Show Christmas Special Pe 10 - Count) Chronicle Progress Millard Count) ( ISPS Ihurx Dec 25 1986 tensions tn the Church Washington not to mention hunger and poverty in much of the world In Utah several sectors of the economy are hurting There are serious budget problems strains on traditional values a troubled school system hope and fear in those affected by a new immigration law Painful family and personal problems plague us all To this world of 1986 the angels announce “peace on earth to those of good will" (Lk 2 14) Because of the Prince of Peace we are filled w ith hope His love and peace penetrate our darkest realities From hint we learn how to cope in the midst of adversity He shows us who we are w hat is important and how to telate to one another He opens our hearts to new possibilities He is cause for “good of great joy" for all people (Lk 210) As individuals and as a world we dare to put our hope in Him who fulfills the prophecies of old: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” (Is 9:1) There is a certain irony in the birth of this Prince of Peace While the world often seeks peace by making war or making deals Jesus calls us to “love your enemies do good to those who hate you” (Lk 6:27) He himself went about doing good to all especially to the poor and the vulnerable to the sick and the sinner While peace is announced to all men and women it requires “good will" Latent in all people this good will surfaces especially as Christmas approaches We see it in such projects as “Toys for Tots” "Quarters for for and in Santa" Christmas” "Sub food and shelter projects for the hungry and the homeless We see it in the desire of so many to put aside grudges to be reconciled to reach out to go beyond self in thoughtfulness ty If only these responses would become the normal pattern of our lives Such is precisely the year! throughout the call of Jesus and the challenge of Christmas In preparing for Christ’s coming this Christmas let us truly strive to put titudes and deeds of darkness beh:nd us to open our hearts and homes to receive Jesus to embrace others in Christian love My prayer is that all Utahns may know the peace and joy of this blessed season That they may perience a new presence of Jesus in their lives certain that he is "Emwhich means ‘God is with manuel us’" (Mt 1:23) Letters to Santa ’ Dc11 Sjiiii ( Idusc hope von are doing line hope you have a Meny Chiistmax and a happy New Year am nine years old for Chiistmax want a horse but il you can’t get that want a cabbaich patch bei you and Mis Clause have a lot of toys at Sants woikshop How is the elves and dasher and Dancer and Pianxer and Vixen Comet and eupid Doner and Blitcn and the Hero RoulDowf have four Bi others and no sisters care about you and love you very much and always will This is the best Christmas letter eveiy wrote and I’m trying to make better been busy because been making Christmas eaids by myself have two books about you and Roulouf We put up our Chiistmax lighix and nee on December 6 1986 love Christmas ft® AM There is a destiny that makes us With every good wish for Christmas and the New Year brothers” Message from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Sain- ts And the angel said unto them “Fear not lor behold bung you good tidings of great you which shall be to all people Tor unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is Christ the I ord" This declaration given by an agncl to a few country shepherds some 2000 years ago still brings to the world ol today the great joy and significance of that it did at that eventful time Jesus Christ the Lord of Hosts brought to us all the creates! message for life eternal the world has ever known which is simply "I ove One Another’’ Ml the commandments and all the teachings are centered around this one true concept of His life here upon the eaith as he taught the entire world that "1 ovmg One Another" is the only way to achieve Peace on f aril) and Peace within our own individual hearts We are glad that we are able to live among you wonderful people that make up this great valley area We think there is something special about it and the warmth and concern tor each other that abounds here It is our sincere hope that the hie of the Saviour may touch the lives of us all in a positive loving way and we will in turn share our joy with all who are around us May youi Christmas be one ol happiness with Sour families galheted close s ar 4 may your New ear be one of brightness for youi future success we reflect upon the closing words of the angel to those shepherds of long ago we find our thoughts aie as Ins "Gloty to God in the highest and on earth peace good will toward men" The Delta West Stake Presidency love cheery hello to all our many friends with warmest wishes for a very happy Christmas season A inda Kae Valerio Hinckley Utah Remenibei me I Please ue back Dear Santa am 2 years old and am a good see you on TV all the time and boy run around the house yelling Hollo would like a motorcycle that can tide Please wine back love you Dallas Valerio Hinckley I tah P S My mom wiote this for me Dear Santa latixc am just 4 months old so don’t know much about ( hiistmas yet but mom would like you to bung me my a stroller so she won’t have to carry me around all the time I’m getting bigger everyday Please write back ove Derrick Valerio Hinckley Utah Best wishes for a joyous holiday season Continental Lime Mom's Crafts 313 South 100 SACHS DOLMAR1 Happy Holidays to one and all! 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We wish you all the There’s best! Harts Gas 8s 8s 8s V & Groceries North Hwy 8 happy holiday! May your happiness be so great that you treasure forever the many wondrous memories of this Christmas and all its joys Santa and friends your way It's for that happiness and are heading time of year good cheep Christensen’s 261 w 9:30 am6 pm main-delt- a m-- s j i i 1 TQflbL a Prosperous New Year from the Intermountain Power Project & Employees f Festive days ahead in season of love and renewal! this special Gift's Unlimited 298 U a |