here - Lark in the Park

Friday 31st July
It’s not only kids that can be found
hanging out in Buzz every weekday
afternoon. It’s the favourite place
of Percy the Parrot, Moshi
the Monkey and Lenny the
Lion - the mascots. So why
does everybody want to be
in Buzz?
Quite simply
because it’s fun. There’s
no time to be bored what
with
stories,
singing,
games and even a gunge
tank. Which volunteer will
Mairead meets
be gunged today?
There is a daily
mascot challenge.
There’s been a
Lenny
penalty shoot out, arm wrestling and
bowling with Moshi being the reigning
Ella, Freddie and Ellie get
champion. If you are in Key Stage 2 then come along - you will
ready for Buzz
have a blast. Make sure you book early at the registration tent.
Meet a Volunteer
Name: Tom Gallagher Lives: Malawi
This is Tom’s 10th year of Volunteering at Lark In The Park. In the past he
has lead Buzz and Fizz and this year he is doing a lot of behind the scenes
work for Sidcup’s Got Talent, stewarding and is also a park pastor. A busy
boy! Tom has just become a first time dad to a baby girl who is 6 weeks
old. He and his wife Jo are very proud parents.
Why are you volunteering?
community.
I became involved with LITP after I joined New Generation Church. I love
being around the church and people as much as possible and this is the
perfect opportunity to do just that. I want to be like a light shining in the
You live in Malawi. Tell us about that.
I work for a church which is led by a local Malawian. I mentor young men from local villages. I
organise football academies with professional footballers running them in the villages. I also run
leadership courses and health lessons. We focus on preventing, rather than curing, illnesses.
Why Malawi?
We had visited Malawi before to visit friends who run a charity out there. (www.dalitsotrust.org)
Both my wife and I have always wanted to help the third world. I studied farming with the specific
aim of using those skills to help with hunger issues. When I got here, however, I realised that
although this is helpful, church is actually the answer. It’s all part of God’s rescue plan.
Is there a God? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes, I hope so. And he is awesome.
Every afternoon, while the zones are
running, the outdoor arena offers “Park
Life”. Yesterday we were treated to a
barber shop choir who also performed in
the Freedom Zone. They entertained as
people enjoyed a cuppa, chatted and
enjoyed the sun which did decide to
make an appearance! This afternoon we
have ‘Has Sidcup got more talent?’
Come along and enjoy.
Has Sidcup got talent?
Don’t Forget
Tonight
Quiz night
Tonight is the night we
have all been waiting for the Lark In The Park quiz
night. It’s not too late to
enter your team of 8. Ask
at the registration tent.
Tomorrow
Fun Day
It does what it says on the
for
along
Come
tin.
inflatables, face painting,
penalty shoot out, music,
art attack and loads more.
The fun starts at 1pm, no
matter what the weathersee you there.
Big Night Out
In the evening it is Latin
There will be salsa
fever.
dancing, games and much
much more. Plus there is a
free meal and the 3 Amigos
return for a second year.
Don’t miss it. Tickets at
registration tent.
Sunday
Church In The Park
Come along at 7.30pm to
join us for church. You will
than
more
made
be
welcome.
Last night we had a fabulous
evening of entertainment with
our very own Sidcup’s got talent.
From High School Musical to
Whitney Houston, there was
singing and dancing galore. Our
special guest judges: Susie,
Darren and Naughty Nic gave
fair
and
honest
feedback.
Eventually two
winners were
decided
Jessica
and
R o s a n n a
who
are
through
to
the finale on
Sunday
9th
Darron
Shannen and Nicole
August.
The
second heat will be next
Thursday. Don’t miss it book tickets at the registration tent.
Community Leaders
Yesterday we were pleased to welcome a variety of leaders from
the local community to lunch with the LITP team. They included
various church leaders, police chiefs and councillors including the
Mayor and his wife and the Deputy Mayor. They enjoyed a buffet
lunch and a tour around the site as well as a look behind the
scenes. We were privileged to have them visit. They had an
insight into what the churches in Sidcup are doing in the local
community. They were all very positive about the experience.
Did you know?
Lark In The Park is funded
by donations from local
people and churches.
Weather
Forecast
Get your
sunglasses out!
Community Quote
“Community is what you were created for. It is God’s desire for
your life. It is the one indispensable condition for human
flourishing.” John Ortberg
If you’ve got a question … ask a
Park Pastor.
You can ask them
ANYTHING!!
Friday 31st July
If you’ve got a question … ask a
Park Pastor.
You can ask them
ANYTHING!!