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ParishionerThe

Minister:

Rev. Mark E. JohnstoneM.A., B.D.0141 776 1252

Session Clerk:Gordon Morrison

0141 578 5887

Treasurer:John M. Thomson

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Secretary:Lynn Hay0141 775 1166

Church Officer:Margaret Morrison

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Church Organist:David Burns

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Editor:Sandra Burns

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Church Website:www.stmaryskirkintilloch.org.uk

Pastoral LetterNovember 2015

Continued overleaf

Dear Friends,

Earlier today I had the opportunity to show some friends around Kirkintilloch and Glasgow. They were very impressed by all the town of Kirkintilloch has to offer and the close proximity of the city of Glasgow. For my visitors it was a new experience and they were caught up in many of the things I take for granted. They noticed the architecture, parks, museums, shops, restaurants, libraries, church buildings, schools and universities. These were all things to see and value. However their real praise was held back for the people of the town of Kirkintilloch and the people they met in Glasgow. What a lovely welcome they received with genuine enquiries after their interests and reasons for visiting.

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When visiting our church they quickly felt welcome, at home and comfortable.

I wonder how often you have known such a welcome. How often have you received hospitality from others. Even hospitality from those you have not known.

In the Bible within the letter to the Hebrews chapter 13:2 you read these words. ‘Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it’.

My guests do not claim to be angels but they have received your hospitality. Thank you for this.

May we continue to demonstrate hospitality to those we have yet to know.

Kindest regards

FairtradeThe Fairtrade stall is being stocked with Christmas cards and also starting new rice challenge. 90 bags sold allows a child in Malawi to go to school for a year. Please give them your support.

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Baptisms

Funerals

‘Jesus said ‘Let the children come to me, for as such is the Kingdom of heaven’ . . . he placed his hand upon them and blessed them.'

October 04 Freya Anne Smillie, daughter of Christopher and Fiona

The Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace

Weddings‘God is love and those who dwell in love dwell in God and God in them’We celebrated the marriage of:

September 18 Sharon Black and Colin Brown

Jesus said ‘I am the resurrection and the life …’‘Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted’Jesus said ‘The souls of the righteous are in the hands of God’.

Octobe r 03 Mrs Marion Ure, 44 East, Kirkintilloch 22 Archibald Morrison, 1A Easter Garngaber Road, Lenzie 23 James McLean, 30 Donaldson Street, Kirkintilloch 30 Archibald Whiteford, 56 Whitehill Avenue, Kirkintilloch

Silver WeddingMark and Audrey Johnstone celebrated 25 years of marriage on 29 September. From all the congregation, congratulations and best wishes for many more happy years of marriage and good health.

(By Special Resolution)

Mrs Marie Turnbull, 11 Fraser Gardens, Kirkintilloch

We welcome all of the aforementioned into our midst and trust they will find fellowship and joy in the faith.

Special Anniversaries –

Parish Register

Change of AddressAlex and Ruth Smith, formerly of Birch Drive are now residing at 8 Andrew Avenue Lenzie.Ian Speirs, formerly of 6 Langmuir Avenue is now residing at 25 Broomfield Walk, Kirkintilloch


Visitors are welcome St Mary’s is a sit anywhere Church and visitors are always welcome. If you feel there should be more to life than retail therapy and Friday night clubbing, try coming along to the 11 o’clock service on Sunday morning. You may hear something to change how you value your life and your relationships with those around you. You don’t have to join up to join in.The Church office is located on the right as you enter the Church Halls. The secretary, Mrs Lynn Hay, is available in the office Monday to Friday 9.15 a.m. – 12.15 a.m. and may be the first point of contact for general enquiries. Lynn will be able to refer you to the person best suited to respond. Church office telephone 0141 775 1166 or e-mail: [email protected]

The ParishionerCopy for the December/January Parishioner should be handed to

Sandra Burns, left in the Publications pigeon hole in the Hallvestibule or sent by e-mail to [email protected] no later

than Sunday 29 November. If any of the organisations have significant dates coming up in early February please take the opportunity to include them in

this edition.

The Guild meets on Friday evenings in the Mid Hall at 7.30 p.m. and the programme for November / December is as under. All are welcome, including gentlemen, to come along and enjoy the fellowship and listen to a varied selection of topics.

November 06 David Forsyth - Commonwealth Scots and the Great War 13 Ross McFarlane – Haiti (Project) 20 Elaine Webster – Scottish Dialect 27 Beetle DriveDecember 04 Rev John Purves – Glasgow Girls 11 Christmas Dinner

The Trefoil Guild continues to meet on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Their meetings are open for all to attend.

The Guild The Guild meets on Friday evenings in the Mid Hall at 7.30 p.m. They have now commenced their new Session. All are welcome, including gentlemen, to come along and enjoy the fellowship and listen to a varied selection of topics throughout the Session year. The programme for October is as undernoted. October 09 Heather & John Willimot - Sampling Sardinia & Sicily 16 Robert Hamilton – Slides Selection 23 Bill Russell – Route 66 30 Preparatory Service

British Summer Time ends on Sunday 25th October. Please remember to put your clocks and watches BACK one hour before retiring on the Saturday evening or you will be too early for Church.

The summer may be over, And Winter drawing hear,

But now, it’s time for meetings, For friendship, warmth and cheer. There’s purple on the mountains,

And beauty all around With here and there a summer rose

Still waiting to be found.

It’s time for reminiscing, Recalling summer days,

For sharing hope and happy thoughts In many quiet ways. A time of relaxation,

Of fellowship and joy, Creating autumn memories, That winter can’t destroy.

PICK A POTATO SUNDAY On Sunday 8th November the second fund raising 'lunches' for the roof fund takes place. On this occasion baked potatoes with a choice of fillings will be provided. At the last 'lunch' in September the sum raised was £287. 60. Come along and have a lunch with friends. A Craft Fair is being held by Young Church on Saturday 07 November from 12 noon – 4.00 pm. A lovely range of more than 24 quality Craft Stalls are booked. Tea / Coffee, Mince Pies will be served. Elaine Stevens and Louise Barry are looking for volunteers: to help in the Tearoom on a rota basis and ticketing at the door. They are looking for donations of Mince Pies and Shortbread, a Luxury Hamper and items for Tombola stall. Please speak to them or email: [email protected] Proceeds to Church roof fund. CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS

The Guild

We wish to thank the following members who will donate flowers for the Chancel of our Church during November.

November 08 Mrs D. Stewart, Mrs M. Lawson, Mrs I. Hay, Mrs M. Maule, Mrs E. Walker 15 Mrs J. McCann, The Fisher Family, Mrs I. Shanks 22 Mrs G. Young, Mr Mrs J. Mc Isaac, Mrs R Smith, Mrs I. McCrae 29 Mrs J Garrity, Mr Mrs G DayDecember 06 Mrs S Gow, Mrs J Reid

The following members, whom we wish to thank for their assistance, will be responsible for distribution

November 01 ) Mrs V Carmichael 08 ) Mrs M Stirling 15 ) Mrs M Malcolm 22 ) Mrs J Kempsell 29 ) Mrs C Devine December 06 ) Mrs S Nicol

Church Flowers

The Bells of St Mary’sNovember 08 Lisa and Daniel Malloy-Gibson 15 Dorothy Stewart and Cara Bevens 22 Paul Malcolm and Cerys McCormack 29 Angela Montgomerie and Karen McCallumDecember 06 Mary Stirling and Jen Biggans

Change of Address

Mrs Isobel Hay, formerly 21 Regent Street now resident at 8 Northbank Avenue.

Mary Middlemore, formerly 18 Kelvin Court now residing in Birdston Nursing Home.

Mrs M Leishman, formerly 30 Blackthorn Avenue now residing in Rannoch Lodge Nursing Home, Condorrat.

The Guild

The Guild meets on Friday evenings in the Mid Hall at 7.30 p.m. and the programme for November and December is as

under. All are welcome, including gentlemen, to come along and enjoy the fellowship and listen to a varied selection of

topics.

November 06 Robert Hamilton – Scottish Selection

13 David Whitton MSP

20 An evening with John and Peter Douglas

27 David Forsyth – Scottish Diaspora – Jock Thamson Abroad

December 04 Amateur Theatre Guild (Open Night)

11 Christmas Dinner

Bell Ringers Duty Rota

November 01 Shona McKay and Gayle Johnstone

08 Mary Stirling and Jen Biggans

15 Paul Malcolm and Ronald Black

22 Andrew and Fraser Leishman

29 Linda Brown and Lynsey Ferris

December 06 Mary Stirling and Angela Montgomerie

Prayer Secretary

It is the time of year when we think of two young men, Guy Fawkes and Jesus Christ. The first was a gullible person

who attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament (not really a Scottish problem at that time). The second, who

willingly accepted the cruellest of deaths for love of mankind. We do not remember Jesus with noise and sparkle but

quietly with bread and wine.

The following is from pages 70 and 72 of 'Looking out the window' by David Award.

Communion

I love Communion. I always have. The sense of peace, the sense of wonder. The opportunity to simply meditate on an

amazing moment in history, on what has happened since, on the implications of everything. It’s quite a feeling and never

ceases to amaze me. And it’s so wrapped up in what Sunday is all about. A time of rest, of quiet. A time to just relax a

little, think about what’s going on, take stock of life.

But Communion is more than that. It’s about real communication, real meaning, a sense of depth to life. It’s about

refocusing yourself and what you’re about, looking at where you’re at with your life and God and perhaps readjusting

your aim a little.

And then there’s the moment when Jesus sat down with his friends and shared an evening and some bread and wine,

trying to teach them something that perhaps even today we find difficult to grasp. I know I still do, which is why when I

take the bread and wine, my mind fills with wonder and a sense of peace that I always try to keep central to what I’m

about. It doesn’t always work, but it’s something to keep aiming for – real communion with God and with each other.

I thank you, Lord,

for being able to take part in Communion.


Thank YouThank you acknowledgements have been received from the following people who received Chancel Flowers during the month of October. Mrs N Fleming, J. & A. Marran. Mrs A. Pearson, Mrs J. Whyte, Mrs E. Morrow, Mr Mrs T. Ward, Mr & Mrs L. Sinclair, Mrs B. MacArthur, Mr A. Henderson, Mrs S. Nicol, Mrs M. Cooper, Mrs J. Jennings, G. & M. Day, Mrs C. Wilson, Mrs S. Robertson on behalf of Bob, Mrs S Burns,Alison, Richard and Ben Pears, Mrs I. Hay, Gerald and Moyna McDonagh.

F.A.O. Mr Mrs Flowers - thank you for your most generous donation to the church flowers.

I wish to thank Mrs M. MacRae, Mrs B. Nairn, Mrs I. Mitchell and all who have given so generously towards the Chancel flowers in the month of October and to all who give up their time to arrange the flowers and deliver them, all of which we could not bring so much blessings to all who receive them.

Janice Reid

Elizabeth Walker thanks all those who donated towards the flowers for the Church on Harvest Sunday.

During the Church service on Sunday 13 September I took a seizure and now thank the people who helped me. Firstly there were two nurses (whose names I cannot remember) who helped me in Church and in the hall until I came round. The Elder who brought me a lovely cup of tea, Rev Mark Johnstone who left the service to check how I was and also to the many people who telephoned. Last, but not least, to all my family who were there for me Thank you everybody.

Mrs Betty Campbell

Joan, Gordon and all the family express sincere thanks to their friends at St Mary’s for kind expressions of sympathy following Archie’s death. Thank you for your many cards, prayers, love and support. It has beena great comfort at this sad time. Thanks also for the beautiful flowers received from the Church.



Nursery News

It is the lovely season of AutumnThe children are exploring ‘all about me’ as they settle into nursery this term. Information on our topic is displayedon the learning board in the corridor. Children are also enjoying talking about Minions and we have been creating a Minion for our Learning Board. We are also collecting glass baby food jars for a Christmas project and again would be delighted to receive your donations.

LibraryWe have a wide selection of books, story sacks and books with puppets. We have an “Author of the Month” which encourages children to learn about different ways people write. This month’s author is Nick Butterworth author of Percy the Park Keeper series.Please use this resource and encourage your child’s love of books and stories. If you have any ideas or comments on how to improve this resource please speak to Mrs Nisbet, your Key Worker or fill in one of the comment cards. “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” – Albert Einstein

Why Teaching Your Child Nursery Rhymes Is ImportantMany benefits are derived from learning nursery rhymes. In addition to language development, children can learn memorisation and reading skills. Rhymes include repetition, and using familiar rhymes often will improve short and long-term memory. Many rhymes also include math skills, such as

The Parishioner Copy for the November issue should be handed to Sandra Burns, sent by e-mail to [email protected] or left in the Publications pigeon hole in the Hall vestibule no later than Sunday 25 October. VISITORS ARE WELCOME The Church office is located on the right as you enter the Church Halls. The secretary, Mrs Lynn Hay, is available in the office Monday to Friday 9.15 a.m. – 12.15 a.m. and may be the first point of contact for general enquiries. Lynn will be able to refer you to the person best suited to respond. Church office telephone 0141 775 1166 or e-mail: [email protected]

Nursery News St. Mary’s Nursery School Our new children are settling well into the nursery routine and making lots of new friends. They have been exploring the Sunshine room, Rainbow room and outdoor play, experiencing a wide range of activities on offer. The older children have quickly settled back into nursery life and are taking on the role of buddies to the new children very seriously. We are learning our Friendship Code song where we explore sharing, being kind to others, listening to others and walking in the nursery. Copies of this are available on our Learning Board. Our 6elcome of the day is back! Please check our whiteboard in the corridor for the names of the welcomers for the week. Each child will have the opportunity to experience this. Returning children will be given the opportunity first before moving onto our new children. Please note that this experience is optional for children. Shake ‘n’ Wake Shake ‘n’ Wake is well underway now and is led by Miss Maguire and Mrs McLaughlin. They are looking for requests for songs from the children. The children have been enjoying an eclectic mix of music and going on stage to show off their moves and tell their news. Remember you are welcome to join in any Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning at 9.15am. This year we will be having open Shake ‘n’ Wake mornings on different days to give all parents/carers and extended family a chance to come along and join us. You may have noticed that we have reduced the days for Shake ‘n’ Wake down to 3. We will be assessing the impact this has on the children and questioning them about the change. Curriculum Mornings The morning will begin at 9.15am and last approximately 45 minutes. Parent/carers will be given the opportunity to spend time in the playrooms to observe children’s learning and play. Dates for each group are detailed in the dates for your diary on this newsletter. If you are unable to come to your group morning, you may attend another date that suits. These are informal meetings where the Curriculum, planning for children’s learning, how children learn in nursery and at home and children’s learning journey’s are discussed. Lending Library Our lending library is open each day and we encourage children to use this with their parents/carers and select books to take home.

Nursery Iain Hamilton and John Marran

Prayer Time Jean Maclean and Stephen McKean

Running Club Elizabeth Cousin and June McCann

Shipmates Sandra Burns and Mary Stirling

Young Church Janice Reid and John Galt


counting backwards from five. These kinds of rhymes increase knowledge of math concepts and sequencing. Reading rhymes from a book increases a child’s interest in reading - children enjoy being read to. Rhymes are fun and are useful for social development because the activity of reading or participating in a rhyme furthers the bond between child and parent/carer.So why not make nursery rhymes an important part of your bed time routine along with reading their favourite story?

Star of the WeekStar of the Week is back! Rewarding children’s learning promotes confidence and develops self esteem. If your child achieves something at home please share this with us in the nursery.

TripsWe have booked a number of trips which will be taking place this term. Children will be offered 2 trips over the year and are selected for the trips based on their interests through observations by staff members.In order for children to enjoy trips out with the nursery setting we rely on parent/carer helpers. This is a very important aspect of our trip planning and without your help we would be unable to take the children out to enjoy the varied activities on offer in the local and wider community.

Come & Join Us!!If you know of anyone interested in a place at St Mary’s Nursery School, please ask them to give us a call, email or pop into the nursery and put their child’s name on our Waiting List (from birth). This will ensure that you are advised of the dates for registration. Funding registration is normally the third week of January.

Each month we promote a popular children’s author. This month is Martin Waddle whose books will be included in our lending library. Please take some time to look at this resource with your child. St. Mary’s Nursery Anthem 1,2,3 Who are we? We’re from St. Mary’s Nursery. All the boys and girls playing happily, At St. Mary’s Nursery. Sand and play! What a day! Songs and laughter all the way. All the boys and girls playing happily, At St. Mary’s Nursery.

Treasurers Report

AUGUST OFFERING

FREEWILL GIFT OPEN STANDING DATE OFFERING AID PLATE ORDERS

02.08.15 341.50 369.00 56.50 09.08.15 543.50 373.50 54.20

16.08.15 367.06 323.50 74.00 23.08.15 358.00 457.00 60.50 30.08.15 333.67 400.00 87.40 Standing orders

3487.00

TOTAL 1943.73 1923.00 332.60 3487.00

Total for the Month 7686.33

RECEIPTS AND DONATIONS Received with thanks and gratitude for your consideration of our Church

Unicef Tubs of Grace

509.69 Kirkintilloch Division Guides

25.00

Kirkintilloch Community Council

50.00 Kirkintilloch Horticultural Society

770.00

Donation to the Fabric Fund

10.00

Special Projects Fund: Roof Fund St Mary's Country Dance Class

300.00 The Running and Walking Group

1000.00

Just Text Giving

7.50 Just Text Giving

20.00

Anonymous Donation

100.00 Anonymous Donation

100.00

Anonymous Donation

1500.00 Soup Sunday

287.60

Donation Following The Funeral Service for Joe Waddell 200.00 An Analysis of our Offerings Once again we have carried out a review of the freewill offerings made by the congregation in the year to 31 March 2015 and although we will always be grateful for any giving to The Church, this continues to make disturbing reading. As can been seen from the table below over fifty per cent of our members appear to be giving nothing or less than 50p per week.


On Saturday 07 November from 12 noon – 4.00 p.m. Young Church are holding their annual fundraising “Christmas Craft Fair” event. This year again the profit will be going to the Church Roof Fund so your help would be greatly appreciated.

We really need some helpers on the day to man the tombola and the tearoom, so if you can spare an hour or so please let us know. We are also looking for tombola prizes, so if you have any unwanted gifts or other small items – including bottles of sauce, juice etc. then please hand them in.

Finally, if you are able to provide a box of mince pies or a packet of shortbread for the tearoom this would also be very helpful.

We have over 25 craft stalls already booked to attend so please tell all your friends and family to come along – there are lots of great Christmas ideas. The entry price also includes a free entry into a prize draw for a Christmas Hamper.

Many thanks.

Louise Barry and Elaine StevensYoung Church Team Leaders

Dates for your Diary

Christmas CardsThe Church will once again be collecting Christmas cards for delivery in Lenzie, Kirkintilloch, Auchinloch and Waterside. Collecting dates are Sundays 29 November and 06 December and the price this year is again 20p per card. Ruth really needs help to deliver in South Lenzie and Harestanes. Please contact her on 775 2159 by 29 November. Please remember to include a house number when addressing the envelopes, thus making it less difficult for those delivering.


Listeners CircleThe next meeting of the Listeners Circle will be on Friday 20 November at 2pm in the Session House.Everyone is welcome to come along and listen to the programme of music which has been compiled this month by Edith Dewar.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHTCome and indulge your creative spirit!

On Thursday 26th November a craft night will be held in the Church hall beginning at 7.30pm prompt. The evening will be lead by a lady from ISew2 who will guide everyone through the necessary steps to create a craft for Christmas. All the basic materials will be provided, but if you wish you can bring extra ‘bling’ in the way of buttons, beads, ribbons or sequins.

A light supper will also be provided and the cost for the evening will be £5. Any profit will go towards the Church roof fund.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SCISSORS(any scissors will do, embroidery, kitchen, craft, ones you

just happen to have in a drawer somewhere)

October 11 Angela Montgomerie and Karen McCallum 18 Mary Stirling and Jen Biggans 25 Linda Brown and Olivia Fotheringham November 01 Mary Stirling and Nikita Rayner 08 Lisa and Daniel Malloy-Gibson Dates for your Diary – Perhaps in the centre pages Jim with the exception of Communion which could be highlighted as usual, thank you.

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

To celebrate the Lord’s Supper, the invitation displayed below is for you and your family to participate in the Sacrament of Holy Communion, at which everyone will be made most welcome. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 01 November at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend either service. Preparatory Service at 7.30 pm on Friday 30 October will set the scene and allow you to prepare yourself for the Communion Services on the Sunday. This Service is for everyone who attends worship and offers an opportunity to think about Communion and what it means. Communion will also be offered at the Wednesday Welcome on 04 November and, once again, an invitation is extended to all who wish to participate.

LISTENERS CIRCLE The next meeting of the Listeners Circle will be on Friday 16 October at 2pm in the Session House. Everyone is welcome to come along and listen to the programme of music which has been compiled this month by Sydney Ashmall. Harvest We celebrate Harvest and Eco Service on Sunday 18 October when it is hoped that the 2nd Eco-Congregation will be presented to St Mary’s. The Eco Committee thanks the congregation for their ongoing support and encouragement in obtaining this award. Rev Katy Owen thanks everyone for their continued support in the eco recycling project - donations to Lodging House Mission and to refugees through St Rollox Church. Thank you also for supporting the Fairtrade Rice Challenge as every 90 bags sold enables a child to attend school in Malawi for one year. Donations for Harvest will be gratefully received and should be brought to Church on Sunday morning, either with produce or a monetary donation. Suggestions for produce are: cereals, tinned soup / meat / fish / vegetables / tinned fruit. Also acceptable are tea, coffee, sugar, rice, pulses, red / brown sauce and vinegar. No fresh products please. The Harvest Committee this year comprises: Alice Pearson, David Tinto, Garry Burns, Sandra Burns.

St. Mary’s Parish Church

invite you to celebrate Communion on :

-

Sunday 01 Nov. 2015 at 11.00 am & 6.30 pm Wednesday 04 Nov. 2015 at 11.30 am

All will be made most welcome.

Do this in memory of me …….. Luke 22 : 19

The Rev Mark Johnstone & Kirk Session

Pick-a-Potato SundaySunday 8th NovemberBaked potatoes with choice of fillings

Come and enjoy lunch and fellowship after the service

All donations towards the roof fund


Women’s Aid

St. Rollox

East Dunbartonshire Social Work Children & Families Service

Action for Children

Money trees will also be available should you choose to make a monetary donation. These will be for the nominated charities for

2015/16.

Labels and envelopes will be available to pick up on Sundays 15 and 22 November.

Gifts should be returned UNWRAPPED in a recyclable bag with the label clearly visible to aid with the sorting and distribution

of your gift.

Your generosity is very much appreciated by all the organisations - especially at this time of year and in these difficult economic times - as they work to ensure your gift makes a difference to someone

over the Festive period and beyond. Thank you for your support.

Gift ServiceThis year our Gift Service will take

place on Sunday 29 November. You will be offered the choice of donating your gift to any of the

following organisations:

Louise Barry and Elaine Stevens Young Church Team Leaders Christmas Cards The Church will once again be collecting Christmas cards for delivery in Lenzie, Kirkintilloch, Auchinloch and Waterside. Collecting dates are Sundays 29 November and 06 December and the price this year is again 20p per card. Ruth really needs help to deliver in South Lenzie and Harestanes. Please contact her on 775 2159 by 29 November. Please remember to include a house number when addressing the envelopes, thus making it less difficult for those delivering.

LISTENERS CIRCLE The next meeting of the Listeners Circle will be on Friday 20 November at 2pm in the Session House. Everyone is welcome to come along and listen to the programme of music which has been compiled this month by Edith Dewar.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHT

Come and indulge your creative spirit! On Thursday 26th November a craft night will be held in the Church hall beginning at 7.30pm prompt. The evening will be lead by a lady from ISew2 who will guide everyone through the necessary steps to create a craft for Christmas. All the basic materials will be provided, but if you wish you can bring extra 'bling' in the way of buttons, beads, ribbons or sequins. A light supper will also be provided and the cost for the evening will be £5. Any profit will go towards the Church roof fund.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SCISSORS. ( any scissors will do, embroidery, kitchen, craft, ones you just happen to have in a

drawer somewhere)

PICK-A-POTATO SUNDAY

Sunday 8th November

Baked potatoes with choice of fillings

Come and enjoy lunch and fellowship after the service

All donations towards the roof fund Gift Service This year our Gift Service will take place on Sunday 29 November. You will be offered the choice of donating your gift to any of the following organisations:


Moses

Why did Moses wander through the desert for 40 years? Because even back then men wouldn’t stop and ask for directions.

Treasurer’s Report SEPTEMBER OFFERING


06.09.15 586.95 1435.00 86.40 13.09.15 484.08 283.00 99.48

20.09.15 643.00 120.20 120.20 27.09.15 324.76 320.50 30.70

Standing orders

3487.00 TOTAL 2038.79 2158.70 336.78 3487.00



Donation to Roof Fund in memory of Mrs Edith Thomson Deceased 224.42 Donation to Roof Fund Following the Wedding on 23.05.15 200.00 Donation to Roof Fund Following the Wedding on 18.09.15 300.00 Donation to Roof Fund Following the Baptism on 04.10.15 30.00

Moses

Why did Moses wander through the desert for 40 years? Because even back then men wouldn’t stop and ask for directions.

Treasurer’s Report SEPTEMBER OFFERING


06.09.15 586.95 1435.00 86.40 13.09.15 484.08 283.00 99.48

20.09.15 643.00 120.20 120.20 27.09.15 324.76 320.50 30.70

Standing orders

3487.00 TOTAL 2038.79 2158.70 336.78 3487.00



Donation to Roof Fund in memory of Mrs Edith Thomson Deceased 224.42 Donation to Roof Fund Following the Wedding on 23.05.15 200.00 Donation to Roof Fund Following the Wedding on 18.09.15 300.00 Donation to Roof Fund Following the Baptism on 04.10.15 30.00

September OfferingTREASURER’S REPORT

Time for RemembranceIf you would like to pay your own personal tribute to the soldiers who died during the First World War, then why not consider participating in a very easy project being run by the British Legion? Not only is it commemorative, but it is one which will yield big results for your garden next year!

It is the Centenary Poppy Campaign, in which the Royal British Legion has joined forces with B&Q to encourage the public and local authorities to plant Flanders poppy seeds on their own land. The Flanders poppy seeds can be purchased from B&Q, where a donation of £1 will go towards the work of the Legion. Just visit your B&Q for more details.


Being a good neighbour“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar... Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge... Matthew 5:23-25 (NIV)

There is some really good legal advice in these verses, especially if you include ‘neighbour’ in this. “Settle matters quickly...” is advisable as disputes can easily be lengthy and very expensive. They can also ruin relationships and make it difficult to sell your house because you have to tell buyers if there have been disputes which affect the property.

We are told to love thy neighbour and also that good fences make good neighbours. This is true as knowing where the boundaries are, sometimes in more than one sense of the word, is beneficial. Questions of ownership and position of boundaries are very often difficult to resolve and the cost of sorting it out is usually far in excess of the value of the land in question. If there is a problem try to sort it out over a cup of tea. Deeds sometimes show the position of boundaries on the plans and say who is responsible for which.

It is not only fences and walls that come between neighbours. Pets, noise, car parking, overgrown trees, and rubbish can lead to complaints.

If there is a problem, legal advice may help and this does not necessarily mean going to court. The law should be a last resort. Even if you win you may not get all your money back and you still have to live with the neighbour. Some local authorities have mediation services to resolve problems.

We should pray for our neighbours and enemies – even if they are often the same people!


Prayer at Remembrance Time

Loving Father,When we watch the news or read the papers, we can feel overwhelmed by the tragedy of lives lost or affected by war or terrorism. And our Remembrance Day Services and anniversaries just seem to emphasize that continuing suffering.Help us Lord, to switch our focus from what self-centred people do in their pursuit of power, to what you have done in Jesus, who gave his life so that the brokenness of creation might be restored to wholeness - and that we might have your peace in our hearts, even while the world rages about us. Help us to remember the important thing – to put our trust in Jesus, your Son.In his name, we pray. Amen.

Words to Remember(Jn16:33)

“We will remember them”

The years of remembering go by,Accumulating name after nameAs wars and conflicts continueIn a world, deaf to the lessons of history.But through the negativity of NovemberA different remembering brings hope and meaning.Words of the world’s creator,Words to make sense of chaosAnd bring order and peace in the end.

“In this world you will have trouble,But take heart!I have overcome the world.”

Words of Jesus.We will remember them.


The new ministerThe new minister was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Finally he took out a card, wrote ‘Revelation 3:20’ on the back and stuck it in the door.

When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, ‘Genesis 3:10’.

Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in gales of laughter. Revelation 3:20 begins “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.” Genesis 3:10 reads, “I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid for I was naked.” MosesWhy did Moses wander through the desert for 40 years?Because even back then men wouldn’t stop and ask for directions.

POPPIES

Poppies flower in the summer, don’t they? So why poppies in November? You will see them everywhere in the next week or so, and everyone from the smallest Rainbow or Beaver to the Queen will be wearing a poppy on Remembrance Sunday.

We wear poppies because, among all the mud and chaos of the battlefields of the Great War, men were amazed to see the humble field flower of home spring up where the earth was disturbed – a blood red splash of colour in a sea of khaki.

When the British Legion started an appeal to help those whose bodies or minds had been

smashed by war, the poppy seemed an ideal symbol. And even now, when World War I and II seem so far away, our troops are fighting, being wounded and dying; reminding us that the poppy is also a symbol of sacrifice.

PRINT A POPPY

How? Well the answer lies in your own hands. You will need a white paper plate, red and black finger or poster paint and two margarine lids or saucers to put the paint on.

Put some newspaper on the table and start. Squeeze some red paint onto one lid or saucer and put black paint on the other one. Put your thumb into the red paint and use it to make 5 overlapping petals in a circle on the edge of your plate. Put your index finger into the black paint and use it to stamp a centre for your poppy.

Continue printing poppies all round the edge of your plate to make a wreath. Leave it to dry and then you can write ‘Lest We Forget’ or ‘Remembrance’ in the middle of the plate. You could hang the plate in your front window to share with others.

When is the first food fight mentioned in the Bible?

‘I looked and behold a flying roll!’ (Zech 5:1 KJV)

Do you know the phone number for the Garden of

Eden? Adam 8-1-2

Did you know that Paul was the 1st surfer in the Bible? Remember in Acts when he ‘came ashore on a board’?


St James the LeastMy dear Nephew Darren

I was intrigued that you have been nurturing someone called Dave who is considering ordination. Since Dave had never travelled outside the city, your decision to send him to me was understandable. Sadly, I don’t think he is cut out for the ministry. We did our best. In a fit of hospitality the Colonel invited this Dave to stay at the Lodge, and to join his Saturday pheasant shoot as a beater. But Dave said firmly that he was against beating any kind of bird, and abhors all kinds of murder. It seems young Dave is a vegetarian! You might have warned us. The Colonel is now concerned that Dave is connected in some way with the Green Party. You cannot be too careful these days.

Then Miss Saxby and Miss Tarby stepped in. They enjoy mushrooming, and kindly took young Dave off to the woods. It is not their fault that they are a bit deaf, and did not hear his cries of distress when he lost them among all the trees. They just assumed he had gone back to the Colonel’s, and so of course they did not organize a search party until much later. Fortunately, the church warden’s spaniel has a keen nose and found

Dave before midnight. During all that time, Dave seemed to have had nothing better to do than slide about on fallen leaves and trip over hidden logs in the dark. He was even babbling about having heard a crying ghost. We feared he might be delirious, but then realized he meant the local owl. He also seemed surprised by the darkness, and asked how we manage without any streetlights at all in the parish. We explained the obvious – we simply follow the example of the well-refreshed when leaving the pub - and feel our way along the walls. On Sunday morning Dave rushed into the church to warn me that there were several loose sheep in the churchyard. I decided then that he should return to the safety of the city. There was no point in letting him near most of our church ladies, who would have savaged him on sight. The visit only proves the obvious: potential ordinands should be carnivorous, cricketing fly-fishers, most at home in well-worn tweeds and preferably accompanied by a muddy dog. How else will they get along with normal folk?

Your loving uncle, Eustace

The Rectory . . .


Across1 ‘The Lord Jesus... took bread,

and when he had given — , he broke it’ (1 Corinthians 11:24) (6)

4 ‘He has taken me to the banquet hall, and his — over me is love’ (Song of Songs 2:4) (6)

8 Surrey town that hosts the National Christian Resources Exhibition (5)

9 Also known as Abednego (Daniel 1:7) (7)

10 Liken (Isaiah 40:18) (7) 11 A son of Etam, descendant of

Judah (1 Chronicles 4:3) (5) 12 A part of the temple where the

blood of a young bull was to be smeared (Ezekiel 45:19) (9)

17 ‘They make many promises, take false — and make agreements’ (Hosea 10:4) (5)

19 Roman province to which Paul returned after evangelizing it on his first missionary journey (Acts 16:6) (7)

21 Material used to make baby Moses’ basket (Exodus 2:3) (7)

22 ‘And feeble as — , in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail’ (5)

23 ‘The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep — to his voice’ (John10:3) (6)

24 Stalk carrying the sponge of wine vinegar given to Christ on the cross (John 19:29) (6)

Down

1 Elijah dug one round the altar he built on Mount Carmel and filled it with water (1 Kings 18:32) (6)

2 ‘I am not — of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes’ (Romans 1:16) (7)

3 Buddhist term relating to belief in reincarnation (5)

5 Damascus disciple who, at God’s command, restored the sight of the blinded Saul of Tarsus (Acts 9:12) (7)

6 and 16 Horses: their sound (Jeremiah 50:11) (5) and their gait (Joel 2:4) (6)

7

A three (anag.) (6) 9 Athenian council addressed memorably

by Paul (Acts 17:22) (9)13 Abide by (Galatians 3:5) (7) 14 Persian princes (Daniel 3:2) (7) 15 Force (Galatians 6:12) (6) 16 See 6 Down (6) 18 Paste (anag.) (5) 20 How the cedars of Lebanon are

described (Isaiah 2:13) (5)

ANSWERS AT FOOT OF PAGE

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ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH ORGANISATIONS

For further information on any of the above –

Please contact the Church Office on

0141 775 1166 or email: [email protected]

Contact list 2013.14

Organisation Location Time Contact

Sunday Sunday Worship Church 11am Rev Mark Johnstone Kidz Zone Church Halls 11am Elaine Stevens/Louise Barry Seekers 11am Elaine Stevens/Louise Barry Creche Church Halls 11am Elaine Stevens/Louise Barry Fairtrade Stall Main Hall 12 noon Leslie Baird/Fiona Leishman Badminton Beginners Main Hall 4.30-5.30pm Trevor Patterson Junior Main Hall 5.30-7.30pm Trevor Patterson Senior Main Hall 7.30-9.30pm Liz Barrie Monday Nursery Church Halls 8.30-11.45am Janet Brady Ladies Bowling Main Hall 1.30-3.30pm Cathie Devine BB Shipmates Main Hall 6-7pm Lindsey Campbell BB Junior/Company Main/Mid Hall 6.45-8.30pm Garry Burns/Iain Hill Running/Walking Club Session House 7pm Bob Brown/Jean Ralph Men’s Club Main Hall 7.30-10pm Archie Smith Tuesday Nursery Church Halls 8.30-11.45am Janet Brady Ladies Badminton Main Hall 1.30-3.30pm Doreen More Badminton Junior Main Hall 6-8pm Trevor Patterson Senior Main Hall 8-10.30pm Liz Barrie Prayer Time Meeting Place 7-7.30pm Rev Katy Owen Country Dancing Mid Hall 7.45-10pm Moira MacNeill Wednesday Nursery Church Halls 8.30-11.45am Janet Brady Wednesday Welcome Session House 10-11.20am Mary Stirling Wednesday Service Church 11.30-12noon Rev Mark Johnstone Over 50’s Badminton Main Hall 1.30-3.30pm Anne Allan Rainbows Mid Hall 6.30-7.30pm Agnes Marran Brownies Main Hall 6.30-7.45pm Elizabeth Cousin Vestry Church Vestry 7-9pm Church Office Running/Walking Club Session House 7pm Bob Brown/Jean Ralph Trefoil Guild

(monthly) Mid Hall 7.45-10pm Edith Dunn

Thursday Nursery Church Halls 8.30-11.45am Janet Brady Flower Circle

(Alternate Weeks) Mid Hall 7.30-9pm Elizabeth Walker

Friday Nursery Church Halls 8.30-11.45am Janet Brady Listener’s Circle

(Monthly) Session House (church)

2-4pm Robert Dewar

Guild Mid Hall 7.30-9pm Moira MacNeill

ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH ORGANISATIONS DAY ORGANISATION LOCATION TIME

Sunday Sunday Worship Sunday School Seekers Crèche

Fairtrade Badminton Beginners Junior Senior

Church Church Halls ditto ditto

Main Hall

ditto ditto ditto

11.00 a.m. – 12 noon ditto ditto ditto

Monday Ladies Bowling Shipmates Junior & Company Section Boys’ Brigade Running/Walking Group

Main Hall ditto

ditto

Hall Vestibule

Tuesday Ladies Badminton Junior Badminton Senior Badminton Prayer Time Country Dancing

Main Hall ditto ditto Meeting Place Mid Hall

Wednesday Wednesday Welcome Wednesday Worship Over 50’s Badminton Brownies Rainbows Guides Vestry Hour

Running/Walking Group

Session House Main Hall ditto ditto ditto Vestry

Hall Vestibule

12 noon – 12.30 p.m.

4.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m. – 10.30p.m.

1.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. 5.45 p.m. – 6.45 p.m.

6.45p.m. – 8.30 p.m.

7.00 p.m.

1.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. 8.00 p.m. – 10.30p.m. 7.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. 7.45 p.m. – 10.00 pm. 10.00a.m. – 11.20am. 11.30 a.m. – 12 noon 1.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. 6.30 p.m. – 7.45 p.m. 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. 7.45 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.

7.00 p.m.

CONTACT Rev Mark Johnstone Elaine Stevens / Louise Barry Elaine Stevens / Louise Barry Fiona Leishman/Leslie Baird Ruth Patterson Ruth PattersonLiz Barrie

Cathie Devine Lindsey Campbell

Iain Hill

Bob Brown/Sheena Nicol

Doreen More Ruth Patterson Liz Barrie Rev Katy Owen Moira MacNeill Mary Stirling Rev Mark Johnstone Ann Allan Emma Harte Agnes Marran Lucy McCallum Rev Mark Johnstone Telephone Church Office Bob Brown/Sheena Nicol

Thursday Flower Circle (alternate weeks)

Mid Hall 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Elizabeth Walker

Friday Listeners’ Circle (monthly) Guild

ditto

Mid Hall

2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Moira MacNeill

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