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VOLUME 35 ISSUE 23 - SINCE 1986
W E S TA U S T I N N E W S . C O M
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church holds first Snow Day By Bart Stephens
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n Sunday, December 4th, Good Shepherd Church held its first Snow Day event on the church grounds. Magically, about 3:30 that afternoon literally tons of snow appeared covering part of the yard half the size of a football field. The event kicked off at 4, and quickly proved to be what could only be described as “wildly” successful. 500 people were there. Hot chocolate and scrumptious chocolate, banana and strawberry crepes were served by a food truck from Crepe Crazy. Ornament and holiday Christmas card making tables were jammed with joy. At 5:00 the eight-person Choral Scholars group performed a cappella in the church singing all the traditional and much-loved Christmas Carols. At 5:30 the choir moved outside and led the crowd in more Christmas carol songs. Reverend Channing Smith led a brief service prior to the lighting of the Christmas Tree, followed by one last carol, “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” Mary Richards Smith, wife of Reverend Smith was the event organizer and Chief Inspiration Officer. Mary said about the event “We thought offering an Advent Snow Day and Christmas Tree Lighting was a great way to start a new tradition at Good Shepherd and for Tarrytown. Advent Snow Day seemed to be a fun, exciting way to continue building community in our neighborhood. The snow was just part of it. It was such a joy to create a Christmas village with holiday treats and children’s activities. We are so grateful to our committee members and offer special thanks to Callie Hester, Jessica Riels, and Amelie Sanders. To contact the church call 512476-3523 or email info@gsaustin. The web site is www.gsaustin.com.
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