Easter choices
advertising feature
The Resurrection is a Christian symbol of hope OBVIOUSLY Easter is an important time of the year to Christians, and Belconnen Baptist Church executive officer Phil Priest says it’s also an opportunity to share a deeper meaning with the whole community. “To us it’s an opportunity to be able to share with the community what we understand as the true meaning of Easter, beyond the foil and the eggs and the Easter Bunny,” he says. “Not that those are terrible things!” The church has a service on Thursday night and three on Good Friday, one of which is at Franklin Early Childhood School. “We’re holding a service over there for the first time, for some of our folk who live over in the Gungahlin community and their family and friends,” Phil explains. “Really, the whole weekend is geared around family and community and provides opportunities to come in and hear what we see as the true
message of Easter.” Christians commemorate the death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion on Good Friday, and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. “It’s what provides us with hope for the future,” Phil explains. “An understanding that we are created by God in His image and what He has done for us with that gift – which can be represented by the eggs at Easter – is what gives us hope for this life and the future.” Belconnen Baptist Church, Dallachy Street, Page. More information at belconnenbaptistchurch.org.au or call 6254 6565
Cute kids’ treats – without the sugar! LELLOW Kids in Braddon is a cute boutique that stocks clothing, shoes and toys for babies and young children, as well as decor for their bedrooms. Owner Loretta Hately focuses on unique, high-quality products that she believes kids will love, based on her experience with her own young children. She says Lellow Kids has a range of sweet
Easter treats – but not the kind that are full of sugar. Loretta is excited to be the only stockist in Canberra for soft toys made by the French brand Moulin Roty. “They’re an exquisite French brand that use the finest fabrics and materials, and they’re presented in really nice gift boxes as well,” she says. “You can get rabbits, lions, penguins and lots of other different types of toys for newborns up to toddlers.
“We also have brand-new Glottogon puzzles and beautiful, classic Easter books, as well as a variety of toys and a large selection of designer childrenswear.” With storybook-style fantasy murals and stock displayed on white shelves built into the walls, Lellow Kids is also an interesting shop to poke your head into. Shop 3a, 25 Lonsdale Street, Braddon. Closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Open 10am to 4pm Easter Saturday.
Experience. Well written, well read.
Ian Meikle editor
Greg Jones CEO
22 CityNews March 21-27