Children's Easter Program 2013

On Saturday, March 30, Shimonoseki Christ Bible Church held an Easter Egg hunt for children. There were about 30 students total. Many neighborhood children as well as students from the English conversation classes attended.

The children registered at the church. 

When everyone had registered we lined up and got ready to go.

Then we all walked down the street to a local park. 

This is one view of the park, behind me is an area with swings and a picnic area. The cherry blossoms bloomed early this year, they were beautiful. 

When we arrived at the park, the children lined up and were taught some easter songs with motions. 

These lovely ladies from the church taught the songs to the students. 

Pastor Tony presented the Gospel and the wordless book. 

Getting lined up by their teams to play some games. 

For this game the students threw eggs onto the mat and tried to score the highest number, they were like little bouncy balls in the shape of eggs. Each team went one time and their score was recorded. 

This was part of the obstacle course. 

Watching the obstacle course race. 

When the students found an egg they would bring it to the table, turn it in for a prize, and then go to find another egg. I thought this was a great idea because then everyone gets a chance to find eggs and gets prizes. 

2 brothers from one of David's classes. Ren was so very excited about his mini tennis racket game!!

View of the park after the activities. All of the students are sitting down to enjoy a lunch.

Easter morning at church. Pastor Tony spoke one more time before heading back to the states for a summer Furlough.

Samuel in his Easter outfit from David's parents :)

The children's program is just one of the many outreaches done by Shimonoseki Christ Bible Church and we are happy to be apart of the ministry here and excited to work with fellow Christians here in Japan.