In the days leading up to the Easter Trail the ‘Children’s and Families’ team met. We still had quite a lot to do and many of us were feeling under the weather – incidentally the weather was forecast to be a washout for the whole Easter weekend. But we carried on in faith, believing that God wanted us to join in with his plan to love, bless and spread the message of Easter to our community.
On the day, Holy Saturday, the sun shone down and team from far and wide came together to serve each other and the community. There was a steady stream of visitors to church, including many who would not usually come to church, and children and families were filled with joy and excitement as they set out on their journey around the village to learn about the Story of Easter.
Many of the people stayed for refreshments, chats and crafts – there was a buzz at Holy Trinity Church with children playing and parents chatting over a cup of tea and also those young and old calmly enjoying the crafts resting in the presence of God. There was also a theological discussion about the differences between the old and new testaments and how the stories of old all point towards God’s desire to restore the people to himself and bring them back into relationship with him. And there, of course, was lots of love, care and prayer surrounding the whole morning.
We were able to help to: love, bless, and bring the Easter message to around 52 children and adults in our community and this couldn’t be possible without all of you who helped to make it happen.
We would personally like to thank: Ellie and Steve; Stan and Diana; James; Lynn; Sonya; Sarana; Tess and Garth; Caroline and Cliff. And all those who prayed for the event including: Enid; Jocelyn; Penny. And anyone else who gave their support!
Ephesians 3 vs 20 – 21
‘Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.’
We are very much looking forward to joining the ‘Eco Church’ team later this year in July for the Eco Day!
Yvette and Matt Croft; ‘Trailblazer’ organisers