On Wednesday, 4 November 2026, the students and teachers of Maranatha Christian High School set out on a school trip to Greater Iqbal Park, one of the largest and best-loved parks in Lahore and the home of Minar-e-Pakistan. For many of our children, it was a day they had been looking forward to for weeks.
Safety first
Before anyone boarded the bus, our teachers gathered the children by class and carefully marked attendance at school. They counted every student again when we arrived at the park, and once more when we returned to school in the afternoon. Every child went out and every child came home safely. We are grateful to our teachers for the care they take with the children entrusted to them.
A morning of fun
The buses reached the park at 10:00 in the morning. The children were delighted by the many beautiful things they saw around the park. Then it was time to play.
- Swings and see-saws, with plenty of laughter from the younger classes.
- Boating on the lake.
- Electric racing cars.
For children from families where money is very short, a day out like this is rare. Seeing them run, play and laugh together, without a worry for a few hours, was a joy for every teacher on the trip.
Biryani for everyone
In the afternoon, the whole school sat down together to share a meal of biryani, the famous Lahore favourite. Eating together as one school family was one of the happiest moments of the day.
After lunch and some rest, we boarded the buses again for the journey back to school. Even the bus ride was part of the fun, with the children talking about everything they had seen.
Thank you
Our students and staff came home tired but very happy. They asked us to pass on their heartfelt thanks to our founder and President, Rev. Dr. Naeem Nasir, whose vision and support made this day possible, and to every friend of the school who stands with these children through prayer and giving.
It was a memorable and wonderful day, and we thank God for keeping everyone safe.
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)
