The Heathcote Engadine Anglican Church in Sydney continues its association with Ashford with a three day mission in the school holidays.
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Matt Richards, son of Warren and Jan Richards who recently finished a two year stint at Ashford Church, was one of 11 members of the church to visit.
“We had a lot of fun and looking from the outside you would be forgiven for thinking we were just clowning around but really we wanted to show the young kids and their parents that Jesus has a message for everyone,” Matt said.
“We set up a huge circus tent and had lots of circus-themed kids’ activities.
“And at night we had a fire in the church grounds at Ashford, kicked the footy, toasted marshmallows and had a short talk about Jesus.”
“One child told his mum that this was the best day of his life.
“Each day around 40 kids and youth turned up for the events.”
The new Ministry Leader of Bundarra, Patrick Kennedy and his wife Jenny dropped as did the Bishop of Armidale Rick Lewers and his wife Janene..
