THE Goals for Jai appeal has grown by $1000, following the Uniting Church’s Bethlehem Walk last Saturday, December 13.
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Five year old Jai Godbier has been diagnosed with an incurable and degenerating disorder that will mean a huge and continuing financial outlay for his family. Cootamundra soccer families have instituted an appeal known officially as Goals for Jai and the organisers of this year’s Bethlehem Walk made the decision to support this appeal.
The $1000 donation was mainly raised through sale of meals and donations from a generous public.
Cootamundra Uniting Church made up the leeway to a round sum.
‘Tax collectors’ received and wrote receipts for donations to Jai’s cause.
Theme of the Bethlehem Walk was the real meaning of Christmas.
Dickson Hall was transformed inside and out for the Bethlehem Walk, to represent a marketplace during the time of Christ.
Occupations like carpentry, fishing and animal husbandry were displayed, while everyday tasks such as candle making, weaving, spinning, jewellery, leather work and pottery were demonstrated to the ‘tourists’ who supported the day.
A scribe was present and one stall showed flowers and plants from the Bible.
Bob’s Inn sported a large ‘No Room’ sign and close by was a version of the stable where Christ was born.
Several Roman soldiers were on patrol to keep the peace and reiterate Caesar’s proclamation of the Census that took Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem.
A program of carols and items from the Uniting Church choir was presented during the evening.
Four students from Sacred Heart Central School, with their teacher on guitar, added variety with music and song.
Organiser Marj Cave and her willing band of ‘slaves’ who worked throughout the day and evening can be proud of the result of their labours.
All were happy to demonstrate that giving is better than receiving.
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