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How much church is too much church? I reckon I came pretty close this weekend…

On Thursday night we had our Maundy Thursday communion service. I love this time to reflect on the events of Easter and share a symbollic meal together. This year we gathered around the five Easter paintings, washed each others hands, told some stories of what God has done over the past twelve months, had communion and then spent half an hour or so listening to the sounds of Easter and spending some time in private reflection.

On Good Friday I had no responsibility for the service (our Senior Pastor did something for a change!!), so I looked after the boys in the kids area while my wife spent some much needed time in worship with our community. In the kids area we ran riot!

On Easter Saturday, we changed gears and celebrated the wedding of two friends and former MBC interns. It was an honour to conduct the ceremony - interns become like family as we travel together, so this was special.

Easter Sunday started early. A 6:30am dawn service in the park to watch the sun rise, pray and read some of the resurrection stories from the Bible. Afterwards we had fish fingers on the BBQ. Nice!

The normal Easter Sunday morning service was at 10:00am, so I had just enough time to race home, have breakfast with the family, get changed and rush back for the service prep. I was a bit cut that I missed the boys getting their Easter eggs, but that’s what happens in this gig I guess. We celebrated the baptism of Dan Smith during the service and heard from a couple of others about what has been happening in their small groups during the 40 Days of Community. All very encouraging.

Finally, on Sunday night, we ditched the building again and gathered around a camp fire to tell more resurrection stories, spend some time in prayer and song, and generally just enjoy each others company. Kudos to the General for putting together an great evening.

And now, on Easter Monday, I’m wrecked. The boys and I have done the groceries this morning and I’m just about to go for a ride in the bush. I love Easter, but it’s probably one of the busiest times of the year for me, particulalry when you throw a wedding and baptism into the mix!

Thanks to everyone that shared the Easter journey with me.