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Virtual Christmas Candlelight Interdenominational Service of Remembrance Christmas carol. Rudyk went on to introduce Michael Voll, Lead Pastor for North Pointe Community Church in Edmonton who was the guest speaker. Voll’s young wife, Sheri was killed in an automobile accident on December 1, 2001. Voll said when you have lost someone you loved, Christmas time can be almost unbearable. “I know loss first hand. My wife and I didn’t have a lot of money but we had a lot of love and we were looking forward to the future. Then on December 1, 2001, all those dreams came crashing down. We were on our way to Kelowna when life changed for us. The vehicle we were driving in, hit some black ice and my wife died on that roadside. My life and dreams also died on that roadside. I didn’t know what the future was going to hold for me; there were days of denial, there were days of anger and depression, and there was shock. I was so thankful that I had family around me who loved me through it all. I had
candlelight service - CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 Ashley Zaprick accompany by Colleen Albert on piano as she sings a spiritual song. (Pastor Calvin Sommerville/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Akasu Palliative Care Society 21st Annual Christmas Candlelight Interdenominational Service of Remembrance was offered through a virtual service at Park Memorial website and YouTube, as well as, broadcasted on Country 106.5 FM on December 13. Ardythe Butler, Incoming President of Akasu Palliative Care Society, welcomed everyone. “This service is a time for reflection, comfort, and memories. Christmas is often a difficult time when faced with loss whether it is the first Christmas without someone or remembering someone gone long ago? “Akasu Palliative Care is grateful for the usage of North Pointe Community Church and the technical work of Calvin Sommerville, Pastor of North Pointe Church in Vegreville for making this time of sharing together both virtually and on our local radio station possible,” Butler said. Voila Braun-Fox, Past President of Akasu Palliative Care Society, then lighted candles in memory of loved ones. Pastor Sommerville continued by leading people with a prayer. Josef Chu, Chaplain of St. Joseph’s General Hospital, read some scripture readings next. After this, Ashley Zaprick was accompanied by Colleen Albert on the piano as she sang a spiritual song. Carol Rudyk, a board member of Akasu Palliative Care Society, recited several scripture readings. Following this, North Pointe Community Church Choir and Band sang a
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