family gathering. Scriptures General Conference Come, Follow Me Gospel Library Media Library Music Library Life Help Inspiration. Because He came, we know how to reach out to those in trouble or distress, wherever they may be. (20% off), Sale Price NZ$8.98 "Mormon Christmas Traditions." And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. (Luke 2:8-12), Congregational Hymn: Hymn 213, First Verse: The First Noel, And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. (Luke 2:13-14), O that I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every peoplethat they should repent and come unto our God, that there might not be more sorrow upon all the face of the earth. As Mary awaited the Christ childs birth, she testified of Him: My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. Its really two holidays in one. Thank you for sharing this beautiful narration and videos. Sorry, we couldnt find any addresses that would help you. Church sets Sunday adjustments for Christmas, New Year's Day - Church News We were living in a little town nestled against a mountainside between the Ligurian and Maritime Alps. by Russell Robinson, At the 2010 First Presidency Christmas Devotional, President Uchtdorf gave us three things to do as we prepare for the Christmas season.