And indeed it was. A very positive reaction to the communion and prize giving serve today. People who haven't said anything before said they got good stuff out of it. Some who were just slightly sceptical about children being present were encouraged by them being there. A couple of people were quite emotional. And we were busy because of prize giving. There were also a lot more people who opted for the common cup than I imagined and I think there were probably more who didn't move to the common cup pews on the day but would again. It was good to see people move, chose and share.
So I feel really positive about it. Tom was uptight about it. I was uptight about it but I think we journeyed quite a bit together and I think all the children there, some who opted not to take part and it was was really encouraging to see them choose, on the whole, enjoyed the whole event. My daughter said it was the best yet but then she is six and the minister is her dad and she's my greatest fan. When everything else is going pear-shaped, I go to her for encouragement.
So a time of reflection will take place later in the month when I'm back and we can see if the format was encouraging for us as a congregation and how we can smooth it out a wee bit.
Questions that were asked came from the elders who didn't get common cup and that can be sorted. But that was really the only thing I heard.
Any other comments, positive and negative so we can hone it?
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