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15 residents from the Tehillah House in Elsies River were the honorary guests at the congregation of Norwood on Sunday 6 December 2009. A divine hour of grace was enjoyed by all after which they were treated to the finest Christmas carols that could be heard in the area at the district Advent choral.

After an eventful morning lunch was served and special gifts that would serve to bring some comfort to their lives were presented to the residents of the home by the members.

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The Sunday school children of Vasco district joined 250 children from BADISA, No Limits and Elsies River Advise Centre when they arrived by bus at the Goodwood Rugby Club on Saturday 5 December 2009. This arrangement was made so that the children could have a day of fun and adventure. The organizing committee was determined to ensure that every child present experienced the happiest day of his/her life.

When the gates to the stadium opened at 10:00 the crowd was greeted by excited peer facilitators and officials cheering them on to enter the amusement park which they had recreated especially for them. With a slip and slide, bounce ball, jumping castle and many competitions to participate in there was more than enough activities to make each child shine with excitement.

Father Christmas made his grand appearance on a fire truck but to their dismay the truck couldn’t enter the field. That’s when he called his little helpers and requested them to help him distribute the many toys he had brought for the special children who gathered on the field that day.

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The members of the congregation of Bonteheuwel invited the under-privileged and homeless people of their community to join them on Sunday 6 December 2009. They had arranged a hot meal for them after the divine service. 

The members were unaware of how such an invitation would impact on the lives of these individuals. They however soon realized its tremendous effect when the group expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to sit at the feet of their Creator and then to be fed.

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The members of Retreat West congregation approached the Department of Social Development who provided them with the necessary details pertaining to the Family in Focus non-profit organization. This organization is situated in Athlone and cares for under-privileged families in the area.

The congregation donated generously towards the provision of a special three coarse meal to be served to the under-privileged on Sunday 6 December 2009. With many of the little children from disadvantaged backgrounds there was no better surprise than the arrival of Santa Claus who had many goodies in his bag.

The mission workers group from Silversands district planned and prepared a week-end of cheer for the children and senior members of Prince Albert congregation that would commence on Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November 2009.