[Newspoetry] Re: [Peace-discuss] Three Peace Carols for A.W.A.R.E.

[Joan Nelshoppen]

Great job!
To the writers of these lyrics, I really like them and will be using them 
with my kids.  Thank you!
Joan


At 12:06 PM 12/4/02 -0600, Paul Kotheimer wrote:
>Earthly Peace
>(to the tune of "Silent Night")
>
>Peace on Earth!  Freedom from fear
>for ev'ry child in ev'ry year.
>No more sorrows for soldiers lost.
>No more starving to cover the cost.
>So the world could be.
>So the world could be.
>
>Peace on Earth?  Here in our hands
>rests the power.  Let us make demands.
>No more bombers and no more lies.
>No more fire over foreign skies.
>Let our consequence be
>Peace in Two thousand and three.
>
>
>
>A Thousand Generations
>(to the tune of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen")
>
>A thousand generations have sent their sons to war,
>but we could be the first to say they won't go anymore.
>A dream of worldwide peace is what these holidays are for.
>It is we who can make this dream come true.  It can come true.
>If you want an end to war, it's up to you.
>
>
>
>WE LOVE PEACE
>(a peace carol especially for kids, with help from Kate and Charlotte
>Popetz, to the tune of "Jingle Bells")
>
>I want peace.  You want peace.  Everyone wants peace.
>Grandmas, grandpas, moms and dads and little kids want peace, so
>Sing out loud, sing out strong!  Say, "NO MORE" to war,
>So little kids around the world won't be scared anymore!
>
>
>
>On Wed, 4 Dec 2002, Danielle Chynoweth wrote:
>
> > Friends,
> >
> > The 32nd annual Peace Bazaar is about a week and a half away. As most of
> > you know, the Peace Bazaar sells gifts (new and recycled), baked goods,
> > chocolates, UNICEF cards and calendars, household items, furniture, toys,
> > books, plants, gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses, and
> > several works by local artists.
> >
> > The 32nd annual Peace Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 14th from 9
> > a.m. to 3 p.m. at Community United Church of Christ. CUCC is at 6th and
> > Daniel Street in Champaign.
> >
> > All funds raised from the Peace Bazaar go to groups supporting Peace and
> > Social Justice. This year the recipients include Eastern Illinois Foodbank,
> > the BOAST Academy after-school program, the Progressive Resource Action
> > Cooperative, the Independent Media Canter, Voices in the Wilderness,
> > Witness for Peace, and Amnesty International USA.  Last year the Peace
> > Bazaar was able to donate $3180 to six peace and justice groups, with each
> > receiving $530. We hope to raise as much or more this year.
> >
> > You can help make this possible by:
> >
> > a) donating items to sell. Do you have things that you don't want or need
> > anymore or things that just aren't your style but that are too good to be
> > thrown away? Would those items make a good gift or be something someone
> > else could use? Consider recycling your extras through the Peace Bazaar.
> > We'd be happy to take your excess clutter.  Please see the end of this note
> > for items we do and do not accept as donations.  Donations can be dropped
> > off at 412 W Oregon St in Urbana or call 344-7942 to arrange for pick-up of
> > larger donations.
> >
> > b) getting the word out about the Bazaar. Please let your interested
> > friends know that it is happening Dec. 14th. Posters are available or feel
> > free to copy this e-mail to friends.
> >
> > c) come shopping on Dec. 14th between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. We always have some
> > spectacular deals and treasures waiting to be found. Saturday Dec. 14th at
> > Community United Church of Christ at 6th and Daniel Streets in
> > Champaign.  Best selection is at 9 am.  Half-price sale starts at 1
> > p.m.  Come to the Bazaar.  You'll be glad you did.
> >
> > d) volunteering. Volunteers are always welcome and are what makes this
> > event happen. Two hours of your time can make a big difference. E-mail
> > jnlshppn at prairienet.org or call 344-7942.
> >
> > UNICEF cards and calendars will be available at the Peace Bazaar. If you
> > would like to get yours earlier, they are also on sale at the campus YMCA
> > during lunch hours between now and Dec 13th.  Call 344-7942 or e-mail
> > jnlshppn at prairienet.org for more info.
> >
> > If you'd like additional information about donations, posters,
> > volunteering, UNICEF merchandise, the groups being funded, etc. please
> > e-mail jnlshppn at prairienet.org or call 344-7942.
> >
> > Thanks for reading this lengthy note. Hope to see you on Dec. 14th
> > Joan Nelshoppen
> > Claire Szoke
> > co-coordinators Peace Bazaar
> >
> >
> > Items we accept for donation:
> > Decorative items, toys, pottery, ceramics, dishes, cookware, pasta makers,
> > bread makers and other small kitchen appliances, ceramics, baked goods,
> > hand-made crafts, household items, antiques, house plants, works by local
> > artists, gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses, sports
> > equipment, musical instruments, multicultural art, handspun and woven
> > scarves, hats, and wraps, sweaters suitable for giving as gifts, children's
> > books, cook books, coffee table books, gardening books, recently published
> > fiction, furniture, microwaves, televisions (Please call first about
> > donations of furniture, microwaves, televisions or other large items.)
> >
> > Please do NOT donate the following:
> > Used clothing (exception: nice sweaters), shoes, computer equipment, broken
> > items, magazines, text books, encyclopedia sets, coffee mugs (unless in a
> > matching set), violent toys including toy soldiers, action figures with
> > weapons, toy guns, and kits for building models of bomber aircraft or tanks
> >
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