Licensing of Julian Bidgood - Barkham - 22nd June
We are delighted that Julian will be licensed by the Bishop of Reading, as Minister for Barkham Church next Sunday, 22nd June at 9.30 am. Please make every effort to come along if you're part of the Barkham 9.30 congregation or Sundays@7.
China and Burma
The devastation caused by the cyclone and tidal surge which hit Burma and the earthquake in China has shocked the whole world. The suffering is beyond imagining; in Burma Barnabas Fund estimate 100,000 dead, a million homeless and no one knows how many lacking food and fresh water.
Both OMF and Barnabas Fund are working with Christian partners to ensure that help is channelled quickly and efficiently to those affected. They both have good websites giving details about how to pray and how to give. Please consider acting now. www.omf.org.uk www.barnabasfund.org.uk
Holiday Bible Club - 28th July - lst August
Booking … …
HBC booking has opened, and forms are available to download here. Please use the hard copies of the forms (at the back of church) as invitations to give to parents of children who do not come to church. We want to reach as many as possible with the gospel of Jesus and HBC provides each of us with a great opportunity to invite friends and neighbours who have children.
Recruitment … …
We still need a number of people to join the team. In particular we need people to work with small groups of children in the mornings.
If you are available for any part of the week - Monday through Friday, 28th July to 1st August - please contact Theresa Swan to discuss possibilities.
Theresa Swan 0118 976 2385 email theresa4barkham930@hotmail.co.uk
Arborfield Church Picnic - Sunday, 22nd June - 11.30 am - 5 pm
Place: Luckley Oakfield School, Wokingham, RG40 3EU
(see map in the invites - pick one up at church)
Time: 11.30 - 5 pm
Dress: Casual - trainers if you intend to run around!
Food: Bring a picnic for yourself and your guests. Bring a little extra for
visitors. Drinks and ice cream will be supplied.
What to bring: rugs, folding chairs, swimming gear (including towels) if you would like to swim between 2.30 - 3.45.
Children … are very welcome.
Contact: Alison Caldwell
Summer Sunday Club's @ Barkham and Arborfield
We would really like to continue to run activities for the children during the Summer holidays and also give the Sunday Club teachers a holiday! We are looking for volunteers to help out with some activities for the children during the school summer holidays. No experience required but you will need to be CRB checked - if required materials will be provided - all you need to bring is your enthusiasm!
We need volunteers for 10th/17th/24th and 31st August
If you can help or want to have a chat about what might be involved please contact Gavin or Jacki Brown (0118 969816) for the Barkham congregation….. and please sign up on the sheet at the back of church if you are a member of the Arborfield congregation.
Barkham Church Quiz Night
Please come along to a fun evening and get those little grey cells working!
All welcome.
Date: Saturday, 28th June
Location: Finchampstead Church Centre
Time: 8 pm
All for £3 !
If you wish to come please let Gavin or Jacki Brown (0118 9698616) know and they will be pleased to sell you a ticket!
Found … … On the drive at the Rectory on Monday (9th June) …one silver avocet key on a 'Weight Watchers' silver key ring. Contact the church office if you think this could be yours!
Child Protection Training
If you are involved in working with children and young people in our churches and weren't able to go to the recent and excellent Child Protection Training evening provided by the Diocese, you might like to know that a further course is being provided on Saturday 5 July, from 10:30am to 1pm, at St Peters, Oaklands, Yateley, GU46 7GA. Cost £1 per participant. To book places, please contact the Deanery Training Office, Philip Dixon, on 01420 511242 or at sonningdeanerytraining@eml.cc. Thoroughly recommended!
