Sue Jones with the giant earmuffs on the steps of the Post Office. Earmuffs were made by Peter Durrell. Photo by Debbie Durrell.
Carolers from Gospel Light Baptist Church share all the Christmas favorites: Dexter “Buzz” and Theresa Briggs, Jacob Decker, Jenny Fletcher, Rachel Lockaby, and Rhonda Kinney; handing out cider and cookies: Sue Jones, Tony and Janet Bachelder, and Mary Ann Eades. Photo by Paula Kane
NEW VINEYARD — Saturday was Chester Greenwood Day in Farmington. Adding to the festivities for spectators gathering along Main Street in anticipation of the annual parade was a group of carolers from Gospel Light Baptist Church. Under the direction of Sue Jones, the group merrily sang all the traditional Christmas favorites, encouraging those nearby to sing along, as well.
Other members of the group invited passersby to partake of the free gourmet hot cider with caramel and whipped cream. There were homemade cookies, too!
A little way farther down the street, at the Farmington Post Office, a gigantic pair of earmuffs arched over the steps, providing a photo op for anyone wishing to pose beneath them.
One lady, visiting the Shiretown with her husband, expressed her delight at the whole experience.
“It’s been on my bucket list,” she declared, “I’ve always wanted to attend!”
Mr. and Mrs. Coral and Don Garrison from Augusta recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary.
Along with the holiday treats, leaflets with information about the local church and its outreach programs were also available.
The Gospel Light Baptist Church (GLBC) is located at 268 Barker Road in New Vineyard, just off Route 27. Weekly events include Sunday School at 10 a.m. every Sunday, followed by Worship Service at 11. Patch Club for children ages 4 – 12 is also available. An evening service is held at 6 p.m. Worship is led by Pastor Steve Grubbs.
Evening prayer and Bible study are held on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. On Fridays, young adults, ages 17 and up, are invited to play Ultimate Frisbee and participate in Bible study with Buzz Bridges from 5 to 9 p.m.
Other special Christmas events being held in December include the Children’s Christmas Program on Thursday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m., and a Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 19, at 12:30 p.m.
GLBC is also holding a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service from 5 to 6 p.m. and a Family Game Night on New Year’s Eve from 6 to 9 p.m. All are welcome!
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