Hero Day
Over the past few years in order to help a friend I have been involved with the Church's bi annual holiday club. This is a time when we throw the doors open to all children of the community , to spend a week free of charge being entertained by the "older" youth of our congregation. This year I was called to do the lessons, and so about 4 months ago, once the theme for the holiday club had been chosen which was the "The Armour of God" I started the lessons, I really had so much fun doing it, each day the children made a part of the armour and decorated it, we organised for the fire department to come and visit on one day, the coldest day of the year, but the children didn't care, they just loved the siren, and the two fireman, were real characters, STOP, DROP, COVER YOUR FACE AND ROLL, is something that I don't think any of them will forget, also they will not forget that the rather large fireman chose a tiny little girl to help him with the demonstration, and while she was rolling round the stage like a ping pong ball, he was having to make sure he did not roll over her and squash her. But the main theme was that they use there specially made clothing equipment to protect themselves from the heat of the fire, just like we can use God's armour to protect us from danager.
We also organised for a biker to come and visit with the same idea, full kit which showed the children what they wea to protect themselves in case they fall, they also instilled in them the need to wear protective clothing when they are riding their bikes and skate boarding.
Thursday was the busiest day with 102 children, how they fitted into our tiny church is a miracle in itself, that was the day the geyser burst, because of the freezing temperatures, it was the day, the painters who are repainting the roof, decided to drop 25 litres of paint on to those who were standing below, and it was the first time ever, we asked a mother to please not bring her child back, not only was his language something out of an X rated movie, but he actually hit one of the leaders, the saddest part is he probably learnt this at home, but it gave us an idea for next time, to have the minister ready to talk to these children and their parents about their behaviour, if they are acting like this at 12 what will they be doing at 16 and 18...........
Friday night is concert night, this is when we invite the parents to see what we have been doing with their children all week, the church was packed, and a great time was had by all, as usual the leaders stunned us with their awesome presentations, i was the master of ceremonies, and twice during the presentations I had to pull out the tissues, that so much talent is in one tiny little church is most definately a blessing from God...............
Pyjama day
And to everyone's sadness and relief holiday club is over for another six months, and we use this time to collect funds, to pay for the next holiday club............ and it all starts all over again........
