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Parishioner

May 2015

The

Minister:

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

Session Clerk:Gordon Morrison

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Treasurer:John M. Thomson

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Secretary:Lynn Hay

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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 LetterMay 2015

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Dear Friends,

John 17:21 says ‘That all of them should be one’. This text has perplexed the Church for years. What does it mean? Some have seen it as a text that would bring all of the denominations of the Christian Church together. It is therefore seen by some as a call to unity across the Christian Church in the World. This seems a bit far-fetched. Too often unity is seen as uniformity. That would not sit well with our own tradition where the local congregation under the supervision of the Presbytery has the freedom to ‘be-Church’ in their own Parish. In many ways they are

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free to respond to the differences that may arise in the Community. Where there is trust and faithfulness God’s people are encouraged to meet the needs of their Parish.

The Church of Scotland is not sustainable in the way it once was. We must find ways to share resources and work together with our neighbouring Church of Scotland Charges. To that end we have the opportunity to enter into a ‘Parish Grouping’. This group consists of St Mary’s, St David’s Memorial Park, Hillhead and St Columba’s. We are being asked to work with each other and discover things we can do and share together. This should mean we have the opportunity to set up a development group who would bring new and fresh ideas to the group. As a congregation we are asked to vote on this recommendation. I believe it is a good way to work and will strengthen the Christian witness in Kirkintilloch. You will see elsewhere in the Magazine the details of the vote etc. Our Session Clerk will keep us up to date with the process and ultimately the outcome.

‘That all of them should be one’ – one in working together where we celebrate our difference.

Kindest regards

2 The Parishioner – May 2015


Parish Register

Baptisms‘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.'

April 19 Martha Jane Male, daughter of Donna and Stuart

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

Funerals‘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.'

April 02 James Green, 11 Glenburn Crescent, Milton of Campsie 07 Borthwick Cole, Fourhills Care Home, Glasgow 09 Mrs E Bavaird, 60 Craigielea Crescent, Milngavie 21 Mrs Isa Livingstone, formerly of Bothlyn Avenue, Kirkintilloch 25 George Tinning, Buchanan House, Bearsden

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

April 18 Natalie Reid and John-Paul Flannigan

Weddings

(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.

Change of AddressMrs Janet Millin, formerly of Larch Avenue Lenzie, now residing at Fairview, 21 Beech Road, Lenzie


Thank you acknowledgements have been received from the following who received Chancel Flowers during the last month. Mrs E Philip, Mrs G Fleming, Mrs A. Pearson Mrs J, Honeker, Mrs M. Lawson, Mrs V. Lindsay, Mr J. Macintosh, Mrs I. Hay, Mr A. Hunter, Mrs P. Sinclair, Mrs K. Pollock, Miss D. Brown, Mr Mrs J. Stewart, Mr J. Robertson, Mr Mrs J. Nicol, David and Denise family of Mrs J. Irvine, Mrs M. Burnett, Mr Mrs R. Barr, Mrs B. Campbell, Mrs V. Hogg, Mr S. Ashmall, Mrs R. MacMillan, Mr Mrs B, Poynton, Mr Mrs J. Lang, Grace & John Galt. Also, the late Mr G Tinning Snr, Mr Mrs G Tinning, Mr Mrs S McPherson and Miss L Caven for the lovely flowers at this difficult time.

Janice Reid

Thank You

We wish to thank the following members who will donate the flowers for the chancel of our Church during May.May 10 Miss J. Campbell, Mrs J. Finney, Mrs M. McCaffer, Mrs D. Stewart, Mrs E. Walker (Communion) 17 Mrs M. Anderson, Mrs D. Halliday, Mrs J. Lang, Mrs M. McCaffer 24 Mr G. Burns, Mrs M. Maule, Mrs M. Girault, Mrs J. Melrose 31 Mrs F. Wishart, Mrs M. Malcolm, Miss A. TassieJune 07 Mrs L. Burns, Mrs M. Henderson, Mrs H. McKay, Mrs M. Taylor, Mr Mrs D. Burns, Mrs D. McPherson

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

May 03/10 Mrs M. Malcom Mrs J. Kempsell 17/24 Mrs C. Devine, Mrs S. Nicol May 31/ Mrs A. McPhee,Mrs M. McCafferJune 07

Church Flowers


Grandparents make familylife possible

Nearly a quarter of parents in the UK admit that they can only work because their children are looked after by their grandparents. Nearly 4 in 10 children aged between 6 and 16 say that they now are spending more time with their grandparents than with their mums and dads. One in six grandparents even has grandchildren living with them, on at least a part-time basis. In a survey by Interflora, it was also found that just over half of all the children had shared a secret with their grandparents that they had not told their parents. Nearly half of all grandparents said they felt a need to help, because nursery and child-care costs are seen as unaffordable.

The Bells of St Mary’sMay 10 Linda Brown and Jean Ralph 1 Angela Montgomerie Karen Morrison 24 Lisa and Daniel Malloy-Gibson 31 Dorothy Stewart and Paul MalcolmJune 07 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.

The Sacrament of Holy CommunionYou are warmly invited to join in the celebration of Holy Communion

on Sunday 10 May at 11am and 6.30pm and to the Preparatory Service on Friday 08 May at 7.30 pm. The Preparatory 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 13 May and once again an

invitation is extended to all who wish to participate.

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


The ParishionerCopy for the Summer issue (which includes June / July / August)

should be handed to Sandra Burns, left in the Publications pigeon hole in the Hall vestibule, or sent by e-mail to sandraburns@

ntlworld.com no later than Sunday 31 May.

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 p.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 Guarding of the God of LifeThe God of life with guarding hold you,The loving Christ with guarding fold you,The Holy Spirit, guarding, mould you,Each night of life to aid, enfold you,Each day and night of life uphold you.

Ancient Celtic poem


St Mary’s Young ChurchSt Mary’s Young Church provides a range of age specific activities for young people every Sunday. Whether regularly, or occasionally, you are assured of a warm welcome and lots of fun. Meeting in the Church Halls from 10:45 to 12:15 every Sunday. Crèche 0-3 years, Kidz Zone 3 - 11 years and Seekers 11 - 16 years.

This year’s Young Church Summer outing is taking place on Sunday 7th June. We will be going for a trip along the Canal with the Seagull Trust. We will have lunch in the Church Halls following the morning Service then walking to the Marina for 1.30 p.m. More details will follow. Please contact Louise or Elaine.

As part of our ECO Church project the Kidz Zone have adopted a Mountain Gorilla named Ihoho. He lives in Rwanda and is 4 years old. We receive regular updates from WWF on his progress. We are very proud of Ihoho and are pleased to be helping an animal in danger.

The Kirkintilloch Horticultural Society

Annual Plant Sale is on Saturday 30 May 2015 in St Mary’s from 8.30am - 12.30pm. Variety of bedding plants, shrubs, herbs and miscellaneous cuttings available.

Joanne MacDonald Head of Centre (Acting)

The Kirkintilloch Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale is on Saturday 30 May 2015 in St Mary's from 8.30am - 12.30pm. Variety of bedding plants, shrubs, herbs and miscellaneous cuttings available.

Christian Aid Week, 10-16 May 2015 Several new collectors are required for this year’s House to House collection in Kirkintilloch, Waterside and Lenzie. One evening is all that is required. Anyone interested please ‘phone Paul Malcolm – 578 1520. St Mary’s effort for this week will once again be a soup lunch after the Sunday Service on 17 May 2015. Please come along and help the work of Christian Aid, which is the official Aid Agency of 41 denominations in the United Kingdom. It is the Church’s response to the appalling poverty in the world.

v Christian Aid works to bring an end to poverty around the world. v They work with people of all faiths and none. v They never give money to governments. v They currently work in 40 countries with 726 local partner organisations in Africa, Asia and the

Middle East and Latin America and the Caribbean. Quiz Night Results Thanks to all those who made the quiz such a success on Friday night. The Kelvinvale Killers were the winning team, but the results were all very close. As well as being an enjoyable way to spend an evening the event raised just over £200 for the roof fund. 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]

Life and Work is the magazine of the Church of Scotland. In a history spanning over 130 years, it has established itself as the pre-eminent voice of the Church of Scotland.

Though firmly rooted in the affairs of the Kirk, it also aims to cover a broad range of subjects of interest to church-goers across the spectrum from international affairs and British political and social issues to science, ethics and the arts. Each monthly issue includes a forum for views on current social and moral issues, a monthly meditation and regular articles on the spiritual side of life, reviews of the latest books, videos and Christian resources, and regular features on the Church worldwide.

Draft basis of Parish Grouping – Kirkintilloch Churches


St Mary’s NurserySt. Mary’s Nursery is delighted to announce that we have been successful in achieving our 4th Eco Schools Green Flag! This is great news, as we are one of the leading partnership nurseries in East Dunbartonshire to have achieved this. I would like to thank the children, parents, grandparents and staff for all their hard work. Additionally, we would like to thank the Nursery Committee and our church Eco Liaison for their support. The following is an extract from the Lead Assessor, Paula Love, from Eco Schools Scotland in response to our application: “I very much enjoyed reading your application to renew your Green Flag status and was delighted to see that you had maintained wonderful progress since your last Award, as well as having sound ideas for the future. In so doing, you have received welcome, on-going support from families, your community, the local authority, neighbourhood businesses and environmental groups, allowing your children to grow in confidence and expertise. Your links with Sainsbury’s and work with Kirkintilloch Horticultural Society and the Mugdock Rangers are great examples of this collaborative approach, as is your sharing of good practice with Lenzie Moss Primary School and other nurseries locally. Furthermore, you have integrated the Eco-Schools’ Programme well into the Nursery’s curriculum and calendar via Eco-themed topic work and events such as Red Nose Day, Porridge Day and Earth Day. In addition, it was good to hear that you had been developing your grounds, extending the children’s learning of out of doors and ensuring that your outside space is a marvellous resource for learning and recreation. In addition, you are to be warmly commended for your community litter picking activities, for your promotion of Fair Trade in St. Mary’s, leading the way in this field within East Dunbartonshire and for your generous support of a range of worthwhile charities at home and overseas. It was also

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great to hear that you had been supporting your local church on its journey to becoming an Eco Congregation and achieving Fair Trade Church status. Your pupils are truly responsible, mini global citizens. Fantastic work everyone and keep up this amazing effort!”

This term, the nursery will also be celebrating a very special birthday. Established in 1965, we have been caring and nurturing the children in Kirkintilloch and beyond for 50 years! We will be having some exciting events over the coming months within the nursery and will also have the opportunity to share this anniversary with a special service of “Celebration and Dedication” on Sunday 31 May 2015.


Christian Aid Week10-16 May 2015

Several new collectors are required for this year’s House to House collection in Kirkintilloch, Waterside and Lenzie. One evening is all that is required. Anyone interested please ‘phone Paul Malcolm – 578 1520. St Mary’s effort for this week will once again be a soup lunch after the Sunday Service on 17 May 2015. Please come along and help the work of Christian Aid, which is the official Aid Agency of 41 denominations in the United Kingdom. It is the Church’s response to the appalling poverty in the world.

• Christian Aid works to bring an end to poverty around the world.

• They work with people of all faiths and none.• They never give money to governments.• They currently work in 40 countries with 726 local partner

organisations in Africa, Asia and the Middle East and Latin America and the Caribbean.


The Kirkintilloch Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale is on Saturday 30 May 2015 in St Mary's from 8.30am - 12.30pm. Variety of bedding plants, shrubs, herbs and miscellaneous cuttings available.

Christian Aid Week, 10-16 May 2015 Several new collectors are required for this year’s House to House collection in Kirkintilloch, Waterside and Lenzie. One evening is all that is required. Anyone interested please ‘phone Paul Malcolm – 578 1520. St Mary’s effort for this week will once again be a soup lunch after the Sunday Service on 17 May 2015. Please come along and help the work of Christian Aid, which is the official Aid Agency of 41 denominations in the United Kingdom. It is the Church’s response to the appalling poverty in the world.

v Christian Aid works to bring an end to poverty around the world. v They work with people of all faiths and none. v They never give money to governments. v They currently work in 40 countries with 726 local partner organisations in Africa, Asia and the

Middle East and Latin America and the Caribbean. Quiz Night Results Thanks to all those who made the quiz such a success on Friday night. The Kelvinvale Killers were the winning team, but the results were all very close. As well as being an enjoyable way to spend an evening the event raised just over £200 for the roof fund. 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]

Life and Work is the magazine of the Church of Scotland. In a history spanning over 130 years, it has established itself as the pre-eminent voice of the Church of Scotland.

Though firmly rooted in the affairs of the Kirk, it also aims to cover a broad range of subjects of interest to church-goers across the spectrum from international affairs and British political and social issues to science, ethics and the arts. Each monthly issue includes a forum for views on current social and moral issues, a monthly meditation and regular articles on the spiritual side of life, reviews of the latest books, videos and Christian resources, and regular features on the Church worldwide.



Quiz Night Results Thanks to all those who made the quiz such a success on Friday night. The Kelvinvale Killers were the winning team, but the results were all very close. As well as being an enjoyable way to spend an evening the event raised just over £200 for the roof fund.

Life and WorkLife and Work is the magazine of the Church of Scotland. In a history spanning over 130 years, it has established itself as the pre-eminent voice of the Church of Scotland.Though firmly rooted in the affairs of the Kirk, it also aims to cover a broad range of subjects of interest to church-goers across the spectrum from international affairs and British political and social issues to science, ethics and the arts. Each monthly issue includes a forum for views on current social and moral issues, a monthly meditation and regular articles on the spiritual side of life, reviews of the latest books, videos and Christian resources, and regular features on the Church worldwide.

May 14: Ascension Day– 40 Days with the Risen Christ 40 days after Easter comes Ascension Day. These are the 40 days during which the Risen Christ appeared again and again to his disciples, following his death and resurrection. The Gospels give us little of Christ’s teachings and deeds during those forty days. Jesus was seen by numerous disciples: on the road to Emmaus, by the Sea of Galilee, in houses, etc. He strengthened and encouraged his disciples, and at last opened their eyes to all that the Scriptures had promised about the Messiah. Jesus also told them that as the Father had sent Him, He was now going to send them - to all corners of the earth, as his witnesses.

Editor: If you want to add more detail to Christ’s appearances, the stories can be found in Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; and John 20.



Mark has made reference to the proposal to form a Parish Grouping with the four Church of Scotland Congregations in Kirkintilloch. This is an arrangement, in line with the Presbytery Plan for Glasgow, which will be ratified if the congregations of the four Churches involved are all in favour. Accordingly, you will be asked to vote for or against the proposal at the beginning of June.A copy of a “Draft Basis” of the Parish Grouping is included below. It should be noted that the majority of this document is prescriptive – Paragraph 7 is the one area where the individual Churches determine the appropriate content.There will be a lot more information available in the coming weeks, including open question and answer forums leading up to the vote in June. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss the proposal.Kind regards,

Gordon Morrison, Session Clerk

In accordance with The Presbytery Plan for Glasgow, the congregations of Kirkintilloch Hillhead Church of Scotland [SC016751], St Columba Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkintilloch [SC000609], St David’s Memorial Park Church of Scotland, Kirkintilloch [SC008332] and St Mary’s Parish Church of Scotland, Kirkintilloch [SC001857] shall form a Parish Grouping on a date to be determined on the following terms and conditions:

1) NAME: The name of the Parish Grouping shall be Kirkintilloch Parish Grouping.

2) TERRITORIAL RESPONSIBILITY: The bounds to be served by the Parish Grouping shall be the combined Parishes of the participating congregations or as Presbytery may determine.

3) PROPERTY AND FUNDS: The property and funds belonging to or held on behalf of each congregation shall remain the property and funds of each congregation. As a general rule, contributions to the financial costs in regards to the work of the Parish Grouping shall be in proportion to the Central Allocation of each congregation.

4) KIRK SESSIONS: The Kirk Sessions shall continue their present status and authority. Each participating Kirk Session shall appoint two of its members, together with the ministry team, to form a Development Group. The Development Group shall be moderated by a member of the Ministry Team by rota and shall have the task of promoting and co-ordinating the common work of the Parish Grouping. The Kirk Sessions shall meet together at least twice a year.

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5) MINISTRY TEAM: The ministry team shall consist of the Ministers of St Columba Church, St David’s Memorial Park Church, St Mary’s Parish Church of Scotland, and the OLM from Kirkintilloch Hillhead Church.

6) STIPENDS AND SALARIES: The stipends and salaries shall be as sanctioned by the Presbytery in conjunction with the Ministries Council of the General Assembly.

7) AREAS OF CO-OPERATION: The Parish Grouping commits itself to working collaboratively in the following:

• Worship and Prayer • Mission and outreach • School Chaplaincy • Pastoral Care • Social occasions • Training and Development • Administration

8) VACANCY PROCEDURE: This Parish Grouping constitutes a team ministry (in terms of Act VIII 2003 Section 14.3) and therefore in the event of a vacancy, up to two representatives will be appointed by Presbytery to serve on a Nominating Committee.

9) POWER TO ADJUST: While the articles and terms shall form the Basis of Parish Grouping for the congregations now agreeing, the congregations shall be free like any other congregation to agree to adjust arrangements under the authority of Presbytery as need may arise.

Editor: If you want to add more detail to Christ’s appearances, the stories can be found in Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; and John 20.

Across

1 ‘Therefore let us — passing judgment on one another’ (Romans 14:13) (4) 3 ‘I — — these persons here present’ (Marriage service) (4,4) 9 According to a prearranged timetable (Numbers 28:3) (7) 10 Group of eight (5) 11 The cell into which the Philippian jailer put Paul and Silas (Acts 16:24) (5) 12 — Taylor, pioneer missionary to China (6) 14 Otherwise known as the Eucharist, Breaking of Bread, the Lord’s Table (4,9) 17 ‘So that after I have preached to others, I — will not be disqualified for the prize’ (1 Corinthians

9:27) (6) 19 Attend to (3,2) 22 Approximately (Acts 4:4) (5) 23 Tea rite (anag.) (7) 24 Rule of sovereign (8) 25 Test (anag.) (4) Down

1 The name of the street where Judas lived in Damascus and where Saul of Tarsus stayed (Acts 9:11) (8)

2 ‘The playing of the merry — , sweet singing in the choir’ (5) 4 ‘We have been saying that — — was credited to him as righteous’ (Romans 4:9) (8,5) 5 Dr Martyn — Jones, famous for his ministry at Westminster Chapel (5) 6 Port at which Paul landed on his way to Rome (Acts 28:13) (7) 7 Observe (Ruth 3:4) (4) 8 Minister of religion (6) 13 ‘I am — of this man’s blood. It is your responsibility’ (Matthew 27:24) (8) 15 ‘Greater love has no one than this, that he — — his life for his friends’ (John 15:13) (3,4) 16 Archbishop who calculated that the world began in 4004BC (6) 18 ‘No one can — the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit’ (John 3:5) (5) 20 Establish by law (5) 21 Product of Gilead noted for its healing properties (Jeremiah 46:11) (4) Treasurer’s Report Will the Congregation please note that our offering receipts, on a monthly basis, such as listed below, are not sufficient to cover our typical monthly expenditure to operate as St Mary's Parish Church.

JANUARY OFFERING

FREEWILL GIFT OPEN STANDING

DATE OFFERING AID PLATE ORDERS 04.01.15 356.50 432.50 181.39

11.01.15 366.40 373.50 70.50 18.01.15 352.00 428.00 49.00 25.01.15 540.00 530.00 85.56

Standing orders

3461.00 TOTAL 1614.90 1764.00 386.45 3461.00

Total for the Month 7226.35

TREASURER’S REPORTJanuary Offering

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FEBRUARY OFFERING

FREEWILL GIFT OPEN STANDING DATE OFFERING AID PLATE ORDERS

01.02.15 448.50 448.00 90.10 08.02.15 594.43 444.00 112.90 15.02.15 463.40 452.00 66.40 22.02.15 464.80 414.50 57.99

Standing orders

3461.00 TOTAL 1971.13 1758.50 327.39 3461.00


MARCH OFFERING

FREEWILL GIFT OPEN STANDING DATE OFFERING AID PLATE ORDERS

01.03.15 428.50 403.90 109.00 08.03.15 472.65 462.00 293.26

15.03.15 395.80 497.50 101.98 22.03.15 436.50 548.30 97.00 29.03.15 325.90 318.50 126.50 Standing orders

3461.00

TOTAL 2059.35 2230.20 727.74 3461.00


RECEIPTS AND DONATIONS DURING JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH Received with thanks and gratitude for your consideration of our Church Donation from Cynthia & The Late Jim Keellings

300.00

From Mrs MacRae for the Parishioner

50.00 Donation from Mr John McKinney for Church Maintenance 100.00 Donation to Parishioner from Mr A Main

10.00

We continue to receive generous donations for the roof fund, the majority of the donors wishing to remain anonymous so my apologies if I do not attach names:

Roof Fund 1000.00

Roof Fund 20.00

Roof Fund 20.00

Roof Fund 100.00

From Mr Macphail in memory of the late Mrs Margaret Macphail 98.82

Roof Fund 100.00

Roof Fund 200.00

Roof Fund 20.00

Roof Fund 20.00

Roof Fund 80.50

Grandparents make family life possible Nearly a quarter of parents in the UK admit that they can only work because their children are looked after by their grandparents. Nearly 4 in 10 children aged between 6 and 16 say that they now are spending more time with their grandparents than with their mums and dads. One in six grandparents even has grandchildren living with them, on at least a part-time basis.

In a survey by Interflora, it was also found that just over half of all the children had shared a secret with their grandparents that they had not told their parents.

February Offering

March Offering


St James the LeastMy dear Nephew Darren

I have to say that the couple who complained that you never noticed they had been missing from church for a month had a point. There is a simple way of noticing when someone is absent: everyone sits in the same pew. Every Sunday. Always.Little Miss Margison sits in the pew after the third pillar on the right here at St. James the Least. As she walks up the aisle, you can sense her counting the pillars until she reaches the right one, which then allows her to sit in front of it. I have speculated that if I ever had that pillar removed, then the following Sunday, she would have a complete mental collapse. One Sunday a visiting family arrived early and sat down; three people in an empty church seating 200. Colonel Wainwright and his wife were the first of our regulars to arrive and froze in horror. The Colonel said in a deafening whisper to his wife: “There’s someone sitting in our pew.” At least they had the grace – no matter how reluctant – for one week, to sit somewhere else. Unlike the Prentice family of husband, wife and three children, who arrived to discover that a visiting family of husband, wife and four children were sitting in

their pew; six people in a pew that held eight. Or, it normally holds eight. That Sunday, it held thirteen.We at least have one iconoclast in Miss Pemberton, who makes a point of sitting in a different place every week. This thoroughly unsettles the rest of the congregation, who fear she may sit in their seats during her nomadic wanderings. I sometimes wonder if she has a chart at home with all the pew spaces marked on it and she strikes one off each week as she returns home.Occasionally the unexpected can happen. Mrs Cholmondeley arrived one week in good time, settled herself in her accustomed place, but half-way through the Service suddenly ran out of the building. Ten minutes later, she was back and in her usual place once again. It was only when the church filled with the smell of burned bacon that we understood.That is why replacing pews with chairs in your church was a mistake. Pews can never be moved. You know where everybody is – or should be!

Your loving uncle, Eustace

The Rectory . . .

Across1 ‘Therefore let us — passing

judgment on one another’ (Romans 14:13) (4)

3 ‘I — — these persons here present’ (Marriage service) (4,4)

9 According to a prearranged timetable (Numbers 28:3) (7)

10 Group of eight (5) 11 The cell into which the

Philippian jailer put Paul and Silas (Acts 16:24) (5)

12 — Taylor, pioneer missionary to China (6)

14 Otherwise known as the Eucharist, Breaking of Bread, the Lord’s Table (4,9)

17 ‘So that after I have preached to others, I — will not be disqualified for the prize’ (1 Corinthians 9:27) (6)

19 Attend to (3,2) 22 Approximately (Acts 4:4) (5) 23 Tea rite (anag.) (7) 24 Rule of sovereign (8) 25 Test (anag.) (4)

Down1 The name of the street where Judas

lived in Damascus and where Saul of Tarsus stayed (Acts 9:11) (8)

2 ‘The playing of the merry — , sweet singing in the choir’ (5)

4 ‘We have been saying that — — was credited to him as righteous’ (Romans 4:9) (8,5)

5 Dr Martyn — Jones, famous for his ministry at Westminster Chapel (5)

6 Port at which Paul landed on his way to Rome (Acts 28:13) (7)

7 Observe (Ruth 3:4) (4) 8 Minister of religion (6) 13 ‘I am — of this man’s blood. It is your

responsibility’ (Matthew 27:24) (8) 15 ‘Greater love has no one than this, that

he — — his life for his friends’ (John 15:13) (3,4)

16 Archbishop who calculated that the world began in 4004BC (6)

18 ‘No one can — the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit’ (John 3:5) (5)

20 Establish by law (5) 21 Product of Gilead noted for its healing

properties (Jeremiah 46:11) (4)

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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 CONTACT

Sunday

Sunday Worship Sunday School Seekers Crèche Fairtrade Badminton Beginners Junior Senior Youth Fellowship

Church Church Halls ditto ditto Main Hall ditto ditto ditto Mid Hall

11.00 a.m. – 12 noon ditto ditto ditto 12 noon – 12.30 p.m. 4.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m. – 10.30p.m. 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.

Rev Mark Johnstone Elaine Stevens / Louise Barry Elaine Stevens / Louise Barry Fiona Leishman/Leslie Baird Trevor Patterson Susan Wilson Trevor Patterson Lorna McCallum

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

Main Hall ditto ditto Main Hall Hall Vestibule

1.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. 5.45 p.m. – 6.45 p.m. 6.45p.m. – 8.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m. – 10.00p.m. 7.00 p.m.

Cathie Devine Lindsey Campbell Iain Hill Archie Smith Bob Brown/Jean Ralph

Tuesday Ladies Badminton Junior Badminton Senior Badminton Prayer Time Country Dancing

ditto ditto ditto Meeting Place Mid Hall

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.

Doreen More Trevor Patterson Susan Wilson Rev Katy Owen Moira MacNeill

Wednesday Wednesday Welcome Wednesday Worship Over 50s Badminton Brownies Rainbows Vestry Hour Running/Walking Group

Session House Main Hall ditto ditto Vestry Hall Vestibule

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. 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m.

Mary Stirling Rev Mark Johnstone Anne Allan Elizabeth Cousin Agnes Marran Rev Mark Johnstone Telephone Church Office Bob Brown/Jean Ralph

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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