As part of our ‘One Big Question’ series at Aylsham Community Church, Ann & Sue have a chat on the sofa. The topic of the week was ‘If God is love, why does he allow suffering?’
(apologies for the video quality)
Sunday, 23 September 2012
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Summer 2012
Sorry it's been so long since we updated but we've have had a great summer and are now getting back into the school/work routine.
At the end of July the Atthill family spent a hot, sunny week in Spain. We had a much needed relaxing week enjoying the sun, sea, pool, reading and eating! Our holiday home was literally 50m from the beach so I didn't have too far to walk. On a day trip to Barcelona we made the most of the Tourist bus, hopping (or stumbling with support in my case!) on and off to see the sights. One thing I did discover this summer is that even the smallest wave can now knock me over, it's certainly a quicker way of getting in the sea!!
In August we spent a hot, sunny week at Norfolk Showground! Along with 6500 others we enjoyed an amazing week at the Newday youth camp where we had the privilege to spend time with our youth group as they met with God and enjoyed worshipping him with so many other young people. One night, in the meeting in the Big Top, 306 young people made the decision to give their lives to God while 250 others were healed with amazing stories to share. God hasn't healed me yet but he spoke to me a lot during that week and I have faith that he will heal me, do please keep praying for that.
One other highlight of the summer was our day at the Paralympics. We managed to get tickets for a whole day including swimming, wheelchair basketball and athletics in the Olympic Stadium in the evening. It was great! It really was amazing to see how well athletes could perform and compete even with loss of limbs or muscle function. There was a lot of stairs to climb, especially in the Aquatics Centre where we were right near the back but I managed it with a bit of family help! I also remembered my self-inflating cushion which has been a great buy to compensate for my distinct lack of bottom muscles to sit on!
I trust you all had a great summer as well...
In August we spent a hot, sunny week at Norfolk Showground! Along with 6500 others we enjoyed an amazing week at the Newday youth camp where we had the privilege to spend time with our youth group as they met with God and enjoyed worshipping him with so many other young people. One night, in the meeting in the Big Top, 306 young people made the decision to give their lives to God while 250 others were healed with amazing stories to share. God hasn't healed me yet but he spoke to me a lot during that week and I have faith that he will heal me, do please keep praying for that.
One other highlight of the summer was our day at the Paralympics. We managed to get tickets for a whole day including swimming, wheelchair basketball and athletics in the Olympic Stadium in the evening. It was great! It really was amazing to see how well athletes could perform and compete even with loss of limbs or muscle function. There was a lot of stairs to climb, especially in the Aquatics Centre where we were right near the back but I managed it with a bit of family help! I also remembered my self-inflating cushion which has been a great buy to compensate for my distinct lack of bottom muscles to sit on!I trust you all had a great summer as well...
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