For more than 20 years, KEC has been a constant in Alexandra’s Easter rhythm. Each year brings something new, yet the same familiar joy: reconnecting with friends, reflecting on the cross, and a ‘spiritual kick’ for her walk with God. Read her story below!
1. What made you decide to come to Easter Convention last year (2025)?
Easter Convention is my annual spiritual pilgrimage and I wouldn’t miss it!
2. You’ve been to Easter many times, how was KEC 2025 year different?
I’ve been coming to Easter convention for about 20 years now (dating back to being in the kids program in tents on the oval!) 2025 did not disappoint and brought all the things I love about KEC—connecting with old friends, praising alongside a thousand other believers (a little taste of Heaven), being challenged and encouraged in my walk with God and having time and peace to reflect on Christ’s death and resurrection for us.
3. What was a highlight or moment from the weekend that really stuck with you?
Getting up early to watch the sunrise on Easter Sunday at Wentworth Falls lookout. Oh so peaceful and a spectacular display of God’s glory (a real Psalm 19 moment).
4. Was there a particular talk or speaker that encouraged or challenged you?
I was encouraged by Philip Ryken’s proclamation that “you are embedded in your community as the Christian witness.” This emboldened me to reflect on what I am proclaiming about the Kingdom of God, in my actions and nature, to my colleagues and non-Christian friends, and how I can be a better witness. I was also challenged in my prayer life by a question Philip posed to us – “if all of your prayers are emergency prayers, you could be saying mine is the Kingdom,” and incorporate ‘kingdom prayers’ to shape my heart.
5. How did you see God at work during your time at KEC?
I saw God at work in many different ways. In the sincerity and passion of people’s worship, in the tears shed and hugs shared when a sermon strikes the heart, in seeing answered prayer and spiritual growth in my friends’ lives as we caught up on the previous year, and in the shared sense of renewal and mission as we walked down the hill on Monday.
…the sincerity and passion of people’s worship, in the tears shed and hugs shared when a sermon strikes the heart…
6. What was it like attending KEC with your family?
I attended with my family (parents and two brothers) and stayed in share accommodation with my Godparents and their family. Easter is always precious time spent with my family and connecting with friends, often ones that we only see at Convention (you know who you are!. I’m at a different church to my family members now, so being able to gather together in worship is really special and encouraging.
I’m at a different church to my family members now, so being able to gather together in worship is really special and encouraging.
7. What would you say to someone considering coming to KEC for the first-time next year?
Stop considering and just book it! Grab a friend or a family member and come. You certainly won’t regret it.
8. How has KEC impacted your walk with Jesus as you return to everyday life?
Each year, KEC gives me a renewed sense of purpose and a spiritual kick to continue my daily walk with the Lord and consider how I can honour and glorify Him with my life.
9. In three words, how would you describe your KEC 2025 experience?
Refreshing, joyful, motivating.
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Fear has become a significant part of everyday life for many people. Despite our technological advancements, rise in living standards, and increases in lifespan, there always seems to be more to fear every day.
One of the most repeated commands of God to His people is “Fear Not!”. Are Christians meant to take this command seriously? If yes, then how do we do it?
Life can be full of challenges, threats, struggles and griefs. Some are over quickly; others can last a lifetime. So how do we handle those in a way that honours our Lord: trusting and obeying Him through our fears?
Only the truth of God—revealed in His word and the life, death and resurrection of His Son—speaks to life as it really is. It speaks not just to fear and pain, but to promise, hope and the victory of light over darkness.
Join us this Easter for what will be, God willing, a powerful encouragement to trust Almighty God more. Register here.
