Diocesan Staff Christmas Programme 2017

We experienced the joy of sharing the love of Jesus Christ with 160 Children of the Puwakpitiya Primary Tamil Vidyalaya Avissawella by having a Christmas programme on the 08^th of December. This decision was taken by the entire staff last year, to forego having a Christmas party for the staff and their families and to share our love with others who deserve it. Therefore this year also it was organized by the welfare Society of the Diocese of Colombo with the help of the members of the welfare Committee and the staff of the Diocese. There was a warm welcome by the School Principal, staff and the children. Two welcome speeches were given by two children in English and Tamil respectively.

A brief introduction about the programme was given by Mr. Arun Gamalatge the CEO/Secretary of the Diocese of Colombo and the message for the children was shared by Rev. S. Balasundaram on ‘Who is our neighbor’. A time of entertainment was enjoyed with songs, games and sweets for the children. The most joyful moment for the children was the arrival of Santa clause with gifts. We were able to give each child a School bag with school books, lunch box, water bottle and stationary, a packet of lunch and an apple.

We would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to Rev. D. Samraj the Vicar of St. Barnabas’ Church Avissawella for helping us to coordinate this event with the school. Thank you for the staff members who engaged with this worthy cause by providing financial support and contributing their strength, skills and time tremendously.

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