Gratitude in Christ

President Nolan Stewart

Kirtland NM Stake President

November 2025

Brothers and Sisters, 

As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, our hearts naturally turn to gratitude—for the blessings of family, faith, fellowship, and the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a time to reflect on the goodness of our Heavenly Father and the Savior, and the countless tender mercies extended to us each day.

In this spirit, we invite each of you to turn your hearts more fully to the Savior, Jesus Christ. He is the source of all joy, peace, and hope. As we remember Him and His infinite Atonement and love, our gratitude deepens, and our desire to follow Him will grow.

This season, let us embrace the invitation to Love, Share, and Invite:

• Love—within our homes, our wards, and our communities. Let our love reflect the Savior’s love: patient, kind, and enduring.

• Share—our testimonies, our time, and our resources. Let us also share the joy the gospel brings into our lives. Many around us need a kind word, a helping hand, or simply to know they are not alone.

• Invite—all to participate in the joy of the gospel and feel the light of the Savior, to come worship with us in church, to join in service, and to come and see. 

As we gather this Thanksgiving, let us give thanks not only with our words but through our actions—by living lives that emulate the Savior.

We are deeply grateful for each of you—for your faith, love, and consecrated service. May the Lord bless you and your families as we focus on and remember the Savior this Thanksgiving season. I know that God lives and that Jesus is the Christ and my Redeemer. It is through Him that we can have lasting joy and happiness.

With love and gratitude,

President Nolan Stewart