Monday, June 13, 2011

Serving with New Hope Ministry

                                                      Contributed by
Bruce Ewanyshyn
President - Christian Light Riders
President Bruce
 

On June 8th I had the pleasure of serving alongside some wonderful children and adults at the Brandon Royal Fair. The founder of the New Hope Ministry had recently broken her leg and appealed to the Christian Light Riders to provide workers to assist in operating pony rides for children from the ages of 1 year to approx 10 years of age. I was put in charge of a couple of ponies to lead them and a rider around a corral. For many of the children it was their first time on an animal and their expressions and those of their parents truly blessed me. A four hour shift flew by and my heart was truly warmed by the children, their parents and those young people that I had the pleasure of serving alongside. This is a Christian ministry and parents of the children were handed an information flyer afterwards explaining the ministry and services that are provided including special occassions such as birthday parties. It is another way of spreading the Good News of the Gospel to the Brandon community. It was also a wonderful opportunity to serve as a member of the Christian Light Riders. I was truly blessed coming in and going out. Thank you Jesus!