libertonkirk.net a guide to giving · 2013. 10. 7. · louise ogilvy, secretary to ctc,...

Magazine

October

2013

No 624

Libertonkirk.net

A Guide to Giving

Liberton Kirk

Why Give?

How to Give?

How much to Give?

‘Our aim is to draw closer to God and to each other so that, through us, He can make known to all

people the joys and challenges of following Jesus.’ Vision Statement 2009

Scottish Charity Number SCO11602

See p

age 9

2 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.596 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.624

page Blythswood Shoebox appeal 14 Cameron Toll Chaplaincy 5 Change of Address form 22 Choir for Lessons and Carols Service 9 Congregational News 10 Crèche Rota 11 Crossword for October 15 Crossword - September answers 22 Elder’s Sunday Duties 14 Flowers 11 Guild News 14 Justice and Peace Group 6 Liberton Names and addresses 23 LIFE AND WORK 8 Messy Church 8 Minister’s letter 3 Mission Aviation Fellowship 6 Monday Cafe 5 Money Matters! 10 Neighbourhood Scheme 14 New 9 November Diary 13 October Diary 12

Our page 7 Quiet Morning 8 Senior Citizens Club 11 Sermon Recordings 7 Take time to Pray 2 Useful ‘phone numbers 21 Web Addresses 21 Welcome Desk Rota 11 William McGonagall supper back cover Youth Report 4

Adverts Alan Johnstone Plumbing 19 Ascot Decorators 16 Bluebird Care 18 Cello Lessons 22 HCC Electrical 17 John Cameron Blacksmith 16 Julie Bell Piano Care 17 Lemon Squeezy Driving School 18 Local Garden Services 20 Soup Pot 20 Toddlers Groups 19

page

Take Time to Pray

God whose mystery no tongue can describe and whose thoughts no speech can utter; receive the praise of your whole creation and illumine our souls with the glory of your presence, for you live and reign, now and for ever. Amen. Gregory of Nazianzus (c.329-389)

Make your ways known upon earth, Lord God, your saving power among all peoples. Renew your Church in holiness and help us to serve you with joy. Guide the leaders of all nations, that justice may prevail throughout the world.

Web Address www.libertonkirk.net Scottish Charity Number SC011602

September 2010 3 October 2013 page 3

From the Minister

A few years ago we refurbished the sanctuary of Liberton Kirk, and one of the new features I have grown to love are the curtains for the two big windows at the front. These curtains, gold in colour, are drawn for the 11am service so that the screens can be lowered for the projectors, and, on a sunny day, you can still see where the curtains join together from the bright chink of sunlight down the middle of each screen. It warms my heart every time I see this, because I often imagine that heaven is separated from earth by a curtain, and that there are occasions when the wind of the Spirit blows, moving the curtain so that a glimpse of God’s glory bursts through.

A couple of week-ends ago we seemed to be mourning the loss of a number of well known figures who passed away quickly in turn. It began with the death of Mel Smith, the comedian, and he was followed in quick succession by Cliff Morgan, the Welsh rugby star, David Frost, the reporter, and David Jacobs, the music presenter. There is no doubt that world is a poorer place without them, but their deaths got me think-ing about the names of some of the well known members of our church at Liberton, who we are also missing

– names from the past month, like Betty Laurie and Derek Pape. The world, and the

family of the church, is a poorer place without them too.

As well as fond memories, how-ever, they have left behind some-thing far more precious – hope. I often say, (usually at funerals), that the reason that I believe in heaven is because Jesus did, and that I think he knew what he was talking about. C.S Lewis suggests that glimpses of heaven are there for all to see . . .

Whenever we see true beauty there is an aching sensation of homesickness for something or somebody we have never had and never will have – the instinct for heaven. We live with it and it is our constant companion.

Jesus was also quite challenging when it came to who he would like to meet there. Listen to his words on the subject . . .

“Whoever acknowledges me be-fore others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 10.32-3)

Notice how he is not talking here about how good we’ve been, or even how pious or religious we are. Rather, what seems to matter to Jesus is simply whether or not we have been faithful to him.

Something else I often say at funerals is that, if we don’t believe in God, our service can only be about the past, whereas, if we do, it can be about the future as well.

Glimpses of heaven


In the past few weeks we have had the privilege of being involved in a number of services at Liberton, which have been as much about the future as about the past.

So thank you to the friends we have lost. Your farewells have not only been celebrations of the life of the faithful, they have also been occasions when I have felt the wind

of the Spirit, and the glow from the chink in that curtain.

And, finally, here’s a question to leave with you (and me). How will our lives be celebrated, and will those occasions only be about the past, or will they be about the future too? with much love

Hi . . . . .

Hello all! Last month, you read about the newly-arriving Chil-dren's Worker, Rachel Willis, and I'm happy to report that my first few weeks in Scotland have been delightful and busy. I'm settling into the various aspects of Sunday clubs and other children's activities at Liberton Kirk, and also chaplain's visits to Gracemount Primary School. There is quite a bit to familiarise myself with, from uniform organisations to holiday clubs, but that is because there is such a wonderful spectrum of things happening in children's work in the community! And of course, it's been lovely to get to know people both at Liberton Kirk and other nearby churches. I can tell that everyone is working hard to ensure that our children have enjoyable, safe Christian activities in which to participate- and I'll work hard at that as well! Thank you for being so welcoming, and God bless you!

. . . . .

As another term starts at ICC I face entering my final year and having to start reflecting on what I am going to write my final year dissertation on. These past three years at Liberton Kirk have been eye opening. I have learnt so much from Andy and from the church family as a whole and I am excited to explore some ideas on what to write my final piece on. I know that Liberton Kirk's grounding has been so valuable in getting me through college and it is scary to think that this is my last year here as your Student Youth Worker. It has been incredible to see the young people of our church growing up and hearing about Jesus and I know this last year will be no different. I am excited for this final incredible year of working here with this family and I want to thank you for all the blessings you have poured out on me and will continue to pour out on me over this coming year.

. . . . .

After having started here at Liberton at the busiest time of the summer, with


Stage’n’Slam, Powis and Summer Buzz, I’ve had a great opportunity to get to know many of the young people. As college starts back I’m looking forward to getting my week sorted out, as I get involved in Liberton and Gracemount High School in my role there as a chaplain. I’ll begin work working with pupils who need a little extra support in grammar and essay writing- ideal work for a German girl!

. . . . .

I’m delighted at the way our new girls are fitting in. By now, many of you will have met Rachel and seen her at the front of church and at Sunday Buzz. She also came along with us on the History Tours we’ve been running with the three Primary 6 classes at Gracemount Primary School. She loved the rapport that children have with all 8 stations of the tour. She learnt the history of Major General Wauchoup from the stain glass window and she was impressed by the warmth and welcome shown by all our guides to the children. As always, the pupils represented themselves and their school in a fantastic light. They asked insightful questions and cared for the artefacts they were shown. They were polite and well-mannered throughout. No wonder our volunteers love this interactive, inter-generational project so much!

Cameron Toll Chaplaincy Sunday

27th October 2013

Cameron Toll Chaplaincy continues to flourish, supported by Newington Churches Together (NCT) and South East Edinburgh Churches Acting Together (SEECAT). Now in our eleventh year, amongst other activities, we have been

involved in the start-up of the latest Basics Bank as a three month pilot venture. Our two chaplains and are available in Cameron Toll every Tuesday

and Friday morning from 10am, until 12noon. They can be found outside Sainsbury’s from 10.30 until11am. On our special Sunday we would ask you to continue to pray for us.

Louise Ogilvy, Secretary to CTC, [email protected]

The Monday café

The Monday café resumes on the 7th October in the Foyer at the usual time 10-12noon. Scones and home baking will be there, to have with tea or coffee, in a friendly atmosphere. All are very welcome. Jill Niven


Mission Aviation Fellowship

"Thank You" from Rev. Ken Thom. in Essex

A recent phone conversation with the above fellow countryman, who migrated south some years ago, expressed thanks to Liberton Kirk for receiving a quantity of old used post cards, which he passes on to an appropriate source locally, in aid of much needed funds for Mission Aviation Fellowship.

Even as we spoke another box of cards arrived at his house (!) from where he has done this collection service for several years.

. . . It is "not a luxury but a lifeline" . . . where trained and dedicated

international airline staff oper-ate in what must often be a most difficult and stressful

environment, with the motto - " " - fulfilling the call God has given them and reaching people in some of the world's most isolated communities. These small planes, including the latest Cessna l92 bring essential medical care, food and supplies, enabling physical and spiritual care to reach thousands, cut off due to formidable remoteness, natural disasters etc. and transporting the sick in need of urgent help to where this is available; a help to countless thou-sands.

They operate more than 135 light aircraft, and fly into 1800 remote destina-tions; maybe a small dark strip in the jungle and enemy territory.

Thanks again to all who have contributed by putting cards into the clearly marked receiving box (normally in the foyer) which is emptied regularly to send cards south in batches.

Many thanks especially to Erin and to Mary, who have helped with packaging etc. (I am told that, re the postcards, the older that they are the better!).

Above all, Pray constantly for the MAF staff, their safety and all aspects of their work and ministry.

Every time we hear a plane in the sky, and every time we stand at the fuel pumps filling the car, remember the pilots doing the same for MAF. . . . and a personal memory of some years ago, in a remote part of West Africa, when I heard an engine starting, and, looking up, saw a small plane, and inside it 4 heads bowed in prayer before take off . . . . MAF in action! C. Strang.

Justice and Peace Group

The South East Edinburgh Churches have an active Justice & Peace Group which seeks to highlight places in the world where there is injustice, and encourage Christians in the area to be aware, to pray, and to be generous in their support. We need a Liberton Kirk representative on this small group, someone with a real heart for justice and peace. This is definitely not an onerous task - the group meets only a few times a year, including the awareness evenings it organises. If you would like to know more, please get in touch with me in October. Ruth Davies, tel. 664 3608


Born in Syria, Ignatius converted to Christianity at an early age and eventually became bishop of Antioch. A tradition arose that he was one of the children whom Jesus had taken in his arms and blessed. Ignatius called himself ‘God Bearer’. Ignatius is responsible for the first known use of the Greek word ’katholikos’ meaning universal and whole to describe the church. He wrote: “Wherever the bishop ap-pears, there let the people be; as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church. In the year 107, the Roman Emperor Trajan visited Antioch and forced the Christians living there to choose between death and denying Christ.

Ignatius would not deny his Lord and so was con-demned to be

put to death in Rome.

Ignatius bravely met the lions in the Circus Maximus in Rome; dying and living as a witness to his belief.

Not just in the arena in Rome, there are quite a few lions mentioned in the Bible . . .

1. An angel shut the lions’ mouths so that they couldn’t eat him (Daniel, chapter 6)

2. Who will lead the lion, wolf, lamb, goat and calf? (Isaiah, chapter 11)

3. He killed the lions or bears that threatened his father’s flocks (1 Samuel, chapter 17)

4. Who is like a roaring lion looking for someone to eat?

5. (1 Peter, chapter 5) 6. He killed a lion on a day when it

had snowed (2 Samuel, chapter 23)

7. The first creature was like a lion, what were the 2nd, 3rd and 4th creatures like? (Revelation, chapter 4)

Chewsday.

'Don't go over the road till you see the zebra crossing.'

Sermon recordings

CDs of Sunday Sermons are available from Derek Jardine.

Phone 664 7112; text 07913 265 912; email [email protected]

Downloads available at www.libertonkirk.net

1.Daniel 2.A little child 3.David 4.the devil 5.Benaiah, son of Jehoiada 6. A calf, a face

like a man and a flying eagle.

Libertonkirk.net


Messy Church

Messy Church this month is on Saturday 26th October.

Messy Church is informal, it’s fun, and it’s specially for young families (children from 0 – P7) who find Sundays difficult. Come along at 4 o’clock and enjoy crafts and games, worship and food – our two hours together ends with a meal for everybody. Ruth Davies, 664 3608 (Messy Church logo © BRF2012)

Quiet Morning The first event on the SEECAT Programme is a Quiet Morning on Saturday 7th December, the first Saturday in Advent. This will be held in St. Catherine’s Church Hall, Gracemount Drive, and will finish with lunch. Full details next month; but please make a date in your diaries now for a quiet space before all the busyness of the Christmas season. Ruth Davies, tel. 664 3608

Life and Work

October 2013 edition

The historical context; a young person’s view; and the role of the Church of Scot-land. Plus: The Big Question - What is your church doing to help the community un-derstand the 2014 referendum?

Murdo Macdonald considers how we can make ethical financial decisions.

Seonaid Knox reports from this year’s National Youth Assembly.

To mark World Sight Day (October 10), Jackie Macadam speaks to the Scottish Chair of RNIB Scotland and a Consultant Opthalmologist working with an overseas disability charity.

The Moderator describes her first steps in social media.

How an Edinburgh congregation has engaged with a local mosque.

The Rev Scott McKenna considers definitions of ‘God’. The Rev Carol Ford offers a different way of re-telling

the feeding of the 5000. The Very Rev Dr James Simpson looks at how

great hymns can resonate in our hearts and minds. visit www.lifeandwork.org for up-to-date news, exclusive features and

tasters of the magazine. Like us at facebook.com/lifeandwork,


A New Guide to Giving

The updated Guide, together with a separate Giving Form incorporating a Review Form, a Standing Order and a Gift Aid Declaration, is being distributed to every congregational household. It will also be included in the Welcome Packs for new members and additional copies are available on the Welcome Desks.

We would ask you to read through it carefully because it serves as an opportunity to review your giving and, perhaps, your method of giving.

Offerings given by Standing Order are encouraged in place of the Free Will Offering (FWO) envelopes, although they are still available if preferred. If you can see your way to increasing your giving, then this would help the church enormously as we move towards our Bi-Centenary in 2015.

More immediately, this year, as you will see from the Financial Report which follows on the next page, there is likely to be a shortfall and therefore, if you could increase your offerings, this would be really appreciated, so that we can avoid or minimise this shortfall.

We can give our money, yet the most precious offering we can make is our time. The cogwheels of the church must keep turning so, if you are not already doing so, could you help the church even in small way? Without any commitment, why not phone Christine Johnson, our Stewardship Convenor (Tel. 664 7118), to tell her that you feel able offer some of your time? Alternatively, speak to someone already in involved in the activity that appeals, or to any Elder.

Lifetime Gifts and Legacies are both ways of saying thank you to God for all that the church provides. With the creation of a more welcoming Kirk Centre, funded by a generous legacy, there may be opportunities to make specified gifts. If you feel inspired to make such a gift, and would like to speak to someone about this, please give me a ring.

Grant Cook 664 1581, Convenor, Finance Committee

Choir for Lessons and Carols

Service

Rehearsals begin on Tuesday 12th November at 7.30pm and run for six Tuesdays followed by the service itself on Wednesday 18th December.

If you would like to sing, please come along on the 12th. If you can’t come that evening but want to be involved, just let me know. All singers are welcome, but we’re usually short of men, so men please note! Ruth Davies.

£


If you have any items of interest about members, or their friends, that you would like to share, please pass details to the Editor, for inclusion

in the Congregational News section of the Magazine.

Congregation News

We are delighted to welcome new members to Liberton over the summer, and hope that they are enjoying their worship with us.

, Castlelaw Crescent, Bilston, Roslin.

Viewbank View, Bonnyrigg. 274/2 Lanark Road

45 Mortonhall Park View. 2 Mortonhall Park Gardens

I am sorry to record the deaths of 8/4 Lass-wade Road; , 10 Lasswade Road; and , 25/4 Greenpark. My sympathies go to all their relatives and friends.

Disjunction certificates have been issued to 8/34 Lasswade Road. I hope they are soon able to settle into their

new congregation.

Financial Report – January to July 2013

£ £

Offerings 120,244 Other Ordinary General Income 12,374 132,618 Less Ordinary General Expenditure 138,805

Shortfall (6,187)

Dividends from Grace Gemmell shares 4,402 (towards the Youth Worker's salary)

(1,785)

The deficit at this point in the year is in comparison to a surplus of £6,936 at the same time last year. This difference is mainly due to a number of 'one of' donations received last year from the 'Joy of Giving' campaign, which totaled £5,800 in the period. However our contribution to '121' to pay for Ministry costs, and to help struggling churches, increased, at this point in the year, by £1,200.

Judy Weston, Treasurer


Welcome Desk

Church Rotas

Crèche 6th October Alison Sutherland 13th October Jenny Tomassi 20th October Anne Shepherd 27th October Vicky McCallum

6th October Chris Young 664 6615 Netta Rough 664 6504 Helen Colley 663 3757 13th October Fiona Knight 672 1041 Eleanor Grieve 672 2478 Margot Brandie 664 1637 20th October Tom Baxendale 666 1371 Mary Lonie 664 4052 Jane Thomson 664 1512 27th October Bill Mercer 664 2152 John Gooday 664 6792 Maureen Horn 666 0080

Anne Shepherd 664 4756


October Flowers

6th October Mrs Faye Manson, Guthrie House in memory of George Manson 13th October Mrs Joan Anderson, 4 Lasswade Bank in memory of Johan And Andrew Hook 20th October Mrs Jean R Wilson, 12/6 Craigend Park in memory of Minnie Brown. 27th October Claire Mayberry, 57 Malbet Wynd in memory of Grace Willshire

Jean Gray 258 2081 Convenor

Senior Citizens Club

A warm welcome awaits ALL senior citizens and their friends at our meetings on Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4 pm in the Anderson Hall, Kirk Centre, Kirkgate. (Doors open at 1pm) On 3rd October we are entertained by (Accordion and vocals) and on 10th October by

We look forward to welcoming (of the Singing Kettle) on 17th October, and with a cinema presentation on 24th. The month is rounded off on 31st with a visit from

Patsy Grant, President, 664 4096


October 2013

Tuesday 1st 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop 6.00-9.00 – Libbi’s Cafe I n the Kirk Centre Foyer

Wednesday 2nd 10.00am-12noon – Coffee at the Soup Pot 12 noon-1.30pm – Soup/Sandwiches at the Soup Pot 6.00-9.00 – Libbi’s Cafe in the Kirk Centre Foyer 7.00-8.00pm – Minister available at Libbi’s Cafe 8.00pm – Gathering for Praise in the church

Saturday 5th 7.30pm – Concert in the Kirk: “Conceptions from Rhian Samuel”

th (with Crèche),

Theme: Preacher: John Young 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome)

2.30pm – Service at Ellen’s Glen House (SEECAT)

Theme: Balancing the relationships of life (DC5) Preacher: David Hill

Monday 7th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Monday Café 7.00pm – Guild Dedication Service in the Kirk with Holy Communion (Edinburgh Wide)

Tuesday 8th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop

3.00pm – Pram Praise in the Small Hall 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Cafe in the Kirk Centre Foyer

Wednesday 9th 6.00-9.00 – Libbi’s Cafe in the Kirk Centre Foyer 7.00-8.00pm – Minister available at Libbi’s Cafe

Thursday 10th 7.30pm – Alpha Reunion in the Wilson Hall

th (with Crèche, Sunday Club, Crazy Crosses & BBC)

Theme: Preacher: David McNiece 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room 3.00pm – Special Communion Service in the Anderson Hall

Theme: Defining the priorities of life (DC6) Preacher: John Young

Monday 14th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Monday Café 7.30pm – McDonald Room - World Mission Team

Tuesday 15th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop Wednesday 16th

2.30pm – Service at Braid Hills Nursing Home 8.00pm – Gathering for Praise in the Kirk

th


(with Crèche, Sunday Club, Crazy Crosses & BBC) Theme: Preacher: Ruth Davies 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room

Theme: What do we mean by ‘gifting’? (DC7) Preacher: Nikki Kirkland

Monday 21st 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Monday Café 7.30pm – Sunday Evening Worship Review at the Hills

Tuesday 22nd 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Cafe in the Kirk Centre Foyer 7.30pm – Kirkgate Trust meeting @ LKC

Wednesday 23rd 11.00am – Pram Praise in the Small Hall 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Cafe in the Kirk Centre 7.00-8.00pm – Minister available at `

Saturday 26th th

(with Crèche, Sunday Club, Crazy Crosses & BBC) Theme: Preacher: John Young 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room 2.30pm – SEECAT service at Liberton Hospital

Theme: Knowing your role in life (DC8) Preacher: David McNiece

Monday 28th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Monday Café Tuesday 29th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop

2.30pm – Service at Guthrie Court 3.15pm – Service at Guthrie House 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Cafe in the Kirk Centre

Wednesday 30th 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Cafe in the Kirk Centre 7.00-8.00pm – Minister available at Libby’s Cafe 8.00pm – Gathering for Praise in the Kirk

November 2013

rd (with Scots Communion) (with Crèche, Sunday Club, Crazy Crosses & BBC)

Theme: Preacher: John Young 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome)

2.30pm – Service at Ellen’s Glen House (SEECAT)

Theme: Praying as a way of life (DC9)


Elder’s Sunday Duties

9-30am service East door east area Tom Baxendale Rosie Carmichael Tom Baxendale West door west area Fiona Knight Eric Brown Pearl Kelly north door plate Alasdair White Christina Young Bill Mercer

11-00am service West door extreme west Jane Thompson Bill Robb Mary Davidson East door extreme east Helen Sutherland Helen Colley Jill Niven North door centre west Netta Rough Betty Boyle Christine Johnson front gate centre east Sylvia Bennett John Gill Sandy Hutchison Gallery west gallery west Janet/Rodger Philp Rink van Dijke Alan Lonie &west plate Gallery east gallery east Ann Weir Chris Boyle Eleanor Grieve

Any elder unable to attend must arrange a substitute. Alison Walker 664 3631

Neighbourhood Scheme If you need help with shopping or small jobs, please contact Morag

on 664 1458, who will try to find someone to help

Guild News

Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

The information leaflets, patterns for the hats and glove puppets, and the box for donations for the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal are at present on the table between the small hall and the toilets. There will also be wool available for knitting the hats and puppets. The box containing the wool will be under the table. Please give generously. All donations have to be in by the end of October.

Guild meetings

The guild is held every 1st and 2nd Monday evening 7:30pm to 9:15pm and the afternoon of the 3rd Wednesday in the month, 2:15pm to 4:00pm. The guild meetings are open to everyone, and if you wish to just come for 1 visit you will be made very welcome. There is a small charge of £1:50 per meeting. The programme for October is : October 7th Speaker Ruth Davies October 9th Speaker, Charlotte Neary October 21st Speaker, Eric Milligan

Eleanor Grieve Secretary 672 2478


1 Tertullus, who presented the high priest’s case against Paul in his trial before Felix, was one (Acts 24:1) (6)

4 As balm (anag.) (6) 8 Having explored Canaan, he and Joshua urged the Israelites to take possession of it

(Numbers 13:30) (5) 9 On becoming king of Judah, he had all six of his brothers killed (2 Chronicles 21:4) (7) 10 ‘Even the — has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself’ (Psalm 84:3) (7) 11 Banishment(Jeremiah29:1)(5) 12 ‘And now I will show you the most — way’(1Corinthians12:31) (9) 17 ‘Titus did not exploit you, did he? Did we not —— the same spirit and follow the same

course?’ (2 Corinthians 12:18) (3,2) 19 Mice den(anag.)(7) 21 How Egypt is often described in the Old Testament: ‘the land of —

’ (Exodus 13:3) (7) 22 One of the first Levites to resettle in Jerusalem after the exile in

Babylon (1 Chronicles 9:15) (5) 23 ‘As a sheep before her shearers is —,so he did not open his mouth’ (Isaiah 53:7) (6) 24 Paul’s birthplace(Acts22:3)(6)

Down 1 Ravenous insect inflicted on Egypt in vast numbers as the eighth plague (Exodus 10:14) (6) 2 Well-being (Philippians 2:20) (7) 3 Small piece of live coal or wood in a dying fire (Psalm 102:3) (5) 5 Sportsman or woman (2 Timothy 2:5) (7) 6 The original name of Abraham’s wife (Genesis 17:15) (5) 7 ‘So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each — belongs to all the oth-

ers’ (Romans 12:5) (6) 9 According to Peter, a wife’s beauty should not come from wearing this (1 Peter 3:3) (9)

13 ‘For God did not send his Son into the world to — the world’ (John 3:17) (7)

14 ‘The Lord of heaven and earth...does not live in — built by hands’ (Acts 17:24) (7)

15 ‘If your hand — you to sin, cut it off’(Mark9:43)(6)

16 Something like these fell from Saul’s eyes as soon as Ananias placed his hands on him (Acts 9:18) (6)

18 Track (Job41:30)(5)

20 Religious doctrine(5)

Crossword

The Bible version used in the

crossword is the NIV.

Crosswords reproduced by kind permission of BRF and John Capon, originally published in Three Down, Nine Across, by John Capon (£6.99 BRF).

Answer next month


JOHN CAMERON BLACKSMITH - WELDER

FOR PERSONAL PROMPT SERVICE

WROUGHT IRON WORK CAST IRON REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS

GATES AND RAILINGS SECURITY GRILLS WINDOW BARS

41 BLACKFORD GLEN ROAD, EDINBURGH EH16 6TP

tel :0131 664 9101 e-mail : [email protected]


Need a small electrical job done? Extra socket required?

Light switch moved? No job too small!

Contact Harry Johnson on:

07932 603968

Julie Bell FdA BA (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Key Piano Care �� All aspects of piano care �� Tuning, regulation and repair. �� French Polishing �� Evening and Weekend Appointments Available

Tel: 0131 663 6672 Mobile: 07840 703249 Email: [email protected]

Address: 34 Woodburn Street, Dalkeith. EH22 2EN


Lemon Squeezy Driving School Learning to drive? Lemon Squeezy is the easy learn to drive system. From sitting in the driving seat for the first time all the way to passing your test, we’ll make it easy every step of the way. Already passed your test but haven’t driven for a while? Book some refresher lessons and we’ll soon restore your confidence. We’ll even give you your first 2 hour lesson at half price. What are you waiting for? Book your lessons today! Tel: 07961 095 607 Email: [email protected] www.lemon-squeezy.co.uk

Standard Rate Adult £22/hour Student £21/hour Block of 10 Lessons Adult £210 Students £200


Alan Johnstone Plumbing & Heating

* Central Heating systems * Boiler Change over * Bathroom Installation * Kitchen Appliances * Fires * Servicing of all Gas heating & Appliances * Any leaks and General plumbing repairs . . . . .

FREE ESTIMATES 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CALL-OUT SERVICE

33 Liberton Gardens, Edinburgh, EH16 6JU Tel: 0131 258 3534 Mobile: 07866 632234

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.alanjohnstone.net

222499

Toddler Groups in LIBERTON KIRK

HALLS Tuesday Group 1.30-3.30pm

Wednesday Group 10.00am–12 noon

For more information,

contact Linda Wright 07850411596 or the Church office on 664 8264


Lawn Maintenance Paths Turfing Borders

Tree cutting / Pruning Fences

Hedge Trimming Slabbing

Decking & Patios Planting

Grass Cutting Snow Clearing

Garden Tidy ups Bark & Chip spreading

Leaf Clearing Weed control

Garden Makeovers Strimming

Landscaping

Contact John Gallagher for a free estimate - Today -

On 07828 874 603 or 0131 477 6973

With over 40 years greenkeeping and landscaping experience, I can bring a wealth of knowledge

and high quality workmanship to all your garden maintenance needs

YOUR NEW GARDEN MAINTENANCE COMPANY

Morning Coffee 10am to 12 noon

Soup and sandwich lunch 12 noon to 1:30pm

Carrot and Coriander, Lentil, Tomato, Courgette etc

Egg and Cress, Cheese and Tomato, Ham and Salad, etc


Editors note Material for the issue

should be in my hands

The deadline for the issue is

Information can be left in my box in the Offering House, or sent

to me at 8 Fairmile Avenue, phone 477 9156. email to

@

More useful numbers

BT Faults 0800 800 151 Virgin Media faults 0845 454 1111

(151 from a Virgin landline) Electricity - power loss 0845 2727 999 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 Scottish Water 0845 600 88 55

Police Howdenhall 0131 666 2222 Police Oxgangs 0131 441 1518 Police HQ 0131 311 3131

Royal Infirmary (all depts) 0131 536 1000 Sick Children’s Hospital 0131 536 0000 NHS24 08454 24 24 24

Edinburgh City Council 0131 200 2323 Clarence (Road Faults) 0800 23 23 23 Council Special Uplift 0131 529 3030 Council House Repairs 0131 200 2345 Scottish Government 0131 556 8400

First Edinburgh - Buses 08708 72 72 71 Lothian Buses 0131 555 6363 Train Times / Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

Websites �� Liberton Kirk www.libertonkirk.net �� Church of Scotland www.churchofscotland.org.uk �� Bethany www.bethanychristiantrust.com �� Bethany Christmas Trees www.caringchristmastrees.com �� Fresh Start www.freshstartweb.org.uk �� Healing Rooms www.healingrooms-scotland.com �� Mission Aviation Fellowship www.maf-uk.org �� City Council www.edinburgh.gov.uk �� What’s on in Edinburgh eventsedinburgh.org.uk �� Edinburgh Leisure www.edinburghleisure.co.uk �� Scottish Executive www.scotland.gov.uk �� Train times www.nationalrail.co.uk �� Bus times lothianbuses.com �� Bus tracker (city bus times) www.mybustracker.co.uk or, from your mobile . . mobile.bustracker.co.uk �� Airport arrivals www.edinburghairport.com �� Weather information www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOME �� Road traffic information www.trafficscotland.org


Change of Address If you have moved house recently, or are about to move, please fill in the address slip below and either hand it to your elder, or mail it to the Roll Keeper, Gary Ross, Liberton Kirk Office, 30 Kirkgate, Edinburgh, EH16 6RY Thanks very much Name (s) OLD Address

NEW Address NEW Telephone

Moving date

September crossword

Please note that the inclusion of an adver-tisement in the Magazine does not imply a recommendation - they are provided for information only. Contacts made with

advertisers are done at your own risk and no liability will be accepted by Liberton Kirk.

TREAT YOURSELF to CELLO LESSONS this autumn!

From enthusiastic qualified teacher

Beginners of all ages Welcome

Adult instruments available for trial, also children’s sizes

for rent. 3/4 size for age 10-12

2x 1/2 size aged 8-9; maybe for 2 friends learning

together; and one 1/4 size for age 6-7

tel. 0131 664 3119


Hours of Services : 9-30am and 11am

Services are recorded from time to time for distribution to the housebound. It may be possible to record a service on a one-off basis. Please contact

John Young or Ruth Davies if you have a special request. The Minister is usually available in the McDonald Room at the Kirk Centre,

on Wednesday evenings between 7pm and 8pm. Appointments can be made by telephone to see him at other times, but please note that he is available through the day on Mondays.

Liberton Kirk - names and addresses

Minister: Rev JOHN N YOUNG, PhD MA BD(Hons), Liberton Manse, 7 Kirk Park, EH16 6HZ. Tel 664 3067. email: [email protected]

Reader: Ruth Davies, 4 Hawkhead Grove, EH16 6LS. Tel 664 3608. email: [email protected]

Pastoral Support Worker: Ray Bain, 43 Hawthornvale, Newhaven, Tel 477 4785, Mobile 07982 241 598

Youth Worker: Andy Chittick, 15 Gilmerton Dykes Terrace, EH17 8LU. Tel 468 0326

Student Youth Worker: Alex Richards, Tel 07969 647 848, email: [email protected] Session Clerk: Christopher Brandie, 1F1 20 West Savile Terrace, EH9 3EA

Tel 668 1850, email: [email protected] Deputy Session Clerk: Rink Van Dijke, 21 Kirk Park, EH16 6HZ,

Tel 664 2178, email: [email protected] Treasurer: Judy Weston, 28 Longformacus Rd, EH16 6SE. tel 664 5684. Freewill Offering and Deed of Covenant Treasurer: E J Brown, 14

Liberton Drive, EH16 6NN. Tel 664 5008 Editor of the Magazine: John C Gill, 8 Fairmile Avenue, EH10 6RN,

Tel 477 9156, email: [email protected] Organist: Calum Gubby, 19 North Gyle Terrace, EH12 8JT.

tel 07952 902 292. email: [email protected] Sunday Club Secretaries: John and Linda Skinner 12 Alnwickhill Terrace

Tel 258 2889 Church Officer: William Mearns, 30 Kirkgate, EH16 6RY, Tel 672 3576. Convener of Visitors to the Elderly: Morag Fowlie, 7 Gilmerton Station Road,

EH17 8RZ, Tel. 664 1458 Hall Secretary and Church Secretary: Jacqui Tait, Church Office, Kirk Centre,

Kirkgate, EH16 6RY. Tel 664 8264. email: [email protected]

Please note that there is a letterbox at the Office door, if Jacqui is unavailable

Printed at The Dolphin Press, Tel 01592771652 www.dolphinpress.co.uk Data/Publisher/LibKirkOct13.pub Published 29th September 2013


Most folks have heard of a Burns Supper. Every January Scots all over the world meet together to toast the immortal memory and read the poems of Robert Burns. But why should Burns get all the glory? With his outlandish performances self

proclaimed ‘Poet and Tragedian’ William Topas McGonagall from Dundee turned poetry on its head. Join us for an upside down evening of poetry, haggis and general mayhem as we celebrate the work of Scotland’s other bard!! Jill Snowdon 07823 335585

libertonkirk.net a guide to giving · 2013. 10. 7. · louise ogilvy, secretary to ctc,...

Documents