End of term at St James

Bishop Graham joined us for our St James School end of term service this morning.

'We've got a shepherd here today' said one of the children when they say Bishop Graham's shepherd's crook - and they were right because a bishop is a kind of shepherd.

Graham spoke about the crucifixion, and how Jesus died instead of us, taking our sin on himself.

After his talk the children got to ask him questions about the cross and there was some great questions, as well as some great child-friendly answers.

 

The prayers and the readings were all led by the Junior Faith Group and we sang 'Hosanna, hosanna', 'Lord of the dance,' 'I'm special because God loved me for he gave the best thing that he had to save me,' and, in anticipation of Easter Day, we concluded with 'Celebrate, Jesus is alive' with the whole school clapping along and joining in with the actions.

Just before the service ended we said goodbye to two teachers who are leaving and we heard details of this year's Easter Egg Competition.

Term re-starts with a service in church on 23rd Easter. Have a great Easter break every one. 

Finally, here is an excerpt from Year 1 and 2's end of term production, Jonah and the Whale: