Monday, April 30, 2007

Day of the Child - La Loma

All is calm inside the ark - the Washbasin team drew out the animals and the La Loma team painted them. Notice the red light which gave the 'stage' an great ambiance.Some more of the painting. It is actually painted on the back part of the car-park underneath the main sanctuary.
The cast get ready for the performanceNoah and the animals are ready for the show. What a lot of work they put in. There's no doubt there is lots of talent, energy and enthusiasm in the team.
Meanwhile, behind the scenes, the ladies (and Richie) are preparing food for the kids.
And the kids arrived. About 60 - 70 of them. There was singing, the show and then...
...the Agnew Theatre company was accompanied by Gary for a presentation of the requirements for salvation. Mr Proud here finds that it isn't found in achievements......Mr Happy becomes Mr Embarrassed as he finds it is not found through good works...
...and after several other characters find it is not found in religion or riches Mr Humble finds the key is in recognising what Christ did on the cross in taking the punishment for his sin and asks forgiveness so that he doesn't have to suffer the punishment himself. In so doing his broken heart is healed.
At the end of the program the kids are treated to a meal of chips (fries) and battered sausages (corn dogs) - a universal favourite with kids it would seem.
After the games the kids answer questions for prizes
But no-one went away empty handed. Notice the chicks and creme eggs. The chicks were knitted by ladies in N. Ireland. Again donated by the washbasin team!
How do you eat yours? As fast as I can and wishing I could have a truck-load more!
The event seemed to go well. The energy and enthusiasm is clear among the team. We look forward to getting alongside some of these amazing people (some of whom are still just teenagers) when the breakfast club starts. There are so many kids in the La Loma area along with their families to be reached.

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