Behind-the-scenes with Big Start

BIG START…AN ALL-AGE EXTRAVAGANZA WITH WORSHIP, DANCE, ART, BIBLE-BASED DRAMA, PRAYER AND LOTS OF BEHIND-THE-SCENES WITH

LAUGHTER!

Our catchy theme songs never disappoint, filling our heads (and hearts) with truth as we sing together to remind ourselves of God’s promises. We know that Big Start is an unmissable part of Spring Harvest each year and a firm favourite for guests of all ages, so we thought we’d take a trip down memory lane with some Big Start throwbacks!

2016

The Big Start Pirates Edition! We went travelling on the Good Ship Gamechanger to the Promised Land. Pirates were welcome, costumes were optional. God’s Game Changers we’ll be. Arrr-men!

2017

We put on a west-end extravaganza, our very own ACTS the Musical and what a cracking theme song: One For All.

2018

Only the Brave! We introduced guests to an eclectic group of fantastical characters and creatures as we learnt to become brave adventurers and disciples of the King. Big Start went back to school! You might remember joining the Head of the Drama Club, the Captain of the netball team, the School Band, and the rest of the class at the Big Start School of Prayer! No

Rules no Limits!!

2019

GET READY FOR BIG START 2022!

Lockdown didn’t stop us! We had a hoot from home with Holy Spirit Histories, looking at the stories of Acts, and how we have the same power to Glow today! 2020

2021

HILARY IN THE HOTSEAT A special Big Start with The Dustbin Crew. You might remember joining us online with your boxes, bins and tins for a big trash bash as we worshipped Jesus with everything we’ve got!

HERE AT SPRING HARVEST Head Office, I got to catch up with Hilary – the Creative Lead on Big Start, to find out a bit more about the heart behind this extravaganza!

1. If you could define Big Start in three words, what would you say?

Fun, inclusive and dynamic.

2. Have got a favourite Big Start moment?

The moment in Big Start School of Prayer 2019 when thousands of people launched Paper Aeroplane Prayers across the Skyline for others to catch and pray – it was so fun, memorable, and genuine!

3. What makes Big Start special?

The fact that ALL ages can be encouraged and inspired together by God’s Word through its engaging and fun delivery.

EXPECT PLENTY of Shazam, Wow and Kerpow as we join in with the Super Team G.I.F.T. – God’s

International Fixit Team!

Grab your cape and mask as we learn together how Jesus is the greatest

Hero who restores, renews and rebuilds, but also invites US to join his team – to fix up this world with love! So come ready to jump up and join in, we are all in this together. Big Start is a great excuse for adults and kids alike to dress up and we love seeing your costumes! As we prepare to come back together this April,

don’t forget you bring your GIFT SuperTeam suits…

• Grab your tea towels and sheets to make capes • Cut up an old cereal box to make an eye mask • Don’t forget the allimportant GIFT t-shirt.

Information about how to order one coming soon or make your own with a marker pen!