THE MAGAZINE OF BOTHWELL PARISH CHURCH SCOTLAND S OLDEST COLLEGIATE CHURCH Registered Scottish Charity No: SC

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1 THE MAGAZINE OF BOTHWELL PARISH CHURCH SCOTLAND S OLDEST COLLEGIATE CHURCH Registered Scottish Charity No: SC Minister: The Revd. J. M. Gibson, TD. The Manse of Bothwell, 4 Manse Avenue, Bothwell, G71 8PQ Tel: jamesmgibson@msn.com Church Office Tel: (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-2pm) bothwellparishoffice@btconnect.com Church Website: Church Centre: Chapterhouse Café: FROM THE MINISTER As a minister I try to be apolitical in opinion and allegiance. As a private citizen, I have my views and opinions like most others. It s not an easy position to hold. But it is essential, for the integrity of such a position enables me to preach, without prejudice, on the great political themes of the Christian Gospel that fundamentally affect our daily life and living. While I appreciate that our Coalition Government has had to face gargantuan financial difficulties both in our own country and abroad, one measure that has recently been introduced has been a source of concern and anguish. I have long thought that radical change needs to be brought to the system of benefits the nation pays individuals particularly those unemployed or otherwise disadvantaged. Equally, the need for more social housing is, surely, an obvious and urgent requirement across the country. Ian Duncan Smith, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions since 2010, is someone for whom I have come to develop a measured admiration. It would seem that a genuine personal social conscience is his motive in striving to simplify and make more effective a presently convoluted and wide-ranging system of financial support. Something that was profoundly influenced by an early official visit to Scotland and, in particular, the people of Glasgow s Easterhouse district. Taxing Bedrooms I am not convinced, however, that what has become known as the Bedroom Tax is the answer. Especially when Raquel Rolnik, the United Nations special investigator on housing, when visiting Glasgow s Govanhill said: I was very shocked to hear how people really feel abused in their human rights by this policy and why being so vulnerable they should pay for the cost of the economic downturn brought about by the financial crisis caused by the mismanagement of financial institutions The need for adequate social housing is indisputable. Many people presently live in such housing with bedrooms which remain unused. While there is logic in suggesting that these people could move into smaller accommodation releasing their larger houses for families desperately in need of extra room, I am not sure where all the smaller houses are to be found; nor if such a policy actually infringes human rights. In legal terms, the whole idea of social rights the right to adequate healthcare, education, a decent standard of living etc is accorded different status in different countries. In South Africa for instance, post-apartheid, social rights were incorporated into the constitution. Whereas in Britain, the legal basis of social rights comes from an international treaty dating back to IN THIS EDITION November, December & January 2013/2014 From the Minister P1& P2. Church Register P2. Holy Communion P2. Restoration Update P2. Remembrance Sunday P3. Quire Restoration Appeal P4&P5. Statement of Purpose P5. Strictly Ceilidh P6. Guild P6. Advent & Christmas Page P7. Sunday Clubs P7. Allovus P7. Becoming A Member P8. Church of Scotland News P8. Summer Family BBQ P9. Car Treasure Hunt p10. People You Should Know P10. A new way to receive your magazine P10. A Short History of Bothwell P11. Voluntary Action P11. Rota Page P The fact that this is international apparently means that our country s most vulnerable people actually have little or no access to domestic courts to redress any grievance they may have in this matter. Is this right? I think not. Yet, I am aware that people within Hamilton District are, indeed, making such a housing move into smaller accommodation thereby freeing up their larger home for other families. My dilemma is simply that I do not believe Christian faith accepts that the end justifies the means. Out of this greyness of thought action must surely be taken whereby human dignity and integrity is maintained and Government policy seen to be fair to all. Continued on Page

2 From the Minister Continued from page 1 A season of greyness and hope! Autumn giving way to winter brings its own characteristic greyness. The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness as the poet John Keats wrote. Beginning with Harvest Thanksgiving, the season all too quickly brings us to the happy remembrance of All Hallows or All saints when we can quietly recall with deep fondness the love and friendship of those who have left their mark on our lives and whose loss still causes us pangs of painful emptiness; and also to that more bloody remembrance of those whose sacrifice in conflict was bought at such a price. Thereafter, almost before we know it, the season of Advent dawns and the celebration of Christmas offers respite from the routine and greyness of our everyday. The waiting for that respite is important. It s reality. And the gift of Christmas is the fulfilment of that reality. The realisation that through all our pain of remembering and anxious waiting, the hope of a new and different life can be ours. A life not based on inequality or injustice but on harmony, dignity and love. Let s hope and pray such a star may shine more brightly for all people come the new year. Jim Gibson Minister of Bothwell Interim Moderator at Gilmour and Whitehill Parish Church, Hamilton SUNDAY 3rd NOVEMBER HOLY COMMUNION Baptisms: October Weddings: October 5th Funerals: August October PLEASE SAVE STAMPS By water and the Holy Spirit Joshua Fraser Cormack, infant son of Mr & Mrs Scott Cormack, 163 St.Bride s Way, Bothwell Ryan James Sneddon, 31 Knockburnie Road, Bothwell Whom God has joined SOMEONE IS MISSING FROM OUR CHURCH CHOIR COULD IT BE... YOU? New members always welcome, please speak to Phil Hotham. Claire Fuller and Billy Nisbet Confident of Life Everlasting The Minister invites the prayers of the congregation for the family and friends of the following who recently received Christian funeral: Mrs May Clelland, 20 Hamilton Park North, Bothwell Mr Ian Bannister, 2 Dowanfield Gardens, Bothwell Mrs Jean Keir, 9 Hillcrest Terrace, Bothwell Statement of Purpose Bothwell Parish Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland and is part of the worldwide family of people belonging to the Christian Faith, worshipping God through Jesus Christ. In response to the love of God for all, we seek to serve our community through worship, friendship, care and education; and to promote Christian values of concern for others, forgiveness, healing and justice. FEBRUARY / MARCH 2014 ISSUE OF THE LANTERN Please submit all news, events, articles, rotas & photos for the next edition by Tuesday 7th JANUARY You can the office: bothwellparishoffice@btconnect.com Thank you!! 2

3 Memorials are important. I have stood beside the war memorial in the place where I live each Remembrance Sunday and watched year after year the same people return to view the names etched in granite. The stone holds the names secure, but we humans hold the pain of the generations in our hearts. When we think of the Season of Remembrance, do we not find ourselves, in a strange sort of way, remembering the family members we have lost? We bring them to life as part of our own identities. In doing so, are we not connecting ourselves to the fact that bad things happen in the world and acknowledging that none of us are exempt, yet recognising that we live to do good. Remembering invites me to consider how I should respond when I think of those who have lost their lives seeking to keep the peace: we must all then be under a human obligation to live our lives well. If a fellow human being has lost out on the joy of family life, of friendship, of being alive, of being free to breathe, to laugh, to cry and to love. If a fellow human being has lost out on the joy of family life, of friendship, of being alive, of being free to breathe, to laugh, to cry and to love. Why would I or anyone else, waste life? Why would I or anyone else, waste life, or foolishly squander energies on things that have little purpose or meaning? To do so is to abuse the gift we have been given. We who claim to be Christians, we are further obligated to live in such a way that we become peacemakers and reconcilers. We are called to live at peace so that others can live in peace. As a Christian, Remembrance Sunday reminds me that I must live life as one who is always in debt, debt to God for all I have received at his hands including that peace which passes all understanding. Furthermore, I am in debt to those who gave their tomorrows so that I might live my today. Everyone who possibly can should not only wear a poppy but also make a point of attending an Act of Remembrance, even if in doing so we are inconvenienced. Surely, it is the least we can do as an act of gratitude to those who laid their lives so that others could live. Very Reverend Albert Bogle Reproduced from Church of Scotland Website REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 10th November 2013 Church Service begins at 10.45am followed by an ACT OF REMEMBRANCE And laying of wreaths at the War Memorial on Main Street I went to see the soldiers by Kenny Martin I went to see the soldiers, row on row on row, And wondered about each so still, their badges all on show. What brought them here, what life before Was like for each of them? What made them angry, laugh, or cry, These soldiers, boys and men. Some so young, some older still, a bond more close than brothers These men have earned and shared a love, that's not like any others They trained as one, they fought as one They shared their last together That bond endures, that love is true And will be, now and ever. I could not know, how could I guess, what choices each had made, Of how they came to soldiering, what part each one had played? But here they are and here they'll stay, Each one silent and in place, Their headstones line up row on row They guard this hallowed place. 3

4 HISTORY Bothwell Parish Church is the oldest Collegiate Church in Scotland in which worship is still held. Locally, it is referred to as The Cathedral of Lanarkshire. The building is the principal Grade A Listed Building in central and Southwest Scotland. The Quire is the oldest part of the current building. With 12th century foundations, the present Quire was rebuilt in the 14 th century and consecrated in Though the building of the church has changed dramatically over the centuries, the Quire has been in continuous use unchanged. Throughout its long life, the Quire has witnessed the changing liturgies of Christian Worship in Scotland from Roman Catholicism, through Episcopalianism to Presbyterianism. It has been a place for royal weddings and has housed military forces engaged in battle. Today, it contains a Sacristy of outstanding architectural importance, memorials of major significance for Scottish history and superb stained-glass by Sir Edward Burne- Jones and more contemporary tapestries as well as the Bothwell Embroideries. A place of great beauty, prayer and peace, it is much visited by tourists and worshippers alike. WHAT HAPPENED? Violent storms during the winter of 2011 brought substantial downfall of masonry from the ceiling of our 14 th century Quire. Investigation was immediately carried out by our architect and officials from South Lanarkshire Council. The Quire was deemed unsafe for public use, emptied of contents and vacated. Since last Easter, it has been separated from the Crossing and Nave of the church by a protective wall. And so, sadly, it remains. WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM? Investigation by engineers has discovered that the foundations of the Quire are 800 years old and are constructed on clay. During the last 80 years, the foundations along the south wall of the Quire have slipped. This has caused the wall to move outwards by some 11 inches and the massively heavy 600 year old stone roof-slabs to become displaced. The result is serious damage to the structure of the Quire building, the priceless Burne-Jones stained-glass windows and the internal stone ornamentation of the Quire ceiling. WHY MUST THIS WORK BE DONE? 4 WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE? The foundations need to be secured, the walls of the Quire building stabilised and the Quire roof stripped of its stone covering, and a solid structure inserted upon which the ancient stone roof-slabs can be replaced. Thereafter, stone indentation is required, the stained-glass windows removed, restored and replaced and the memorials refurbished. Very simply because, unless this restorative work is carried out as soon as possible, the building of the Quire will degenerate until it becomes a ruin. Scotland, as a nation, would then lose for ever a place of unique historical, architectural and social significance. The important necessity of this project for the ongoing witness of the Christian Church in Scotland is clearly demonstrated by the willing support of: our Royal Patron Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and our Patrons The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow The Episcopal Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway The Dean of the Chapel Royal in Scotland (Church of Scotland).

5 Church Quire Repair & Restoration Update Response from members of the congregation and friends of the church to the appeal in support of the church Quire Repair and Restoration project has been more then encouraging. Donations, whether substantial or more modest, are warmly welcomed, recorded and acknowledged. At time of publication, we are only 800,000 short of our target. Contacts and negotiations are ongoing with possible benefactors and it is our hope that this funding gap will be considerably closed by the end of this year. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? The total project cost, from start to finish, is 2million. HOW IS THIS MONEY BEING RAISED? Already just over 1million has been secured! Funding has been secured from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Scotland and Patersons Quarries of Greenoakhill (Landfill Trust). Other monies have come from congregational donations. A congregational Appeal has been launched. An Appeal has also been launched nationally and internationally in Canada and the United States of America (where we have obtained charity status). Numerous applications have been made to UK wide Grant funding agencies. With the support of South Lanarkshire Council, our special Appeal Video can be viewed on YouTube. 1. CHEQUE OR POSTAL ORDER Please make payable to: Bothwell Parish Church Quire Restoration Fund and send to: Bothwell Parish Church Office, 48 Main Street, Bothwell, G71 8EX 2. VIA PAYPAL Visit this link on our website: and follow the instructions. Please state your donation is for the Quire Restoration Appeal. 3. CASH You are very welcome to call into the church office during opening hours: Tuesdays, Thursday & Fridays 9am-2pm. Good news is that essential repair work to the Quire foundations will start at the beginning of November. The area around the Quire will be fenced off and public parking will not be possible within the church grounds. Drill holes will be bored around the building outside the Priest s Door, East Window and Sacristy Window; and deep excavation made parallel to the south wall of the Quire. Depending on weather conditions, this phase of work is scheduled to last up to three months. No donation is too small to be appreciated by us. Please, if you have not yet made donation to the appeal, do consider doing so. You will be helping save one of the most historic and architecturally significant buildings in Scotland. What better legacy can you help to leave to future generations? Where A River Bends by Jack Gallacher The church office still has a few copies of Where a River Bends which local author Jack Gallacher very kindly donated in aid of the Quire Restoration. If you are interested in obtaining a copy and helping a most needy and worthwhile case please call into the church office. 5

6 IN AID OF THE QUIRE RESTORATION THE GUILD Please help us support the Restoration Appeal. We are collecting old, broken, unwanted gold and silver jewellery. Please pass any donations of this nature to a member of the Guild committee or to the church office. Thank you. The Aim of the Guild is to invite and encourage men and women to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and enable them to express their faith in worship, prayer and action. SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 7.30pm in the Church Centre Tickets 15 *includes Fish & Chips *Bring your own bottle For details on the current activities being held within the Church Centre please see the noticeboard or look up: Many thanks again to those who returned filled envelopes following Harvest Sunday. If you know of anyone requiring a home visit from the Minister, or if you have a change of details, please complete the Welcome Card placed on each pew and hand it in to the Church Office, or to Revd.Gibson direct. Thank you. 6

7 Worship for Advent & Christmas at Bothwell Parish Church December 1st December 8th December 15th December 22nd December 24th December 25th December 29th 10.30am First Sunday in Advent Holy Communion Sunday Clubs Christmas Party pm am Gift Service (Lodging House Mission, Glasgow) 10.30am Morning service is followed by Children s Nativity in the Church Centre 11.15pm Carols 11.30pm Christmas Eve Service 10.30am Family Christmas Holy Communion Service 10.30am Lessons and Carols at Christmastide 2014 January 5th 10.30am Worship for Epiphany 5.30pm Childrens Christingle Service RED SEA & NOAH S ARK SUNDAY CLUBS Allovus Christmas Luncheon takes place this year on Thursday 5th December. The festivities continue on Thursday 19th December prior to a short break. The committee will be ready to welcome you all back on Thursday 6th of February. In the past two years our Christmas Singalong has been enjoyed by both the children and those who came along to share in our celebration of Christmas. This year, however, we decided to have a go at a simple Nativity Play, with the emphasis on new songs. We have already started preparing and hope to have our performance on Sunday 22 nd December, in the hall, after morning service. There will be a collection for our young friends in the Place of Restoration in South Africa. Our party is on Sunday 8 th December from pm, with Futurestars providing the entertainment. Anne Sharp 7

8 BECOMING A MEMBER Why Should I Join Bothwell Parish Church? Joining is not part of our culture nowadays, especially for younger people. We see ourselves more as users, consumers, dipping into any organisation or activity where it offers something helpful to us but not committing ourselves wholesale to the thing itself. We re too busy anyway. We don t have the time to do so. So why should we join a church? But are there maybe reasons for doing so that we might consider? It might be that you re already involved in some part of the Church s life, already giving something worthwhile and feeling you belong here, and it s about that belonging being affirmed in a way that enables you to say this is my home. Moderator joins The Boys Brigade on their 130th year celebration The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has recently congratulated The Boys Brigade on their 130th anniversary. It s about sharing the beliefs and values you find expressed in the church, and saying, this is who I am, this is what I hold too. It s about taking responsibility, knowing that we have received so much from others and now it s our turn to give something back, because you cannot keep drawing from the reservoir unless you also do something to replenish it. It s about helping to build community, making this place where we live more like the caring community it needs to be, because it s not the politicians or the police who can do that but only us. It s because there are issues our there about peace, justice, fairness and the plight of the world s needy, and we can t live in such a troubled world without doing something about these things. And these are just a few reasons! But be sure that joining the church is NOT about joining an institution. It never was. There is no sense in which you are asked to sign on the dotted line promising allegiance to all that the church says and does. We hope you have already heard enough in the Church to know that questions, doubts and unconventional thinking are actually important ingredients of believing. Faith is not about the beliefs we hold in our heads, but about what we re willing to gibe our hearts to. So belonging to the church is more a matter of continuing a life-long journey in the company of others for the sake of who we might become together. If you have never been a member of any church before (i.e. you have never been confirmed), a course of meetings for preparation and reflection is usually held before taking this step. In the Church we have said that the first block of Living the Questions course can serve this purpose. Details of sessions will always be included in this magazine, when arranged. If you have been a member of the Church of Scotland in another parish, a certificate of transference can be obtained from your previous congregation and simply handed in to us. For those who may have lost contact with their earlier congregations, or who have been members of other denominations of the Christian Church, there is also a very simply procedure for membership to be transferred in such circumstances by a resolution of the Kirk Session. Please do speak to Revd.Gibson if you would like to discuss things further. Bothwell Parish Church would be delighted to welcome you. The Right Reverend Lorna Hood joined the world's oldest youth organisation for a celebratory gathering in Glasgow recently and was given the opportunity to meet many of the young members and leaders who have made the organisation a long standing success. The Boys' Brigade was founded on the 4th October 1883 by Sir William Alexander Smith. Their main role is to care for and challenge young people through a programme of informal education in an enjoyable way. Each week around 20,000 young people, aged 5 to 18, take part in one of their 450 groups across the country. The organisation has survived two world wars, 44 prime ministers of the United Kingdom and six monarchs since it began 130 years ago. 8

9 Summer Family BBQ August 2013 Photographs used with kind permission by Norrie McPherson. 9

10 Car Treasure Hunt On Sunday 8 September 10 cars left the church centre car park, filled with members of the congregation and their friends and families, to take part in this year s car treasure hunt. In a closely contested battle the Scott family once again triumphed and carried off the newly minted winner s trophy. The route led the competitors to the House for an Art Lover at Bellahouston Park, where much counting of panes of glass and park benches took place, and then back to the church centre via Pollokshields, Rutherglen and the indoor Go-Kart track at Cambuslang! The sum of 60 was raised for church funds. Thanks to all who took part. John and Sara Crichton 'Fall, leaves, fall' by Emily Bronte Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day; Every leaf speaks bliss to me Fluttering from the autumn tree. I shall smile when wreaths of snow Blossom where the rose should grow; I shall sing when night's decay Ushers in a drearier day. PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW Minister Revd J M Gibson Manse Avenue Session Clerk John Crichton Esq Wordsworth Way Ch. Protection Mrs E Terrace Coleridge Avenue Treasurer Alastair Scott Esq New Edinburgh Road Uddingston Gift Aid Donald Lee Esq Carnoustie Court Roll Keeper Mrs Lesley Daye Secretary, Church Office Property Ken Hamilton Esq Coleridge Avenue Organist & Dir. of Music Presbytery Elder Phil Hotham (Please consult at church) Miss Margaret Hutchison 2 Clyde Avenue Crèche Mrs Nan Carson Shelley Drive Sunday Clubs Mrs Anne Sharp (Pre-school 12 Shelley Drive & Primary) ACTs (Teens) Mrs Hazel Scott New Edinburgh Road Uddingston Boys Brigade Robin McLean Hamilton Allovus Mrs Anne McMillan Baillie Drive Church Cleaner Mrs Ann Dodds (contact office) Have Your Details Changed? If you have moved house recently or know of any forthcoming changes, please let the church office know either by telephoning or sending an to bothwellparishoffice@btconnect.com so that the Church Roll can be kept up to date. Thank you. A New Way to Receive Your Magazine? In these days of laptops, Kindles, tablets and i-phones, have you ever considered reading The Lantern electronically? Did you know that the magazine can be found on our Church website? By reading your magazine on-line, and not receiving a paper copy, you would be helping the Church to continue to develop as an eco-congregation. In addition you would also be helping us to save money in printing costs. I would ask you to consider whether you would be happy not to receive a paper copy of our magazine. If you decide this is an option for you, please send an to the office bothwellparishoffice@btconnect.com detailing your name and address, to allow us to make adjustments to the number of copies printed. John Crichton Session Clerk 10

11 A Short History of Bothwell Continuing the instalments of the notes prepared by the late Rev. S. J. Hamilton, B.A., on the history of the parish. Part 1 of 2 The first minister of Bothwell after the Reformation was John Hamilton ( ). As we have mentioned in a previous issue, he had been Roman Catholic provost of the collegiate church, but conforming to the new faith remained in charge as the first Protestant minister of the parish. It can well be understood that the times through which he lived were of a stirring and transitional nature. Before, therefore, we consider such details of his ministry as we possess, it will be necessary to visualise the national background of the church and state. This can best be done by noting some of the more important acts passed by parliament and General Assembly. On 24th August, 1560, the long reign of Romanism in Scotland came to an end, as we have already seen, by act of parliament. However, it was one thing to throw down, another to build up. It was not enough to prohibit the mass and the invocation of saints; something must be substituted in place of the ancient worship. So it was that when the first General Assembly met in Edinburgh on 20th December, 1560 consisting of 41 members, only 6 of who were ministers it received what is called the First Book of Discipline, a document which had been drawn up by Knox and others, and which outlined the policy of the church. Its regulations referred to: (1) the providing of ministers for the numerous congregations all over the country; (2) the order of public worship and dispensation of the Sacraments; (3) the provision to be made for the support of ministers. Although accepted as a manual of the church, the First Book of Discipline was not ratified by parliament. This, of course, meant nothing to the church so far as (1) and (2) were concerned, but the government s rejection of (3) was a serious matter. Very soon it became evident even to the politicians of the day that something must be done to keep the Protestant preachers from starvation. Hitherto they had been dependent almost entirely upon the benevolence of their congregations, and many of them were in abject poverty. Meanwhile the rich benefices of the church were still held by the Romish ecclesiastics or enjoyed by nobles who had violently seized upon them. In these circumstances the Privy Council conceived the idea of allowing the old Roman Catholic clergy to retain two-thirds of their benefices during their life-time, and of appropriating the remaining third partly for the Reformed ministry and partly for the crown. Accordingly, an act was passed in 1561 requiring all the beneficed clergy in the kingdom to produce their rent-rolls, that the value of the ecclesiastical property might be ascertained. When the rent-rolls were produced, it was found that the thirds of all benefices amounted to 72,491. (The record of these rentals is known as the Book of the Assumption of Thirds of Benefices). The next step was to modify stipends to the several ministers. Out of the 72,491 there was assigned to the Reformed Church only 24,231, the stipends ranging from 100 to 300 merks (i.e s 4d to 200 Scots) - a somewhat meagre allowance. In subsequent Assemblies ministers complained that their stipends, small though they were, were irregularly paid. The result of these repeated complaints was that on 15th December, 1567, parliament passed an important act to the effect that stipends of the clergy were a first claim upon the thirds of the realm. Stipends were to be paid first out of the thirds, and not till this was done should the surplus be applied to swell the royal revenue. The ministers claims were thus held to be paramount to all others. Part 2 in next issue DO YOU HAVE THE DRIVE TO VOLUNTEER? We require volunteer drivers who will use their own cars to provide transport for older people. This door-to-door service will help older people stay connected to their communities, attending lunch clubs, church groups, visit friends, go shopping, attend GP appointments and more. Volunteers must have their own transport, current driving licence and a caring nature. You must be available for a minimum of 2 hours a week. You will receive relevant training and be subject to a disclosure check (PVG). Volunteers will be paid 40p per mile expenses. WOULD YOU LIKE TO PHONE A FRIEND? This is an exciting home-based volunteer opportunity available throughout South Lanarkshire. Our volunteer telephone befrienders will phone up their befrendees once a week for a chat which not only brightens up their day but also gives them something to look forward to each week. A simple phone call can greatly expand a person s social connections and reduces the feeling of isolation. It is extremely flexible as it can fit into the volunteer s lifestyle at a time convenient to them. Before being matched with their befrendees, the volunteer is trained by VASLan staff. All volunteer expenses will be reimbursed. IF YOU COULD HELP OUT PLEASE CALL OR STAYCONNECTED@VASLAN.ORG.UK 11

12 Sunday Welcome / Duty Rota Office bearers should please arrive at Church for duty by 10am. Anyone unable to fulfil their duty should please arrange cover. Please note that only two of the office bearers will be required to assist with counting the collection after the service. NOVEMBER DECEMBER 3 Communion Arrangements 10 J Henry, D Hepburn, L Horn, M Hutchison 17 M Jack, D Lee, G Moore, L McLean 24 H Marsh, J Marsh, C McMurdo, C McQueen JANUARY G Ormiston, R Parsons, J Provan, Dr Ritch 8 B Sharp, E Terrace, E Somerville, Dr Thomson 15 A Watt, G Whitton, A Wilson, E Barr 22 E Buttery, J Carson, N Carson, S Cook 29 D Craig, J Crichton, S Crichton, J Cumming FEBRUARY 5 J Dalziel, E Dempsey, V Gibson, B Gillespie 12 J Gilmour, T Goodsir, S Greenshields, K Hamilton 19 J Hart, I Henderson, J Henry, D Hepburn 26 L Horn, M Hutchison, M Jack, D Lee 2 H Marsh, J Marsh, G Moore, C McMurdo 9 C McQueen, G Ormiston, R Parsons, J Provan 16 Dr Ritch, B Sharp, E Somerville, E Terrace 23 Dr Thomson, A Watt, G Whitton, A Wilson Sunday Coffee Rota As usual, volunteers are asked to please swap any inconvenient dates with each other. New volunteers are most welcome to join the list and should please contact Marilyn Jack tel NOVEMBER 3 Mrs A Thomson 10 Mrs E Buttery 17 Mrs H Gilmour 24 Mrs E Dempsey JANUARY Mrs J Hamilton 12 The Parsons and The Wilsons 19 Mrs N Carson 26 The Ormistons DECEMBER 1 Mrs C Cahill 8 Mrs J Craig 15 Frew & Hepburn Families 22 Mrs S Crichton 29 Bryson Family FEBRUARY 2 Mrs A Thomson 9 Mrs E Buttery 16 Mrs H Gilmour 23 Mrs E Dempsey Chancel Church Flowers War Memorial NOVEMBER 3rd (Communion) Dr Genevra Ritch Mrs Patricia McAulay 10th (Remembrance) Mrs Jan Lee Mrs Elizabeth Somerville 17th Mrs Helen Bryce Mrs Alison Freeland 24th Mrs Ellen Buttery Mrs Doreen Gibson DECEMBER 1st (Advent) Mrs Dorothy Abercromby Mr John Hart 8th Mrs Jean Hamilton Mrs Veronica Crate 15th Mrs Meg Greenshields Mrs Una McLundie 22nd Mrs Patricia McAulay Miss Marilyn Jack 29th Mrs Ann Hamilton Mrs Shirley Frew JANUARY th Mrs Margaret Mitchell Mrs Joan Henry 12th Mrs Nancy Robertson Mrs Anne McMillan 19th Mrs Ann Sharp Mrs Nancy McLenachan 26th Mrs Janet McDougall Mrs Anne McQueen FEBRUARY 2nd Mrs Eleanor Terrace Mrs Eileen Smith 9th Mrs Mary Williamson Mr Bill Ryrie 16th Mrs Nan Carson Mrs Valerie Pringle 23rd Mr & Mrs Ian Wilson Mrs Betty Fairley Sunday Crèche NOVEMBER 3rd Nan Carson Hazel Gilmour 10th Jean Moyes Jaynie Craig 17th Janette Provan Pat Maxwell 24th Julie Wilson Gillian Ormiston DECEMBER 1st Suzanne Smith Elaine Gibson 8th Aileen Hepburn Eleanor Barr 15th Eleanor Terrace Elizabeth French 22nd Shirley Frew Nan Carson 29th Hazel Gilmour Jean Moyes JANUARY th Jaynie Craig Janette Provan 12th Pat Maxwell Julie Wilson 19th Gillian Ormiston Suzanne Smith 26th Elaine Gibson Aileen Helpburn FEBRUARY 2nd Eleanor Barr Eleanor Terrace 9th Elizabeth French Shirley Frew 16th Nan Carson Hazel Gilmour 23rd Jean Moyes Jaynie Craig 12