The People’s Church Christmas Celebration
On December 15, 2012 the People’s Church of Long Beach hosted a Christmas Celebration. Toys were given by Santa and Mrs. Claus to the children from Long Beach and the surrounding areas that had been devastated by Hurricane Sandy. The sexton, Lee Roy Tuttle, made sure the decorations and the fellowship hall, ruined by the hurricane, were made ready. Much cleaning had to be done. There was still no electric power. Generators provided electric, keeping the event safe and making sure it would be fun. A Christmas Tree had been decorated and lights twinkled. There was music and Christmas Carols compliments of Christine Solimeno. Sharon Abramsom coordinated and planned the event. Family members, friends and congregants helped. The community was very generous in its support. The baked goods donated by Steinberg’s Bake Shop were absolutely delicious with plenty left over to be taken home. Clothing and household items were available for those in need. There were crafts and face painting courtesy of the Hunt family. Project Challenge provided sandwiches, drinks, and other goodies. Another group, North Shore Helps South Shore, headed by Mrs. Alina Ricci, provided many toys and assistance for the event. This group had helped with the cleanup of our church too. Pastor Peter Campo was on hand to talk to all. Many helped with donations and contributing their time. Toys were continually being brought to our church. As a result of so many coming together, the event was a success. Everyone, especially the children, had a great time. For one afternoon, all who attended could put aside their troubles, have fun and enjoy their community again.
Contributed by Lisa Roberts and Johanna Campo
A Christmas Celebration at The People's Church
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RackEmUp Gomez June 19, 2013 at 08:58 pm
Yeah.
They found him with some weed he bought in the cafeteria from one of the 50 kids dealing…Read More there.
RackEmUp Gomez June 20, 2013 at 01:03 am
Should we bring a brown paper bag with us to hand over in the parking lot?
BSM June 19, 2013 at 01:39 pm
While I agree there seem to be problems in the LB school district, I'm not sure this takes into…Read More account the financial reasons for opting for NCCC. For many families finances, not academic performance dictates the college. I think a more meaningful number would be the percentage of graduating seniors attending ANY college.
Richard Horn June 19, 2013 at 04:01 pm
The smart thing is going to NCC for two years and then transferring to a 4 yr school.. If they can't…Read More cut it at NCC, the parents save a ton of money. NCC is a pretty fine 2 yr school. You get out of it what you put in.
Vincent Alessi June 19, 2013 at 07:18 pm
I am not knocking Nassau Community College, just the fact that our students are not getting the…Read More education needed to earn advanced diplomas or to even reach state marks on exams. We are also near the bottom of those lists as well.
Charlie Cheswick June 19, 2013 at 12:06 pm
Jimmy Two-Times here, going to get the papers, get the papers...
js June 19, 2013 at 12:18 pm
I SAW A SUV WITH ADVERTISING ON IT FOR A TRAPEZE IN LB--I WAS WHERE IT WAS--
Love This City June 19, 2013 at 06:42 pm
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Apparently they will be there for the foreseeable future....
Penny Riordan June 19, 2013 at 10:51 am
Hi Nicholas. Thanks for using the boards. Your post may work better as a blog, where you can add…Read More photos and have a headline. From the homepage, click the 'start blogging' button in green about halfway down. Fill in the fields and then your blog will appear on the homepage. Let me know if you have any questions: penny.riordan@patch.com. Thanks!
AEA President June 18, 2013 at 04:46 pm
yes - by sheer coincidence, their employees work more overtime than ever before in their last 3…Read More years of employment before retirement (as it so happens, their pension is based in part on their last 3 years of employment).
Jack Kett June 18, 2013 at 07:41 pm
Bottom line re: LIRR is that people in suburbs who ride LIRR and Metro North are paying to subsidize…Read More the bankrupt NYC Subways and subsidize minority riders in the outer boros. Its the price we pay to not live in NYC. The subways charges a cheap fixed fare to subsidize low income NYC residents. Its a form of socialism.
Joe June 18, 2013 at 08:19 pm
Jack, racist much? Why don't you go have a tea party with the rest of the little Republican girls?
Eddie June 18, 2013 at 02:55 pm
Great photos, Richard. With joists like those, you could drive a firetruck up that thing!
Eugene Torres June 17, 2013 at 07:57 am
Heron St is like a bombed out war zone. Many of the residents
drive the wrong way to avoid the…Read More potholes at the beginning of the street.
Charlie Cheswick June 18, 2013 at 03:13 pm
"Working" storm drains like the one between Regent & Greenway on Lido Blvd?
Susie Pennachio June 15, 2013 at 09:13 am
yeeeepppp i always see people trying to get thru it or go around it to get onto the beach
Jaime Sumersille (Editor) June 15, 2013 at 12:44 pm
Thanks for the notice, Ally! I posted this on Facebook to make people aware! - Jaime Sumersille,…Read More Regional Editor, Nassau County
RackEmUp Gomez June 14, 2013 at 03:55 pm
Those murderers from Boston were students, right?
How about importing some kids from Brooklyn that…Read More need help?
Lets stop being patsys.