Easter
commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the most
important Christian festival, and the one celebrated with the
greatest joy. Churches are filled
with flowers, and there are special hymns and songs. |
The Easter
story is at the heart of Christianity. On Good Friday, Jesus
Christ was executed by crucifixion. His body was taken down
from the cross, and buried in a cave.The tomb was guarded and
an enormous stone was put over the entrance, so that no-one
could steal the body.On the following Sunday, some women visited
the grave and found that the stone had been moved, and that
the tomb was empty. Jesus himself was seen that day, and for
days afterwards by many people. His followers realised that
God had raised Jesus from the dead |
Saturday
Morning and Preparations for the following day's Service get
under way.
Victoria, Emma and Ann work feverishly on the church window
displays |
Outside the construction
of the Easter Garden begins. I must confess that I had
no knowledge of Easter Gardens until my good friend Reverend
Cumberlidge introduced one at this years Easter Sunday Service.
It seems they can vary in size from a small seed tray to one
you can actually walk into. Isabella, along with her Mum Carolyn,
and Churchwarden Sally Wright have opted to construct a garden
that will fit nicely on the top of the font. Alexander takes
a look but I think by the expression on his face - he is not
too impressed with the look and feel of Sally's clump of wet
green moss.
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Ah ! Yes -Thats more
like - Alexander homes in on the watering can, this is much
more fun. A good soaking to preserve the freshness
of the newly created garden, two quick photos then it was time
to move it into position within the church.. |
| An off duty Reverend Cumberlidge drops
by to see how things are progressing and
is delighted with the results of the mornings work |
The floral
arrangement on the east window was the work of Sally wright.incorporating
Lillies that came courtesy of Cynthia Ponsford. |
Text : Ken Tarbox
Photos and Research : Ken Tarbox
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