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Why did the donkey cross the road? |
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Why, to get to the BayWest Easter Sunday Fun Day, of course! Easter worship congregations were greatly increased in size all round Australia this year, and the traditional 8 am Eucharist at BayWest's St Peter's Church in Sandy Bay was no exception, with more than twice the usual number of people taking part in the celebration. Undaunted by the rain, and lured by the aroma of brewing coffee, many of the 8 am congregation returned to church at 10.30 am for the Easter Sunday Fun Day which replaced the other usual services for the day. Gayelene Harrower's donkeys crossed the road-and walked inside the hall-and many visitors of all ages found Soul Café's fresh coffee irresistible. Hot cross buns disappeared at a rapid rate and the jumping castle inside the hall was well jumped on by the younger children, with a few wistful glances from some of the not so young. The Rev. David Rietveld illustrated his children's talk on the meaning of Easter with some very frustrating birthday cake candles that refused to be blown out! Face painting was popular and the much anticipated Easter egg hunt was not hindered by the damp weather. All hidden eggs were accounted for. RespondedIt was a radical departure from the usual Easter celebrations at BayWest and the large number of visitors who responded to newspaper advertisements and the donkey postcard invitations confirmed the success of this event. Many families and older people expressed an intention to return to Sunday worship. Watch this space! The gentle donkeys had not finished for the day and continued to take part in the Easter Awakening march and celebration at Parliament House Gardens in the city later in the day. |
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