We've just had a rather impressive rainstorm. In fact I think I even heard some thunder and witnessed a flash of lightening. It is certainly not beach weather which is a bit of a shame because tomorrow at Messy Church we'll be creating our own beach for a sandcastle activity.
It is not recorded in the Bible, but I wonder if Jesus ever played in the sand on the edge of the Sea of Galilee? My memory of being there about 20 years ago is that it is more rocks than sand but I like to think that Jesus skimmed a few stones whilst cooking breakfast on the beach for his disciples.
And that is one of the stories we'll be looking at tomorrow; Jesus meeting his disciples on the shore of Galilee, after the resurrection. They were out fishing at night and from the boat they spotted him in the early morning light at the water's edge. When they reached the shore they discoved that he had breakfast sorted... and a lot more besides. Check it out for yourself in John 21.
So tomorrow there will be some fishy activities, things to do on the beach and things to identify by touch. Of course we'll have our usual story-time plus a delicious pasta dinner - plenty to go round so do feel free to bring a friend.
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Early Easter Egg-citement!
Ok Easter Day may still be a couple of weeks away but we are have an early Easter Special at Messy Church St Nicolas, Nuneaton, this Sunday - 25th March.
From 4pm there will be an array of activities to help us explore what we celebrate at Easter. There will be some things to do that remind us of Jesus having a special meal with his friends on the night before he died. Other activities focus on Good Friday and Easter Day... some even include eggs!
Early arrivers will get to top their own pizzas - our own variation on unleavened bread - and those who bring their collecting cards and have 5 or more stickers (including March's) will get a mini chocolate egg.
There will be tea, coffee and squash a-plenty plus the usual mixture of chilling and chatting, creating, celebrating and chomping! We hope that you can join us.
From 4pm there will be an array of activities to help us explore what we celebrate at Easter. There will be some things to do that remind us of Jesus having a special meal with his friends on the night before he died. Other activities focus on Good Friday and Easter Day... some even include eggs!
Early arrivers will get to top their own pizzas - our own variation on unleavened bread - and those who bring their collecting cards and have 5 or more stickers (including March's) will get a mini chocolate egg.
There will be tea, coffee and squash a-plenty plus the usual mixture of chilling and chatting, creating, celebrating and chomping! We hope that you can join us.
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Coming up...
See the posters for more details or enquire at Messy Church. Tickets can be bought at the Parish Office 02476344553.
Messy February
This month's Messy Church will take place on Sunday 26 February. Come and take part in a pancake obstacle course, wrap up some Easter choccies, be artistic with some bread and creative with sand!
We'll be finding out a little more about Jesus growing up and thinking about some Lent challenges. We have a free gift for every family too!
Plus, of course, there is the usual mixture of story and song, all rounded off with a delicious family meal.
We hope to see you soon!
We'll be finding out a little more about Jesus growing up and thinking about some Lent challenges. We have a free gift for every family too!
Plus, of course, there is the usual mixture of story and song, all rounded off with a delicious family meal.
We hope to see you soon!
Friday, 20 January 2012
Thank you
Big thanks to Sainsburys and CoOp Nuneaton for their kind donations towards Messy Church - oranges (for christingles) and general groceries!
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
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Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Messy New Year!
Happy New Year.
What do cress, scrolls, tents and oranges have in common? They'll all be features of our craft activities at Messy Church in just over a week's time. With Christmas already a distant memory, the St Nicolas Team are gearing up for a messy 2012 and are almost ready for a a full programme of creativity on Sunday 22 January (4-6pm).
The event is all about 'growing' and 'journeying', plus there will be the chance to some den building! If that all sounds a bit obscure our focal story will be about Jesus as a boy and what happened to him when he went on a journey with his family.
We'll also be thinking more about Jesus growing up with the help of some Christingles or Christ-lights. If you don't know what they are, all the more reason to come along and have a go at making one and then light it for our story time.
To continue with our journeying theme we'll also be having a picnic tea - bring a travel rug if you have one!
See you soon.
What do cress, scrolls, tents and oranges have in common? They'll all be features of our craft activities at Messy Church in just over a week's time. With Christmas already a distant memory, the St Nicolas Team are gearing up for a messy 2012 and are almost ready for a a full programme of creativity on Sunday 22 January (4-6pm).
The event is all about 'growing' and 'journeying', plus there will be the chance to some den building! If that all sounds a bit obscure our focal story will be about Jesus as a boy and what happened to him when he went on a journey with his family.
We'll also be thinking more about Jesus growing up with the help of some Christingles or Christ-lights. If you don't know what they are, all the more reason to come along and have a go at making one and then light it for our story time.
To continue with our journeying theme we'll also be having a picnic tea - bring a travel rug if you have one!
See you soon.
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