Light Count = 250,000
2005 Christmas Theme
Enter the driveway under a 2 story building adorned with gingerbread men keeping watch. Mrs. Claus keeps an eye on the work going on in her bakery while an elevator takes supplies up and down from the second floor. On the other side, an elf makes sure Santa will have all the cookies and candy canes he’ll need for his busy night. Mrs. Claus’ house is next, featuring the 2 doves that are found somewhere in the display every year. A mailbox takes letters to Santa – and yes, we make sure he gets them and replies! A gingerbread house next door has large gingerbreads circling on the first floor, while elves decorate a tree in the second floor windows. Don’t forget to try your luck at the coin toss! All donations go to Santa’s Secret Service, providing gifts and entertainment to nursing homes, shelters, and others in need at Christmas. A windmill that really turns is making candy and taffy in the corner, and a huge hot chocolate pot boils in the other corner. Elves are making sure the cookie and hot chocolate vendor near the exit is well stocked! Be sure to check out the roof of the house, where “One Nation Under God” is displayed in lights.
2005 Christmas Blessing
Lord God, we ask your blessing on all persons who walk thru the gates of the House of the Dove.
Bless your people of all faiths who strive to live by your Commandments as they walk thru this life toward your Kingdom of Heaven.
We pray for an end of hatred and violence and seek to respect all life that you created. May we always remember to respect our differences even when we may disagree, for we are all Children of God.
We thank you Lord God for the many gifts you have bestowed on us and on our great nation. May we be your instruments in defeating world poverty, hunger, and abuse.
As we dedicate this year’s Christmas display to our men and women in the military services of the United States of America, may each light be a prayer for their safety and well being.
Praying for World Peace let us remain “One Nation Under God.”