Christmas Eve Singing

Christmas Eve singing started a long time ago with angels singing to shepherds. We try to carry on that tradition. Somehow, after dinner, a number of us found ourselves in the living room belting out some of the familiar tunes of the season. That was in preparation, I guess, for our later activities when we gathered at Main and Hastings to go carolling there and at neighbourhood shelters. At 11:30 we gathered at the RIO theater to sing with other friends at Immanuel Church. Christmas afternoon near the end of our time together Matt and Mun Hee got us singing again. Somehow Christmas and singing to together. That's the hope. That's the joy of learning to belong again. That's the message of Jesus that Partners in Hope seeks to share every day of the year.

Christmas Gift Wrapping -- Wednesday Night

If you came to help wrap gifts on Tuesday, look to the post below this one. If you came on Wednesday, you are now part of the "Cheesy Smile" slideshow. We had a lot of fun but the camera ..... you'll have to see the story for yourself. You count the "cheesy smiles for yourself...." (Just wait a moment .... sometimes pictures load slowly)

Thanks to the many who came and all the fun and hard work you contributed.

Are you ready? Really ready? Christmas Preparations

It's happening all over again!! Some call it Christmas preparations. Other call it insanity. You get to name it .... but only if you enjoy it! December 8, 2009!! More pictures tomorrow. In other words, you too could be "featured" (was that trashed) .... in the pictures after tonight's gathering at 7pm here at 557 E 21st Avenue.
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Christmas Gift Parties - 2000 - 2008

When did you first help prepare Christmas gifts with Partners in Hope? You might be surprised at what you looked like a year or 2 or 10 ago!! We always seem to be having fun. Why not come and help us again this year ... December 8, 9 or 15 at 7pm at 557 E 21st Avenue.
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The "Wild Man of Christmas" Is Coming Again!

He's pretty crazy. He talks funny. Sometimes he has people sit on his knee. Other times he sits on theirs. He's on his way again to lighten the hearts of all sorts of people at Partners in Hope events.



AND, he wants all of us to know that the real joy of the season comes from his best friend who was born in a manger so many years ago. The "wild man" will make you laugh for a moment but that baby in the manger will bring smiles to your heart the rest of your life.



Come along and have fun with us and learn how to meet that amazing friend. Details at http://www.partnersinhope.ca/ways-to-help/christmas/celebrations



It'll be a surprise a minute but your heart will be warmed beyond belief. We're all inviting you to be a part of a Partners in Hope Christmas.