Christmas 2002

Greetings,

One of the things that we usually do towards the Christmas season is listen to the Christmas Cantatas that we sang before and to new ones that we receive from our music subscription. The music always leads to fond memories of past Christmases and create new memories. Although the Christmas message is presented in different style, language, and mood – the central message always focuses on the reason of the birth of Christ – Emmanuel – God with us!. We would like to share the lyrics of a song from the Christmas musical “Deck The Mall”.

THAT’S WHY HE CAME
by Cloninger, Machen

For every broken heart
in need of mending.
For every lonely child
who needs befriending;
For every time the innocent
will ever need defending,
That’s why He came.That’s why He came
for all the lost and lonely
That’s why He came
for all the questions
Only love explains
And so that when we need Him
We can call upon His name
That’s why He came.
To do the perfect will
Of God His Father
To place His death just like
A lamb to slaughter
So He could pour out life
Like living water
That’s why He came.
To bring His light into our darkness
And His healing to our pain
To bring us hope
When all seems hopeless
That’s why Jesus came.

Christmas 2002 This year had been full of activities for our family. Kyle and Keshia were occupied with school, piano lessons, soccer, speedskating, and youth group. We had a short trip to Nova Scotia during the summer where we visited the famous Peggy’s Cove.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and the very best for the New Year.