by Heather Biggs
Grace and peace to you!
Well, that was a week of absolute chaos (28 Sep – 2 Oct)!!! We had kids hyped up on more chocolate coins than we could count! We had kids everywhere! Turning boxes into houses, performing impressive bicycle kicks on a jumping castle and stacking cardboard all the way to the roof! Every piece of Duplo that we could scrape together from the youth centre, was either turned into a colour coordinated tower, or a weapon. Sometimes both. It was delightful, beautiful madness!
Everyday was something different. We had a game show, a “Get ready with me, as I pack the armour of God” and a tenuous timeline. We were visited by a flock of sheep with a flustered shepherd and graced with the presence of Queen Claire!
We had roughly 26 kids each day, which is not a lot, but worked out well with the number of leaders we had! And each of those kids gave us a run for our money! 1000 questions a minute, multiple requests for piggyback rides or games of tag and 4 hours of non-stop running, left our leaders collapsing on the floor at the end of each day! The kiddies came with such excitement and an impressive amount of knowledge about who the King is. It was beautiful to see new friendships being formed, and older kids looking after some of the youngest, without being asked to. The future is bright!
On to the leaders! What a wonderful group we had. They were each so perfect for the roles they had to play. They gave it their all, never complaining, or shirking their duties (even though they were dragged out of bed before 06:00 each day during their school holidays! Thank you, parents!). When the kids started arriving each morning, it was harder to see whose smiles were bigger, the kids or the leaders. Not only were they tasked with running the games, crafts and lessons, they were also roped into the play…
The play is often the highlight of a Holiday club. It is always presented by leaders with very unbelievable costumes, scripts in one hand and props in the other. The only thing I remember from the many Holiday Clubs I attended, was during the one play, every day, the one of the leaders would boldly request a, “KitKat: Chunky”… The plays are weird but they stick.
In this year’s play, we had a balloonist, a belt maker, Vicky the villager from Jelly Wobble village and the King standing off against a bunch of bandits and the Terrifying Tangerine Turtle from Lake Tapioca. That delightful tongue twister of a title was repeated every day, multiple times. I don’t think the kids ever got it, but the leaders were very proud of themselves when they got the line right, especially when they had to say it in unison. Ultimately the King got eaten by the turtle, and it was only from inside the great, evil orange coated cardboard box that he was able to put an end to the beast!
Speaking of the King! Each day, we made our way through stories of our King’s love for us, how our King calls us to come near to Him, how our King calls us His children, all that He has done for us and all that He gives us. It was lovely seeing the kids working hard to memorize verses and occasionally, show some of the love they were learning about.
Lastly, I just want to thank every person who gave in some way to this Holiday club. To those who came in for hours during the week and weekend to cut out windows and paint boards. Thank you to those brought in boxes and all manner of recyclables for the crafts and games. Thank you to those who sponsored meals for our hungry leaders and donated snacks for the kids. Thank you to everyone who gave of their time, effort or resources for this Holiday club. It would not have come together without you! Thank you!
May you know the King.
Heather B
Guess who's coming to lunch
You are all invited to take part!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Choose whether you want to be a HOST or GUEST for lunch. Please read carefully before committing yourself. Anyone can take part!
You can team up with a friend if you prefer.
HOSTS PROVIDE:
» The venue – expect your guests from 1pm.
» Crockery & Cutlery
» A pasta dish (main course) to feed your guests and your family.
» Drinks for your own family.
GUESTS PROVIDE:
» Rolls, salad & pudding to share for your family +2.
» Drinks for your own family.
» Arrive between 1 – 1:15pm!
THE FUN PART:
HOSTS will only know how many are coming for lunch not WHO!
GUESTS will only know where they’re going on Sunday, 25 Oct!
Guests, please remember to come and get your lunch venue details at church on 25 Oct. Don’t tell others where you are going. Please be punctual as your hosts can’t contact you. Join this fun event and get to know other members of your church family.
Response forms are available in church.
Queries at the office – 041 581 2162 (weekdays 8:30am – 1pm)
Tomorrow - Sat 17 Oct | 09:30 to 10:30
Beach Clean-up – WESSA Algoa Bay
The Beacon, Summerstrand
Bring hats, sunscreen, water, your own gloves if possible. Litter bags provided. Your support is greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you there.
For more info contact Tim at 082 775 8816.
Sewing Graduation - 21 Oct 2026
There will be Coffee/Tea and a snack afterwards with the sewing class and teachers.
⛳Support our Golf Day Auction
30 Oct | 12:30p
Help us make a difference! ❤️ By donating an item or service to our Golf Day auction, you’ll be supporting the Centre of Concern’s outreach and empowerment programmes, which make a real difference in our community.
We welcome donations of:
🏠 Household items
🔌 Small electrical appliances
🛠️ Services and experiences
🌴 Holiday accommodation
…and much more!
Your generosity will help us raise vital funds for those in need, while giving your business an opportunity to be part of something meaningful.
📞 For auction prize donations, advertising and sponsorship opportunities, contact:
Rachelle Bakker
📱 082 719 8830
📧 bakker@webafrica.org.za
Our Regular Gatherings
Gather • Grow • Support
20 Oct | 11am
29 Oct | 7pm
1 Nov | 6pm
Egypt: Please pray for Claire as she journeys through Egypt. This past week, she went to Aswan in the far south of Egypt – and has been helping out wherever she can (and resting now and then). Pray that she will be blessed and refreshed – as she sows into the lives of others. Pray that our friends in Egypt, particularly, will be deeply encouraged and “filled up” during Claire’s time there.
In need of prayer?
If you or a loved one need prayer, please contact Vanessa on 0614874639 or to be added to the prayer chain. This is a closed group on which you are welcome to remain anonymous.
Prayer Focus
This month’s prayer focus:
Local Government Elections:
- Responsible voting.
- Safety for all citizens.
- Willingness to change.
- Peaceful and fair process.
Next Clothing Sale – 5 Nov, 9:30am
Special prayer request:
Please pray for physical and spiritual protection, wisdom and strength for the police at Walmer Police Station.
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This week's birthdays
18 Oct: Brett Phillips, Courtney du Preez, Kyle Tiemann, Sandy Fortuin
20 Oct: Kiki Ocharo
22 Oct: Lyn Merrit, Samantha Greeff, Tayla Brand
23 Oct: Barry Sendall
24 Oct: Beryl Gilson, Charlotte Bellingnan, Rapelang Ntsukunyane, Rod Philip, Vicky Hartley
This week's anniversaries
19 Oct: Erni & Paola Bilbrough
NOTICES
Sabbatical
Please note that Revd Claire is on Sabbatical from 31 August – 28 November. Please contact Vanessa Smith or Revd Rob Penrith during this period
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