During the Easter Holidays we enjoyed a day out in London, which included a tour of the Palace of Westminister and the Jewel Tower. Captain Susan acted as tour guide afterwards and took us around the surrounding area.

Our Easter Egg Venture saw many children and adult helpers (although many played!!!!!) brought us all together to enjoy a great couple of days arranged by Captain Susan. Thank you to all for such an amazing time.

WEEKLY REFLECTION FROM THE CAPTAINS

Easter Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.


This is a specal day in so many ways, especially the joy we all have in sharing in the dedication to God of Louis. Its fitting because the whole Easter account reminds us of Christ who was dedicated to what He was about, and faithful in what He did. Dedication may not be an acceptable word today, but things do change when people are dedicated, committed and faithful to the purposes of God. Its then that the experience of the Cross and the Power of the Resurrection becomes so real to us - and indeed Easter becomes that experience in our hearts. Its our prayer that as we share in this joy today, that we will know the joys of Easter every day, and that our lives will be dedicated to God as God was so dedicated to us.

Capturing Our Easter Weekend together

The Cross was central to our focus during Holy Week and Easter weekend. Maundy Thursday saw our focus on The Hope for Getting On, and the cry of Jesus..... take this from me, Lord. We looked at how for us at times we need to come to God to ask Him to carry our loads and indeed for us that when the going get tough, the tough get growing and not going. Good Friday saw a good number of people gathering to explore The Hope - here at The Cross, and Donald Jones gave a powerful drama presentation. Songs used included When I Survey, Was it for me? Oh to see the Dawn, The Old Rugged Cross. After this a number gathered in the town for the churches together reflection.

Easter Sunday started with a breakfast attended by 25 people. Extra chairs had to be got out for the celebration meeting, attended by about 125 people. Part of the celebration included the dedication to God of Louis Arthur Robert Gregory. The hall looked beautiful with amazing flowers (thank you June) and again the crossed dressed for Easter Morning. Drama was presented, as was Dance by two of our junior soldiers and Captain Susan. Captain Susan's Sunday Challenged asked people what they were holding onto, and Captain Ian concluded the meeting encouraging people to hold onto Hope - hold onto the Cross. Many many people came forward and knealt or stood before the cross. Some couples, familes, individuals, but many tears were shed as people responded to God. God;s Power came with many finding healing and indeed Hope at the Cross. Jesus the Hope of the Nations, reminded us this morning, that indeed He is the Hope for all. Songs included:- Christ the Lord is risen today; He has Risen; Low in the Grave He Laid; Dedication Prayer; Jesus hope of the Nations.

The day concluded with TOGETHER, our monthly Sunday meeting, again attended by good numbers, and included songs O Joyful sound; I serve a Risen Saviour; Lord make Calvary real to me; Oh to see the Dawn; Rejoice Rejoice Christ is in you. Testimony was again a major feature.

We thank God for a very special Easter together