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WHO SHALL HAVE A FISHY . . . ?
Gone fishin' . . . well, paddling at least
WE live in such a perfect corner of the world that it seemed only right to celebrate the story of Jesus and the fisherman at Semerwater. Ann and Elizabeth did what they do best; that is engaging the children, telling of Jesus and his miracles and sharing out good food!
As we were learning about teamwork that afternoon, the children worked together during a ‘fish hunt’ on the shores of the lake, whilst the trout slowly cooked to perfection over an open fire. The tasty morsels of fish and focacia bread went down a treat as the children and adults took in the spectacular location.
It was chilly, and rather drafty, but we had a window of an hour or so between showers – as Elizabeth said, “we’re blessed”. As we packed up and headed home, light rain set in again and a rainbow appeared – a perfect end to a perfect outing.
HEATHER HODGSON
Cold hands - warm hearts
Learning by the lake
ONE PERFECT DAY
We had a wonderful open-air children’s service led by Elizabeth and Ian the curate on Sunday 10 April. Fourteen children, with ages ranging from 5 months to 11 years, were joined by family and friends to worship, socialise and to think beneath the afternoon sun. Ian improvised and used a farmer’s wall for an altar as Elizabeth led the children in song and prayer. The children decorated a young potted tree and lashed twigs together to make rustic crosses. We had cake and a natter whilst splayed out on the grass and then it was in to a cool church to search for chocolate Easter treats. We were blessed that day with a fabulous setting, good friends, poignant worship and the warm, nurturing sun.
HEATHER HODGSON
