St Columba s. Scottish Episcopal Church Largs October 2016

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1 St Columba s Scottish Episcopal Church Largs October 2016 The earth is filled with the gifts of the Lord: wine and oil and bread, to strengthen us and cheer our hearts (Psalm 104:13,15) 1

2 The Scottish Episcopal Church is a self-governing province of the world-wide Anglican Communion. This is a family of over 70 million Christians in more than 160 countries. Our nearest relations are the Church of England, the Church in Wales and the Church of Ireland. Through the Porvoo agreement we are also in full communion with many other branches of the Church. St Columba s in Largs, is one of over 60 Episcopal congregations that work and worship within the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway. We are part of Ayrshire Region and our neighbours include congregations in Ardrossan, Dalry, Irvine, Troon, Kilmarnock, Prestwick, Ayr and Maybole. The area covered by St Columba s includes Largs, Skelmorlie, Fairlie and West Kilbride and ecumenically we play a very active part in Largs Churches Together. Sunday: 8.00am Said Eucharist SERVICES AT ST COLUMBA S 11.00am Sung Eucharist (Choral Matins on second Sunday of the month) 6.30pm Evening Prayer (check noticeboard for details) Refreshments are served in the hall following the 11.00am service Wednesday: 10.00am Said Eucharist (Scottish Liturgy 1970) Festivals and Saints Days as announced The Daily Offices of Morning Prayer (8.00am) and Evening Prayer (5.00pm) are offered publicly in church on most weekdays. Please check the church noticeboard for details. The church building is also open for private prayer on most days. Visit our website: largs-church.co.uk 2

3 Dear Friends, October sees us begin to head once more into autumn; a season that invites us to make preparations as the days shorten and winter beckons. It is a time when gardeners prune a bit, and tidy up, then retreat from the routine of spendings hours outdoors. For me it is a time for feeding the bees before their long period of confined semislumber in the hive. Recalling Andy Murray s achievement as Wimbledon tennis champion, and memories of the Rio Summer Olympics seem so long ago now - as do the sunny days of seeing a crowded esplanade at the Largs Viking Festival. Even our celebrating the brilliant silver winning paralympic victory of local girl Abby Kane itself will soon become a distant memory as winter comes. Yet, the positive joy of these can help sustain us. For the Church, this autumn and winter far from seeing us retreat into nostalgia and look forward to nothing but hibernation, actually seems to have us spring to life and action. Our hall is used more than it has been for a long time by many community groups, and our congregation has much to look forward to, and be involved in, this month and in the months to come, as we join together to achieve the goals set forth in this year s Mission Action Plan. As, at the Harvest Festival, we thank God for all his goodness shown in the fruits of creation; so may we also bear the fruits of the Spirit in our love and service of the world. Yours in the faith, Gordon 3

4 Crossword Puzzle (solution on page 18) Across 1 First man in the Bible (4) 3 Praise God (8) 9 St Paul wrote 3 letters to him 10 Recess that can hold a statue (5) 11 Get on with other people in a community (3,2) 12 Remains (6) 14 Methuselah was described as this kind of man (6) 16 Book of sacred songs (6) 19 Beasts of burden in deserts (6) 21 Indian dialect (5) 24 Submarine (1-4) 25 Peace..... and goodwill to all men (2,5) 26 Forgives (8) 27 Impose a tax (4) Down 1 An occurrence beyond human control (3,2,3) 2 Acknowledge, or allow in (5) 4 Male, not a cleric (6) 5 Boredom (5) 6 Lepers once announced that they were this (7) 7 Cain's brother (4) 8 Makes amends (6) 13 Having unlimited power (8) 15 Clerics ranking just below priests (7) 17 Old Testament word meaning Jehovah (6) 18 On land rather than sea (6) 20 Praise (5) 22 Courage or impudence (5) 23 Emanation, like a halo (4) 4

5 Year s Mind Please remember before God those who have died and whose year s mind falls in October 2 nd Billy Kay, Ann Hay 9 th Keith Malcolm Reader 11 th Angus Shaw 14 th Elsie Cook, John Ferguson 18 th John Ferguson 20 th Bob Lees, Frank Chappell, Betty McNae 21 st Jack Sergeant 23 rd Brenda Watt 24 th Frederick Goldie (Bishop) 26 th Marion Davis, Elizabeth Griffiths 30 th Maurice Logue (Priest), Thomas Battle 31 st Maggie Veriod - - o0o - - North Ayrshire FoodBank Remember the ongoing work of the North Ayrshire FoodBank each time you re wandering around the supermarket. It is of great help if you can regularly include one or two long-life food items to place in the FoodBank box at the back of church. Thank you 5

6 Our Congregational Annual General Meeting will take place in the hall after the 11.00am service on Sunday, 16 October. Soup and a filled roll will be provided prior to commencement of the AGM at p.m. Due to Data Protection legislation we can no longer display the congregational roll at the back of the Church for members to amend/update their details so please inform me of any such amendments/updates prior to the A G M a n d t h r o u g h o u t t h e y e a r a s t h e y m a y a r i s e (Tel or rhhyoung1948@gmail.com). I have already contacted those who are expected to provide activity reports for the meeting but if you have a specific item you would like raised please pass your request in writing to me no later than 2 weeks before the meeting i.e. on or by 2 nd October. Copies of the activity and financial reports will be made available in advance and I trust you will read these and come to the AGM prepared. One Vestry member is due to stand down this year and there are vacancies for up to two other Vestry members. There will also be a vacancy for a MAP Group member. Please speak to the Rector or myself in advance of the AGM if you are interested in any of these positions. None of them are particularly onerous, the Vestry for example normally meets four times a year and has an Awayday in November. Ray Young Vestry Secretary 6

7 Dates for your diary 2 October am Harvest Festival 3 October pm Christian Aid Beetle Drive, Queen s Hotel 6 October pm Contemplative Meditation Group 8 October - 10,00am Church Garden Clean-up 16 October pm Congregational A.G.M. 16 October pm Haylie House Service 18 October am Church Book Group 25 October pm Vestry Meeting 26 October - The Bishop s Visitation 26 October pm Christian Aid Committee meeting at Clark Memorial 28 October pm Porthole Affair Black-Tie Murder Mystery Meal 2 November am All Souls Requiem 3 November pm Contemplative Meditation Group 13 November pm Largs Churches Together Committee Meeting 15 November pm Regional Council Meeting at Kilmarnock 19 November - Vestry Away Day 1 December pm Contemplative Meditation Group 3 December pm Yuletide Afternoon 10 December pm Service of Light & Remembrance at St Mary s 18 December pm Burnlea Service 7

8 Report from the Ayrshire Regional Council The Regional Council met at St Ninian s church in Troon on the evening of Thursday, 8 September. The meeting was for the most part a talk from the Revd Prof David Jasper, who as guest speaker gave a talk on The Christian Response to the Refugee Crisis. This was very much a lecture to challenge those assembled. A very emotive talk, Professor Jasper posed the scenario of returning home from a day out to find your home was no longer there. The home you knew and the services and support one is accustomed to, they are gone. What would you do? Where exactly where would you go? Making some very good points, he reminded us that both the ancient Israelites were displaced people - wandering for 40 years in the wilderness and that Jesus himself was born a refugee - having to take shelter in a stable and soon after flee with his parents to the safety of Egypt to escape Herod s wrath. He set the challenge of those assembled to return to their churches and to act, frustratingly he did not acknowledge the works that many of our congregations already do, both directly and indirectly. The role of Christian Aid and other charities was not mentioned as part of his talk. He did however make some excellent points. In the short time remaining, a few congregations did share a little on what they had been doing with their Mission Action Plans, but general sharing of congregations was not possible due to lack of time and this would be shared electronically. The Regional Council will next meet at the church of the Holy Trinity, Kilmarnock, at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 15 November when Bishop Gregor will speak to those present on marriage. William Clark-Ferguson (Regional Council Representative) 8

9 M.A.P.5 During the Sung Eucharist on Sunday, 18 September, the Rector and Vestry Secretary signed St Columba s fifth annual Mission Action Plan. Some copies of this document have been made available at the back of church for your information and interest. The two strands we will be concentrating on for 2016/2017 are Welcome, Integration and Numerical Growth and Imaginative Outreach into the Community with the following Goals: Update porch area/noticeboard and back of the church Publish a new booklet giving a more contemporary look at our church (140th anniversary edition) Consciously create more links and bridges between the outreach groups which are already successful (Columba s Creatives, Summer Mission and Largs Monday Toddlers) so making the invitation to church easier Complete the Largs Labyrinth project Erect a flagpole and organise different flags for the year Look into marketing the Meditation Group and Book Group more effectively I am grateful to the Revd Liz O Ryan for all her hard work with the MAP Group to allow us to make such good progress with this new and exciting Mission Action Plan. It is vital that all of our endeavours are underpinned by prayer. I hope all members of the congregation will fully participate in all we seek to do in the service of our Lord and uphold it in their prayers. The Rector 9

10 Church Garden Tidy-Up You are invited to lend a hand with our church garden tidy-up. This will only take a couple of hours at most and will take place on Saturday, 8 October from 10.00am noon Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway Scottish Episcopal Church Development Team for Prayer and Spirituality Reminder To all Lay Ministers (Lay Readers, Pastoral Assistants, Eucharistic Assistants, Worship Leaders) On Saturday 15th October 2016 we are offering an opportunity to develop your spiritual formation as Lay Ministers. This will be held in Bishop s Court Paisley* from 10.30am till 1.00pm, (registration and coffee from 10.00am), with the opportunity for fellowship over lunch afterwards. The first part of the morning will give an opportunity to share experiences with some feedback on concerns raised last year. The second part will use contextual bible study to explore the theological and spiritual aspects of your ministry. The chosen text is Mark 10, vv Tea and coffee will be provided; those who wish to stay on for lunch are asked to bring their own Please notify the Diocesan Office or j2fg@aol.com if you wish to attend *After some consultation, it was decided that Holy Trinity and St Barnabas is the most convenient venue due to the availability of free parking behind the church, and the proximity of the railway station. If anybody needs directions please let me know. Jennifer FitzGibbon 10

11 Prayer Calendar for October 1: Congregations of the Ayrshire Region 3: The College of Bishops 4: (Francis of Assisi, 1226) Our animal companions 5: Farmers 6: Fishermen 7: Housebound and Home Communicants 8: Local Nursing Homes 10: The recently bereaved 11: The Police Force 12: The Army 13: (Edward the Confessor, 1066) Our Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth 14: The Royal Navy 15: (Teresa of Avila, Teacher, 1582) All who teach the Christian Faith 17: The Merchant Navy 18: (St Luke the Evangelist) All doctors 19: The Royal Air Force 20: The Emergency Services 21: Local Hospitals and Hospices 22: Justice & Peace 24: All Refugees 25: Members of the Vestry 26: Gregor, our Bishop 27: Local Charitable Organisations 28: (St Simon & St Jude, Apostles) Largs Churches Together 29: Our relatives and friends 31: (All hallows eve) Those who live in fear 11

12 Clock Change Remember that the clocks go back an hour early on Sunday, 30 October so you re sure to be at church in plenty of time for the All Saints Sunday Service Church Book Group Why not take a look at Monsignor Quixote by Graham Greene? The church book group will be discussing this publication in the Rectory, with coffee and cake, at 10.00am on Tuesday, 18 October. Do join us 12

13 Vestry Notes The Vestry at their meeting on 6 September 2016 took the following decisions/actions: Congregational Awayday to Rosslyn Chapel- It was noted that 28 members (two for coach only) would be attending the visit on 10 September. Golden Anniversary of Ordination- The Rector reported that the Order of Service for 17 September at 12noon was with the printers and the Vestry approved the hall layout and catering arrangements. Eileen Binns will be asked to send Alec a card on behalf of the Church. Note of MAP4 Review of 10 July 2016 This was agreed as a correct record. Draft MAP5- A Draft of the MAP5 proposals had been previously circulated by the Rector. The two strands we will be concentrating on are Welcome, Integration and Numerical Growth and Imaginative Outreach into the Community with the following Goals which had been drawn up by the MAP Group at a meeting with Liz O Ryan, our Facilitator: Update porch area/noticeboard and back of the church Publish a new booklet giving a more contemporary look at our church Consciously create more links and bridges between the outreach groups which are already successful so making the invitation to church easier Complete the labyrinth project Erect a flagpole and organise different flags for the year Look into marketing the Meditation Group and Book Club more effectively A list of actions with the names of persons to take them forward and a target date for completion were also detailed. The Vestry (i) welcomed the fact we were well ahead of other Churches in regard to MAP and (ii) agreed to endorse the proposals for signing by the Rector and Vestry Secretary in front of the congregation at the 11 am Service on 18 September. Arrangements would then be made for Liz to sign off the document 13

14 Reports Property- The following property matter were dealt with as shown: Vestry/Organ Roof: The Vestry noted that work on this small roof was currently taking place by Breen Roofing and would also include a small amount of additional roof work following several recommendations made in the most recent Quinquennial Report including re-pointing of the east wall coping stones. Electrical Works: It was noted that Andrew McIntyre (Electrician) has completed the following works in the Church Hall i.e. new hard wired smoke alarm fitted in entrance hall; new strip light fitted in church cupboard; emergency lighting system checked and faults rectified and compliance notice fitted inside the main fuse cupboard. Cables have also been earthed at the main light switch in the Church Office. Memorial Garden: It was agreed to invite volunteers to form a small work party to clean up/prune the Memorial Garden on Saturday, 8 October from 10 am. Photocopier and Telephone: Chris Evans advised that he was meeting with a representative of Digital Solutions on 8 September to identify possible savings on photocopying and telephone. He undertook to check the telephone bill and, if there are two numbers/rentals, to cancel the surplus one to the Church Office. Rectory Ensuite Shower: Gordon Hodgson undertook to check why the shower fitting is not gripping. Rectory Bathroom Window Frame: The window frame in the bathroom had dropped at one end due to wood rotting. Chris undertook to arrange a Joiner to make a repair. Rectory Kitchen Works: The Rector will look to select a splashback for the kitchen and once fitted the kitchen will be painted white. Treasurer- Chris Evans had previously circulated reports on Receipts and Payments against the Budget for the year end to 31 August 2016 and on a proposed Budget for 2016/2017. He reported that we are down on our budgeted regular giving by some 7,500 and, although we have 14

15 a surplus on our charitable activities of 25,413, when bequests of 25,250 are taken out we have barely broken even. Our budgeted expenditure is down by some 5,900, which has helped to reduce the effect of a fall in regular giving, but work on the vestry/organ loft is under way which will have an impact on expenditure. Our fund raising efforts were down because of reduced support at two of our car boot sales due to inclement weather. Cheques in the sum of 450 each would shortly be sent to our nominated charities - Who Cares Scotland and Calum s Cabin. Following discussion on the fall in regular giving, it was agreed to (i) conduct an increased giving campaign in 2017 and (ii) hold a Gift Day to tie in with the 140 th Anniversary of the Church commemorations. The Vestry approved the proposed budget for as detailed in the Report. Social/Fundraising- The Rector thanked everyone who had supported the car boot sales. It is proposed to hold a Murder Mystery evening on 28 October which would be a black tie event with tickets at 15. After hearing the Secretary who reported that the Vestry Awayday had set Yuletide for 10 December but the organiser (Vicky) was unavailable as was the Rector, it was agreed to change the date to 3 rd December. Congregational Matters- It was noted that Revd David Stoter and his wife Moira had joined the congregation. Congregational AGM- The Vestry discussed the arrangements for the AGM to be held on 16 October. Linda, Jane and Elsie will provide soup and a filled roll for pm. The Secretary will approach the leaders of activity groups for their annual report and write an article for the magazine regarding the Congregational Roll, matters members wish to raise and drawing attention to two vacancies on the Vestry in order to stimulate interest. Visit by the Dean: The Dean will be visiting us on 28 September at 2 pm to inspect Church properties and registers. Harvest Service: The collection at Harvest will go to Water Aid. A list will be put up in the porch for the bring and share catering. Cold meats will be provided by by the church via William. 15

16 Vestry Awayday: It is hoped that the Awayday be held at the College in Millport on 19 November Rector to check availability with the College. The meeting closed with The Grace. The Vestry will next meet for the Finance Meeting on Tuesday 27 September at 7 pm in the Rectory. Ray Young Vestry Secretary The Porthole Affair A Black-Tie Murder Mystery Meal Set aboard the liner R.M.S. Olympic (the Titanic s twin sister ship) this formal murder mystery dinner should prove to be a great night out. This fun-filled fund-raising social evening will take place in the church hall 7.00pm for 7.30pm on Friday, 28 October. Tickets are available from William priced 15. Book now to avoid disappointment Beetle Drive Clark Memorial Church invite you to a Beetle Drive evening at the Queen s Hotel. This will take place on Monday, 3 October - doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm. All profits will go to the work of Christian Aid. 16

17 Harvest Festival Our Harvest Festival will take place this year at 11.00am on Sunday, 2 October. It would be good if you could come to church that day with a nonperishable food item that has a good sell-by date on it. These items will decorate the church during the service and then be donated to the North Ayrshire FoodBank. There will be a special Harvest Festival collection that will go toward the vital work of Water Aid. Please make your donation using the envelope included in this edition of the magazine. Every day, almost 900 children under-five die from diarrhoeal diseases caused by dirty water and poor sanitation. Your support will enable parents to protect their children by giving them access to clean, safe water and the chance to build proper toilets. And by teaching members of the community about the best ways to stop the spread of diarrhoea, parents can pass their learnings on from generation to generation. Here's what your donation could achieve: Help build a well so children around the world don t have to drink filthy river water that s teeming with parasites, bacteria and animal waste. Put taps and pumps in the heart of a community daily treks to the river with a heavy jerry can are tiring and leave little time for school or work. End the threat of diarrhoreal diseases, which kill 900 children every day Harvest Lunch The bring and share Harvest Lunch will take place in the church hall immediately following the Harvest Festival Service. To assist with catering arrangements, please sign the list in the porch and indicate if you would like to bring something to contribute to the lunch. Harvest Baskets As is our custom, baskets of fruit will be given to frail elderly and sick members of our congregation following the Harvest Festival Service. If you can assist in delivering any of these, please speak to Audrey Hodgson. 17

18 Bishop s Visitation Bishop Gregor will spend a day visiting St Columba s on Wednesday, 26 October. He will celebrate the 10.00am Eucharist, spend time with the Rector and the Vestry and pop in on Columba s Creatives. Members of the congregation are very welcome to meet Bishop Gregor over drinks and nibbles at the Rectory from 7.30pm that evening. Crossword Solution (from puzzle on page 4) 1 A A M 3 4 A L 5 E L 6 U L 7 A D L C D 8 A A N N B T I M O T H Y 10 N I C H E O I O M U L L F I T I N 12 A B I D E S G E N A A O L 15 D E S T 16 H 17 Y M N A L D E 18 A A M 19 C A M 20 E L S 21 H I 22 N D I 23 A U C X H W E G B O A T 25 O N E A R R H R N O R H V T A B S O L V E S L Across: 1 Adam, 3 Allelula, 9 Timothy, 10 Niche, 11 Fit in, 12 Abides, 14 Oldest, 16 Hymnal, 19 Camels, 21 Hindi, 24 U-boat, 25 On earth, 26 Absolves, 27 Levy. Down: 1 Act of god, 2 Admit, 4 Layman, 5 Ennui, 6 Unclean, 7 Abel, 8 Atones, 13 Almighty, 15 Deacons, 17 Yahweh, 18 Ashore, 20 Extol, 22 Nerve, 23 Aura E V Y 18

19 Trip to Rosslyn Almost 30 members and friends of St Columba s greatly enjoyed the coach trip to the ancient, puzzling and ornately beautiful Rosslyn Chapel. It is one of the few medieval buildings that reman part of the Scottish Episcopal Church and is world famous for the beauty and detail of its gothic carvings. The weather was kind on 10 September and visitors enjoyed exploring the chapel and surrounding area, having a snack in the visitor centre and rounding the day off with a light refreshment and very welcome meal in a local hostelry. Many thanks for Vicky for all her help in arranging the coach and liaising with the hotel and to Chris for ensuring everything was paid and for reminding us all of just what we had ordered for dinner You can see a good collection of pictures from the day both on our church website largs-church.co.uk and Saint Columba s, Largs Facebook page. Perhaps we can all do something similar together again next year. The Rector 19

20 A golden opportunity to get together Saturday, 17 September saw the church packed with clergy and people from many places to celebrate Fr Alec s golden jubilee of priesthood. Bishop Idris presided at the votive Eucharist of the Holy Spirit and Bishop John was present to mark 50 years since his first curate was ordained priest. The service was followed by a lovely lunch accompanied by much wine and the good weather allowed some to enjoy their meal outside in the garden by the hall. Fr Alec would like to thank the many people (too many to mention here individually) for their gifts and cards, and especially to those who worked so hard to make the day itself such a happy and memorable occasion. I am sure he will spend many a happy hour engrossed in the clerical details to be found in the book he received from members of St Columba s - Scottish Episcopal Clergy P.S. The Rector Thanks to Gregor Anderson for being the official photographer for Alec s Golden Jubilee celebration. Some of the many pictures of the day will be posted both on the church website largs-church.co.uk and the Saint Columba s, Largs Facebook page. 20

21 Blythswood Care Blythswood Care have been transforming lives now for 50 years. Over the past few of these our congregation have participated in the annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal and I hope we can do so again this year and help Blythswood Care reach their two millionth shoebox during their anniversary year. Soon you will see shoeboxes wrapped in Christmas paper piled up at the back of church. Please take one, together with an information leaflet, and decide the gender and age of the person you would like to buy a Christmas gift for. Things we take for granted can often be luxuries for people living in desperate poverty. The shoeboxes received last year were distributed in Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Pakistan, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine. Each one brought great joy and expressed Christian love. For Christmas delivery your shoebox should be filled and returned no later than Sunday, 30 October. Many thanks in advance for your support, For more information go online to shoeboxappeal.org Christian Aid Lunch Congratulations The Rector Well done to the Largs Christian Aid Committee and everyone who supported what turned out to be a lovely lunch at the Willowbank Hotel, complete with entertainment, on Wednesday 17 September. This gathering raised an impressive 885 for the work of Christian Aid. 21

22 Please check these rotas and note if you are included. Please feel free to swap with others to ensure duties are covered for all services. Services and Rotas for October 2016 Day Services and Sunday readings Duty at Sunday 11.00am Sunday, 2 Harvest Festival 8.00am Said Eucharist 11.00am Sung Eucharist 6.30pm Evening Prayer Deut 26:1-11; Phil 4:4-9; Jn 6:25-35 Wednesday, am Said Eucharist (1970) Sunday, 9 Pentecost am Said Eucharist 11.00am Choral Matins 6.30pm Evening Prayer 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15b; Lk 17:11-19 Server: Hilary Moran Reader: Joan Hutton Intercessor: Ken Hinshalwood Reader: Jennifer Fitzgibbon Intercessor: Alice MacDonald Wednesday, am Said Eucharist (1970) Sunday, 16 Pentecost am Said Eucharist 11.00am Eucharist Together 6.30pm Evening Prayer Gen 32:22-31; Lk 18:1-8 Servers: Vicky Johnson Reader: Ray Young Intercessor: Alison Jones Wednesday, 19 St Luke (tr) Sunday, 23 Pentecost am Said Eucharist (1970) 8.00am Said Eucharist 11.00am Sung Eucharist 6.30pm Evening Prayer Jer 14:7-10; 19-22; 2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14 Server: Chris Evans Reader: Elspeth Robertson Intercessor: Frances Robertson Wednesday, am Said Eucharist (1970) Sunday, 30 All Saints Sunday (Clocks back) 8.00am Said Eucharist 11.00am Sung Eucharist 6.30pm Evening Prayer Dan 7:1-3, 15-18; Eph 1:11-23; Lk 6:20-31 Readers for November 2016 Server: William Clark-Ferguson Reader: Gill Beresford Intercessor: William Clark-Ferguson 6th: Tim Johnston; 20th: Aubrey McCance; 13th: May Kidd; 27th: Gib Fitzgibbon 22

23 Diocesan website: Bishop The Rt Revd Dr Gregor D. Duncan, Bishop s Office, Diocesan Centre, 5 St Vincent Place, Glasgow, G1 2DH. Tel: bishop@glasgow.anglican.org The Clergy Rector Associates The Revd Gordon B. Fyfe, St Columba s Rectory, Aubery Crescent, Largs, KA30 8PR. Tel: gordon.fyfe@icloud.com The Rt Revd Dr Idris Jones, 27 Donald Wynd, Largs, KA30 8TH. Tel: idrisjones43@hotmail.co.uk The Revd David Stoter, Flat 1, No.4 Rockland Park, Largs, KA30 8HB. Tel: david.stoter@yahoo.co.uk The Vestry Elected by the congregation to work with the Rector in the administration of the church. Meets in January, March, September, November and as required. Chair Rector Secretary Ray Young Treasurer and Lay Representative Chris Evans Rector s Warden Linda Young People s Warden Vicky Johnston Members Gordon Hodgson Eleanor Witt Jane Evans Elsie Hinshalwood (Alt Lay Representative - Hilary Moran Tel: ) Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Confessions by arrangement with the Rector Scottish Charity Number SC The deadline for the November magazine is Sunday 23 October. magazine articles should be sent to gordon.fyfe@icloud.com Printed and published by St Columba s Episcopal Church, Aubery Crescent, Largs KA30 8PR The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Rectory or the Vestry 23

24 Life at St Columba s Director of Music Colleen Anderson Property Convenor Stuart Robertson Fundraising Committee William Clark-Ferguson Protection of Vulnerable Groups Linda Young Appointed by the Vestry and approved by the Bishop Mothers Union Hilary Moran Church Hall Diary May Walker Deals with hall bookings Flowers Audrey Hodgson Sidesmen Vicky Johnston Christian Aid Nessie Rankin Jane Evans Representatives on inter-church Christian Aid Committee Regional Council William Clark-Ferguson Intercessions Rota Frances Robertson Altar Servers Alice MacDonald Readers Rota Rector If you would like to join any of the above, please see Frances, Alice or the Rector Largs Churches Together Nessie Rankin Eleanor Witt Press Officer Hilary Moran Junior Church Linda Young Health & Safety Officer William Clark-Ferguson Pastoral Visitors in the congregation Eileen Binns (Coordinator, tel: ) Elsie Hinshalwood, Joan Hutton and May Kidd 24