I write this with a grateful heart for those who prayed for our light party and for those who helped with the planning, preparations, delivery and clear up. This evening we opened our church and 50+ children and their families came and enjoyed food, games, crafts and music as we celebrated Jesus as the light of the world. We saw children come who are part of our church family, children who we have connections with at our local schools, children come who came to holiday club, some from the uniformed organisations and some who saw our advertisements and just came.
The evening ended with us going up into the balcony with the lanterns we'd made, hearing the gospel message using a pumpkin to tell of what Jesus has done for us and then switching off the church lights so everyone could see the difference their light shining could make. It was a beautiful moment and one we pray lasts with those who experienced it. So please join me in giving thanks to God for the evening going so well, for the volunteers who made it happen and for all those who came and please join me in praying for the seeds that have been planted.
With thanks and blessings at this special time of remembering all the saints,
Rosie