This past December 16, the ETM group gathered in the basement of Calvin CRC for their Christmas party. They were supposed to bring food and drink in keeping with the Christmas spirit and they didn't disappoint. They were also supposed to bring a white elephant gift. For those of you who don't know what that is, it's a gift they no longer needed around the house. They were also supposed to bring in 1 or 2 items for Ottawa Inner City Missions for their Winter Program. Below are some pictures of the evening. Enjoy them, as well as the commentary that goes with it....it's all true....honest. : )
We began our evening by getting into 4 groups. Each group had to use an existing Christmas Carol tune, but make up other words for it in keeping with the Christmas season. Here you see Jonah deep in thought, trying to figure out the first line.
Here's another group using their Santa Hats in the hopes of being inspired by SOMETHING !!!
The first group (the group that won, actually) really got into the spirit of the event. You can see the great hand actions that went with the song based on the above 3 pictures. Some real PTL action at the end.
Sam's group was a bit more subdued. They had a good song, but not the emotion necessary to get the crowd moving with them.
Now Bethany's group was even MORE subdued. Though Jonah seemed to be trying to get the group moving with his actions. He tried to no avail.
Finally, it was Ken's and Janine's Group. They decided to use me as the subject of their lyrics. I can't get into what they were, but it had something to do with Jingle Bells, Ronald Smells...well you get the picture. (BTW, they came in LAST!!!)
We then moved on to our white elephant gift exchange. They looked so nice all in the middle like that.
Ben was getting a bit anxious because we were taking too long for him. That deer in the head light look again. It's ok Ben. Relax.......
Shawn received a beautiful gift. A heart shaped jewelry box, and a pink.....something or other on a stick. The girls loved it.....Shawn....not so much : )
Jonah picked Ben's gift to unwrap. A mistake for sure. It seems that Ben and Red Green have the same love for duct tape. The wrapping was only a disguise. It took Jonah 10 minutes to unwrap that gift. I can't imagine what happens in Ben's home when they have to unwrap his Christmas gifts.
Christopher was REALLY interested in what Ken was about to unwrap. He got all wrapped up in the moment....get it....
Now, Christopher got David's gift to unwrap. Seems like David likes hockey tape instead of duct tap. Different medium, same effect.
This dog was the hit of the night. It was traded several times before Janine received it. It played a great song and it's ears flapped like Dumbo's. Ethan, Janine's son is going to love this thing. How did he like it Janine ?
Joy took a moment to contemplate just why she was unwrapping these crazy gifts, and how to get rid of what she had for something else she wanted. A pensive sort of expression, don't you think?
Finally, someone gave a practical gift. A candle.
We ended our evening with all that sugar induced Christmas food. Even real egg nog....mmmmm
A good, fun, and great social time for all as we ended off our 2008 season together. We also managed to collect many great items for Ottawa Inner City Missions. Toiletry items, hats, mittens, coats, etc. I brought them to OIM this past week, and they were very thankful for the gifts, which will be given to those homeless people on the streets this winter.
As we enter into the final days of the Christmas Season, may God richly bless all of you. It has been a great season so far, and I look forward to lots of great times with you all in 2009.
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