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The “Christmas Story” in Word, Carols and Costumes took place on Dec. 15, 2019 at West River Pastoral Charge in Pictou Presbytery, N.S. All ages from our three congregations of the West River Pastoral Charge par- ticipated in the pageant. Even the choir members wore sparkling halos. PHOTO CREDIT: THE REV. MARY ANNE GRANT.
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St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church in Orillia, Ont., celebrated in true Presbyterian fash- ion with cake for long-time member Fay Dewey’s 90th birthday.
Knox Presbyterian Church in Woodstock, Ont., honored the Rev. Mark McLennan and wife, Susan, at a retirement gathering recently. Among those bringing best wishes on behalf of the Paris Presbytery, Paris Presbyterial and Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) Council Executive was Shirley Miller. Both Mark and Susan have been faith- ful supporters of the WMS as the Rev. Mark is a former President of Paris Presbyte- rial and Susan is past president of the PCC WMS Council Executive. As well, she held offices in her local auxiliary.
On Dec. 7 and 8, Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn, Ont., held its second annual display of nativity scenes and in- ternational Christmases. There were 217 nativity scenes of all sizes and forms, ap- proximately 100 angels, and 100 Christ- mas cards with nativity scenes that have been collected over the years. Also, 20 international countries were featured with their Christmas traditions. A good- ie from each country could be sampled and the recipe taken home. Our beliefs are the same. But it’s amazing how simi- lar some of the cultures are, but each with their own unique way to celebrate.
Children at Caven Presbyterian Church in Exeter, Ont., listen with rapt attention to a dramatic Christmas story reading by the Rev. Dr. David Thompson.
The “Living Christmas Tree” was a special event held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Lindsay, Ont. The cantata “What Kind of Throne” was selected for the 38th year of this outreach ministry. Six services took place over two weekends and includ- ed three choir members who have sung with the church throughout the 38 years!
The congregation of Middle River Church in Rocklin, Pictou County, N.S., made a “Christmas tree” of canned goods for each Sunday in Advent. The goods were delivered to the Pictou County Food Bank in early January.