GARDEN PARTY 2011

THE GARDEN PARTY 2011 was a great occasion. Firstly the work started some time back when we prepared advertising and leaflets were sent round many areas. Secondly a hard working team of people have been baking cakes and sweets for some time, and a further team gave time yesterday afternoon to help sort out and mark up the goodies that we would be selling. The day for some started very early - and time worrying about whether we held the event indoors or out because of the weather. We went for both, and stalls were set up. All sorts of stalls were held, and people worked hard to man these. During the day there was lots of activities, including a circus skills competition, a fancy dress competition, the Copthorne Band played and the Cantratrice Choir sang. We concluded the day with a SONGS OF PRAISE which featured songs such as Praise my Soul; All things bright and beautiful; God's love is as high as the heavens; The Spirit lives to set us free; How Great Thou Art. Our singing group sang, and our MAD group also took part. This was very well attended. Bouncy castles were also well used; pony rides enjoyed; craft for the kids and so much more. The day was greatly blessed and we thank God for this. The great news also is that just under £2000 was raised, which is just unbelieveable really..... we never thought that would happen, but we believe God was very much in this. We are indebted to the team of the church people, and thank God for each and everyone of them. Above all we Thank God for blessing us with people of so many different generations and look forward now to celebrating the day of Pentecost together. Interesting on this Pentecost Weekend, that so many people came together..... just as they did of old.