This week is final preparations for our annual Pentecost Party - something we began four years ago and which now seems fairly well established as a Churches Together outreach.  In the next day or two I must dig out my face paints, the giant jenga and various other outdoor games in readiness for Saturday's community fun day part of it.  I must also purchase birthday candles and balloons for the Sunday open air service - that and prepare a series of short reflections including how being "spirit-filled Christians" will impact our voting in the upcoming elections!  (I have to say I was pleased when Last Sunday's intercessions touched on this thorny topic!).

I do enjoy this weekend - it is hard work for sure, but it is always rewarding.  There is something special about seeing people enjoying a free lo-tech afternoon of fun and games, and of hoping like crazy that Sunday will be dry for the outdoor service!

Of course, Pentecost this weekend means Trinity the one afterwards - which sees D+1 join with us and an Easter-tide promise to be kept to arrange the chairs in a triangle!  Hey ho.