Dear Friends at Washington Cathedral:
On behalf of the Bridge Ministries Board and staff, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for Washington Cathedral including the persons Bridge Ministries’ serves who have physical and/or developmental disabilities in your Santa Conspiracy again this year. What a marvelous ministry your congregation has chosen to spread cheer during this most blessed of seasons to those who are lonely, perhaps without families and to those who are in fragile health!
Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves with stuffed animals were a true highlight at our Bridge Ministries’ Christmas Party for persons with disabilities we co-hosted with St. John Vianney’s Catholic Church on December 8th. Santa always goes over big, but the way Santa got down on his knees and looked the individuals in the eye communicated such warmth and caring. It makes all the difference for people to be so joyfully received in our hearts! The stuffed animals were a treasure so gladly received by our guests. We took a picture of each person with Santa so that each person would have a lasting keepsake of this special moment. Throughout the year as we visit with these persons in their homes we will be introduced again to their teddy bear and often the picture is on the wall by their bed to be a reminder of a fond memory.
We especially want to thank Connie Wahlin for coordinating this and for being the #1 Elf, and Wayne and Linda Jaton and Craig and Reava Davis for being your hands and heart in bringing joy to so many. It was truly sacred encounters which brought great joy and delight.
Bridge is so honored by your ministry through the Santa Conspiracy. May you continually experience the fullness of Christ’s love and blessings.
Joyfully,
Rev. Donna Whitmore
On behalf of the Bridge Ministries Board and staff, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for Washington Cathedral including the persons Bridge Ministries’ serves who have physical and/or developmental disabilities in your Santa Conspiracy again this year. What a marvelous ministry your congregation has chosen to spread cheer during this most blessed of seasons to those who are lonely, perhaps without families and to those who are in fragile health!
Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves with stuffed animals were a true highlight at our Bridge Ministries’ Christmas Party for persons with disabilities we co-hosted with St. John Vianney’s Catholic Church on December 8th. Santa always goes over big, but the way Santa got down on his knees and looked the individuals in the eye communicated such warmth and caring. It makes all the difference for people to be so joyfully received in our hearts! The stuffed animals were a treasure so gladly received by our guests. We took a picture of each person with Santa so that each person would have a lasting keepsake of this special moment. Throughout the year as we visit with these persons in their homes we will be introduced again to their teddy bear and often the picture is on the wall by their bed to be a reminder of a fond memory.
We especially want to thank Connie Wahlin for coordinating this and for being the #1 Elf, and Wayne and Linda Jaton and Craig and Reava Davis for being your hands and heart in bringing joy to so many. It was truly sacred encounters which brought great joy and delight.
Bridge is so honored by your ministry through the Santa Conspiracy. May you continually experience the fullness of Christ’s love and blessings.
Joyfully,
Rev. Donna Whitmore
Chaplain
1 comment:
This is so cool! We know we're doing something right when our work touches people who don't go to our church--that's kind of the point.
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