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by Joy DerbyshireON Sunday 12th January 2014 Jubilee Junior Church met at The Hut in Stewkley.
There were 14 children aged four to nine along with parents and helpers.
We looked at the story of Simeon and Anna and God's 100 per cent commitment to keep his promises to us.
Jubilee Junior Church (JJC) is nearly two years old and God has definitely kept his promise to us as JJC grows and God's message is reaching more children. As a country parish we could not sustain a weekly Sunday school so decided on a meeting once a month with JJC feeding into the monthly family service.
Both JJC and the family service have grown in number.
Having started with one regular attendee and no regular meeting place, we now have up to 15 children and have a Portacabin with a kitchen and toilets.
JJC is a meeting for the families and parents are very welcome to attend.
We include visits and outdoor activities, and we run a well-attended summer school, Advent school and throw a Christmas party for JJC children and friends at our CofE school.
We also have lots of drama activities and adults take part too.
We have a lot to learn but we are grateful for where God is leading us. Joy Derbyshire is the Children and Families work co-ordinator on the Cottesloe Team