Sunday 13th MarchOutdoor ChurchThis week we explored the parable of the lost coin found in Luke's gospel chapter 15:8-10. There was some thinking about value and being valued. Activities included a nature 'winter scavenger hunt' identifying some things connected with trees. Also there was a challenge to make a stick key and we finished by making popcorn over the fire.Monday 14th MarchQuote of the Week"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." - Jim RyunWednesday 16th MarchRoots and WingsThis week's theme was 'friends and family' and the story was 'Monstersaurus' by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort. Craft was making a 'monster'. And our Bible verse was 1 Thessalonians 5:11a"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up." A couple of the big screen questions and quotations for pondering were:Question. 'Is self-reliance good for you?'Quote. “Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together." - Woodrow WilsonRoots and Wings Hub - this week we were advertising Buggy Walk run by Basking Babies with Home Start Cambridgeshire.Thursday 17th MarchPicture of the WeekLent - day 14 of 40. How might this picture (see download) connect with Lent or Easter?
This is a podcast service for Christmas Day and/or Sunday 26th December. This is a short service of Christmas carols, an adaptation of the 'Nativity Rhyme for Christmastime' written by Bob Hartman and three questions I asked members of the church.We are currently using our YouTube channel to host our podcast service. This podcast will be available from Christmas Day by clicking here.
Sunday 14th NovemberIt was Remembrance Sunday. There was a great turnout of around 140 people with many young families. There was approximately 40 children and many of the uniformed organisations were present including Rainbows; Brownies; Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. These groups had split their attendance between there traditional attendance at Alconbury parade and with us. We were also joined by two military representatives from RAF Wyton Station, who also happen to be Weald residents which was great. From our neighbours at RAF Alconbury we also welcomed a representative from the US Visiting Forces. The service started with the gathering and introduction on the school plaza before the community walk up Garland Park, noting that this followed the route of the airfield taxi way. We arrived and gathered around the platform on Memorial Green with the Watch Office behind us. Here we welcomed those who had joined us, took a moment to reflect that this was an active airfield during WWII. We then stood quietly as the Last Post was sounded, followed by two minutes silence ending with The Reveille. After this following a short Bible reading, reflection, prayers was the laying of the wreaths by the military representative, uniformed organisations, U&C. Then everyone else was invited to place a lapel poppy in the prepared oasis blocks. We finished off this act of remembrance by a commitment to work for peace before respectfully listening and singing along to both the UK and USA national anthems. Outdoor refreshments were then served from the cricket pitch side of The Pavilion. Thank you to all those who helped on the day and made all this possible.Wednesday 17th NovemberRoots and WingsIt was lovely to be in the twenties again this week, it was all a bit more relaxed. This week's theme was 'emotions' and the story was 'Guess how much I love you' a new classic. Craft was making rabbit ears masks which went down well as ever. And out Bible verse was Ecclesiastes 3:4 "There is a time to weep.And there’s a time to laugh.There is a time to be sad.And there’s a time to dance."A couple of the big screen questions and quotations for pondering were:Question. A bit different this week by displaying a photo of people with the question - 'What emotions or feelings do you see in this picture?'Quote. Mahatma Gandhi - "Where there is love there is life."
Monday 6th SeptemberBack to School PrayerDear God, we pray for our children as they start this new school year. As they face new classes and new schools, we pray that they will quickly settle in making new friends and refreshing friendships. We pray that our children will be welcomed and cared for and will be welcoming and caring. Help them in their learning and listening, may their school experience be a good one. Keep them and the staff safe from covid. Bless them all we pray. Amen.
