Peter’s sermon explained about the foundation of the Scripture Union and Children’s Special Service Mission which can trace their roots authentically to Llandudno.

First a couple of profound insights:-

• Peter took a poll of the congregation at All Saints on 8th July and every member confirmed that they had been introduced to church during their childhood.
• Current statistics suggest that 95% of children today have little or no contact or exposure to church.

Take those two points and where does that leave us?

Back in 1868 Josiah Spiers was holidaying in Llandudno and one morning he etched into the sand ‘God is love’. He then asked children playing on the beach to decorate his text with pebbles and shells.

He was enthused with the response of the children and so in the afternoon he told them stories about Jesus. On the following Sunday he held a special children’s service on the north shore beach. Such was the success of his venture that by the end of 1868, the Children’s Special Service Mission was formed. The Scripture Union is now a worldwide movement in over 120 countries As 24th August 2018 will be the 150th anniversary of the formation of the Scripture Union look out for celebrations here in Llandudno.