Shipwrecked

In one of his letters to a young church the apostle Paul talks about the way in which God gives different gifts to each person. He describes the church as a body - hands, feet, eyes, kidneys, bladder - all are different and perform a different task, but the body needs them all to be functioning if it is going to work properly.

We have just finished the first of two weeks of Holiday Club at church and these last couple of weeks have been a great example of what Paul's talking about in 1 Corinthians. We've had people planning, organising and building. Others have been writing songs, scripts or preparing talks. Resources were copied, some needed painting. Some have been cooking meals or providing lunches for our volunteers, others have been washing up afterwards. Some have been meeting to pray each evening. The drama team have been rehearsing and filming. Videos and CDs needed editing. The PA and projector needed operating. Floors had to be hoovered. Coffee had to be made, water bottles had to be filled, bins had to be emptied, toilets had to be cleaned. Children were registered, parents were welcomed, cake was eaten. Games were organised, rooms were decorated. Groups had to be led and leaders had to be helped. Crafts were prepared, and paint was washed off tables. Instruments were played, songs were sung, talks were talked, memory verses were remembered. Children were cared for, they had fun, and they experienced God's love.

Well done and thank you to everyone who took part.