Wednesday, December 23, 2015

CIA/ETM Christmas Party and Singing at Stillwater Retirement Residence.


Christmas also brings the tradition of our youth group going out and singing Christmas Carols, somewhere. 
We couldn't get into Extendicare this year, so Miriam, one of our youth leaders, invited us to come to her place of work, StillWater Creek Retirement Residence.  

So, we went.  : )  
A nice place.  


And these residence don't get out much, so this was a real treat for them.  


They enjoyed our singing....


And we did a pretty good job of singing, at least I thought so.  : ) 


After about 20 minutes of singing, we took some time to have some snacks and then visit with the residents.  
That was a highlight for many of them.  


Janika and Shauna engrossed in conversation.  


as are Miranda 

and Elizabeth. 
We finished things off with a couple more songs. 
Miriam wrote this note to us (she had to stay back to help clean up the food) shortly after we left. 
I thought it would be nice for you to read it as well. 

Hi Ron,
I can’t tell you how many of our residents asked me to thank you and the youth group again for coming tonight.  They had a lovely time talking to such “interesting”, “smart” and “lovely” young people.  The comment I heard most was wasn’t it so wonderful to see young people in such a good light; that the press always gives so much air time to what is “wrong” with teenagers … and tonight was such a wonderful example of what is right with youth and why the future is in good hands.  Many spoke of the importance of church - especially for young people - and they all felt uplifted by the songs and good conversation.

Personally - it was a wonderful night for me - to bring youth, my faith, God and my relationships with other youth leaders into my work world; reminding me again of the universality of Christ and how blessed I am to be part of this residence and also part of such a cool youth group too : ) .


We then drove back to the church for some fun.  
We began with a Christmas get to know you game. Getting signatures from people who were supposed to have done things related to Christmas....


Like who's been to Bethlehem?  
Apparently Lucy has been....right....  : ) 


Thanks Janika.  : )  

Everyone got into it.  

We then did the same game that we did at the Calvin Christmas Party. 
(see that entry for explanation :) ) 
Enjoy the pictures.  











Lots of fun!  

We did the LEFT/RIGHT game too.  
I think some people cheated...sigh...  : ) 


And we ended the evening with FOOD. 




Looks like it tasted good. 
And how was the Eggnog Ben? 
He LOVES eggnog apparently.  

That brought our CIA/ETM gatherings for 2015 to a close. 

We have had a blessed 2015, and to each one of our youth and youth leaders, have a blessed holiday time and New Year's celebration.  See you soon.  

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