Relay for Life

Who is the fastest runner in the whole world?
Adam! He was 1st in the human race!

Relay for Life celebrates with survivors of cancer, remembers loved ones lost to cancer and those who fight back against cancer. It was a privilege to be among our community in Rolleston and to support the event. After all we are the Church of the Resurrection, Rolleston: A Church in the community, for the community.

Several hundred people turned up.

8 faithful friends with their red, Church of the Resurrection t-shirts walked and ran for 12 hours around the track, continuously!

Thank you, Lord for sending the people to walk, to give, to pray, for their 12-hour energy and to do so with Zimmer frames, walking sticks, prayer books, and baton.

Thanks to: Bruce, Alister, Elaine, Marion, Anthony, Fiona, Abi, Rev Pam, Carol, Pam B, Polly and all the other faithful, thank you.

It was super weather with a slight "ruach" every now and then. Thank you, Lord! Loads of good conversations. The ceremony ended with a candlelight ceremony where people could remember those they had lost, with Bagpipes playing in the background.

So, Lord, help all who are touched by this disease to not grow weary. Help us to not lose heart. Empower us to overcome. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit that we may run this race with perseverance and joy and hope. Strengthen us with the promise that You go before us and with us in this good fight. May this day draw us to your great love. May this day bring you honour. May this day bring victory over cancer. Amen.

Rev'd Gabriele Anderson