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I think the last time I was at the Baptist Assembly I was about 11…and it was in Plymouth! Or at least, that’s the last one I remember. At that time, I had been locked in a train toilet for about half an hour on the journey, so was fairly relieved to be travelling by van and not train! We piled in on the 28th and headed for the Astor Hotel (which, interestingly, was on the same road as the b&b we stayed in when I was smaller!) which was where we’d be staying, along with the rest of our team, three lovely people from BMS and our very own Heather & Ollie.

We had a fun and leisurely set up on Friday which involved me climbing to dizzying heights and standing on very thin, narrow boards all in the name of Jammin’ and by the evening we were ready for the 30 kids that came trickling in – most of them old-timers who have been in the Innovation venue for a few years, but a few who were a little more unsure! The evening was packed with fun and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves…they came back on Saturday (along with about 20 more) so obviously it can’t have been too awful!

I had the privilege of singing with another Tasty sister this weekend, the lovely Heather Clarkson, and we were also joined on keys by John (one of the BMS guys) who also turned out to be a top-notch story teller, as we heard about his adventures in Uganda with the others – Elaine, Sarah and Tim. It was great to lead worship with these two.

Now by far the most important feature of an Innovation venue (besides Jammin’) is the infamous Mix Dance. Up until this weekend we had been performing the Mix Dance of last year, choreographed by Tasty Boys Sammy J, Matt, La Roche & Keel – but now it was our turn! La Roche had created the track and on Friday (amongst the set up) he, Jack, Ben and myself got cracking on some awesome moves which Laura & Keel then polished, producing the final result – a wonderful Mix Dance to definitely rival last year’s!! It was a massive hit with the kids (and we’re now doing it in Germany as well!) and you can watch it here: http://www.facebook.com/martin.ceaser?v=wall&story_fbid=119515581404161&ref=mf

The weekend was a great opportunity to encourage and challenge the young people we were ministering to, on the same theme as The Mix (an event we did in Norwich in April) – being “Fit For Life”. We were all able to talk and share the things God had put on our hearts, and it was just brilliant to see the kids learning (or re-learning) things about our amazing God.

I also ran a singing workshop that spanned two sessions, preparing and performing a couple of songs in the Sunday service we attended – my mini choir were amazing and created some beautiful sounds, and I was very proud! As well as this I ran my “Surviving as a Church Leader’s Kid” seminar, another opportunity for me to share my experience of God’s amazing love and let these kids share the things they think they’re struggling with on their own. Again it was good to see them supporting each other and identifying with each other in their struggles, and agreeing to pray for each other.

I was also able to catch up briefly with my aunt & cousin, who I haven’t seen since Christmas, which was really lovely, and it was great to be with family and share the things God is doing in my life with them – people who know me!

On Monday we rounded off the programme with two morning sessions and a mini praise party, then packdown and a long drive to Ashford, ready to head off to Germany on the Tuesday!

Thank you for your continued prayer and support, it really does mean the world.

Much love xxxx

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