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Grand Bahama
Discovery Cruise Line and Karazim host Christmas Lunch
By Janet Albury
Dec 17, 2009 - 4:36:40 AM

Freeport, Bahama - For the eighth year in a row, Karazim organizers Rev. Dr. Raoul Armbrister and Mrs. Karen Armbrister hosted a Christmas lunch for children in their feeding programme from the West Grand Bahama district.

"The meaning of 'Karazim' is derived from - the first two letters of the name - 'Karen', the first initial of 'Raoul', followed by 'a' - for the alpha, 'z' for the omega, with their focus being - Bringing the image of God to the World", explained Mrs. Armbrister, who along with her husband are devoted to reaching out, helping others and spreading God's word. To watch this dynamic husband and wife team is to see faith being put into action.

This event which is held at the Chart House restaurant location on East Sunrise Highway was sponsored for the 4th year by Discovery Cruise Line. Discovery provided the delicious traditional Christmas meal, with all the trimmings. Twenty-one of Discovery's staff members, representing over eleven countries, assisted the ministry by serving the meals to over one hundred youth and a handful of parents. Also participating in the programme were sixteen Georgia Southern University students, who said they were thrilled to be invited and played games with the children whose ages ranged from babes in arms to high school age level. The Bahamas Youth Movement, a corp of volunteers led by President Levar Smith brought greetings to inspire the upcoming generation.

"We are thrilled to host this annual event", said Rev. Dr. Armbrister. "We are most grateful that Discovery Cruise Line has once again partnered with us to bring Christmas cheer to our youth, who eagerly anticipates this outing at this significant time of year', he added.

"Discovery Cruise Line is pleased to be a part of this most worthwhile cause and sends Christmas greetings out to the community of Grand Bahama Island" stated Yanick Toussaint, Discovery Cruise Line Representative.