2009 Christmas Party

The 2009 Ward Christmas Party was held tonight.  Our decorations were quite sparse because the Grinch had previously taken them all!

The night started off with the Grinch telling us why he stole all our party decorations and food.  Once we sang some Christmas hymns about the Savior, his heart swelled up two sizes and he was happy to give us back our roast beast for dinner.

Here's what he had to say...

EVERY Who down in Who-ville likes Christmas A LOT.

But, I, the Grinch certainly DO NOT!

I HATE Christmas! The whole Christmas season!

Please don’t ask why – I don’t know the reason.

It could be that my head isn’t screwed on quite right.

It could be, perhaps, that my shoes are TOO tight.

But I think that the most likely reason of all

Is that my heart is two sizes TOO SMALL!

So I came down to Who-ville and stole all your stuff

Of the Christmas season, I’d had quite ENOUGH.

All your presents are gone, all the trees & wreaths too

No more stockings filled with candy, no more nuts in your shoes.

I took all the food for your dinner divine

I took EVERY morsel and it is ALL MINE

Who-pudding, roast beast, every can of Who-hash

I took everything from the first to the last.

(Pianist slowly starts playing introduction to O Little Town of Bethlehem)

But WAIT! What’s that I hear?

Music a-far or music a-near?

CONGREGATION SINGS FIRST VERSE OF O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

WELL! Isn’t that special? Music so soft…

You sounded like a choir, up in a loft.

What’s that song of, a small town at night?

Or did I hear something of everlasting Light?

What is this Light of which you sing?

Is it something you borrow, buy, or bring?

I want to know more, your song made me smile

I feel my heart swelling, it’s been quite a while.

Sing me another, I want to hear more

I think that I like it, you’ve opened a door.

CONGREGATION SINGS FIRST VERSE OF AWAY IN A MANGER

Oh my heck! Don’t you say!

Christ was born on this special day!

I’d forgotten in all of my greed

That the true reason for Christmas is one we all need!

We don’t need TVs, iPods, Blu-Rays, and Wiis

We need Christ in our lives, it’s easy to see.

Economy good or economy bad,

The loss of Christmas focus has made our Lord sad.

My heart is so full, it’s about to burst

I’ll give you back your roast beast here in the church!

Don’t forget the true reason for this special night

It’s God’s loving son, the everlasting Light.

So join me in singing just one small song more

Then you can eat until you are sore.

Be sure not to leave too early in flight

I’ve invited a friend for the end of the night!

CONGREGATION SINGS ALL THREE VERSES OF SILENT NIGHT

After the blessing, we had lots of turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, corn, potatoes and gravy, and salads.  The Grinch mingled with the kids and soon we spied the guy in the big red suit sneaking in!

Of course, the line for sitting on Santa's lap lined up pretty quickly and lots of kids got to tell Santa what was on their Christmas wish list this year. 

Parents - to protect your kids' pictures from internet predators, the pictures of your kids are stored here and will only be available online until Christmas Day.  You will need a password to view them.  It was printed in the ward bulletin on 12/13.  If you missed it, please call or email Sister Vinson and she will give it to you.  Feel free to save your kids' pictures on your own hard drive for your own personal use. 

The Activities Committee would like to thank all those who helped cook food, prep food, serve food, decorate, undecorate, set up, tear down, wash dishes, perform, and just help in general.  We appreciate you!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

May you have the TRUE spirit of Christmas in your homes the whole season and throughout the year.