Anywhere you go - you always take the weather with you!

Fun on the beach for the Team's evening off

Still having a smashing (or should I say splashing!) time on beach mission. We have been hounded by rain today and yet we have seen around 80 children and young people. Some of us also visited Perran Bay Care Home and shared Holy Communion with them. It was lovely to chat and hear a wealth of stories from folk who have been around quite a lot longer than us. It was a privilege to be welcomed in and to have the opportunity to share some time with the occupants. I even saw a lady who last year we met and had sang 'Wide, wide as the ocean' with. We were told she was in her final days and she had requested this song and some people to sing it to her. You can imagine how surprised I was to find her sitting in the sun lounge, a whole lot better, surrounded by her family and full of the joys of life. We are looking forward to spending more time in the care home next week, so please pray we might have some great opportunities to talk to the carers and the cared-for about Jesus' love for them all.

Yesterday saw the return of 'Don't Forget Your Towel' - an afternoon of wet games where the only rule is that no-one goes home dry - even me (I unfortunately found out)! The children had a great time playing some organised wet activities in teams and then thoroughly drowned all the leaders at the end with the left over water. Thankfully all phones remained dry and everyone enjoyed the fun.
This morning Chris N and team gave another brilliant show, explaining the story of Moses and the burning bush. They were reminded that God speaks to us, just as we can speak to Him and God will go to whatever methods He deems necessary to make sure we hear and understand the message He has for us. What a great message for the children to hear!

As I write, the 'Family Quiz Night' is taking place. Please pray that the event was a success and many fruitful conversations were had with the individuals who attended. The sun has finally made an appearance and is shining brightly on me as I type the blog. God feels so close right now. The sun's rays remind me how God's love touches all things, in Perranporth, in people's homes, even inside the Memorial Hall where the quiz is taking place. His love isn't just for me, it's for everyone. Thank you Jesus!

It's all too much for some of us!