Parishioner The October 2017

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1 The Parishioner October 2017

2 Pastoral Letter Dear Friends, Minister: Rev. Mark E. Johnstone M.A., B.D Session Clerk: Gordon Morrison Treasurer: John M. Thomson Secretary: Lynn Hay Church Officer: Margaret Morrison Church Organist: David Burns Editor: Sandra Burns Church Website: Registered Charity No. SC For many people their summer holiday will be a dim and distant memory. Some folks will be focusing on the October break with a sense of freedom from the daily routine. I mentioned Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it before Audrey and I travelled to Malta this year. This is the first time we have visited the island and it was a great place to explore. We visited the Grand Harbour and the various islands associated with Malta. There were accounts of the Knights of Malta and their construction work, the hospitality they offered and the place of safety to those involved in the crusades. This was all very interesting. During the Continued overleaf The Parishioner October

3 war Malta was a strategically important island and held out against bombardment and siege. It held out against the enemy and at the end of the War was awarded the George Cross. An emblem of this award is part of the Maltese flag today. While in Malta we were delighted to meet up with some folks from home. Some were in the neighbouring hotel others in a nearby town. None of this was planned and it was delightful to meet up with friends so far away from home. There was something about meeting them out of context. Seeing really familiar faces in an unfamiliar place. Sharing some time with them enhanced the holiday. The welcome you give and receive can often shape the mood of a trip. extend to others. Some known to us and others not known to us. The Bible often speaks of hospitality. In the letter to the Hebrews you read these words Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.. Jesus says in Matthew 25 Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. The challenge of my holiday to Malta and my constant reading of the bible must be to practice hospitality. As Jesus said Go and do likewise Kindest regards Thinking of how Malta was historically a place of hospitality I was aware of the welcome we Find us on: 2 The Parishioner October st mary s kirkintilloch

4 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.' September 17 Kayla Olivia Graham McEwen, daughter of Dawn 24 Elsie May Rosaline Harding, daughter of Jillian and Neil Preston and Parker Larwood, sons of Steven and Kimberley The Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Weddings God is love and those who dwell in love dwell in God and God in them We celebrated the marriage of: September 15 Martin Findlay and Samantha Kay 16 David Watt and Claire Craig 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. September 20 Melvin John Walley, 28 Orchardfield, Lenzie Change of Address Claire Davidson formerly Monkland Avenue, Kirkintilloch, now residing at 23 Alder Avenue, Lenzie The Parishioner October

5 Church Flowers We wish to thank the following members who will donate flowers for the Chancel of our Church during October. October 08 Mrs A Pearson, Mrs E Cowie, Mrs N Bain, Mrs M Devine, Mrs E Henderson 15 Mrs A Frame, Mrs E Goodwin, Mrs S Burns, Mr Mrs I Hamilton, Mrs J Morrison 22 Miss E Cousin, Mrs M Wilson, Mrs J Kempsell, Mrs L Black 29 Mrs B McEwen Mrs J Finney November 05 Mrs M Lawson, Mrs I Hay, Mrs D Stewart, (Communion) Mrs E Walker, Mrs A MacPhee, Mrs M Girault The following members, whom we wish to thank for their assistance, will be responsible for distribution. October 01 / 08 Mrs S Burns, Mrs B McEwen 15 / 22 Mrs E Walker, Mrs R Poynton 29 ) Mrs A MacPhee November 05 ) Mrs M McCaffer Youth Cafe... A new venture for all secondary school age young people takes place on Sunday evenings in our own mid hall from 7 p.m. 9 p.m. The aim of the Cafe is to encourage young people to gather together in the hope of building new friendships and sharing food. It is also hoping to connect with all the other local Churches. 4 The Parishioner October 2017

6 Thank you acknowledgements from the following people who received Chancel Flowers during the month of September. Thank You Mrs M. Wilson, Mrs E. Goodwin, Mr Mrs A. Mac Neill, Mrs B. Pate, Mr Mrs J. Galt, Mrs M. Macintosh, Mrs M. Primrose, Mrs C. Clingan, Mrs B. McKinnon, Mr Mrs R Smart, Mr Mrs R. Neill, Miss E. Cousin, Mrs G. McCall, Mrs J. Whyte, Mr Mrs D. McFarlane, Mrs J. Smith, Mr G. Sinclair, Mrs S. Tolmie, Mrs S Gow, Mrs B. McEwen, Miss A. Tassie, Mrs E. Dunn, Mr Mrs B Fisher, Mrs J McKean. I also wish to thank our very generous congregation for their donations towards Chancel flowers and our grateful thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who deliver them. Janice Reid Sheila Gow thanks everyone for their kind wishes, cards, gifts and flowers received on the occasion of her recent birthday. Listeners Circle The next meeting of the Listeners Circle will be on Friday 20 October at 2pm in the Session House. Everyone is welcome to come along and listen to the programme of music which has been compiled this month by Moira Lawson. The Parishioner October

7 The Bells of St Mary s October/November 2017 October 08 Paul Malcolm and Cerys McCormack 15 Linda Brown and Olivia Fotheringham 22 Lisa and Daniel Malloy-Gibson 29 Mary Stirling and Lesley Bevens November 05 Dorothy Stewart and Cara Bevens 6 The Parishioner October 2017

8 The Sacrament of Holy Communion To celebrate the Lord s Supper, the invitation displayed below is for you and your family to participate in the Sacrament of Holy Communion, at which everyone will be made most welcome. St. Mary s Parish Church The Rev Mark Johnstone & Kirk Session invite you to celebrate Communion on : - Sunday 05 Nov at am & 6.30 pm Wednesday 08 Nov at am All will be made most welcome. Do this in memory of me.. Luke 22 : 19 on will be celebrated on Sunday 05 No The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 05 November at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend either service. Preparatory Service at 7.30 pm on Friday 03 November will set the scene and allow you to prepare yourself for the Communion Services on the Sunday. This Service is for everyone who attends worship and offers an opportunity to think about Communion and what it means. Communion will also be offered at the Wednesday Welcome on 08 November and, once again, an invitation is extended to all who wish to participate. The Parishioner October

9 Dates for Your Diary Reap a good harvest If you ve been out and about in the countryside in recent months, you ll have noticed that there was a bumper crop of blackberries and other fruit this year. That was no accident. It was because, from Spring onwards, there has been just the right amount of heat and cold, rain and sun, to make the plants bring forth their best. It s the same when we are making Jesus known. Only God knows if the people we meet are ready to respond to the Gospel. We might be simply planting a seed, and that person still has years to go, or it may be that the person is finally ready to become a follower of Jesus. This autumn, as we prepare for Christmas, let s be intentional praying for friends and family members who don t yet know Jesus. Let s ask God for opportunities to sensitively share the Good News of Jesus. And let s be ready to serve and speak in Jesus name. Harvest Festival Harvest Festival this year will be celebrated on Sunday 08 October. Donations will be gratefully received and should be brought to Church on the Sunday morning. Donations can either be produce or, if you prefer, a monetary donation. Suggestions for produce are: cereals, tinned soup / meat / fish / vegetables / tinned fruit. Also acceptable are tea, coffee, sugar, rice, pulses, red / brown sauce and vinegar. No fresh products please. 8 The Parishioner October 2017

10 and watches BA The summer may be over, And Winter drawing hear, But now, it s time for meetings, For friendship, warmth and cheer. There s purple on the mountains, And beauty all around With here and there a summer rose Still waiting to be found. meet every British Summer Time ends on Sunday 29th October. Please remember to put your clocks and watches BACK one hour before retiring on the Saturday evening or you will be too early for Church. The Guild It s time for reminiscing, Recalling summer days, For sharing hope and happy thoughts In many quiet ways. A time of relaxation, Of fellowship and joy, Creating autumn memories, That winter can t destroy. The Guild commences their new Session on Friday 06 October. Please note they will normally meet every second Friday. All are welcome, including gentlemen, to come along and enjoy the fellowship and listen to a varied selection of topics throughout the Session year. October 06 Rev Katy Owen Guild Theme Be Bold, Be Strong Go in Love 13 Bob Bain Tales of Glasgow Empire 27 John Reid Tribute to Elvis Presley Please note Friday 27 October is an Open Night. Tickets will be on sale shortly and you are all encouraged to give The Guild your support give unto others as they give unto you. The Parishioner October

11 Young Church Annual Christmas Fair Young Church annual Christmas Craft Fair is being held on Saturday 12th November from 12 noon 4.00 p.m. They would be grateful to receive tombola prices and these can be handed in on Sundays to any Young Church Leader. They are also looking for helpers for the Tearoom please speak to Elizabeth Cousin. For any other information please contact Elaine Stevens, or Come and Join the Celebration! A gentle reminder to keep Sunday 3rd December free. We are going to celebrate the completion of the roof repairs by a special service in church followed by a two course sit down lunch provided by Table 13. Tickets reserving a place will cost 2 and will go on sale on Sunday 12th November after the service. There will be the opportunity to make a donation towards the meal on the day. Any profits will go towards the Special Project Fund. TEAMWORK + A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE = PRIZES The first social event of this session will be THE TEAM QUIZ taking place on Friday 20th October starting at 7.30 pm. Come in a ready-made team of 6 (max), or join one made up on the night. It is a fun quiz so no university education needed, just a willingness to have a good time. Tickets cost 6 and light refreshments are included. All profits will go to the Church s Special Project Fund to continue the improvements to the building, especially the interior. 10 The Parishioner October 2017

12 Session Visitations 2017/18 Badminton Club Brownies Country Dancing Crèche Flower Circle Guides Guild Ladies Bowling Listeners Circle Prayer Time Rainbows Running Club Shipmates Young Church Iain Hamilton and Angus MacNeill Jean Maclean and Matt Malcolm Alistair McNeil and Paul Malcolm Charles Hay and Alice Pearson Euan Kerr and Stephen McKean Ruth Poynton and Janice Reid Sally McLellan and Elizabeth Walker Jim More and Alice Pearson Sandra Burns and John Marran Derek Mason and Gordon Sinclair Charles Hay and John Pears Gordon Fraser and John Galt Elizabeth Cousin and Lewis Wilson Garry Burns and Arthur Black The Parishioner October

13 Fairtrade Stall Fairtrade Stall will be selling Tradefair Charity Christmas Cards this year. In the hall corridor you will see a Poster on the wall at the door nearest to the stall displaying a selection of cards. You are encouraged to select your cards and place your order with Fiona and Lesley. There will also be a small selection on the stall. The Parishioner Copy for the November issue should be handed to Sandra Burns, sent by to sandraburns.me@gmail.com or left in the Publications pigeon hole in the Hall vestibule no later than Sunday 29 October. Visitors are welcome The Church office is located on the right as you enter the Church Halls. The secretary, Mrs Lynn Hay, is available in the office Monday to Thursday 8.00 a.m 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 or office.stmarys@ btconnect.com Church Office Hours Please note the Church Office hours are now: Monday Thursday, 8.00 a.m p.m. 12 The Parishioner October 2017

14 Special St Mary s 2017/18 Harvest Thanksgiving Service Sunday 08 October 2017 at 11am All Age Service Preparatory Service Friday 03 November 2017 at 7.30pm Communion Service Sunday 05 November 2017 at 11am Evening Service at 6.30pm Remembrance Sunday Sunday 12 November 2017 at 11am Gift Service Sunday 10 December 2017 at 11am (labels out 26 November 2017) Festive Event Sunday 17 December 2017 (evening) Blue Christmas Service Wednesday 20 December 2017 at 7.30pm Nativity Service Sunday 24 December 2017 at 11am Watchnight Service Sunday 24 December 2017 Starts at 11pm for informal carol singing with service at 11.15pm and finishing at 12.15am. Communion Sunday 04 March 2018 at 11am Mothering Sunday Sunday 11 March 2018 at 11am All Age Service Holy Week 26 to 30 March 2018 Easter Service Sunday 01 April 2018: 9am and 11am All age service. (No Uniformed Organisations or Young Church) Preparatory Service Friday 11 May 2018 at 7.30pm Communion Sunday 13 May 2018 at 11am Evening Service at 6.30pm Pentecost Sunday 20 May 2018 Young Church Recognition Service (TBC) The Parishioner October

15 Scottish Action for Refugees SAFR are working with Hand in Hand for Syria to send supplies to people who are facing another winter in extreme conditions. If you can donate any of the items listed below, please bring them along to Church on this day only - Sunday 8th October from 1pm 4 pm. PLEASE ONLY BRING ITEMS AND SIZES ON THE LIST. THANK YOU. Men and Women s Clothes (Small/Medium sizes only) Children s Clothes Adult incontinence pants Sanitary towels Thick socks Hats, scarves and gloves Bras New pants (All sizes) Warm waterproof jackets Fleeces, hoodies and jumpers Jeans and jogging bottoms Boots and trainers (tied together, socks inside) Baby sleepsuits and snowsuits Nappies Baby Wipes Pens Pencils Jotters 14 The Parishioner October 2017 Accident As my five-year-old son and I were heading to McDonald s one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for whoever might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, We should pray. From the back seat I heard his earnest voice: Dear God, please don t let those cars block the entrance to McDonald s.

16 Treasurer s Report AUGUST OFFERING FREEWILL GIFT OPEN STANDING DATE OFFERING AID PLATE ORDERS Standing orders TOTAL Total for the Month RECEIPTS AND DONATIONS Received During August with thanks and gratitude for your consideration of our Church St Marys Guild to Special Projects Fund British Heart Foundation Samaritan s Purse Lunch Box Operations Christmas Child 2017 Each year at St. David s Memorial Park church we start our Operation Christmas Child Appeal with a Samaritan s Purse Lunch Box event this year it will take place on Saturday 28 October The event will give everyone the opportunity to buy toys, toiletries, sweets and knitted goods with which you can make up a box. We will also have filled boxes for sale, ready on the day, and wrapped boxes which you can buy and fill. You can also buy our goods as stocking fillers for a youngster. The event will start at 10.30am and go on to 1.30pm. You can, of course, enjoy some fine hospitality; tea or coffee plus cake and scone followed later by lunch and some hearty soup and filled rolls. Please come along to this event and help us to bring some love, light and joy to children suffering from war disease and famine. Thank you. Alan Conway, Appeal Co-ordinator, The Parishioner October

17 Help Keep Us Sailing One of our local charities Seagull Trust Cruises is holding a coffee morning in the church halls on Saturday 28th October from 10am to 12pm. This charity provides free canal cruising to people with special needs and many of our church members are involved in this worthwhile cause. Entry including Tea/Coffee and baking will cost 2 at the door. There will also be a baking stall and tombola. Thank You Prayer Father, You are almighty and all powerful. You created the universe and yet you love and care for each one of us. Thank you. Thank you for loving us so much that you sent your precious Son Jesus to save us when we couldn t save ourselves. Thank you for offering life forever with you to all who trust in Jesus and what He did on the cross. Thank you for today. Help us to use it to reflect your love to others. In Jesus name, Amen. Others If it s true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for? Dear Colleagues, Together We Pray is a national prayer initiative, running from September 2017 to May 2018, calling the Church to come together 16 The Parishioner October 2017 Continued overleaf

18 in prayer. This year, the General Assembly asked the Church to focus on praying for God to renew us and particularly to pray as we think about priorities for the future. The call to prayer grew out of last year s On the Road initiative when meetings were held around the country to listen to the hopes and concerns of church members and to explore the challenges of ministry and discipleship in the 21st century. Throughout the year, we will support your efforts through preparing prayer resources (that will be available online over the course of the initiative) and highlighting opportunities to pray for the future work of the Church. In particular, there will be a National Day of Prayer on November 25 in which we hope you will want to be involved. We encourage you to meet on this day in a small group, as a congregation or even as a Presbytery. Alongside the National Day of Prayer, look out for the brand new How we Pray series, On the Road events, the Prayer Diary, Advent and more throughout the year. Find out more atwww. churchofscotland.org.uk/togetherwepray. We would appreciate if you could please pass this on to those you think will be interested. Watch our launch video here to find out more about what will be coming up. Best wishes, Sally Bonnar (Convener of the Council of Assembly) and Martin Scott (Secretary to the Council of Assembly) togetherwepray@churchofscotland.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC The Parishioner October

19 The Rectory... St James the Least My dear Nephew Darren Having informed you of why clergy must always wear black shoes in church, my belief is that all those who hold any office in church should be similarly dressed. Altar servers have the tendency to arrive wearing what I am informed are called trainers. Were they black it would be tolerable, but they seem to be without exception either brilliant white or luminous pink. When they arrive so attired I insist they remove them and serve in the sanctuary in their socks. Since our church floor is several degrees colder than permafrost, it normally takes them the rest of the morning with their feet in a bucket of hot water before circulation returns. They do not make that mistake a second time. The rule applies to members of the choir also; my only concession is that ladies are allowed to wear shoes with heels. But that can present its own hazards. Miss Threlfall recently appeared in heels that, by chance, were the exact size and shape of the holes in our beautiful Victorian heating gratings in the nave floor. During the procession at the start of the Service, her heel wedged in one. She is a lady of some determination and refused to stop, thereby holding up the procession and letting the congregation know something was amiss. So she proceeded, now with a twelve inch square cast iron grid firmly attached to her foot. As she gallantly clanked up the aisle, rocking slightly since one leg was now several stones 18 The Parishioner October 2017 heavier, one of our basses, completely innocent of what had happened, stepped into thin air. Half of his body disappeared vertically downwards as the other half proceeded in a horizontal easterly direction, scattering tenors like skittles. I continue to visit him in hospital. Our organist arrives wearing black shoes, but once hidden in the organ loft, removes them and plays the organ in soft shoes. Or he did; these days he never removes his shoes at all. At Evensong on Sundays, my dog comes with me to swell the congregation and wanders round the church benignly as the Service progresses. After one Service, our organist came to retrieve his shoes only to find them missing. Their absence was inexplicable - until two weeks later when I found them buried in the Rectory rose garden. Churchwardens, of course, know the rules for correct footwear - that is why they have been elected to serve in such a distinguished office - although I do feel that Admiral Hopkinson s practice of wearing white spats on top of his shoes when the bishop is here, a little excessive - even rather flash. Maintaining this dress policy once you have your own church, will be maintaining the true faith. Your loving uncle, Eustace

20 Crossword Across 1 The sixth disciple (Matthew 10:3) (11) 9 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the (Matthew 6:13) (4,3) 10 Love intensely (Song of Songs 1:4) (5) 11 From Mt Carmel to Jezreel, Elijah all the way (1 Kings 18:46) (3) 13 One of the Midianite leaders who was captured and killed after Gideon s victory in the valley near Moreh (Judges 7:25) (4) 16 Metallic element (4) 17 At line (anag.) (6) 18 Cursed is everyone who is on a tree (Galatians 3:13) (4) 20 Where Samson killed a thousand Philistines with a donkey s jawbone (Judges 15:14) (4) 21 He succeeded Moses (Deuteronomy 34:9) (6) Continued overleaf The Parishioner October

21 22 When he saw him, he took on him (Luke 10:33) (4) 23 For is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction (Matthew 7:13) (4) 25 The god of this has blinded the minds of unbelievers (2 Corinthians 4:4) (3) 28 Fear or terror (Psalm 31:22) (5) 29 We, who are many, are one body, for we all of the one loaf (1 Corinthians 10:17) (7) 30 Assyrian ruler assassinated by his sons while worshipping his god Nisroch (2 Kings 19:37) (11) Down 2 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made (1 Corinthians 15:22) (5) 3 After supper he the cup (1 Corinthians 11:25) (4) 4 The request of a man of Macedonia in Paul s vision: Come to Macedonia and help us (Acts 16:9) (4) 5 He disobeyed his father Judah by refusing to impregnate his dead brother s wife (Genesis 38:9) (4) 6 I veto me (anag.) (7) 7 Fourth king of Judah (1 Kings 15:24) (11) 8 Priest of God Most High, who blessed Abram (Genesis 20 The Parishioner October :18) (11) 12 I have made you for the Gentiles (Acts 13:47) (1,5) 14 Implore (1 Samuel 15:25) (3) 15 Out of the eater, something to eat; out of the, something sweet (Judges 14:14) (6) 19 I am the most ignorant of men; I do a man s understanding (Proverbs 30:2) (3,4) 20 Sin shall not be your master, because you are not under, but under grace (Romans 6:14) (3) 24 Native of, say, Baghdad (5) 25 The last word in the Bible (Revelation 22:21) (4) 26 Heroic tale (4) 27 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you (John 8:32) (4)

22 telephone or Jim the following to replace the one already in Magazine please. ST MARY S PARISH CHURCH ORGANISATIONS Contact list Organisation Location Time Contact Sunday Sunday Worship Church 11am Rev Mark Johnstone Young Church Church Halls 11am Elaine Stevens Fairtrade Stall Main Hall 12 noon Leslie Baird/Fiona Leishman Badminton - Senior Main Hall pm Liz Barrie Monday Nursery Church Halls am Joanne MacDonald Ladies Bowling Main Hall pm Cathie Devine BB Shipmates Main Hall 6-7pm TBC Running/Walking Club Session House 7pm Bob Brown Tuesday Nursery Church Halls am Joanne MacDonald Ladies Badminton Main Hall pm Doreen More Badminton - Senior Main Hall pm Liz Barrie Prayer Time Meeting Place pm Rev Katy Owen Country Dancing Mid Hall pm Moira MacNeill Wednesday Nursery Church Halls am Joanne MacDonald Wednesday Welcome Session House am Mary Stirling Wednesday Service Church noon Rev Mark Johnstone Over 50 s Badminton Main Hall pm Anne Allan Rainbows Mid Hall pm Janet Millin Brownies Main Hall pm Alisha McGowan Vestry Church Vestry 7-9pm Church Office Running/Walking Club Session House 7pm Bob Brown Guides Main Hall pm Cara Daniels Trefoil Guild (monthly) Mid Hall pm Edith Dunn Thursday Nursery Church Halls am Joanne MacDonald Flower Circle Mid Hall pm Elizabeth Walker (Alternate Weeks) Friday Nursery Church Halls am Joanne MacDonald Listener s Circle Session House 2-4pm Edith Dunn (Monthly) (church) Guild (Alternate Weeks) Mid Hall pm Moira MacNeill For further Special information Services at on any of the above Please contact St Mary s 2017 the / Church 2018 Office on 0141 Harvest Thanksgiving or Service office.stmarys@btconnect.com Sunday 08 October 2017 at 11am

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