Alleluia, Christ is risen!
As you look back at Holy Week 2025, I wonder what you will remember and what your highlights were. There were many for me, from looking out on Palm Sunday and seeing a couple of hundred people waving palm leaves as an act of worship to Christ our King, through to the children racing around church on Easter Sunday, looking for eggs containing promises of Jesus. None of our Holy Week services or events would have happened without the many volunteers who gave their time, energy and service to make it happen and so I’d like to echo Mark in giving thanks for everyone who helps in the mission and ministry of Christ at All Saints, not only during Holy Week but all year round.
One of my highlights was seeing current or former Toddler families at all three of our all-age services; Seeing the connections we made and relationships we build every week making a difference. If you don’t already volunteer somewhere at All Saints, I would strongly encourage you to prayerfully consider it, as it is truly a blessing when you see God using something you have been part of to bring people closer to Him. Watching rose petals descend from the balcony as we sang ‘Above all Powers’ on Good Friday was a moving moment for many of us but knowing there were people there who were experiencing that moment because of the mission and ministry of our church family made it even more special for me.
As you reflect on your Holy Week highlights, I pray that you would feel closer to our risen Lord and know afresh how loved you are.
Rosie Blackett, Children’s Minister