Deflated:

I blogged last month (here) about an event which the Crusader group was planning to hold. Earlier this week we (leader) found out that we wouldn't be able to put inflatables ie. sumo wrestling, bounce castle etc inside Pollokshields Church. This came as quite a shock because we have been planning an event for a few months now in which we hoped to encourage young people to come along to our group. The main attraction was the inflatable games and we where all set for February 3rd (a little later than my blog mentioned). We had just got everything in place last monday when the caretaker of the Church mentioned that he wasn't sure if we would be allowed to put the things in the hall like that which we all found quite surprising. When we then phoned up the Church leader and where told that we defiantly wouldn't be allowed.

There seems to be no reasons given to why they have made the rule and the person who we are renting from is sending his risk assessment to the Church to see if they will reconsider so there is hope. It has come as quite a shock and at a very bad time as we need to publicise and look for more volunteers. It seems that the 3rd atleast is out of question.

This is all very disheartening after so much effort has been put in. I find myself becoming angry at my stereotype of the Church we are using despite personally never dealing with them. Also one is left wondering if it is a good idea to continue down this road, doing the old "is this Gods plan??" thing. Maybe God his bringing this season to an end and we are just too stubborn to listen. Yet I wonder if this is just a stumbling block which we will have to overcome, with God's help. Your prayers would be very much appreciated