Maggie Blair our Families Pastor shares a monthly update about whats happening in her role and the church.
This Autumn we have seen a lot of our youngsters thrive in starting school or getting settled back into school, It’s been lovely to hear how well they are all getting on.
It’s fantastic to support so many of our groups across the month and a great place to connect with and support families, the parents as well as the children. So I look forward to catching a chat in the coming weeks.
A school visit to one of the local Junior school classes was great fun, I was so impressed with all the Yr3 children who listened and questioned me well as I helped with their Re learning on special places. Cupernham Juniors the youngsters are a real credit to the school and families.
Half term saw the weather rally take a turn after such a long dry summer, but we had a great time offering local families the chance to come to a safe space to play and get creative. Romsey Men’s Shed came and led bird box building with the families on the Wednesday afternoon and plenty of children designed a pumpkin face and we carved them on the Friday morning. A huge thanks to the volunteers from the Men’s Shed, I’m sure many of the youngsters were thrilled to be using the power tools to put the screws in under your great supervision.
Our first Shine Stop on the 31st was lots of fun, those who braved coming out on such a stormy night enjoyed plenty of fun, with light themed crafts, edible treats and a glow obstacle course. It was lovely to see a safe space highlighting the good and light in our lives and a reminder that Jesus is the light of the world.
If you want to see a flavour of what we got up to check out this Instagram reel.... https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQkN9q0iL30/?igsh=bm85aGVieGJ2dmNl
It was also lovely to welcome anyone passing by trick or treating, to call in to grab some edible treats and a finger torch on there way around the area….. the dressed-up dog was one of my favourites!
Over the coming weeks on Sunday mornings, as the whole church looks at Prayer, we will be exploring with the children who are the Prayer Heros of the Bible. What can we learn from their stories and how can the youngsters begin to engage in prayer for themselves.
It won’t be long till we hit Advent, and start the countdown to Christmas, and I will soon be able to share with you news of the next Parenting for Faith course which will happen early in 2026, along with the Grandparenting for faith course as well.
What a wonderful Bird box made at our half term sessions. Thanks Men's shed for the help and Micah for showing us your great work.
Please do get in touch with me if I can help in anyway, you might have a question about something happening, a suggestion for something the church could offer, or you might want to chat or share something personal. I'm here to support.
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