THORNLIEBANK PARISH CHURCH...ORBIT – MARCH 2017 Thornliebank Parish Church of Scotland Scottish Charity No SC008426 Letter from the Manse - March 2017 Dear Friends The theme of my

THORNLIEBANK PARISH CHURCH

ORBIT – MARCH 2017

Thornliebank Parish Church of Scotland

Scottish Charity No SC008426

Letter from the Manse - March 2017

Dear Friends

The theme of my last letter from the manse was the need for rest, and I acknowledged the

hard work that had been going on in Thornliebank over the years. This rest that I spoke of was

not simply a time of inactivity but a time to seek God in prayer and to recharge our spiritual

batteries and I hope we have been managing to do this.

The past couple of months have seen people put down tasks and others take on new tasks

and Katherine Scott has handed the Session Clerk’s role onto Fiona Richardson, June Fraser

has made way for Rona Lannigan to become our new halls convenor and Trish Wilson has

taken on the role of roll keeper (boom boom!). On behalf of the congregation I thank

Katherine, June and Mary Tonner for their years of faithful service to their respective offices

and I pray every blessing for Fiona, Rona and Trish as they continue the excellent work that

has been done. Mary Tonner is still serving as treasurer and doing an excellent job although

she really needs an assistant, and despite our advertising on a weekly basis for someone to

come forward, we are still hoping there is someone among you who will help Mary.

Of course, there are countless others who work away tirelessly in the background who are

often never noticed and our church could not operate without these faithful servants, you

know who you are and we value you! Please continue to read the situations vacant notice in

our intimation sheet and prayerfully consider if you can offer your services, we would be

delighted to have your help.

Easter is just around the corner and with it comes spring which is a season of new life. Please

pray that we see new life in our congregation and may God deepen your faith and give you

direction. For the eagle eyed among you, you will know that I always sign of these letters by

saying that if you or anyone you know would like prayer or a chat; please speak to me.

With blessings and best wishes

Mike Gargrave

Thought for the Month – Easter 2017

Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there.

Clarence W. Hall

The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity

to start over no matter what my circumstances.

Robert Flatt

Outside of the cross of Jesus Christ, there is no hope in this world. That

cross and resurrection at the core of the Gospel is the only hope for humanity.

Wherever you go, ask God for wisdom on how to get that Gospel in, even in

the toughest situations of life.

Ravi Zacharias

Thornliebank's Website and Facebook Page

Thornliebank Church’s website is now up and running. The website can be found at

www.thornliebankparishchurch.org More information will be put on the website and it

will be reviewed and developed regularly. If you have any information you wish to post

on the website, please speak to Lauraine Friday or Mike Gargrave.

http://www.clincarthill.org.uk/

Holy Week Services for 2017

Tuesday, 11th April at 7.30pm: Darnley United Free (Rev Douglas Nicol)

Wednesday, 12th April at 7.30pm: Priesthill (Rev Mike Gargrave)

Maundy Thursday, 13th April at 7.30pm: Carnwadric (Rev Graeme Bell)

Good Friday, 14th April at 7.30pm: Thornliebank (Rev Colin Brown)

Sunday, 16th April at 6.00am: Sunrise Service in King George V Park

Sunday, 16th April at 11.00am: Thornliebank Easter Family Service

Sunday, 16th April at 6.45pm: The River Easter Songs of Praise Service

Thornliebank Messy Church

On the 4th Sunday of the month from 4.00pm to 6.00pm

For children AND parents

with Games, Crafts, Jesus, Music and Fun!

I write this, having just returned from our preparation meeting for

our 4th Messy Church which will be on Sunday, 26th February, from

4pm to 6pm.

We will be looking at 'The Plagues' and exploring what God is

telling us in this series of meetings between 2 influential men namely

Moses and Pharaoh.

Given the topic our evening could be really messy...games and crafts

involving 'bugs'...it's ok the theme needn't extend to the food!

Intrigued? Then come along and join the fun, the more the merrier.

Marion & the Team

THE GUILD

We are now well into the second half of our session and

have had some excellent speakers.

Our quiz night was its usual success and the pie and beans

went ‘down a treat’..I won’t say where the guild came in the quiz but

you know the saying ..it’s the taking part that is important!

The chaplain from Braehead was an excellent speaker as was the

Trefoil Partners and Erskine hospital speakers.

Our council gift service was at the beginning of December and we

wrapped 248 parcels for nine homes, 200 pairs of socks for Lodging

House Mission and 100 pairs of socks plus hats and gloves for the

Street Pastors to distribute, sweets to Hazelwood School and loose

gifts to Southern General Day Unit, Preshall Trust and Grampian

Whitecraigs.

Our Christmas afternoon started with our allocation of funds and

then we had a lovely varied programme from Christine McConnell.

Our bible exploration was taken by Kathleen Millar and names of

God was a very interesting afternoon very ably presented by our own

Session Clerk Kathleen Scott. Our Stewarton friends were due to

come for lunch and listen to our own minister and Douglas Nichol’s

musical treat but unfortunately the ladies from Stewarton were

unable to come on that day, but will join us for lunch later in the

session.

Our taste and try was a great success..thanks to Isabel Welsh and

Morrisons.

We are looking forward to hearing about ‘Letters from a Desert

Rat’. A speaker from Mission International talking about Haiti

which is one of our projects.

We have still to look forward to our guest night on 6th march, Rev.

Catherine Beattie telling us of the ongoing work in Malawi and the

work of a prison chaplain.

If you are interested in hearing any of our speakers please feel free to

join us any Monday afternoon. You will be made most welcome.

From your friends in the guild.

Jean Burnett

Dear Friends

Here we are already one sixth of the way through the year. Can you

believe it? This is the time of year when, as Treasurer, I await with

trepidation the phone call from Stuart to say he wishes to go over the

previous year’s accounts. The reality is never as bad as the

expectation!

Our big expenditure last year was improvement of the projection

system, which was moved upstairs. We now have a lovely big shelf for

all our equipment to sit on. It looks very technical. We also installed

a handrail on the stairs to the gallery to help with access.

May I remind you that if you have signed up for Gift Aid you must be

paying enough income tax to cover what is reclaimed. If you have any

doubts see Marion M and she will help you out.

Lastly, if you feel that God is calling you to help with our church

finances, whether it is to help as Treasurer or to help out on a Sunday

with the counting and banking, please come and speak to me.

God bless

Mary Tonner

Treasurer

We're into a new year and as we come towards our Annual Stated

Meeting we also come to the end of the Fiscal year. Now's a good time

to take stock of our finances and in particular our giving.

Are you paying tax? If so you may be interested to know that we can

claim some of that tax back against your offerings.

So how do we do this?

1. Complete a 'Gift Aid Declaration Form'

2. Use ' Freewill Offering Envelopes' or

3. Set up a 'standing order'

4. Leave the rest to me

Please speak to Mary Tonner or myself if you would like more

information or indeed the forms to set this in motion. Happy to help.

Blessings

Marion Muirhead

LEPROSY MISSION SCOTLAND

Dear Friends, I want to thank you all for your faithfulness over the years in

giving me your used stamps both British and foreign. I was specially delighted

with the amount of lovely foreign stamps which you gave to me and I believe the

Leprosy Mission receive more money for these.

I packed two shoe boxes with your British and two smaller boxes with the

foreign stamps, labelling all the boxes with our Church name. I delivered them

to Linda Todd (Chief Executive) who readily agreed to deliver them to Stirling

for me, for which I was very grateful. I received a letter of acknowledgement

from The Leprosy Mission which I am pleased to enclose.

Thanking you once again.

Love & Blessings

Madeline (Campbell)

FUNERALS

Mr William Burnett 23 Sherwood Drive Died December 14, 1016

Mrs Susan Edgar Darnley Care Home Died January 8, 2017

Miss Betty Buchanan 6 The Dell Died January 2017in Edinburgh

Miss Winnie Bell 78 Robslee Road Died February 7, 2017

MINISTER Rev Mike Gargrave 880 5532

CHURCH TELEPHONE 620 2373

SESSION CLERK Fiona Richardson 562 4325

DEPUTY SESSION

CLERK

Margaret O’Neil 638 4937

TREASURER/FWO Mary Tonner 638 2892

CLERK TO THE

BOARD/ORBIT

Isobel MacGregor 638 5273

FABRIC CONVENOR

ROLLKEEPER Trish Wilson 638 0473

HALLS CONVENOR Rona Lannigan 620 0574

PRAYER PROMOTOR Margaret O’Neil 638 4937

GIFT AID Marion Muirhead 638 0228

CHILD PROTECTION

CO-ORDINATOR

Oonagh Robin 638 1074

FLOWERS Katherine Scott 569 7848

THE GUILD CONTACT Rona Lannigan 620 0574

RAINBOWS Tracy Donnelly 07833 196787

BROWNIE GUIDES Christine Wisener 577 7997

GUIDES Rosanne Hanvidge 638 8646

SENIOR SECTION Rosanne Hanvidge 638 8646

MOTHERS &

TODDLERS GROUP

Judy Thomson 07527 395144

BEAVERS

CUBS Jim Smith 01355 900139

SCOUTS Andrew Dickson 641 6554

INTERNET LIAISON

[email protected]

Lauraine Friday 638 5951

THORNLIEBANK PARISH CHURCH TRUSTEES

MINISTER REV MIKE GARGRAVE (880 5532)

SESSION CLERK MRS FIONA RICHARDSON (562

4325)

CLERK TO THE BOARD MRS ISOBEL MACGREGOR (638

5273)

TREASURER MRS MARY TONNER (638 2892)

SESSION BOARD

Mrs Rae Booth (B) 620 3477 Mrs Roslyn Connell

576 4595

Miss Ann Crosbie 636 1443 Mrs Helen Rodgers

638 0569

Miss Margaret Fowler 638 0816

Mrs June Fraser (B) 585 7641

Mrs Lauraine Friday 638 5951

Mrs Judy Hallinan 638 8389

Ms Rona Lannigan 620 0574

Mrs Marion Muirhead (B) 638 0228

Mrs May McCaig 638 7653

Ms Agnes McCarthy 620 0592

Mrs Margaret O’Neil 638 4937

Mrs Fiona Richardson (B) 562 4325

Mrs Oonagh Robin 638 1074

Mrs Katherine Scott (B) 569 7848

Mrs Elinor Shearer (B) 638 7702


CONGREGATIONAL BOARD


SESSION CLERK MRS KATHERINE SCOTT (569

7848)


5273)


SESSION BOARD

Mrs Rae Booth (B) 620 3477 Mrs Roslyn Connell

576 4595

Miss Ann Crosbie 636 1443 Mrs Helen Rodgers

638 0569














The following “Non-Board” members have kindly agreed to assist

with the Rota:-

Mrs Jean Burnett 569 3769

Ms Evelyn Dickson 328 4715

Mrs Ruth Faulkner 620 1240

Ms Mary Hamilton 620 1428

Mrs Joyce Somerville 638 6389



CONGREGATIONAL BOARD


SESSION CLERK MRS KATHERINE SCOTT (569 7848)


5273)


SESSION BOARD

Mrs Rae Booth (B) 620 3477 Mrs Roslyn Connell 576 4595

Miss Ann Crosbie 636 1443 Mrs Helen Rodgers 638 0569














The following “Non-Board” members have kindly agreed to assist with the Rota:-

Mrs Jean Burnett 569 3769

Ms Evelyn Dickson 328 4715

Mrs Ruth Faulkner 620 1240

Ms Mary Hamilton 620 1428

Mrs Joyce Somerville 638 6389

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THORNLIEBANK PARISH CHURCH...ORBIT – MARCH 2017 Thornliebank Parish Church of Scotland Scottish Charity No SC008426 Letter from the Manse - March 2017 Dear Friends The theme of my