So we raised the flag on the Long Barn in good Sheldon fashion. 80 people including architect Roger Hands and site foreman Terry Dolling plus lots of friends who had climbed mountains and walked marathons with us and been incredibly generous to help make it possible.

So back to the fundraising now. Two lovely standing orders totalling £80/month, and a £100 card with “blessings on all who sleep, study, slob and sit in [the Long Barn]“. Thanks to you lovely people. We’ve just sent out a mailing to all Friends with an update on the funding needs and pray for many to respond.
Trouble-shooting a few glitches arising as the building actually comes into use, but delighted to say that it has passed the test of the first week with flying colours. Nice feedback included “the quality is so good, it’s not flashy or in your face but it makes you feel safe”.
With a flurry of quite complicated booking enquiries from clergy in really serious need of the Mary and Martha ministry it’s good to be encouraged that we’re hitting the mark.

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