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Children enjoy crafts and songs at Greenock holiday club at church

Children enjoy crafts and songs at Greenock holiday club at church

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CHILDREN got in focus for a fun-filled week at Lyle Kirk and Westburn Church holiday club.
This year's holiday club was called Magnified and the theme was seeing the greatness of God in the smallest things.
The kids looked at the wonder of God in nature and in the smallest of creatures.
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(Image: George Munro) The summer get-together was led by ministers Jonathan Fleming and Susan Harbison and a group of volunteers.
Jonathan said: "The theme of the holiday club is seeing the bigness of God in the smallest of things.
"God created the world and sometimes we might feel small but even the smallest things are important because we are so loved by God."
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It was full steam ahead for local kids as they jumped on the Waverley for a day trip
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There were 23 children who popped along every morning between 10 and 12noon.
There were crafts, including making binoculars and kaleidoscopes, songs, games and even water pistol fights.
When the Tele popped along youngsters were making sheep biscuits with icing, chocolate drops and marshmallows.
Jonathan said: "We've had crafts, games and water pistol fights.
"We also had three evening events at Lyle Kirk, we had a beetle drive and we had 30 people that night, and there was a movie night and a family barbecue."
Jonathan wanted to thank the volunteers who have helped during the week including two teenage helpers.
The week ended with a joint service at Westburn Church on Sunday.
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