Abbot Hall Hotel - St Lukes weekend away

We have had a lovely weekend down at Abbot Hall Hotel with my mum and dad's church.  They had invited us down to take part in the concert on Saturday night as well as to preach on Sunday morning.  A number of people from the church did things in the concert and both Grace and Martha took part too.  Grace played her flute and sang some pieces from Annie while Martha performed a magic routine.  I was last on and did a magic show with a gospel message at the end.  We didn't stay over night so it was gone 11 when we got in on Saturday.  Then it was up early and out to take part in the Sunday service at 10am.  Following a few songs I got up to talk about the work of Jester for Jesus Ministries and how the work has increased over the past two years.  We then gave them an example of an assembly before I offered a challenged to them of stepping out in faith, just as Peter had done (which was the story we did for the children).  Although we slept at home it very much felt like we had been away with them for the weekend.  A great time.