The Link edition 53
Edition 53 of The Link is now available on the website – see Parish Magazine menu option for this edition and archived versions of the magazine too
Christmas Fair Timetable
Barn Christmas Fair this Saturday (26.11.16)
Please bring family and friends along to the Fair where for adults, there’s a Craft market, plenty of other stalls and of course mulled wine and mince pies. We’ve also a busy entertainment programme:-
11.00 The Fair opens. For kids throughout the Fair, there’s lots to make and do, face painting and a quiet area for some down-time.
11.30 A Ukulele group play in the Church and first Santa’s Grotto session runs from 11.30 to 12.
12.00 FREE entertainment for the tinies by Hartbeeps lady in the Darby room
12.30 Second Santa’s Grotto session runs from 12.30 to 1.30.
12.45 A flute group play in the Church.
1.30 FREE Magic show in the Darby Room.
There’s also a café selling seasonal fare throughout the time.
Stewardship Sunday
On Sunday 6 November 2016 we held a special service to encourage people to reflect on their contributions to our church – both financial and of time and talents – and to see if they could give a little more. The Barn has a wonderful history and is a great centre of community in Kew and we want that to continue – but we need everyone’s help.
Our PCC has looked at our income and outgoings and realise we need about £60 a week every week of the year to break even. To allow us to put The Barn on a secure financial footing and to undertake some major repairs, such as replacing the roof, we need quite a bit more. An average of £6 more per person is our target. That doesn’t mean everyone giving £6 more – some people may be afford to afford a larger amount; some a bit less.
We’ve put together a special Stewardship page where you can see the presentation from the service and also download forms to make your pledge.
We’re asking all church members to fill in and send back the pledge form – especially the gift aid section – even if you are not able to change your giving level at the moment. Having an up-to-date gift aid form may mean we can claim 25% of any donations you make or have made over the last four years. This won’t cost you a penny more.
Thank you.
Barn Church – Christmas Fair
Come and join us at the Barn Christmas Fair on 26th November, between 11am and 2.30pm.
Craft Market, Santa’s Grotto, Mulled Wine, Cafe, Magician, Hartbeeps Child Entertainment, Story Telling, Food & Wine, Music & Carols, Mince Pie Bar, Raffle
Harvest Festival – Sunday 2 October
We will be celebrating our Harvest Festival on Sunday 2 October with a family service.
Please bring one or two items to donate to our local charity partners – SPEAR – an organisation which helps the homeless and vulnerable in Richmond.
Non perishable food (within use by date) such as pasta, tea, coffee and tinned goods would be most welcome along with toiletries – soap, shower gel, toothpaste, shampoo. We cannot accept fresh fruit and vegetables.
More information about SPEAR and its work is available on their website.
Garden Working Party
The wonderful summer weather followed by a bit of rain has led to the need to spruce up The Barn garden. On Saturday 1st October at 10.00 there is a working party planned to tidy up the garden – tools will be provided, and no skills required – just a bit of time is all we need – even just 30 mins would be a help to keep The Barn neat and tidy.