THE VOICE of Pelham Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Page
Service of hope BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The Christmas season is a time for family and friends to gather together, celebrating the joys of the season. But for many, the holidays are an acute reminder of loved ones they’ve lost. To help those who have lost a loved one the Pelham Clergy Fellowship, along with local funeral homes, plan a Service of Hope for the Bereaved. “It is a special ministry to those who are having their first Christmas since losing a loved one,� says Rev. Gary Van Bruchem of Fonthill United Church. The special service is open to anyone who is feeling the loss of a loved one this year and is an
interdenominational service, open to everyone. The funeral homes send invitations to the families they have serviced over the past year, but the Service of Hope is open to anyone who finds this time of year difficult due to the loss of a loved one. “Christmas is never the same once you’ve lost a loved one,� says Rev. Diane Walker, explaining why everyone is welcome to attend regardless of how long ago their loss occurred. The candlelight service, in honour of the lives of those lost and in remembrance of them, consists of readings, music and reflection. Following the service, attendees are invited to take part in fellowship for refreshments. This year’s service will be held at Bethany Christian
DR. REV. Garry vanBruchen (left) of Fonthill United Church, Rev. E.B. deWaard of Bethany Christian Reformed, Rev. George Schmidt of Pelham Community Church, Father Paul MacNeil of St. Ann’s Catholic, Paul Furtner from Pedlar Funeral Home, Debbie Mikolasek of Lampman Funeral Home, and Rev. Dr. Diane Walker of Pelham Community Church, are all taking part in the non-demoninational Bereavement Service for those who are missing loved ones this holiday season. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
Reformed Church in Fenwick on Tuesday Dec. 6 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to call either
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Annual HeArt Gala to help Pelham Cares There are many Christmas traditions in Pelham, one of which is quickly becoming the HeArt Gala by Maple Crest Early School Students. This year students have been busy creating oneof-a-kind art and holiday gifts, including reclaimed and restored furniture, reproduction art works, treats in interesting containers, glassware and dog treats. Showing off a small sample of the more than 600 works are Lola Hughes (left), Ahston Leferve, and Josh Lee, with Cash. All proceeds are split between the school and Pelham Cares. The Gala will be held Friday, Nov. 25 at Peninsula Lakes from 7 to 10 pm. For ticket information, call the school at 905-8924865. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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