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This summer, Lhanbryde Community Centre was filled with laughter, learning and lively adventure during five vibrant mornings of Navigate – a holiday club designed to help children journey through biblical truths in fun and meaningful ways.
Set against the imaginative backdrop of Blue Rock National Park, participants explored themes of creation, resurrection and heaven – anchored by the central truth of Jesus as our guide and rescuer, always ready to lead us home.
The idea grew from Active Church conversations about sharing God’s love to young people during the summer holidays. With creative input from Out of the Box Productions and the passionate leadership of Chris Watt, this became a joyful fusion of imagination, storytelling and community care.
⎯ 23 primary-age children attended
⎯ 17 adult volunteers got totally involved in helping deliver the programme
⎯ 3 teen helpers supported with enthusiasm
⎯ 9 preschool children joined with their families on the final morning, welcomed by an Active Church mum who shaped their activities with imagination and energy
⎯ A community lunch wrapped up the week – full of laughter, stories and warm connections around the table
Children explored life’s challenges and joys through a mix of storytelling, puppetry, crafts, videos, group discussions, songs and interactive games. A video story featuring a poorly prepared hiker lost in the Highlands, helped
bring alive the theme of being ‘lost and found’ – and the need to trust in Jesus to rescue us. The youngsters were encouraged to explore how prayer, the Bible and church help navigate life’s journey.
Families were invited to deepen connections through Active Church and Connect Services, ongoing gatherings where community, faith and fun continue to grow.
We’re deeply grateful to the Church of Scotland Seeds for Growth and the Methodist Church, whose support helped us plant seeds of hope and belonging that will grow far beyond this week.
More than just a holiday club, Navigate created space for hearts to connect – children discovering their place in God’s story, leaders stepping out in faith and the SALU community being reminded that we are not alone on the journey.
