Christmas Celebrations are Continued at CMC Hospital of Ludhiana also. A musical camp fire celebrated at children’s park on Saturday night. Camp fire is a known happy event of Christmas days. Peoples enjoyed the rise of winter together and made it a part of their happy memories. A campfire is a fire lit at a campsite, giving light, warmth and allowing cooking. In established campgrounds they are usually in a fire ring for safety. Campfires are a popular feature of camping, particularly among organized campers such as Scouts or Guides. In some regions it is called a bonfire, especially when it is of a very large size. Co-ordinated by Rev. Stanley Thomas and his team in the Fellowship Department, CMC & Hospital organized the C.M.C Christmas Camp 2010 in the evening at the children’s park CMC. There was an array of cultural items and prayer. The programme attended by a huge gathering of about 3,000 people including C.M.C staff along with their families and friends of the hospital. Representatives from local churches also graced the program.
The entire gathering sang the Christmas Hymn. “Oho Masih Aya Zamin Par Khushi.” Rev.JN.Noel in his Opening Prayer asked for world peace along with happiness for the CMC&H staff and their families. He wished that the year ahead be one of professional contentment with the spirit of service worthy of the Healing Ministry of Christ. The welcome note was delivered by the Director, Dr.A.G Thomas. He reminded all the Significance of Christmas- of love, peace, tolerance, care of the poor and upliftmen of society while welcoming the congregation to commit themselves to be christ like.
Several Group songs were presented by participants from Maintence Staff, Combined Paramedicals, Clerical Staff, Nursing Deptt and Campus Staff children. The Ancillary Staff presented a Quawwali. With a warm campfire to keep the audience warm on a chilly December night, Gospel Singer, Mr.Gopal Masih was the guest speaker. The camp-fire programme concluded with a prayer. Associate Director, Dr.Kim Mammen, Dr.SM Bhatti, Principal Medical College, Mrs.Triza Jewan Principal College of Nursing, Principal Dental College Dr.Abhi.M Thomas, Medical Superintendent Dr.Kanwal Masih, Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr.Nitin and Dr Valsa were also present on the occasion. Rector Kathuria
