Light the World Giving Machines Debut in NYC's Rockefeller Center

Light the World Giving Machines made their debut Tuesday, November 30, at New York City’s Rockefeller Center near its iconic Christmas tree. Since 2017, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has organized the annual effort to help those in need around the world.
“We are delighted to once again partner with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on their Giving Machines project,” said Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. “This is an opportunity for Catholic Charities to promote many of our programs and giving opportunities as we embark on the Christmas season.”

[@garrett4299]

People can say whatever they want about Mormons or this or that… they have big hearts ❤️

[@aaroncummings970]

Thank you for your wonderful comment, Garrett. These machines allow others to be a part of that heart.

[@SusanDianeHowell]

“For lights in the expanse of the heaven to give light upon the earth; and it was so.”

[@jordantang7863]

Thank you so much and may god bless America.

[@aaroncummings970]

Amen, Jordan!

[@jinovillalon9457]

Thanks for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for the initiation to increase Christ-like caring and the strengthening help of other organizations and people

[@churchnewsroom]

Thank you for your comment!

[@4funJust4you]

Light the World is the best!

[@CityGeek]

I hope I can make it to NYC this holiday season to see these amazing machines.

[@sharonflay1593]

Would you believe that our heavenly father said to me that there are going to be machine's for the homeless while i was in the car by myself while my second oldest sister was working her Uber Eats Job 😇 🌟 i think I was overwhelmed. Praise God for all the good blessings he has given to his children and prophet's Amen.

[@kayla7562]

Are you saying you seen this video while your sister was working, or you actually heard him tell you this?

[@aaroncummings970]

What a wonderful testimony, Sharon. Thank you for sharing it!

[@michelamar-khodja8591]

All united alongside Jesus Christ we are strong. :-)

[@aaroncummings970]

Amen, my brother, Amen!

[@ClaudiaPerez-di4or]

Thank You God for opening the Hearts 💕 of those more fortunate, come to the Aide of those Less fortunate.

[@OURDAILYBREATH]

Me and my husband had the opportunity to experience the giving machine it’s a wonderful opportunity to give back and to share

[@kayla7562]

I’m interested to hear what ppl choose to donate out of that machine. So happy these exist.

[@allthingsspiritual8980]

These need to be in all major cities ❤️✨

[@PatrernRealm]

These giving machines are a marvelous idea.

[@nelidapalconite7490]

Thank you for your hard work!!!😀😀😀

[@robsin2810]

We need this in Australia. Plz🙏🙏🙏🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@trudyappleby1622]

So good to see everyone joining in. Well done everyone 🙏♥️

[@wilgeneration9955]

Love the initiative of those people who where behind the project of giving machine..May God bless the generous individuals that will contribute to the current needs of needy people through those giving machines.

[@apostledavidetaylorcultwatch]

Great idea. Should be placed in every mall.

[@MegWasHere2011]

God bless everyone

[@ButacuPpucatuB]

Lovely idea, and a great way to give. My mum and I bought a goat and three chickens. We love that this is a long term solution to an ongoing problem. We were wondering if an online version of the Giving machines would be made available? We would love to pass on the link so those who aren’t near a machine, can still give and contribute light.

[@kayla7562]

What?? You guys bought farm animals? That’s genius..I’m almost speechless. Do you get any back story on the family you donate to? I hope they’re doing well. 💙

[@kayla7562]

Oh I just got to that part in the video, wow I’m amazed.

[@chvid2009]

I’m glad this is so popular with everyone! What a wonderful way to help those in need!

[@ivaxnog6157]

An angel to artistry and much and many more

[@lnwmelon]

I love this! Thank you for helping us have this wonderful opportunity to give meaningful gifts.

[@rachaelfutch7525]

Great idea. Pile like to see some EVERYWHERE all the time not just for a small period of time. People need help everywhere all the time

[@ivaxnog6157]

Thank you very much

[@ranilodelacruz6083]

Wow!

[@yoohs9407]

good job

[@jhale6699]

So awesome!

[@ivaxnog6157]

Those awesome boxes are the true remainder we "need to ask"...

[@kayla7562]

What does this comment mean??

[@williamfindspeople4341]

I did two cards

[@kayla7562]

This makes me so happy to see. I wish more people would admit they used the giving machine too. I don’t look at it as bragging, we need stuff like this to go “viral.” Hope it catches on even more.💙

[@aaroncummings970]

You are quite correct, Kayla! Blessings to you.

[@justaperson8385]

This is really cool, can they have theses everywhere

[@Deseretcareer]

Where the City of NY is one of the scariest places to work & live these Machines give you a starting point during the Christmas Season to stop & deliberate in the middle of your Fasttrack, Fastlane, Conspicuous Consumption is what makes me successful, he / she who dies with the Most possessions Wins focus in Life...

[@haroldtakahashi8875]

💛...

[@Kimberlinakay]

Brian Stokes Mitchell, I adore you! ❤

[@aaroncummings970]

Brian Stokes Mitchell did a Christmas special with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square not many years ago. It was wonderful! You should be able to find it on KZbin by searching by the name of the Choir and Christmas specials.

[@Waterboyofsuperman]

Interesting how the church appeared almost invisible in this short film.

[@markpritchett7685]

You go Church, while I may disagree on major issues, like the Angel Moroni not being on smaller Temples, I still love my Pioneer Church.

[@pamelahorrocks2790]

Why aren’t there any machines in St George??? We need to be part of this too 😢

[@1summerflower]

🙏🏽❤️🌎🌍🌏❤️🙏🏽

[@jhamarisowell]

Can somebody please explain this to me snd how it works? Not really getting it?

[@lilswampy9402]

It’s like a vending machine where you can buy stuff for people in need

[@romangarcia1962]

Dios te bendiga suerte los ganadores

[@hpagalla]

💝💝❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💝💝💖💖

[@brianbannon6746]

1 Corinthians <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="903">15:3</a>-4

[@doinksinthePM]

As an actual person struggling with homelessness in NYC - where do I get one of the tents?

[@lorrainenorman9769]

Did you get one? I really hope you did ❤

[@mariejohnson4192]

What is it??

[@churchnewsroom]

Hi Marie, thank you for your question. These are Giving Machines that provide a way for people to instantly think of others and generously give. Each Giving Machine includes items from global and local charities, such as food, clean water, health care services, shelter, bedding, skills training and educational supplies. The Giving Machines are a seasonal experience that runs during Christmas time as part of #LightTheWorld. You can find more information here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world-2021/giving-machines

[@michaelwclark5097]

Matt <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="361">6:1</a>-4 1 take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. What could be more like sounding a trumpet than this?! For all you who will reflexively quote Matt 5 (let your light so shine), can you answer why Jesus would say do good works to glorify God in Chapter five and then proceed immediately to warn about doing good works to be seen of men? Try thinking before reflexively typing a meme-level rebuttal.

[@chaseallen7499]

I feel like the point of Matt 6 is about not to do good works to boast, or brag like “ look how much I donated to charity” but that others should still see our good works not to brag boast or show how good we are, but help set examples for others and in doing so spreading our light

[@PoliticalWonderland]

*u will own nothing & be happy* dry run

[@lambdalambdalambda257]

So they made donation machine so people can show others how generous they are?

[@liahonagirl]

or they made the donations machines so that people who don't necessarily know how their charitable donations are used can know exactly what kind of impact they will be able to make 🙂

[@kayla7562]

Hey, that’s perfectly fine! Really, who cares if a few ppl want to use it as a way to show off? The ones benefiting are all we care about. I hope a bunch of ppl want to show off at the giving machine. 🙏 (I really want ppl to share online when they do it also because then it will spread like wildfire.)

[@beencouraged1284]

Unity - Lucifer/Satan. Jesus - Divides. Which is acceptable? Jesus says, “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished! Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. For from now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two against three. Father will be divided against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.” (Luke <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="769">12:49</a>-53). And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. (2 Corinthians <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="674">11:14</a>). Do not be deceived, In Jesus’s Name, I pray that you learn of Jesus and accept Him as your Lord and Savior. Amen & So Be It.