Grommit leads Palm Sunday Procession
THE PALM SUNDAY FAMILY SERVICE on 9 April was a little different in that it started at the Red Lion - thanks, Lorraine and Dave! Grommit the pony did a good impersonation of a donkey as we processed with palm crosses to St Mary's. The children then led a Harry Potter themed service that looked at ideas of death and new life, in keeping with the start of Holy Week.
Family Services usually take place on the second Sunday of the month (although May is an exception; we will instead be at Adventurer's Farm for a outdoor Rogation Day Service - followed by family barbeque - on the third Sunday, 21 May). Children are involved in all aspect of Family Services: taking part in drama sketches, leading prayers and doing bible readings. We have a colouring corner and toy bags for toddlers and serve drinks and biscuits after services. All are welcome to these friendly services - grown-ups enjoy them too! (And now we have the new sound system and audio loop it is much easier to hear what even the little ones are saying!)