O Little Town of Bethlehem

O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie, Above thy deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting Light, the hopes and fears of all the years, are met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above, while mortals sleep, the angels keep,

their watch of wondering love. O morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the King, and Peace to men on earth.

How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts, the blessings of His heaven. No ear may his His coming, but in this world of sin,

where meek souls will

receive him still, the dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray. Cast out our sin and enter in, be born to us today. We hear the Christmas angels, the great glad tidings tell, o come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel.

Merritt Bread Basket Soup Bowl Society We wish everyone blessings this holiday season

A heartfelt thanks to the many contributors throughout the year to enable us to assist so many.

Without the weekly contributions of our local Save-On Foods and Loop Resource it would not be possible, we are very grateful for this ongoing support.

With many thanks to the contributors of 2022:

Nicola Valley Food Bank Nicola Valley Metis Society Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 96

Highland Valley Copper Bench Elementary lunch program fundraiser D. Caines City of Merritt Nicola Valley Community Gardens And to St.Michael’s Anglican Church for the generous use of their facility. We also thank all the donors that do so that wish to remain anonymous and those that drop bottles off at the Return-It Depot as a donation to our cause. In 2022 we willfinish the year with approx.4000patrons served &almost 2500 hoursof volunteer service

Every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:00 pm at St. Michael’s (1990 Chapman St.)

We have available soup, sandwiches, an assortment of pre-cooked items and of course desserts. We also provide weekly sharing to a handful of other organizations that provide food security to their clients. To the many that visit us and leave with a smile and a thank you, we truly appreciate your gratitude.