Rehoboth means open spaces. I have also heard room for plenty and always room for one more. Someone needs to inform some of the elected officials in City Hall of this.
In growing up in Rehoboth since 1950, we always looked forward to going down to Rehoboth Avenue (which was only three blocks from where I was raised) and visit the nativity that was set up every year. It was part of the excitement of Christmas and something that families looked forward to. As a child it just added to the magic of Christmas and what it truly meant.
It is an understatement to say that I am more than disappointed with the idea that it won’t be present for anyone to enjoy. Oh, and by the way, they still advertise Rehoboth as family-friendly.
I am not including the business owners or the majority of the residents but rather the handful of elected officials in City Hall who can wreck it for everyone.
And no, I don’t have a problem with non-believers wanting to put up whatever they choose. That is their free will. Just let us celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ Child during this time of year with a nativity scene as part of this season as we have done for over a half-century since I have been here.
I realize that the ones who need to see this will probably not see it. But just for information I did call the mayor and left a message of how I felt about the decision. Even left my cell number if by chance he would call back. I really didn’t expect him to and understand that I’m sure he has a busy schedule, and that’s not a problem. I only hope he heard my plea for what it was worth.
The Lord sees what we do behind the scenes as His followers, and that is my only concern. I just feel this is an issue that I honestly don’t believe that I stand alone on.
Praise the Lord and to Him be the glory for it all. Let the hierarchy of City Hall in Rehoboth know how you feel! I don’t know about you but “I am standing with Jesus!”
Sprig Hudson
Rehoboth Beach
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