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Re: Ban Christmas lights and cards....
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:57 am
by Fjgrogan
We stopped buying a 'real' tree when ours dropped needles somehow into the goldfish tank and killed the fish, in spite of my late father-in-law attempting to revive them with the kiss of life and brandy!!
Re: Ban Christmas lights and cards....
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:03 pm
by NEILL THE NOTORIOUS
We have informed the Church Members that, instead of Christmas Cards, we have sent 100kg of Rice to a Country which needs it (Tear Fund) Last year we sent a couple of Goats to another needy place.
I can only recommend using your money in this --- a useful way !
We have, however, let the side down--- by buying some CH cards this year -- (The Winter Fun )
We got a reply, from someone in the Church, who said they were glad that we had NOT brought the goats into the Church for "Inspection" !!

Re: Ban Christmas lights and cards....
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:34 pm
by Fjgrogan
If anyone out there in Forumland feels the urge to donate a goat or something similar and cannot decide where to direct it, perhaps you would consider supporting the Landirani Trust (
www.landirani.org) which was set up by three members of our church housegroup to support orphans in Malawi affected by HIV/AIDS. Have a look at their website - they have only been going about four years and doing great work.
Re: Ban Christmas lights and cards....
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:39 pm
by NEILL THE NOTORIOUS
Frances -- Brilliant --- I expect there are more of us !