"A Piece of Cake"
Slowly they walked along in a circle. On the floor were brightly colored pieces of paper with a large number on each one. As long as the music continued to play the children kept on walking, carefully stepping from one paper to the next. Once the music stopped, each child made sure he/she was standing on one of the numbers. They all looked to the adult who was reaching into a paper sack and who pulled out a small slip of paper. The he would call out, "Number 7!" There would be an immediate screech of delight as the child ran to the table to receive his/her prize... a homemade cake. The Cake Walk was the most popular event, by far, at our church's Fall Festival Celebration. More popular than ring toss, giant inflatibles, apple bobbing, basketball shoot and face painting. Although the children certainly enjoyed all of the other activities, they kept returning to the Cake Walk which was always full.
And why not? Who doesn't like cake? Cake symbolizes party, fun, celebration and reward. These kids were in hopes of receiving some of the abundance.
Sharing in Faith,
Rev. Craig W. Duke
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