This church may be small in numbers, but it makes up for that in courage and tenacity!

On Friday we hosted the LAMPS Collective performance of 'The Passion' - I think around 60-70 people were in the audience, some having travelled quite a distance to be there.  it was a wonderful evening, and so encouraging that most people stayed on for refreshments and to chat with the cast.  A cast member told me that one audience member had felt moved to rededicate themselves to following Jesus; many people spoke of how powerful and moving it had been.  A great evening, and a true blessing.

On Sunday we had our first hour long 'Messy J-Club' for children in parallel our 'Readings and Hymns' choral service for adults.  The former was a creative journey through Holy Week with games, crafts, puzzles and stories; each child took home a bag brim full of the things they had made and shared.  The latter was a 'lessons and carols' style journey through Luke's Holy Week, with a mix of choral and congregational hymns and songs.  Both were well received, and each was encouraging for this little church.  A quick count up on Sunday suggests there were about 35-40 adults present, as well as six or seven children.

A brief pause until Thursday evening, when it's Communion & Tennebrae.  A Good Friday Reflection on the Seven sayings from the Cross will follow.  And then Easter Celebration on Sunday!

Photo is from Friday - I loved the purple cast from the performers' lighting rig creating a shadow of the cross, and a hint of what lies ahead...

Whatever Holy Week look like for you, may it be blessed.