Yesterday the playgroup celebrated Christmas in style, including crafts, songs, gifts and the seemingly obligatory visit by Santa. Then the final pieces for the playground area arrived and were assembled by some of the youth team. A bit of rearranging and it will be ready for use.
Westminster School had six students at the Corps doing their annual community service day. They helped in our shop, with the furniture, with some of the Christmas toys and with the playgroup party. We enjoy hosting students from our local schools and exposing them to some of that which The Salvation Army is about.
Last night was the basketball grand finals. Two of our teams, the mens A team and the under 14s made it to the final. While neither team won, they had great seasons. Congratulations to Danielle Nunns who was best and fairest for the Women's B Grade competition.
Today, early on, we joined members of the Myer Marion social club who are assisting us this Christmas. From there it was over to the main hall to celebrate Christmas with the Pioneer Companion Club who put on a great show. Congratulations to Ross, Doris and their team. This evening the band provided carols for the Bucklands and Pines nursing homes. Both centres appreciated the visits.
In the meantime, much of the everyday continues. Community Support services again filled their appointments, Judith and Lynette worked in the office looking after the pastoral matters and the office goings-on and the garage sale was in full swing, albeit with a damp start.
Pray for each other during this busy time. There are opportunities a plenty for our Corps as we remind our community that this Christmas season is not our birthday, but a celebration of Christ.
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