Christmas carollers went door-to-door in downtown Thorold Saturday, spreading Christmas cheer from the Village Church.
Church member Joel Galenkamp and his friend Isaac Allison led the mobile group in singing, accompanied by their guitars.
Galenkamp “is part of our worship team and is the team leader,” said Bill van der Klippe, of Village Church.
“Pastor Mark Devos wanted to have a group for men and they hang out and have a Bible study, and thought today we would put together a little appreciation for the businesses in Thorold and show a little Christmas spirit. There are other values in life besides buying fancy cars and clothing,” added van der Klippe. “We have to think of our fellow man.”
The Village Church is located above Front Row Sports, he explained, “and wanted to have a ministry in the downtown.”
In addition to singing carols, parishioners gave each business owner a colourful plant for Christmas, donated by Rob DeBolster, whose family owns Haanemeyer Greenhouses.
Nick Dell’omo, owner of Biscotti Café, kept his Front Street coffee shop open for the carollers and provided free hot chocolate for the musical afternoon.
