11/13/08

                         Theme:                           Christmas

Aim:                                Work together in harmony to rebuild our chapters and increase membership.

Motto:                             If we could live Christmas everyday there would be peace on earth.

Watchwords:                   Peace (on earth)

                                         Purity (of heart)

                                         Joy (of Christmas)

Honour Station:               Esther - in loving memory of Sister Valerie Clarke who held the station of Grand Esther in 1978-79

                                          and Sister Carol Boutlier who was to have been Grand Esther in 2003 - 04.

Emblem:                           Crown and Scepter

Scriptures:                        WGM: 23rd Psalm

                                          WGP: 15th Psalm

Colours:                            Red, Green & Royal Blue

Flowers:                             WGM: Red Rose and Poinsettia

                                           WGP: Daisy

Fun Symbols:                     WGM: Snowmen & Angels

                                           WGP: Penguins

Special Project:                  Alzheimer Society

Project Pin:                         Forget Me Not

Musical Selection:             WGM: I Walk With His Hand in Mine

                                             Love Lifted Me

                                              Precious Memories

                                            WGP: Danny Boy

                                            This Little Light of Mine

                                             I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

WGM/WGP Selections:      One Day AT A Time

                                            All Christmas Music

Theme Songs:                     Frosty The Snowman

                                             Jingle Bells

        The meaning of the Snowman

The white snow stands for the purity of souls filled with God's grace.

The circular snowballs represent God's everlasting love.

The pieces of coal used to make his eyes, mouth and buttons symbolize God's almighty power.

The carrot nose reminds us that God gives us everything we need to live and grow.

The scarf suggests the warmth of God's tender care.

The top hat reminds us always to keep the faith our top priority.

The twig Arms are outstretched to us, as God's always are.

The broom made of straw and wood signifies that Jesus was borne and died to cleanse us of sin.

May your heart be ever warmed by the good news of God's great love for you.