September 2010
For many people, September is a time of change and new beginnings. It certainly is for families with children: each child starting a new class, school or college. It can be difficult for our children who leave a familiar environment and move into the unknown. What will the new teacher be like? Will I make any friends? As parents we accept and welcome these changes as being helpful and beneficial. They are part of growing up and important for our children’s development.

Our negotiations with the council about our long-term future continue. There are now new personnel involved so we pray it will speed up. Our local members continue to be very supportive. One frustration is that while the discussions continue, we are still being asked to pay £2,500 in rent every 3 months. What started as a six month project is turning into 2 years, which means we will have paid the council £20,000. We still need to raise £4,500 of this, so please help if you can. A big thank you to all who have given so generously already.

There are a few new beginnings coming up for the church this term that I think are interesting. One of these is a Sing-along group for the over-50’s which starts on Monday 13th September: further details are on page 10 of this magazine. It will offer company and friendship and a shared common interest with those who want to get involved. There will be refreshments available from the café and a time for chat for those that want to.

The café continues to open every weekday is well worth a visit for good value, home-cooked food served in a friendly environment. Our Harvest festival weekend is 9th and 10th October. There will be a Ceilidh with live band, which is open to everyone to enjoy: look out for details next month.

There are lots of opportunities for making new friends, renewing old friendships and building community. Please come and be part of this exciting time.