Pentecost in the Park

Pentecost Sunday sees the Tamworth Covenanting Churches come together for 'Picnic in the Park'. This is a great opportunity to have a picnic in the local park (AKA Castle grounds) so basically this event is exactly what it says it is on the tin (as photo will confirm).

We usually combine this with the GDOP and I think that this, if done in a non-threatening way for those who pass through the park, is a fantastic opportunity for fellowship and witness. This year we had sound and music in place and power too (which always helps) so the event had a bit of music (thank you to Nick's Mum, Nick, Paul and Sues) and some gentle prayer.

Now here's a couple of musings regarding this:

1. Why do we always sit in our church groups rather than mingle?
Interesting that some people sat with other church group members UNTIL others from their church/fellowship arrived!

2. Why does everyone leave the minute the grace is said?
Amazingly, one group got up the minute the 'Amen' was said, and with a , "Well, we've done our bit!" left for home. The sun was out (28 deg C) and the park is always open. There were ice creams to be had yet only a few stayed. (and not many were going to a service that would start three and a bit hours later!!!).

Let's hope eternity doesn't last too long - there will be a queue to leave early!