Prescott Playdate

Our Nature play space has always provided a welcoming area for adults and young people to meet and engage together. Last Friday was a beautiful day to do just that. Some adults delayed going to work and sending their children to kindy just so they could come and see what a PPN Playdate actually feels like. Our trusted team of adults and Year 6 students had the pleasure of playing and chatting with our returning families and new families at “The Sounds of Nature”.

There was an exploration of musical instruments that replicated the sounds of waves, thunder, rain and frogs. Children knelt beside craft tables to make their own rain sticks to take home. Many artists enjoyed the patterns and playfulness of rolling avocado seeds across paint to design their own artwork. Meandering down the ramp to the sand pit and mud kitchen, we found children creating sculptures and role playing in such meaningful ways, that it was sad to bring the morning to a close.

Attending events like this creates meaningful memories and invites a connection among the community that reflects the type of gathering that Jesus talks about in the Bible. Coming together to sing and pray at the close of our playdate reminds me of the beautiful and gentle way God calls us to “come to the table” and receive from Him. As more of our families enjoy events at PPN, it’s my prayer that they see Jesus at work in this space.