December
2020
W
hen Jesus Christ was born, angels proclaimed, “Peace on earth,
good will to men.” This December, the promise remains the same.
As we serve others the way Jesus served, we can end 2020 on a hopeful
note. Use this calendar for inspiration as you use every day as a new
opportunity to #LightTheWorld.
Tuesday
Text “LIGHT” to 71234 to get
daily reminders on your phone.
Wednesday
FAST RELIEF
Monday
Friday
Saturday
GIVING TUESDAY
HERO HIGHLIGHT
PEACE ON EARTH
THE CHRIST CHILD
PAY IT BACKWARDS
Give like Jesus did. Make a
Who represents Christlike love
Help others feel peace as Jesus
Jesus’s birth brought hope. Watch
Show gratitude like Jesus did.
donation to charity, or volunteer
to you? Highlight them on social
did. Post a picture or video to
The Christ Child, screenshot a
Think of someone who served
with a local nonprofit and post a
media.
social media that brings you
moment that gives you hope, and
you and return the favor.
peace and calm.
share why on social media.
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03
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link so others can participate.
Sunday
Thursday
01
05
HEALTH CARING
WORDS OF LOVE
LIGHT THE FAMILY TREE
TREATS TIMES TWO
SHOP WITH CARE
Lift others like Jesus did. Decorate
Show appreciation for health-care
Be mindful of those you love, like
Like Jesus, you can honor those
Share as Jesus did. Make two
Jesus cared for His community.
meal or two and donate the cost
a neighbor’s door with Christmas
workers. Share a post inviting
Jesus was. Send your favorite
who came before. Learn about
plates of treats. Drop one off to a
Support a local business. Make a
to a food charity. Share a link to
greetings. Then share a picture of
others to do the same.
book to a faraway friend.
one of your ancestors and share
friend; give the other to someone
holiday purchase, buy a gift card,
the charity.
what you wrote on social media.
their story on social media.
the friend suggests.
or post a positive online review.
06
07
10
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12
Fast as Jesus did. Go without a
SIGNS OF CHRISTMAS
08
09
SERENE SUNDAY
SOCIAL SING AND SERVE
LOVE MOM & DAD
SHINING STAR
CHRISTMAS DINNERS
CHRISTMAS STORIES
LETTERS OF LIGHT
Take time to reflect like Jesus did.
Gather together with those you
Honor your parents (or a parental
Dedicate the star on your tree
Just like Jesus, you can feed the
Make time for children like Jesus
Contact a local nursing home
Tune out distractions and find a
love to sing and serve.
figure in your life). Call them, visit
to an influential friend. Share a
hungry. Make a donation to a
did. Read a beloved children’s
and ask what you can do to
quiet place to think about what
Learn more at
them, and post about them on
photo of it along with a tribute to
local food bank or drop off food
story to a child.
safely bring holiday cheer to
brings you closer to God.
LightTheWorld.org/sing.
social media.
your friend on social media.
to someone who could use it.
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15
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the residents.
18
LOOPING LUKE 2
TOGETHER TIME
SHARING LIGHT
GIFTS FROM GOD
GOODWILL TO FAM
Share a video of yourself reading
Invite as many family members
Like Jesus, you can teach through
You can express gratitude as
Jesus cared for His loved ones: Go
a verse from Luke 2. Tag a friend
as you can to get together for a
stories. Share an inspirational
Jesus did. Reflect on the gifts God
around the dinner table tonight
a picture, and post it to social
#LightTheWorld every day into
to do the next verse and start a
virtual hangout.
story from your life.
has given you and share your
and tell each person why he or
media with a message about how
a New Year’s resolution. Don’t be
gratitude online.
she is loved.
Jesus brings light into your life.
afraid to share your goal online.
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chain to verse 20!
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21
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LIGHT OF THE WORLD
19
Open your Bible to John 8:12, take
LIGHT 2021
Turn the challenge to
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