Tuesday 2 April 2013

EASTER DAY 2013

Pauline preaches about the expectations of those who lived in Jerusalem
during the time of our Lord on earth.
Well we have the disciples, the Jewish people, the Roman Soldiers all looking good.
Then we have the religious leaders. Hmmmm!! Great wigs Philip and Ian!!

GOOD FRIDAY 2013

Easter Garden made by the children as part of their activity day in AS&M.
The Cross is ready to be taken on the walk of witness form St Mary's, Birch to St Thomas', Bowlee.







The Walk of Witness pauses three times along the way to sing






The Cross is put into place at St Thomas'

SEDER MEAL 2013

Philip as leader, Muriel as the mother, Paula as the young person and an empty chair saved for Elijah.
Some great food, drinking, laughter and of course Garth as the greatest singer of the night.
Well done Garth!

EXPERIENCE EASTER 2013

Anne helps the children understand the mood of the people in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday
and Glyn leads the children with their hopes and dreams

Servant King. The children learnt how Jesus was both.

The Garden of Gethsemane. The children add their own words to the feelings of Jesus alone in the garden.
The Cross! Pauline showed the horror of the cross
and what it means when we say that
Jesus shares our sorrows.



The Tomb.
Hilary explains the feelings of Mary, John and Peter as they arrived at the empty tomb. The children experienced the meaning of the empty tomb and the new life we have in the Risen Lord.




CLIFF & AFTERNOON TEA SOCIAL

You go girls! Nothing like a bit of Cliff Richard to get those legs kicking.

CHRISTMAS 2012

Holy Family figures at St Mary's Birch

The children acting out the story of the nativity.
Where is the donkey??

Advent Candle Wreath

Christmas Day Nativity Scene

Christingle 2012 - the children perform the story of 'Who is at the door?'