Festive fun at the Messy Church

This month’s Messy Church gathering at Lamlash Church was festive themed with activities and crafts all centred around Christmas fun.

The Messy Church meetings which take place on the second Thursday of every month are activity-filled afternoons for Early Years to Primary 7 children hosted by the church.

Aimed specifically for the age group, Messy Church involves storytelling, singing, games, crafts, delicious food and a puppet show known as the Funzles.

At last Thursday’s meeting children learned of the story of the Three Wise Men from the Funzles before getting their hands messy with crafting. Making Christmas wreaths, decorated spoons, angels and baubles and crowns, the children decorated their creations before placing them on a Christmas tree.

01_B51messy04 Clockwise: The Funzles tell the story of the three wise men through story and song. Children 01_B51messy01 and parents gather in the nave for the puppet show. Parents 01_B51messy02 and volunteers help the children with their decorations. Crafting 01_B51messy03 fun – children decorate their angels and Christmas decorations.