Personality from the Pews - Barbara Sargent

I was born in Manchester and was an only child.

I had a happy childhood in spite of the war years.

I trained as a teacher working in Oldham and Manchester.

I met Dick when he came as a curate to Moss Side. We in fact met in a circus ring!

My two sons were born when we lived in Cheadle Hulme.

As with most people, life sometimes had problems but with a verse from Jeremiah Chapter 29, verse 11, God guided us safely through.

For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Dick preached at All Saint’s after his retirement. We remained at Sandon after being overwhelmed by the warmth of welcome we received there.