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THE “Spoonvil in the garden le travels to Bethlehem” scene of Anglican Churchthe Mornington and Mt Martha allows children original story to be part of of Christmas the : the journey hem and the to Bethlebirth Liz Rankin, the of Jesus, in a fun, crafty way. deacon of the church, said Queen Street the Christmas spirit scene aimed to bring “joy and to families and whole”. the town as a And she is keen on getting everyone “We’d like to involved. have people place spoon decorated with Christmas their own crafted lead up to Christmas characters in the ,” she said. “During this year of COVID-1 ties are creating 9 local communia point of connectio Spoonville characters n through the of that. The Christmas and my idea is an Nativity theme extension the need to keep can point to as we come out our community connectio ns going of isolation. “It allows children to experience the original story, and be part to families and bringing joy and Christmas of the town as a spirit whole. “Anyone can their own time be involved, young or old, and in over Those interested December.” can add to the ground is very hard, they should scene but, as the Ms Rankin said. bring a hammer,
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New take, old story: Deacon Spoonville Nativity Liz Rankin says Mt Martha Anglicangarden at the Mornington the and Church gives insight. Picture: children a greater Gary Sissons
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