Dear Brothers and Sisters:

As we approach the end of this historic year 2000 and the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we testify of His living reality.

Born in a stable, cradled in a manger, He came forth from heaven to live on earth as mortal man and to establish the kingdom of God. During His earthly ministry, He taught men the higher law. His glorious gospel reshaped the thinking of the world. He blessed the sick; He caused the lame to walk, the blind to see, the deaf to hear. He even raised the dead to life.

We solemnly declare that He is indeed "the way, the truth, and the life," and that "no man cometh unto the Father, but by [Him]" (John 14:6).

May each of us determine to follow Him more faithfully as we keep our Father's commandments and serve our fellow man.

Sincerely,

The First Presidency

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