HAPPY EASTER!!!
It makes for an unusual start for the day, but the children love it! A healthy gathering of 30 or so meant we couldn't fit in the choir pews as in previous years, but instead sat in our normal places. A bracing shower from enthusiastic Malcolm and Haydn as they sprinkled the congregation in the renewal of baptismal vows and then we held our lit candles singing "Shine Jesus shine". Of course one HAS to join in the church breakfast afterwards (well the Stainsbys do!), boiled eggs, toast and hot cross buns....yummmmm. Off to pick David and back to church for the 0930 family service with a memorable sermon set around Malcolm's Easter breakfast tray. Here is the resulting prayer taken home with us:
Risen Lord Jesus,
I have been given a new day in my life.
If I get cross, please calm me;
If I get eggcited, please direct my energy;
If I get discouraged, help me to soldier on.
Please help me to live this day so that you and I
Together can bless your world and love each person in it.
Amen
Happy Easter to you all, and amongst the chocolate eggs, presents, sweets, gardening and Springtime celebrations, give thanks to our mighty and Loving God who gave his son to us that as He rose from death itself, we may have eternal life in his kingdom....
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