I prepared a bookmark for every child- including their name in hieroglyphs...and then we had a last minute booking on Thursday evening. At 11pm I suddenly realised this child needed a bookmark. So fired up my computer and sat there in my dressing gown sorting it out. She had a long name - would she want it shortened? I decided I might as well do both, just in case. And as there were three to a sheet, I was left with a blank one. Which was good as someone turned up on Friday morning without booking first!
The team were brilliant. We are only a small chapel, but there were twenty of us working on the three mornings, and Friday evening. Children and parents were so appreciative - with over 50 attending the Family&Friends night
Nick, our minister, presented Bob and me with a "Lifetime Achievement Award for running Children's Holiday Clubs" which was lovely.
Someone else can run the club in future...
We’re gonna swim up the Nile, we’re gonna open the scroll,
We’re gonna have some fun as we get to know about Joseph,
The Hebrew boy called Joseph
We’re gonna ride on a camel, gonna dance in the sand,
We’re gonna see what God was doing in the land of Egypt,
The mighty, mighty land of Egypt.
Cos Joseph and his God made the pyramids rock
Cos Joseph and his God made the pyramids rock
Sing and dance at the pyramid rock, jump and jive at the pyramid rock
Celebrate at the pyramid rock
Cos Joseph and his God made the pyramids rock!
Such a catchy theme tune [video borrowed from another church, thank you]
Very well done to you! Lucky children! I know how much work that entails so you are amazing!x
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DeleteVery well done to you and Bob-hopefully other people will take up the baton now. The church whose video I have just watched is only 6 miles from where we live and home to one of the teaching hospitals in the area. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI am praying that others will take it on in days ahead. I wondered where the video came from!
DeleteIt's great that you have such a thriving holiday club and I imagine that you and Bob are going to be very missed.........well done to you both for your love and commitment, children are the future of the church aren't they?
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I think it's important for us to recognise that children are part of the church NOW, not just in the future.it was great to have a 12 year old, too big to be in the club, at thr back working the computer and very much part of the team.
DeleteIt sounds as though that award was well deserved. This sort of thing is hard work but so rewarding to do isn't it. Hopefully the baton will pass to someone else with enthusiasm and energy ready for the next holidays.
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DeleteWow you and Bob and team did an amazing job and you deserved your award. Made me feel tired just reading about it. Loved the door hangers. Enjoy your week. Xx
ReplyDeleteTwo of the church members came into the session specifically to laminate and trim the door hangers, ready for the children to take home at the end of the morning
DeleteThe problem with being capable and reliable is that you end up doing stuff..........you've done your bit, time for someone else to take it on!
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a lot of fun for the children and you did well for them, especially with the last minute work! So happy to hear that you and Bob received a much deserved award.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun. We loved it
DeleteThey are going to struggle to find replacements as creative as you two
ReplyDeleteSomeone will come along...
DeleteA well deserved award! Now put your feet up and rest for a bit! :)
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