Help! It’s February half term!
What is your family hungry for this half-term? I’ve put together a menu for you to peruse. It’s not a to-do list; there’s no pressure to tick things off, you don’t have to cram in as many things as possible to make half term a great time for your family (or at least bearable!).
Part of planning is about listening to what God might be saying to you right now. Does your family need rest or fun? Spiritual nourishment or emotional connectedness? Once you’ve identified your family’s biggest need this half term you can choose what fits from this list or use it as a starting point to make up your own ideas.
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