December 15 , 2022 The Beacon • 21
Gospel Hill celebrates Jesus with a birthday party
By Jen Jones
For about 40 years , a special birthday party has been held at Gospel Hill Ministry . Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus , and the church celebrates with a candlelight service on
Christmas Eve and a service on Christmas . But Jeannette Davis , wife of Pastor Ron Davis , thought a real birthday party was needed , and the party has been happening ever since .
This year the church ’ s
birthday party for Jesus was held Dec . 11 . The fellowship hall was decorated in blue and white with birthday balloons on every table .
“ It ’ s not just celebrating Christmas ; it ’ s a true birthday party for Jesus ,”
Pastor Davis said . “ There aren ’ t any Christmas decorations or colors used .”
Every year Gene and Nancy Akins provide a cake for the party . Due to COVID , they have used cupcakes the last two years , and those are provided by the Akins too . After supper “ Happy Birthday ” is always sung before cake and ice cream are served .
“ This helps set it apart from just a Christmas party ,” Pastor Davis said .
The children ’ s program is held after the birthday party and is something the children of the church look forward to .
Kaylee , 9 , was excited to be at the church at night and be in the play .
Gabe , 8 , said , “( I am ) way excited cause my mom and dad are here , and I ’ m an obnoxious
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Gospel Hill Ministry is located at 27610 Township Road 45 in Warsaw . There is a lighthouse attached to the church that visitors can climb . There will be a candlelight service on Christmas Eve at 7 p . m . with a Christmas Day service at 10:30 a . m .
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Several children gather around the birthday cake created by Gene and Nancy Akins at the birthday party Gospel Hill Ministry held for Jesus on Dec . 11 .
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