Friday, April 24, 2009

Valuable to Jesus



These little dolls are going to children who have been abused or are at risk of abuse (as a result of family / social situations) and are filled with meaning. They convey the messages:

You are lovingly handmade by the Almighty God of the Universe (the little dolls are handmade, with love)

There is no-one like you (each doll is unique; not one is the same as another)

You are extremely valuable – no money can pay for you (the dolls are not for sale)

God wants to keep you safe in the palm of His hand (the dolls fit in the palm of your hand)

Sonop Surprise


About 50 children from Sonop gathered excitedly to climb on board a bus to take them to a party organised just for them in Brits. Just look at their beautiful Jesus T-shirts and smiling faces.






They enjoyed food and treats, a jumping castle, stories with magnificent puppets and even horse riding.
They have a "Sunday school" on Friday afternoons in Sonop where they learn about our Saviour Jesus.

Holy Week













What a special and moving season in our church calendar as once again we journeyed together to Gethsemane, Calvary and the empty tomb.
Ladies from the group "Freedom of the heart" presented a powerful dance to the song "Thank You for the cross" by Graham Kendrick.

Other musical items were very deep songs of the death of our Lord Jesus. The Tennebrae service held at the Harties church included hand washing. Candles were extinguished as we heard readings of all the events of Jesus journey to the cross.





After the darkness and pain of Good Friday we waited with bated breath for the sun to rise over the dam to greet the best day of the year - Resurrection Sunday. We celebrated again in church later with powerful music and we filled the church with white and yellow flowers.