Spring Break Adventures!

   For our friends who don't use Facebook - a plethora of photos of what Howard and I did during Spring Break this year. 

   We spent time with some of our Amazing Kids during Spring Break Adventures! On Tuesday this week we took our group on an afternoon of hiking and running and playing in the coulees - Lethbridge Coulees - in town.  We had a beautiful sunny day as you can see from the photos.

   On Thursday, we invited any kids who could join us for a day of crafting and movie watching.  We were able to do some of those messy crafts that we don't have time for on our Monday afternoons, and actually finish a game of Sorry.

   It was so great to sit and talk with some of the kids one-on-one, and to listen to their stories and to what excites them. This smaller group of kids (12 instead of our normal 35) was a treat for the leaders and the kids too!  

What Do You Do With an Easter Egg Hunt?

  It is a struggle for a Christian - what do Egg Hunts, Easter Baskets, Bunnies and chickens have to to with the Resurrection from the Dead of Jesus Christ?

  Well...not a whole lot if you read the story in the Bible. But today, Howard and I and some of the Amazing Kids leaders and folks from Amazing Grace Community church participated in the 39th annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Westminster Community Center.

   What we were able to do during this secular event was meet people - meet our neighbors, meet children, and most importantly have a presence in our Community here so that when we invite their children and these families to our Summer Sports Camp and to our church they know who we are and they have seen a face.

   I had a great time passing out flyers inviting kids to our Olympic Themed Summer Camp coming up in July - "Whose Side are YOU on?", and inviting them to join us for a couple of fun days next week during Spring Break when we will be hiking and crafting. Those are the events where we will have the opportunity to speak more about the Jesus we love and the Jesus that will bring HOPE to the neighborhood.

   These secular but fun times that aren't necessarily in the Bible are "Ministry Opportunities" - in disguise! I met Debbie the cashier from our grocery store, who I see at least 3 times a week, who had brought her grand-kids.  We met new people who had just moved to the neighborhood. And we connected with parents and kids who remember the camp from past years and are looking forward to the summer.

  We hope you have the opportunity to reach out and meet people through events that, although not necessarily Christian, are all ways to share Jesus through love.

Enjoy some of the photos of this event -

Teen volunteers spreading out the eggs.

Our DJ - Pastor Rohan and the Easter Bunny

  

Lining up in preparation...

And they're off....

  

Brother and sister grabbing goodies....

...and showing us their haul!

            

So many little ones learning about this for the first time.

And the big kids who are on a mission!

There was still some snow on the ground from yesterday - but it didn't stop the search!

There were at least 500 people at the event - hot dogs, chips and juice too!

So proud of her little basket!

Waiting in line for prizes and food. Every child got a prize in addition to their chocolate

Visiting with families and friends.

Finding a place to eat and check out the goodies.

Whole families gathered together.

Jaxon and mom enjoying his first Egg Hunt!

Thanks for your prayers for our work here in Lethbridge.