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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:24:52 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galashiels reports</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2010-11-01/post/galashiels-reports/id/144/</link>
<description><![CDATA[I just wanted to say thanks<!-- more --> for the on-line resources and ideas. Our light party was a huge success with over 100 children and parents attending which ended with us releasing about 20 sky lanterns into the dark night over Galashiels. Each one that took off successfully received a cheer and a round of applause as a further crowd gathered from the neighbouring homes.<br />
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Kathryn Ketchen]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:42:21 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2010-11-01/post/galashiels-reports/id/144/</guid>
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<title>Jonah and the Whale</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2010-10-31/post/jonah-and-the-whale/id/142/</link>
<description><![CDATA[We did have a wonderful night<!-- more --> and THANK GOD for His FAITHFULNESS once again. We expanded things this year—our 4th year—and had the Bouncy castle in the worship centre! This freed up a corner for crafts. We had as our theme Jonah and the Whale. The youth group did the skit so everyone was involved. The finale at the end after the music was lowering the fishing net from the ceiling and letting all the sea coloured balloons fall out!! Great fun and balloons to take home as well as the ‘goody’ bag. Love in Him.<br />
<br />
 Leigh Clark. Forrest Hill Church, North Shore, Auckland.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:53:45 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2010-10-31/post/jonah-and-the-whale/id/142/</guid>
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<title>Cyprus Reports</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2010-10-31/post/cyprus-reports/id/140/</link>
<description><![CDATA[We had a great Light Party yesterday.<!-- more --><br />
<br />
35 children some not churched had a great evening of games, crafts, songs and a talk.  We had a creation theme which went down really well.  One of the activities that the children seemed to really like was making animals out of balloons.  The highlight for me though was singing "My God is a Geat Big God" - amazing, really loud and everyone was jumping around!<br />
<br />
John from Akrotiri in Cyprus.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:51:28 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2010-10-31/post/cyprus-reports/id/140/</guid>
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<title>English Halloween trouble</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/english-halloween-trouble/id/107/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Our Light Party was a huge success. Lots of children want to be invited to a party but have no party to go to. One little boy came round Trick or Treating with his mother all by himself. We are going to go large next year and invite the whole community to the event. Halloween is becoming a real nuisance in England, with tricks including anything from eggs thrown at windows to full-blown arson attacks.
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:36:38 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/english-halloween-trouble/id/107/</guid>
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<title>Avoids trick or treating</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/avoids-trick-or-treating/id/106/</link>
<description><![CDATA[It was a great party and the parents were all too happy to do something that avoided the usual trick or treating.
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:36:03 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/avoids-trick-or-treating/id/106/</guid>
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<title>Churches working together</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/churches-working-together/id/105/</link>
<description><![CDATA[It was fantastic to see the Churches in Feilding combining and working together to make this such an awesome event!!
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:35:29 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/churches-working-together/id/105/</guid>
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<title>A stream of kids</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/a-stream-of-kids/id/104/</link>
<description><![CDATA[It was neat seeing all the stream of kids walking to the Light Party many first timers to the church
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:34:57 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/a-stream-of-kids/id/104/</guid>
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<title>Awesome atmosphere</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/awesome-atmosphere/id/103/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Awesome atmosphere! The best thing was seeing everyone in our Church do what they do best - together for the same aim.
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:34:29 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/awesome-atmosphere/id/103/</guid>
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<title>Key event of year</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/key-event-of-year/id/102/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Light Party is a key event in our year, and it has been amazing to see how God has used it to bless families in the community
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:33:56 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/key-event-of-year/id/102/</guid>
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<title>Huge success</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/huge-success/id/101/</link>
<description><![CDATA[A huge success, meeting an obvious need in the community. Already people have said we heard you had a party and we'd love to come next year
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:33:26 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/huge-success/id/101/</guid>
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<title>Com'ty outreach/team building</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/community-outreach-team-building/id/100/</link>
<description><![CDATA[As a first effort for a small assembly we think our Light Party was a great success. With most of our Assembly taking part in some way we felt our Light Party was not only a great community outreach it was a real Team Building exercise. We are already talking about what we will do next year!
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:32:26 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/community-outreach-team-building/id/100/</guid>
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<title>Overwhelming com'ty response</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/overwhelming-community-response/id/99/</link>
<description><![CDATA[[The] Community response was over whelming. Non attenders [said that they] noticed a lack of children roaming the streets. [Attendees said:] What a fantastic friendly atmostphere. I can't believe all the games and activities are free. Lets do it again next year! How can my child get involved in Childrens church on Sundays?
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:31:34 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/overwhelming-community-response/id/99/</guid>
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<title>Warm &amp; inviting</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/warm-inviting/id/98/</link>
<description><![CDATA[A fantastic idea with a huge ammount of fun and enthusiasm had by all who attended. A real uniting of all the churches on Waiheke Island and wonderful working together. The first ever Light Party on Waiheke Island was a wonderful success, the church was so warm and inviting. . . The words of an 8yr old boy next day at school sums it all up: I told you, you should have come . . . it was awesome!
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:30:05 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/warm-inviting/id/98/</guid>
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<title>Wholesome &amp; safe for kids</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/wholesome-safe-for-kids/id/97/</link>
<description><![CDATA[So we just would like to say a BIG thank you for all your amazing done, and the team of course, for all the efforts that you guys made so that the kids can have such a fun night. Another Mum said to me that we must please have another LP next year as it takes the pressure off by providing something wholesome and safe for the kids to do
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:28:55 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/wholesome-safe-for-kids/id/97/</guid>
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<title>Obvious desire for alternative</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/obvious-desire-for-alternative/id/96/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Was a great sucess - many positive responces. Great to see all the ages enjoying themselves. Excellent support and attendance - there's an obvious desire for an alternative to Halloween in the community (NOT just for Christians.) We had a response of cheers and applause when I announced we would be having a Light Party again next year, - there's obviously a desire to run such an event for the community
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:27:57 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/obvious-desire-for-alternative/id/96/</guid>
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<title>Motivation all round</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/motivation-all-round/id/95/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Grandparents of children attending are now arranging to have their children join the Children's church and after school programs. An adult helper enjoyed himself so much he has kept his T-shirt and nametag for next year and intends to arrange time off so that he can be more involved in the arranging of the Light Party and assist more in the running of the evening.'
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:26:55 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/motivation-all-round/id/95/</guid>
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<title>Great turnout &amp; involvement</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/great-turnout-involvement/id/94/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Great turn out and involvement of so many families
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:26:21 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/great-turnout-involvement/id/94/</guid>
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<title>Heaps of wonderful comments</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/heaps-of-wonderful-comments/id/93/</link>
<description><![CDATA[We catered for 200 and ended up with double that! It really stretched the workers but they rose to the challenge and pulled the night off with heaps of wonderful comments from parent who really enjoyed the night
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:25:40 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/heaps-of-wonderful-comments/id/93/</guid>
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<title>Less dorr-knockers</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/less-dorr-knockers/id/92/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone had a fantastic time. The neighbours had very few door knockers and thought this was due to the children being at the Light Party
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:24:52 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/less-dorr-knockers/id/92/</guid>
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<title>LP safer and more fun</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/lp-safer-and-more-fun/id/91/</link>
<description><![CDATA[We closed off the road and held a street party on a main intersection in Mt Wellington. We had many parents say that the Light Party is a fantastic idea, a lot safer and far more fun than Halloween. Their beliefs and reasons for disliking Halloween varied greatly.
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:23:52 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2006-11-05/post/lp-safer-and-more-fun/id/91/</guid>
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<title>People were raving</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/people-were-raving/id/90/</link>
<description><![CDATA[People were raving about what a great event it was to bring their family to. More people turned up than we planned for - because of good advertising in the two local primary schools. Word also got around. Good to work with 2 churches to use combined strengths and facilities.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:20:46 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/people-were-raving/id/90/</guid>
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<title>Valuable opportunity to help</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/valuable-opportunity-to-help/id/89/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Excellent and exciting night. Don't hold back the expenses as it is a valuable input into young lives. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:19:46 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/valuable-opportunity-to-help/id/89/</guid>
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<title>Church's largest community event</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/churchs-largest-community-event/id/88/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Light Party is the largest community event that we hold as a church and we get a lot of positive feedback. It is also a great way to get the church family involved in doing something together. We had almost 70 people helping and got some new recruits to our Children's Min from people who were impressed with the party last year. We may never know what happens to the seeds we sow and who will get to harvest them, but we do know that the Lord of the harvest has that in His control - we are just doing our part! ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:18:42 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/churchs-largest-community-event/id/88/</guid>
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<title>Great link building opportunity</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/great-link-building-opportunity/id/87/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Great opportunity to continue to build links with the unchurched families. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:17:52 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/great-link-building-opportunity/id/87/</guid>
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<title>Another huge success</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/another-huge-success/id/86/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The whole event was another huge success. Always fine tuning and looking for more ideas. The website was a huge help - thank you what an awesome job you do in organising this!Need more Churches in the Taranaki to host a Light Party! ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:17:10 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/another-huge-success/id/86/</guid>
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<title>Great way to connect</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/great-way-to-connect/id/85/</link>
<description><![CDATA[This is a great way to connect with members of the church family and the community. I would encourage everyone to make it very clear on flyers and advertising that this is an ALTERNATIVE to Halloween and that it CELEBRATES LIFE, and good things - like a thanksgiving celebration for families. Unless this is stressed a Light Party could easily turn into just a party for kids like any other Halloween get together. Remember also to have the gospel readily available through tracts, relationship building, a talk, colouring pictures etc. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:16:24 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/great-way-to-connect/id/85/</guid>
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<title>Road closure for 300+</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/road-closure-for-300/id/84/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Closing the road and holding the event on a major intersection was excellent. Everything was free except the food items that we sold for $1.50 each. This was a huge success and we will definately do this again next year. We also had lots of good quality free entertainment which the children really enjoyed. Having 300+ people attend was fantastic.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:14:51 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/road-closure-for-300/id/84/</guid>
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<title>Amazing prayer support</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/amazing-prayer-support/id/83/</link>
<description><![CDATA[We had a fantastic group of people supporting each other and amazing prayer support. Thoughts are taking place for the next one and themes that will be possible!! ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:14:21 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/amazing-prayer-support/id/83/</guid>
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<title>Give-away activity sheets</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/give-away-activity-sheets/id/82/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The games were fun, good fellowship time for the adults with the BBQ, entertainment was lively and interactive. the activity sheets were a great give-away (along with a grab bag of lollies, stickers and tracts) ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:13:37 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/give-away-activity-sheets/id/82/</guid>
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<title>Great team atmosphere</title>
<link>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/great-team-atmosphere/id/81/</link>
<description><![CDATA[It was a good night with church members who are not generally involved taking part. A great team atmosphere. Kids responded well to our entertainment. A christian puppeteer and standup comic. Rays Road show. After a break of a few years of not doing anything in the community, it was good to break the ice again. The light party gave us a great basis to work from. Thank You. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:12:58 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.lightparty.org/your-feedback/~d/2005-11-05/post/great-team-atmosphere/id/81/</guid>
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