Unshaken Saints Christmas 2025: A Missionary Christmas
Dec 23, 2025
Experience a heartfelt Christmas journey as a missionary in Puerto Rico. Discover the struggles of homesickness and the joy of finding purpose in mission life. Listen to a touching handwritten Christmas card that connects the spirit of giving to the true gift of Christ. Hear a powerful testimony of faith and gratitude, inviting you to cherish the holiday season and spread goodwill. This festive message beautifully links past and present, celebrating the essence of Christmas with warmth and inspiration.
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First Missionary Christmas In Puerto Rico
- Jared Halverson recounts his first Christmas as a 19-year-old missionary in Puerto Rico, describing the culture shock and missionary routine.
- He contrasts a Caribbean 'green' Christmas with the spiritual focus of giving to Christ rather than receiving gifts.
Consecration Changes Holiday Meaning
- Jared found deeper meaning in Christmas when his focus shifted from receiving to consecrated service for the Savior.
- That shift made gifts and celebration center on Christ rather than personal gain.
Homemade Letter: Giving Christ As The Gift
- Jared reads a homemade Christmas letter he wrote as a missionary describing giving Jesus as the true gift.
- The letter parallels his missionary work with Mary and Joseph's journey and emphasizes offering spiritual gifts over material ones.