Hi friends,
Here are some photos of my time speaking and singing at Disney World’s “Narnia Day” and of me playing in the Park during the free time!
Most of the people attending were home-schoolers, but we also had parents and Disney staff sitting in…so I tried to make it something they’d all enjoy. We got great feedback, so I felt really encouraged! The kids said C S Lewis came to life as I described him…it was fun to share how much of a hero Lewis is to me, and to show them photos of Oxford and the places that both he and I walked, studied and lived life.
I also took a few hours with John Horton and his family (John works in Marketing at Disney and he masterminded the whole event – great work John!) and we hung out in the park. Check out the photos – we started in the Hollywood Studios area, then later I went to “Epcot” and visited the ‘nations of the world’ including England (with its red telephone box!) and China with incredible huge Chinese buildings. Had great sushi in ‘Japan’, watched the epic firework display over the water, then called it a night!
A friend of mine, Kristina Moller, came to keep me company, pray and take photos. She discovered the amazing technique of highlighting red in a black and white photo! Aren’t they cool? (thanks Kristina, you were an amazing help!)
My favorite moment of the talk was being able to tell the kids how Aslan is one of my favorite pictures of God -His mighty power, roaring at his enemies, then his intimacy and joy, rolling on the grass laughing with the children, then catching them up on his back and flying with them, all smiles and delight. Some of the kids might never have realized that God wants to be close to them; wants to laugh and cry with them. It was a really special moment to get to share God’s character with them through Aslan. I hope their hearts will be stirred to get to know Him better as a result.
This weekend I’m leading worship all four services at church in San Diego. Come if you live nearby!
What are you guys doing this weekend?
Vicky