Personal accounts of those who passed on and returned from heaven brought together church, civic and community representatives when Christ Church Niagara Falls sponsored its second “Messages from Heaven”.
A Shema blessing in Hebrew and Yiddish was offered by a member of the University of Toronto’s chapter of international educators.
A solo by newest church Cantor Kiernan Lane, combined with other music and a luncheon buffet added to “the joyful atmosphere”, wrote Program Creator Elizabeth Lockhart Manker.
Proceeds from the event support church programs and Project Share, one of the food banks in Niagara Falls.
For the 11th year, Christ Church will host Angels Everywhere on November 10 when the church is filled with school choirs and their “joyful music,” Elizabeth predicted.
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