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CHRISTIAN AID WEEK :

Christian Aid Week runs from the 11 - 17 May.

This is where you and thousands of people across Britain pledge to make a difference. With your generosity it is hoped to raise millions for the world's poor and oppressed. Christian Aid also want to defeat injustice and poverty. For that they need to create a movement of change so the voices of the powerless are no longer ignored by the powerful.

That's why they want more than your money, they need your time, energy and passion so that you and people around you have a stake in fighting for a fairer world now.

David King, the Christian Aid representative, will be the speaker at a special service on Sunday 11th May at 9.30 am at St Peter’s Barford.

Sal McMorran the local Christian Aid organiser would like to send her encouragement and thanks to those who will be involved with the door to door collections during the week.

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COME AND SING :

The next chance to sing will be Sunday 11th May at 6:00pm at St Peter's Church, Barford. Come along and join us in singing and fellowship.

Come and Sing is held regularly on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 6:00pm in St Peter's Church, Barford.

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ST PETER’S CHURCH SPRING CLEANING:

This is due to take place on Saturday 10th May at 10:00am. All are welcome.

Please bring dusters and long-handled dusters, polish and vacuum cleaners if you can.

This is usually a rewarding and happy event. Refreshments will be provided.

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ST PETER’S CHURCH WILL BE OPEN :

St Peter’s Church will be open every Saturday between 10.00am and 12 noon, giving an opportunity for a chat over coffee or some moments of quiet reflection.

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EASTER DECORATING :

Many thanks to all those who helped in any way to decorate the church for Easter. It is always a joy to see the countryside spring into life at this time of the year, equally it is a joy to see the church come to life after the sombre weeks of Lent.

A small request, should anyone wish to arrange flowers at the altar on any of the other weeks during the year I would be very grateful, I have a few very willing helpers but would appreciate more volunteers.

Jo Burman

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CHURCHYARD/ CEMETERY MAP :

Barford Heritage Group has a detailed database of the memorial inscriptions in the churchyard and cemetery.

Now Barford WI has kindly offered to map the graves so once the weather is drier and warmer, do not be alarmed if you see ladies with balls of string, pegs and clipboards on their knees amongst the graves. It is only the WI ladies at work!

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ST PETER’S CHURCHYARD :

There will be a working party on Saturday 17th May between 10.00 am and 12 noon. Refreshments will be provided but please bring your own tools.

Phone 624371 for more information.

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ST PETER’S CLUB :

The club has resumed after the Easter break and the children are busy learning about the events which occurred after Easter Day and which culminate Ascension Day.

They are gradually adding figures on the wall hanging to represent the most important events. They are also learning some new songs which they hope to be able to sing one Sunday.

Several of our older members were able to take communion for the first time on Palm Sunday having undertaken a preparation course, we are all very proud of them.

St Peter’s Club meets every Thursday during term-time in St Peter’s Church, younger members at 4.30 pm and the older groups at 5.30 pm. There will be no meeting on 29th May as it is half term.

For further information please ring Ann on 624371 or Barbara on 624595.

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FRIENDS OF ST PETER’S BARFORD :

Following the favourable response to the Barford Parish Plan Questionnaire, it is intended to set up the Friends of St Peter’s Barford. This will be a charitable organisation.

St Peter’s is an architectural and historic treasure that is very much at the heart of the village but it needs continual repair and maintenance. The cost of this is more than the church congregation alone can carry.

The object of the Friends of St Peter’s Barford is to assist the Parochial Church Council in the repair and maintenance and, where appropriate, improvement of the fabric of the church. (‘Fabric’ includes the church building together with monuments, fixtures, fittings, furniture, organ, bells and the tower clock. It also includes the churchyard and cemetery and their boundary walls, hedges, fences and gates.)

The Friends of St Peter’s will raise money from membership subscriptions, gifts, fundraising events, local businesses, etc. The aim is to create a new financial ‘well’ from which money may be drawn to help preserve St Peter’s church for future generations. This is seen as a responsibility that extends beyond the regular church congregation.

If you would be interested in becoming a member of this organisation, would you please contact Angela Watkins on 624758 or

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CHILDREN IN CHURCH :

Do you have small children? Do you worry about bringing them to church in case they make a noise? We understand this concern but would like to reassure you that at Barford there are toy bags for children and you are welcome to take one to a corner at the back of the church and let them play there. At Sherbourne too there are toys for children at the back of church.

We would be happy to welcome you at any of our services but you may find 9.30am services on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at Barford to be most suitable for young people and third Sunday services at Sherbourne at 11.00am.

We look forward to welcoming you and your children.

David Jessett

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