Kids prayers written at Fusion’s annual Advent Pageant in Berowra last Friday show a concern for the homeless and others who are likely to be struggling this Christmas.
Students from St Bernard’s Catholic School performed at the Pageant for the second time this year. Fusion Team Leader, Steve Wade, said, “many of these kids are still just learning to express themselves on paper, but their concern about social issues is inspiring. I’m so proud that these kids live in our area” Many showed a concern for the homeless, with prayers such as, “I would like to ask God to keep homeless and marginalised happy and safe during this Christmas.” Some prayers were harder to understand but the concern for others was clear, such as: “Dear God, please on Chistmas give the homeless gived”. Lonely and isolated people received a number of prayers. “Dear lonle people I hop you get more frens. Amen”, wrote one child. “Please help my uncle get well soon and come home for Christmas”, wrote another. One student wrote, “Dear God, can you pray for the people that don’t have the thing we have.” Many others were thankful for being so well off compared to others. Another child wrote, “Dear God, This Christmas, my wish is to give hope and love to less fortunate children in the world. And help them have a wonderful Christmas! Amen. (P.S. Happy Birthday!)” The Pageant was followed by three afternoons of free festival activities on Berowra’s Village Green.
This year’s Pageant was the eighth in the region, and part of a network of dozens of Pageants around the world. Next year’s Pageant will be held on November 26, 2010. Contact Fusion for more details on 9477 1110.
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