This is one of those rare occasions in the Curtis household. Our three daughters are home together for a visit.
Whenever such an event occurs, there is laughter; lots of laughter, lots of singing; and there are lots of memories of people and places to recall and celebrate.

Kathy Tibbo (Robin) lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Joanne Woolfrey (Jody) lives in Botwood, Newfoundland, and Vicki Meltzer (Jonathan)lives in Dover, New Hampshire.

Vera and I want to share, (much to the chagrin of our daughters), with the many wonderful people who have touched our lives over the years;  especially the lives of our three daughters, growing up as children of the manse. Gratitude is therefore expressed to the people of many congregations throughout The Newfoundland and Maritime Conferences Of the United Church Of Canada.

Although the song that follows is produced in the ‘fun mode’, the message contained herein truly conveys the reason for our gratitude.

A Prayer To Follow This Post

Father, of all beauty,                                                                                                    We praise You on behalf of all families for the inexpressible joy of family living, for the tender nurturing of the delicate seeds of personalities, destined to reveal Your image in the world. Give to those within all families the measure of love and grace to fulfill that high calling.

For the special role that falls to every community make it known to each resident that their community has been specially chosen by You for this sacred mission. May community leaders act as conductors of the magnificent symphony prepared by You and encourage the young to play their part for Your glory. The essential requirement for this Is Your gift of Faith.

Bless the rhapsody of laughter, may it echo in our hearts and homes. And as we all move into the streets throughout the world let us joyfully invite all others to sing with us, until the whole universe is alive with the sound of voices, all singing the same song of love, to Your glory. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

EDITORIAL NOTES

The Song sung here is  titled ” ONE VOICE” written by
RUTH MOODY ”  As sung by THE Wailin’ Jennys
www.thewailinjennys.com

The photo speaks for itself and fits into the ‘fun mode ‘ atmosphere. It goes without stating, that obviously, no professional direction has been sought or secured.