JUNE

2009

Volume 47 No 6

Magazine of Giffnock South Parish Church

Croick or Croik Church is situated at the end of the

single-track road that leads west along Strathcarron

16km from Bonar Bridge, Ross-shire. The church

has become a monument to the injustices of the

Highland Clearances. In 1845, 88 people from 18

families from Glencalvie were evicted from the land

occupied by their families for generations. 12 fami-

lies who were unable to find any alternative accom-

modation sheltered in Croik churchyard. Having

been denied access to the interior, they constructed a

rough shelter formed of tarpaulins supported by

poles, the sides made with horse-cloths, blankets and

rugs. Messages were scratched on the windows of

the church that are still legible. One reads: " Glen-

calvie people the wicked generation" - they believed

that their plight was God's punishment for their sins

rather than blame their chiefs or the Church. Their

story was publicised by The Times newspaper.

Within a week of the report, the Churchyard was

empty and the people had gone, their destination

unknown.

Croick Church

SEE PAGE THREE

ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VACANCY

ANSWERED — IN THIS MONTH’S INSERT

THIS

MONTH’S

FEATURED

CHURCH

Ed

GIFFNOCK’S GOT TkLENT!Huge talent was evident at the Art Club’s annual display - see report on page 4 and

pix on egap.

Thanks to the ‘Prof in the

North’ for this article.

I can only draw

my breath!

REMINDER

Have you handed in your Retirement Gift Envelope?

It seems no time at all since I started out on this mad project and

here I am at the end of the year’s issues with a break till September.

Boris and I have enjoyed the experience and it’s been a lot of fun for

both of us though not without its ‘hairy’ moments and quite a few

mistakes which hopefully went unnoticed. These, of course get

blamed on Boris—that’s his function! It’s not a one man band by any means and I take this opportunity of

thanking all who are responsible for ensuring you get your ‘Sentinel’ in good order and in time. The trusty proof

reader, Bill Steven, whose eagle eye spots all the solecisms, Jackie in the office with ink up to her elbows, the collating team

who fold and staple, Alan Gray’s distribution crew and finally the deliverers. I am also most grateful for all the contributions,

the regular articles and the ‘specials’ and, of course, the photographs which are always most welcome. So it’s a

big ‘thanks’ to you all and a reminder that August 23rd is not far away and that is the last day

for contributions for the September edition!

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Ta, folks

REMINDER

Have you handed in your Retire-ment Gift Envelope?

The

Minister’s

Letter

My Dear Friends

It is great what you pick up at the Gen-

eral Assembly. I came home with a

cold! The last time I attended the As-

sembly in 2003, I returned home with

much worse and was absent from Giff-

nock South for six months. That is why

I didn’t take up my place at the 2007

Assembly, fearing I might have a repeat

of 2003. To be fair, I can hardly blame

my fellow commissioners and I cannot

be certain where the bugs came from.

The Assembly itself was not sure about

some things and there were long and

detailed discussions on a number of

issues, the most public of which were

the debate on the Aberdeen Case and

the overture from the Presbytery of

Lochcarron and Skye in relation to ho-

mosexuality.

The headlines I read in the newspapers

and the news reports on TV hardly did

justice to these difficult decisions the

Assembly had to take and certainly con-

veyed little of the high standard of de-

bate and the great dignity with which

these issues were dealt with.

Those who brought the Aberdeen Case

felt the Presbytery of Aberdeen had

acted wrongly in sustaining the call to a

minister who is separated from his wife

and openly living in the manse with a

gay partner. The complainants felt that

the Presbytery should have referred the

matter to the Assembly before making a

decision since the church has not yet

come to a settled mind on the ordination

and induction of gay clergy living in

active relationships. I voted with the

complainants but the vote went in favour

of the Presbytery by a small majority.

Because the Assembly agreed to set up a

special commission to examine the

whole matter and report to the 2011 As-

sembly, the Presbytery of Lochcarron

and Skye agreed to withdraw their over-

ture and in the meantime, Presbyteries

are instructed not to ordain or induct any

minister whose appointment would pre-

empt the outcome of the Commission’s

work. The Commission will consult with

Presbyteries and Kirk Sessions.

There are strongly held views on both

sides of this argument and the church

must find a way forward that will do

justice to everyone. Above all, we must

try to discern the mind of Christ in these

matters, for it is not our business to con-

form our life to the life of the world

around us but to call the world to be

transformed by the power of the Gospel

so that we all live in the likeness of the

Saviour.

That is why it is so wrong to ask what

would happen to Marks and Spencer if

they refused to employ active homo-

sexuals. Are those who put forward such

a case seriously suggesting that the

church should shape its life according to

retail practice?

Whatever your view, please pray that

the church will come to a right mind in

accordance with God’s will for his chil-

dren.

Your friend and Minister

Eddie

THOUGHT for the MONTH Every truth passes through three stages before it is recognised - in the first it is ridiculed, in the second, op-posed - in the third it is recognised as self evident. (Artur Schopenhauer 1788-1860)

FAREWELL SOCIAL When? Friday 23

rd October at

7.30pm. Where? In the church. What? A light evening of music, speeches and presentations to the Simpsons.

EDDIE’S LAST SERVICE

When? Sunday 25th October 11am.

Followed by? Family two-course lunch in the Carmichael Hall. Cost? £20 per person. Tickets will be on sale in the church lounge after the service on Sunday 30th August and each Sunday in September only. Numbers are limited by the capac-ity of Carmichael Hall and it’s on a first come first served basis. Don’t miss out on this unique occasion to say ‘goodbye’ to Eddie and Betty.

WILL YOU BE THERE?

A PLEA! Photographs showing Eddie and/or the family are still wanted for a display at the Family Lunch & Social. Please search your drawers NOW. Any condition accept-able. Put your name and ad-dress on the reverse and they will be returned after copying. Hand to Tony Ireland or leave at the office.

ACT NOW PLEASE

Page 3 NEWSNEWSNEWNEWS-

All the stalls did a brisk trade on Sat-urday 21st April which once again basked in Spring sunshine to tempt out the punters, ensuring this annual event was once again a resounding success with over £2000 raised to refurnish the dining room with the lat-est in care home chairs. Thanks from the ‘Friends of East-woodhill’ go to all who contributed in any way on this occasion.

BRAINBOX

What word has the letters

‘GHTSH’ in the middle?

Our dear Friends

at Giffnock,

Our Spring Fayre in April though a little down financially was

still a great success. We raised about £1,079, still a great

amount. But I have to say to you how thrilled we were that so

many of you came down to Pollokshaws to support us. I think

about 15 members of Giffnock South enjoyed a bowl of soup

for lunch – and we enjoyed taking your money – and of course

enjoyed your company and your great support. Thank you so

much.

I don’t know if I mentioned before that we were told some time ago that we had

to have a Development Worker to help develop contact between the Church and

the Community and help all those who work in the parish to meet the needs of

the very diverse people who live in Pollokshaws. Well……… after a great deal

of effort filling out application forms and being turned down so often that we

were nearly throwing in the towel, we received a Grant of £40,000 over three

years from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. I was so shocked that we got the

money I kept dialling the wrong number to tell the Transformation Team the

good news. Now of course the hard work starts in not only finding the right per-

son but also making sure he or she actually gets on with the work we intend.

Also through the Transformation Team I signed up for one-to-one coaching ses-

sions. We explored leadership, polarity and conflict management. It culminated

in a lovely day and night away at the Bield Centre in Perthshire, which boasts a

swimming pool and lovely country walks. The coaching did not run to swim-

ming lessons and I still swim like a brick but it was very relaxing – and informa-

tive.

The Transformation Team also helped us in our Community Consultation that

took place in April. A free lunch was provided and quite a number of people

came along from the community, people we hadn’t seen before. There is no such

thing as a free lunch and so they had to fill out questionnaires before we let them

even taste the soup and it will take some time to sort through all the answers. I’ll

let you know when we know the outcome.

Yours in Christ— Margaret Whyte

House to house collections this year raised

£1008.50 and David Ingles thanks all whose

efforts pounding the streets rattling their cans

(so to speak) made this result possible.

NEWS FROM EASTWOODHILL

Coffee Morning Breaks

the 2K Barrier!

‘SENTINEL’ GAGGED! Here at the ‘Sentinel’ office your editor was pleased at the outcome of the Assembly vote, the result of which allows the Rev Scott Rennie to take up his post as minister at Queen’s Cross Church in Aberdeen. We think that it is important that a congregation can obtain a minister of their choice and see this decision as a vote for Christian charity, for freedom and for the re-spect of liberal values. But then came the ruling on Mon-day that the Church of Scotland has banned the ordination of gay clergy for the next two years and is appointing a working group to look into the whole matter. It is just so "assembly" that the whole question is to be referred to a commission who are to report in two years. The only good thing to come out of this is that it has avoided what could have been a very damaging debate. But for ever? Not only that but we’re all banned from talking about it! Shh. Don’t respond to this article.

Rev Scott Rennie

CHURCH

CHARITY

The new Church Charity is the Park-inson’s Disease Society Scotland and takes effect immediately.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." Yogi Berra

East Renfrewshire Conser-vative Association recently held a 30

th Anniversary Din-

ner organised by Jackson Carlaw MSP at the Thistle Hotel in Glasgow to cele-brate Margaret Thatcher’s ascent to power in 1979. Jim Shaw, one of our eld-ers, who is Chairman of the East Renfrewshire Conservative As-sociation and his wife May acted as co-hosts for the occasion and are seen with Mrs Thatcher who mingled with over four hundred guests and spoke to as many as she could throughout a splendid evening. Jim celebrates an important anniversary of his own next month when, on 13

th

June, he becomes 80 years of age. He commented, "I guess you can now describe me as an elderly elder!"

SEE PHOTOGRAPH ON EGAP

NEWS from POLLOKSHAWS

Jim Shaw

PUN-ISHING ENGLISH When the Circus came to town a man was ar-rested wandering around the big top. Why? He was loitering with in tent!

WEBSITE NOW OPEN You can log on to Giffnock South’s new website which is at www.giffnocksouth.co.uk and is full of useful information. As an added bonus there are links to ALL the ‘Sentinels’ back to January 2008. What a feast for your eyes!

Lodging House Mission's Annual Cycle Event will be held

on Saturday 20th June. This is a fun event, suitable for all

ages and abilities, following the familiar route, mainly cycle

paths and the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath to Clydebank

and finishing at Kelvingrove Park. There are some entry

and sponsorship forms in the leaflet rack in the rear of the

Church hallway or telephone Mark at 552 0285. As LHM's

major fund raising event the contribution from participants

and their sponsors is greatly appreciated. A Centenary Ser-

vice of Thanksgiving for the past 100 years of the Mission's

work will be held on Wednesday June 10th at the Mission.

All interested are invited to attend; a buffet supper will fol-

low.

Duty Rota visits - as a reminder to those on duty the list

for the next four months is:

7th June: Mr. A. Black, Miss H. Shanks, Mrs. N. Aitken

and Mrs. I. Steele.

5th July: Mr. A. Gray, Mrs. C. Gray, Mrs. A. McDougall

and Mrs. M. Robertson.

2nd August: Mr. G. Whyte, Mrs. N. Wilson, Mrs. A.

Campbell and Mrs. J. McFarlane

6th September: Mr. C. Devon, Mrs. M. Hughes, Ms N.

Hughes and Mrs. J. Mercer.

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Giffnock South Art Club held their display and sale of paintings

on Saturday, 16th May in the Winton Hall. Contributions from

Artists' sales and donations received resulted in the club giving

cheques for £240 to both Friends of the Samaritans and the Dia-

betic Research Charity. The Club also was instrumental in

painting over the winter some 35 postcard size works towards the

junior diabetic association's "Wee Art Show", a sale which raised

some £32,000 for the charity. (On EGAP is a picture taken on

16th May of George Poston, Tutor, with Kay McMillan, repre-

senting Friends of the Samaritans. Hamish Taylor demitted office

as chairman at the AGM on 18th May. Jim N. Scott is now chair-

man. The Club meets every Monday except for public holi-

days from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Winton Hall until May and will re-

sume on Monday, 7th September, 2009. There are a few places

for anyone interested in joining: enthusiasm and a desire to im-

prove skills, even from beginners is all that is needed.

GIFFNOCK SOUTH GIFFNOCK SOUTH GIFFNOCK SOUTH GIFFNOCK SOUTH

ART CLUBART CLUBART CLUBART CLUB

EASTWOOD COURT EASTWOOD COURT EASTWOOD COURT EASTWOOD COURT Our worship this session

as always has been varied and well received by the good folk of Eastwood Court. At the funeral of a regular worship-per the minister said, "When Jack could no longer come to church, Giffnock South Church came to him." That says it all.

The Outreach Group is very fortunate to have so many choir members coming to lead the singing and also to per-form solos, duets, trios and even quartets! Sheena Ireland, a brilliant pianist, ably accompanies the praise and pro-vides suitable opening and closing music while George Gray is an excellent stand-in when Sheena is away. An-other highlight is Linda Jenkins who provides appropriate readings both serious and humorous while Marie Galbraith and Jim Scott read the scripture lessons with clarity.

The services start again with the Harvest Festival on Tues-day 15

th September when members of the congregation

are again most welcome and the regulars give much ap-preciated support. PC

SEE PHOTOS ON EGAP

The Guild china for the "favoured few?" Who’s kid-ding! The picture in the May ‘Sentinel’ showed the china

made ready for around 200 people at the ‘Sound International’ concert in March. It is also there for the many charitable groups who use our halls for fund-raising events. Over 100 enjoy the hallowed cups at our Guest Nights and coffee mornings/

afternoons. Like the church itself, it is there for all - though we may draw the line if Boris wants it for his morning milk.

LADIES’ GOLF OUTING-The entry sheet for the Ladies’ Golf Outing on Thursday 27

th August at

2pm at Cathcart Castle Golf Club is posted on the notice board at the Win-ton Hall. All lady golfers regardless of handicap are very welcome. Play is in threes, using Stableford scoring over 14/15 holes with a 10 hole option and separate prize. This is a happy sociable event with relaxed golf, a good meal, lots of prizes and lots of chat. If you’ve played with us before you’ll know it’s fun and if you haven’t join us now.

Oops! We’ve ruffled a feather or two with our suggestion last month that the Guild china was sacro-sanct and available to only those and such as those. But we certainly don’t see it often and never at the Sunday morning cafe de-spite this riposte from the Guild.

Milk out of

the Guild

china?

Wowee! I’d

lap that up!

What are my

chances?

Zilch, I

reckon.

The Guild

"Nobody goes there any more - it’s too crowded." Yogi Berra

Sounds International

‘THE’ CHINA

NOT AV

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bay

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You don’t hear very much about the activities of the Fabric

Committee, except at the Stated Annual Meeting when the total

of the money we have spent comes to light!

We meet every Wednesday morning (yes, every Wednesday)

with the Church Officer and check on any problems which have

come to light during the week, or which we consider need to be

done to keep Giffnock South in the condition which you all

expect. Included in our regular efforts are managing the win-

dow cleaning, the clearing of the flat roof gutters and the gar-

dening in the church and manse grounds. There are always

some trivial things to do and we operate on the basis if you do

it now it won’t become a major problem. Unfortunately in a

building as big as our church there are always some major

items in hand and these are also progressed at this weekly

meeting.

One of the major items of which you may be aware is the re-

placement of the four boilers in the basement with two new

more efficient units. This may seem to have been going on for

ages (it has!) but at last we have a fully operational and up-

graded heating system. Because of the major changes in the

characteristics of the new boilers we are still testing to find the

most economical settings for the thermostats and the time

clocks, but we are getting there and beginning to see a saving in

gas. The church has been very warm recently but this is due to

the spring-like weather we have enjoyed and the boilers have to

be reset to allow for this. We think that we now know what the

settings should be in warm or cold weather. So much for an

automatic system! Please bear with us!!

Recently water damage was found in the Maverton Room

above the window. This has been repaired and at the same time

we had a general ‘making good’ of the outside masonry of the

buildings.

The MacDonald vestibule is in the process of being repainted

as there was a considerable flaking off of the paintwork to the

walls. Incidentally, the difference in temperature in the church

when we did not use the McDonald door, amounted to 6 de-

grees C and was really worth while. Next winter, who knows!

We have another major problem developing in the Eglinton

Hall: water penetration through the roof due to porous valley

gutters causing wet rot. The extent of this is not yet known, but

it is expected to be a fairly big job. This is due to the age of the

building, not lack of maintenance.

Apart from these church matters we also have the manse to

look after, having put in a new shower cubicle recently and the

subsequent redecoration. We await with interest the situation

regarding the possible sale of the manse and acquisition of an-

other more modern building. I very much doubt if the Fabric

Committee will escape the problems!

The Fabric Committee.

GREAT THINGS ABOUT GETTING OLDER 1You’re less and less likely to be subjected to a strip search. 2. Most of life’s major disappointments are now behind you. 3. Your children are starting to like you again. 4. You are of steadily increasing interest to medical research. 5. Many of your current ailments were incurable when you were young.

"If you come to a fork in the road - take it.“ Yogi Berra

MAESTRO BOWS OUT - ROBERT MACDONALD

RETIRES

I first knew Robert as a member of Broom Church when I was organist there

back in the early ‘60's. Around 12 years ago Robert joined the choir here in Giffnock South and has been so much more than just a choir member.

Robert deputised at the organ and conducted choir practices on a number of occasions and I was par-ticularly indebted to him when he did this for a period of five weeks while I was recovering from a knee joint replacement operation six years ago. A pianist of ex-ceptional talent, Robert was a great help at carol con-certs and many other occasions and over the last three years has served as President of the Choir. Robert is retiring from the choir at the end of this sea-son and will be greatly missed for both his musical talent and his great sense of humour. In thanking him for all he has done for us in Giffnock South we wish him good health and happiness in future years. D McL

Next fund-raising event will be a FASHION SHOW by ’GLORIA’ in Giffnock South on August 27th. Num-bers are limited due to fire regula-tions so make sure you get your ticket. £3 from Ann or Alistair Park or from Eastwoodhill.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

NEWS FROM EASTWOODHILL

JUNE DATES AT A GLANCE

Wed 3rd 7.30pm: Joint Meeting of Kirk Worship Groups Sat 6th 9.45am: Ardrossan Ferry for trip to Arran. Wed 10th 7.30pm: Congregational Board. Sat 20th: Pedal for Charity Cycle Run. Sun 21st: Afternoon service led by Mr Simpson at Eastwoodhill.

What does the Fabric Committee Do?

The Guild has a

great syllabus

planned for the

2009/10 session—everybody in-

vited to join in.

Full details in September

The Guild

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Conflict Christians The experience of Christians facing persecution in Pakistan and Iraq.

Giving the Poor a Voice

This month’s profile subject is Paul Chapman, veteran of the US Civil Rights

movement and driving force behind Glasgow’s Poverty Truth Commission.

General Assembly 2009

Further reports to the General Assembly.

A Highland Welcome

High-profile US evangelist Luis Palau is visiting the Highlands this month dur-

ing the region’s most significant outreach programme since the Lewis Revival.

Beyond the Walls

As he steps down as Church Without Walls Convener, The Rev Albert Bogle

looks back on what has been achieved and his plans for the future.

Soft Cushion in a Hard Seat

Padre Rory MacLeod discusses the nature of Army Chaplaincy with Jackie

Macadam.

An Optimistic Reminder

John R Hume examines the phenomenon of the ‘New Town’ church on a visit

to St Columba’s in Glenrothes, Fife.

A Radio Ministry

A project by an Aberdeen church which works across the airwaves.

Come All Ye Doubters

The Very Rev Dr James Simpson looks at the place of doubt in religious ex-

perience.

Plus – Presbytery of Duns, all the regular columnists, news, letters, reviews

and crosswords – all for just £1.60.

GOT YOUR COPY YET? IF NOT PHONE

ALAN GRAY ON

639 1401

JUNE ISSUE OUT NOW

Handel Remembered If people, whether in churches

or beyond, are asked to name a composer of sacred music

the chances are they would say ‘Handel’ and, in the same

breath, name ‘Messiah’ as his best known work.

This year is the 250th anniversary of his death and through-

out the country his works are being played as we remember

with pride that while born in Germany, much of his com-

posing was done after he moved to live and work in this

country where later, in 1723, he became a British citizen.

Handel was a prolific writer of operas – over 40 of them.

He wrote many harpsichord suites and introduced the organ

concerto. Although the ‘Messiah’ remains the most often

performed, he wrote many other oratorios mostly based on

characters of the Old Testament. In 1842, the ‘Messiah’

was first performed in a charity concert in Dublin. Although

today we tend to think of this work being sung by choirs of

many voices, in his lifetime Handel performed it with a

small choir of 16 – 24 (they must all have been very

good!!).

Between September and the end of the year look out for

Handel’s music sung by the choir or played on the organ in

Giffnock South.

FROM THE FROM THE FROM THE FROM THE

ORGAN LOFT ORGAN LOFT ORGAN LOFT ORGAN LOFT

The 1st Giffnock Guides

are just coming to the end

of a successful session

although we still have a

couple more events

planned with a barbeque

and an indoor climbing evening at Xscape to look forward to.

Some of the guides are also camping at Culzean at the end of

the month and hoping for better weather than last year.

We would like to congratulate Anna Ireland and Catriona Vi-

pond who have gained their gold challenge badges after four

successful years with the company and they will be presented

with their badges at the youth service.

Guides restart on Monday 31st August and if you are aged

between 10 and 14 and would like to join us you will be made

very welcome. Contact Marjory Grimmond (639 4894) for

more information.

SEE PHOTO ON EGAP

The BEADLE writes - "I am writing this under a cloudless sky, on golden sands tempted to sample an azure sea. I wish! All is well with our first grandchild-to-be due at the end of June but sadly Kirsty and Ben

will not be moving to Scotland due to the scarcity of pri-mary school teaching jobs. Beadle

From the

Beadle’s

Cupboard

There are vacancies for 7-year old

girls when Brownies start in Sep-

tember. SEE PHOTO ON EGAP

If you woke up this morning with more health than illness—then you are more blessed than the

one million who will not survive this week.

If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of star-

vation—then you are ahead of 500 million people in the world.

If you can attend church without fear of harassment, arrest, torture or even death—then you are luckier than 3 billion people

in the world.

If you have food in your fridge, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep tonight—then you are richer

than 75% of the world.

Counting Your Blessings

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DUTIES

Parish Register

WEDDING

29th May: David Wilson, 14 Kintyre Crescent, to Michelle Rae.

FUNERALS

15th April: Jessie Wyllie, Eastwood Court.

30th April: Marjorie Rafique, 12A Park Court.

5th May: Catherine Ferguson, 13 Huntly Drive.

MEMBER LEAVING

Catherine Smollett, 34 Giffnock Park Avenue, Giffnock, Dis. 8

CHANGE of ADDRESS

Stuart & Elizabeth Black, 5 Craighlaw Drive, Eaglesham, Dis 72

to: 387 Glasgow Road, Waterfoot, Dis. 72

Emma Rogerson (nee Simpson), Ryat Green, N. Mearns, Dis 70

to: 32 Nethervale Avenue, Netherlee Dis 71

Congregational Board

The Board meets again on Wednesday

10th June and the meeting after that will

be on Wednesday 14th October.

Kirk Session

Elders are reminded that the September

meeting of the Session is on Wednesday

2nd September, a week earlier than usual.

This is to facilitate Reappraisal arrange-

ments and it will also be Mr Simpson’s

last meeting as Moderator of the Session.

Eastwoodhill

The Minister will lead the Sunday after-

noon Service at Eastwoodhill on Sunday

21st June.

Fuengirola

The Rev David Huie who is Interim Moderator of the Church of Scotland congregation in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol

has asked the Minister to help with Services during the Summer months. Mr Simpson will be there for three weeks from

5th—26th August. There is still no permanent minister at Fuengirola. Services at Giffnock South on 9th, 16th and 23rd

August will be led by our Kirk Session Worship Groups.

Date 14 June 21 June 28 June 5 July 12 July

Office Bearers Team 9 Team 10 Team 11 Team 12 Team 1

Reading 1 2 Corinthians 5: 6 – 10 2 Corinthians 6: 1 – 13 2 Corinthians 8: 7 – 15 2 Corinthians 12: 2 – 10

Ephesians 1: 3 – 14

Reading 2 St Mark 4: 26 – 34 St Mark 4: 35 – 41 St Mark 5: 21 – 43 St Mark 6: 1 – 13 St Mark 6: 14 – 29

Tape Recording Neil Grimmond Tony Ireland Charlie Hunter

Creche Fiona Devon Diane Johnston

Naomi Aitken Jem Burton

Jennifer Stewart Louise Orr

Café Rota Beth Allan Helen Black Grace Bodie/ Ena Campbell

Date 19 July 26 July 2 August 9 August 16 August

Office Bearers Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 Team 6

Reading 1 Ephesians 2: 11 – 22 Ephesians 3: 14 – 21 Ephesians 4: 1 – 16 Ephesians 4: 25 - 5: 2 Ephesians 5: 15 - 20

Reading 2 St Mark 6: 30 – 34 & 53 – 56

St John 6: 1 – 21 St John 6: 24 – 35 St John 6: 35 & 41 – 51

St John 6: 51 – 58

Date 23 August 30 August 6 September

Office Bearers Team 7 Team 8 Team 9

Reading 1 Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 James 1: 17 – 27 James 2: 1 – 10 & 14 - 17

Reading 2 St John 6: 56 – 69 St Mark 7: 1 – 8 St Mark 7: 24 - 37

The Manse

From 1st June the Manse address

will be:-

8 Paddock View

Thorntoun

Crosshouse

Kilmarnock

KA2 0BH

Phone:- 01563 522 841

PRAYER for JUNE We pray for the wonderful, caring work of the Samaritan Organisation who give help and hope to those in desperate

need. Strengthen and support them, O Lord, we humbly pray.

The Smith brothers with the Easter poster they helped to make.

This month’s ‘Sentinel’ will be the last until September while the team enjoy a well-earned rest. Boris has gone hunting in the woods but aims to reappear in late Au-gust to prepare the

next issue. Contributions by Sunday 23rd August please.

Margaret Thatcher with Jim and May Shaw. See article on P3

The BROWNIES FLY HIGHER! Last night of the session saw the Brownies at Rouken Glen Park flying their kites - a grand finale to a treasure hunt which took them all round the park followed by a picnic.

LEFT: Kay

McMillan and

George Poston at

the Art Exhibi-

tion.

See PAGE 4

But do they wash the pots at home? Maybe it’s more fun

at Guide Camp. See article on page 6.

RIGHT Some

of the exhibits at

the Art Club

Show.

BRAINBOX

ANSWER-

Why, it’s

NIGHTSHIRT

of course! (Or

lightship).

The Guild ready to board the New

Lanark bus on Thursday 28th May.

Gone mousing!