The Greentown Grapevine – 2004-12, 11:12

              Volume 11, Issue 12 December 2004
Tour of Homes Includes
Many Lights
This manger scene is just one of several themes Sherry Hord displays outside he
home at 750 E 125 N. She has about 15 reindeer, several lighted trees, a patriotic area
a skater and skier, and snowmen. She said she “ just keeps adding.”
Her home was one of four featured on the Greentown Historical Society Christmas Toui
of homes. The others were the homes of Mark & Beth Zirkle, Joe & Carolyn Smith, anc
Mike & Brenda Imbler.
A photo of the Zirkle home will be found on page 5.
Photo by Rachel Jenkim
Santa Comes to Greentown
in a Fire Truck
Santa arrived at the Brad Howell “ Breakfast With Santa” event in a bright red fire truck.
The breakfast was held at the Brad Howell Ford dealership on Saturday, December 4.
Over 300 children plus nearly an equal number of adults enjoyed breakfast and
Christmas music. The children participated in a drawing for many gifts and had their
picture taken with Santa.
Photo by Rachel Jenkins
December Church Events
Meridian Street Christian ( 765) 628- 3605
Fri. Dec. 12, 7 p. m. “ Carols by Candlelight”
Featured artists: Restoration, Sally Duke, Kerry Barrett & others
First United Methodist Church ( 765) 628- 3187
Sunday, December 12,7 p. m.
Friday, December 24, 7 p. m. & 11 p. m. “ Christmas Eve Service”
Friday, December 31, 8- 12 PM: Watch Night Service & Fellowship
“ Youth Drama/ M usical”
( Service of Lessons & Carols including Holy Communion & Candle. Lighting)
Svcamore Friends ( 765) 628- 3694
Sunday, December 19, 10: 30 a. m.
Friday, December 24, 9 p. m.
Cantata
Candlelight Service
Who Are You in Bethlehem?”
Christian Life Fellowship ( 765) 628- 3000
Saturday, December 11, 6: 30 p. m. and
Sunday, December 12, 10 a m. & 6 p. m. “ Operation Christmas Child”
( A Children’s Musical)
Hiilsdale UMC ( 765) 452- 0409
Sunday, December 19,9 a. m.
Friday, December 24, 6: 30 p. m.
Friday, December 31,6 p. m.
Friday, December 31, 11 p. m.
“ A Cantata”
“ Candlelight Service”
“ New Years Eve Watch Night Party”
“ Worship Service”
Greentown Weslevan Church ( 765) 628- 31 06
Sunday, December 12, 10 a. m.
Sunday, December 19, 10 a. m.
Children’s Program --“ The Christmas Star”
Christmas Cantata
“ Can You Hear It? Alleluia!”
Srace Transformation Ministly
Sunday, December 19,9: 30 a. m.
( 765) 7768
Children’s Puppet Program
“ A Special Gift for My Best Friend”
Howard- Miami Mennonite Church ( 700E 600N)
Friday, December 24, 11: OO p. m.
“ The Night before Christmas” with lenty of carols and candles
Sunday, Dec. 26, 9: 30 a. m.
Sunday, Dec. 26, 10: 30 a. m.
Candle Lighting Service
Celebrate Christ‘ s birth
Refreshments & visiting with friends old and new
Kokomo Zion United Methodist Church ( 628- 3605)
Sunday, December 19, 1O: OO a. m.
Besides the beautiful story and music from the chancel choir, you will hear the
children’s choir, handbell choir, keyboard and synthesizer, narrators, violin,
flutes, harp and percussion
Cantata
First Baptist Church in Greentown ( 628- 9971)
Saturday, Sunday, & Monday, December 18,19,20 6: 30 p. m.
“ A Living Nativity” by youth of the church and Fireshaq
Caroling and hot drinks and cookies inside the church before and after
each show. Live animals to pet before and after the show.
Jerome Christian Church ( 628- 3126)
Sunday, December 19, 6: OO p. m. “ A Thrill of Hope“ in the multi- purpose
building. The Adult choir will provide an evening of inspiration to add
to your Christmas spirit. Child care and nursery provided if desired.
Refreshments will follow.
~~ WISHING AL, L OUR REA- DERS
A BLESSED CHRIST’MS r ANDA HAPPY NEWYEAR