

September 13, 2022
On September 9th, Destiny Called, and our Links Family lost our Matriarch, our Spiritual Mother, our Prayer Champion, and biggest advocate. Grace Barnes finished her race and left this world to enter the eternal presence of Jesus.
Grace’s life is a consistent and faithful testimony to the power and grace of God. From surviving the War as a young girl in London to following God’s call to reach and minister to the nations, the impact of her life of service resonates around the world. Grace lived with a courageous faith that has challenged all of us to greater things. Overcoming hardships and trials along the way, she never stopped pointing people to Jesus. Our unexpected loss is heaven’s gain.
We are grateful for her steady presence, leadership, and influence through the years, and there would be no Links without the persistence and many sacrifices of Grace. We join a grateful, global community in praying for Norman, her many friends, her spiritual brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters, and extended family.
Well done, Grace. Thank you for finishing your race like only you could. Your example of being a faithful servant is something we will carry with us for all our days. Your legacy is more than you could ever imagine, and we look forward to the day when we will see you again. We love you.
There is going to be a memorial/celebration service for Grace on the 14th October. The venue is: The Littlehampton Acadamy, Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton, BN17 6FE. The service will be beginning at 6.30pm and finishing at 8pm. This time is open to all who wish to come and celebrate Grace's life and amazing story.
The cremation is going to be livestreamed - details below. The evening service will be filmed and shown at a later date via YouTube. It was Grace's specific wish that there is no one wearing black and no flowers. Any gifts to be donated to Links as we have set up a fund in her memory.
Love, Your Links Family
To give to Grace's Legacy Fund, click 'Donate' and specify 'Grace' in the comment section. Thank you!
Above are the details for the livestream of the cremation service. You will be able to view the live webcast approximately 5 minutes before the service start time. Please be aware the service is in a public building and earlier services may overrun. Please use your discretion should you see activities unrelated to the service you are here to view. In advance of the service, we strongly recommend you log in to the site and test your internet connection.
We aim to process the editing of the service and upload for the Watch Again service within 3 working days.
October 1, 2026
Norman and Pat have just visited the Links Africa Hub in Kenya! Norman's first trip to Kenya was in 1994, when he spoke at a conference organised by Brenda Marshall and Peacemakers just outside Embu. He tells us all about what it was like returning 32 years later.
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October 1, 2026
Over recent months, our partners have been responding to a number of devastating crises around the world, including earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia, flooding in Pakistan, and severe flooding and landslides in Nepal. While emergency support provides a vital lifeline, lasting transformation comes when people are given opportunities to rebuild livelihoods, generate income and restore dignity.
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October 1, 2026
This October, our amazing supporter and fundraiser Nick will be taking on a challenge that will push him well beyond his comfort zone - walking 100km from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela along the Camino de Santiago. He will be raising money for New Life Ministry in Shillong, India.

September 1, 2026
At Links, we love connecting the Church around the world. One of our longest Church Connect partnerships is between Hope Missions Ministries (HMM) in Malawi and Ashwood Church in the UK.

September 1, 2026
At Links, we believe business can be a powerful force for good - creating opportunities, building confidence and helping people develop the skills they need to shape a brighter future. Today, we’re proud to introduce our new Hand Up Appeal - an appeal focused on the powerful connection between business, sustainability and enterprise.
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