For the second consecutive year, the United Church of God (Barbados) has taken the opportunity on Nov. 30 to have a Family Day activity among its members and their friends in celebration of the Independence Day of the island nation of Barbados. Some 35 persons were in attendance. A couple of enterprising ladies donated for sale cookies and crocheted doilies in order to raise funds for LifeNets. This venture realized BDS$125 or the equivalent of US$63. The Hospitality Committee arranged a potluck meal with a treat of conkies, a type of cornmeal pone wrapped in banana leaves that was once part of a November tradition. There were also board games in which young and old participated. In keeping with the theme of Old Barbados, two handmade scooters were provided to the delight of the youngsters, and later in the evening there was the singing of folk songs and the recitation of original poems by the church bards. The focus on fellowship through the sharing of meals, local talent, skills and the introduction to the youth of simple pleasures of the past are all part of the efforts of the Activity Committee led by Steve Holland under the guidance of deacon Osmonde Douglas to foster a spirit of camaraderie among brethren as befits the family of God.