1000 o'clock came and we gathered at the war memorial to join in once again the Billinghay Walk of Witness. A silent procession through the village, interspersed with Bible readings about Jesus' arrest and crucifixion and prayers...An affirmation of our faith and the true meaning of the Easter celebration for the Church. Tom and the boys carried the cross and David and I held up the rear of the walkers.
Slight variation this year as we stopped by our doctor's surgery which
burnt down yesterday... A prayer was said for those who work there, for their dedication to the community and time they are putting in over this weekend to help set up an emergency surgery in the village hall. Pausing for prayer with the burnt surgery in the background
burnt down yesterday... A prayer was said for those who work there, for their dedication to the community and time they are putting in over this weekend to help set up an emergency surgery in the village hall. Pausing for prayer with the burnt surgery in the background
News of the walk must be spreading as we had circa 50 witnesses this year, more and more joining in each year since we started three years ago.walking past the burnt out shell.
Refreshments in the hall gave
the opportunity for a good chat and the children went over to the church to hear the Easter story in a child 
friendly version as well as help build the Easter garden ready for Sunday.Putting the floral decorations together and decorating the tomb with ivy.
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