The preparations for the Teddy Bears' Picnic were extensive, including collecting and displaying the items of jubilee memorabilia for the display.
Before the event, the New testaments and "No ordinary man" books had to be ordered, collected, and the commemorative plates inserted ready for the event. Quizzes had to be written and duplicated, games equipment bought, and teddy bear biscuits cooked.
The bog garden continues to mature,and some of the plants which we thought had disappeared seem to have prospered this year.
The footpath outside the church, leading to the car park has started to look rather overgrown lately. Since we were expecting large numbers of visitors to the flower festival, Jonathan spent an afternoon clearing the undergrowth. Although not perfect, it is distinctly better than before.
Susannah was extremely busy collecting flowers and persuading shops to assist the festival by providing items. Then she was therefor hours, getting things ready for the flower festival weekend.
Susannah decided to place a bible on the lectern for the flower festival, after the arrangements had been prepared. She opened it at random, and was rather shocked at where it fell open. Isaiah 35.
The desert and the parched land will be glad;
the wilderness will rejoice and blossom.
Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom;
it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy.
The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,
the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;
they will see the glory of the Lord,
the splendor of our God.
The month ended with a supper club for which the usual shopping and preparation had to be done.
