On December
28, an email from Dovile informed us about a Christmas lunch organized by the
Vilnius branch.
They aimed
to help the lonely individuals during Christmas by hosting a charity lunch
before Christmas. The goal was to create a welcoming space for single people to
eat, socialize, sing carols, watch a nativity movie, and connect with church
members.
To spread
the word, a “Light the World” poster was displayed in the building’s window,
inviting anyone without Christmas plans to join for lunch. On December 23 at
2:00, the Vilnius meetinghouse in the cultural center hosted the event. The
branch members and missionaries set up the cultural hall for 50 people, and a
caterer delivered enough food for them.
There was a brief concern when the caterer forgot the soup, but it turned out fine as there wasn’t enough space for it anyway. Unfortunately, only 10 people showed up, but it worked out well for them as they could eat as much as they wanted. Some had three helpings, and there was plenty for everyone to take home in plastic containers. The event included traditional decorations and a nativity movie, creating a simple yet enjoyable Christmas spirit for those who attended.
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