Bishop’s Waltham United Free Church hosted a “fresh air” church fun day during schools’ last half term week. Called ‘Faith al Fresco’ the event was held in the grounds of Bishop’s Waltham Jubilee Hall.
There was an ever popular bouncy castle and children’s activities under the theme of “Remember the Rainbow”. In the craft tent children made animal masks which they were able to wear later in Noah’s Ark. Older visitors were catered for too.
In all some 90 people came along to enjoy the fun on a lovely sunny May day. Apparently 109 bacon butties, endless cakes and gallons of tea and coffee were served during the day, all free; but the donation box allowed gifts to be forwarded to the local ‘Revitalise’ charity shop.
The rainbow features in the story of Noah, his Ark and the flood. This was all acted out in an ‘Open the Book’ performance by grown ups and children. There was a seemingly life-sized Noah’s Ark which the kids could get into and pretend to be animals and members of Noah’s family. It all got rather chaotic but great fun. Finally the rainbow came out and fulfilled God’s promise.
Rev Andrew de Ville, Chair of the Southampton Methodist District and acting Superintendent of the Meon Valley Methodist District came along to support the event. The vicar of St Peter’s church Bishop’s Waltham, Rev James Hunt also came along and gave a presentation to everyone.
Martin Letts
Meon Valley Methodist Circuit Steward
Meon Valley Methodist 