UDDINGSTON OLD PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND Charity Number SC016893 MAGAZINE September 2017 How has your week been? Pastoral Letter Has it been joyful, has it been challenging, has it been hectic or has it been quiet? In the manse at the moment it s all of the above - returning from annual leave, organising son as he prepares for college and working around the noise of workmen as they tackle the wet rot in the basement of the manse by removing beams and joists. There are times when I wish I was back on the Paddleboard in Cornwall. Just me pushing against the gentle waves as I headed out from the beach. There was no rush, no panic. I was able to paddle at my own pace, pause when I wanted and change direction if I needed to without any consequences. For those few hours that was my Sabbath moment. It was a moment when I did not need to wear the workaholic s badge of honour. It was a gentle reminder of what I was missing in my diary of life; those Sabbath moments within our week; those moments of space just to be. I remember the days when a Sunday was church and family time. There were very few shops open, transport into town was scarce. It was a day of rest snuggled up on the couch watching television or playing board games around the table. Depending on the weather it was a day for walking to the park and playing on the swings. It was a time of bliss. There was no hustle and bustle as it is today. No one felt lazy, no one felt like they should be doing something else. I recognise however that life has changed even in the last 10 years especially in ministry. We are challenged more, people are demanding more, and if we don t seem to be busy then we are deemed as lazy. Remind me where it says that all of us have to live our lives at a constant 24-7 pace. What happened to our Sabbath? What happened to us finding pockets of quietness? I don t believe that it has to be a Sunday that we hold sacred in our week or that it has to be a whole day. If we are able to find pockets of Sabbath within our week, snippets of time that will allow us to rest, recharge and be restored then let us claim them back. Let all of us have some downtime without the feeling of guilt or being deemed as idle. Let s spend those moments pottering around, walking the dogs, or snuggling up with a cup of coffee and a good book. Let s find some quiet time in our busy world and pause as the world rushes by. As Jesus says: Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29) Blessings Rev Fiona Reverend Fiona McKibbin Inside This Issue Church Roll Intimations Duty Roster After Service Teas/Coffee MACMILLAN Coffee Morning Point to Ponder Uddingston Pride Update Food Bank Appeal All Things Scottish Quiz Christian Aid Lodging House Mission Truths That Children Have Learned Dates for your Diary The Guild Teen Zone Monday Get Together Next Issue Articles to the editors by Thursday 21st September 2017 Available Sunday 1st October 2017 We are alway happy to receive articles for inclusion in your magazine. Submissions can be sent direct to the editors or placed in the dookit in the church or by e-mail to magazine@uddingstonold.org or on paper.
Page 2 Church Roll Intimations Baptisms Sunday 11th June 2017 Brooke Marshall and Mia Dylan Marshall Daughter of Brooke Date of Birth: 24th December 2016 and Agnes Rosemary Mellor Daughter of Christopher & Ruth (nee Milne) Date of Birth: 7th December 2016 Place of Birth: Wishaw General Hospital Sunday 25th June 2017 Lyle Ian George Bruce Son of Matthew Bruce & Ruth Brown Date of Birth: 25th October 2016 Sunday 20th August 2017 Harrison Grantham Fergus Son of David & Lesley (nee Grantham) Date of Birth: 9th February 2017 Deaths At this sad time our prayers and condolences are with the families of Mrs Maureen Watson Date of Death: 28th May 2017 and Mrs Rita Wilson Date of Death: 2nd May 2017 and Mrs Evelyn Lamont (Effie) Date of Death: 15th August 2017 Membership Changes We bid farewell to Mrs Margaret Meldrum Who has transferred out to Uddingston Church of the Nazarene Parish Funerals conducted by Rev John Stevenson At this sad time our prayers and condolences are with the families of Mrs Irene McEwan Date of Death: 18th July 2017 Duty Roster Morning Service at 11am & Evening Services at 6.30pm Front Door teams for the next month: September 10th Billy Ballantyne 17th Carol Frame 24th Margaret Clark October 1st Walker Lyttle (Communion) If you are in one of the above teams, please bear in mind that you should try to arrange for a substitute if you can t make it. Tea & Coffee is served every week in the Large Hall after the Morning Service The Sunday School will serve on 17th September After Service Teas The total raised to date for Tourette Scotland is 1020 Thanks to everyone who attends and contributes and enjoys the fellowship after the Morning & Evening Services. The Social Committee is holding a MACMILLAN Coffee Morning on Friday 6th October 10am till 1pm in the Large Hall. Donations of Home Baking will be gratefully received for this worthy cause. Hot Rolls will also be available. Point 2 Ponder What if you wake tomorrow with only the things you thanked God for today?
Page 3 Uddingston Pride Update As usual it has been a busy summer for Uddingston Pride. Between 7th and 10th June, we held a Craft Fayre in Park Church, and this proved to be a great success. We had more applications for tables than we had anticipated, so a certain amount of rejigging of the layout was necessary to squeeze them all in. We had good support from local people, who were happy to come in and view the many and varied craft items that were for sale, and enjoy a cup of tea in the Church hall. Everyone who came to the Fayre seemed to enjoy their visit, and the crafters were very happy with what they were able to sell. We are most grateful to all the exhibitors, and all those who came along and supported this new event, and helped to boost our funds. A special thanks is due to the ladies who so ably managed the tea room. In mid July, we held an Open Garden event, when visitors were able to visit and hopefully enjoy three very different private gardens, as well as the newly replanted station garden. We were blessed with a dry day, so the many visitors who came along were able to socialise in pleasant surroundings, and enjoy a cup of coffee, and some delicious home baking. Again, the Group s funds were boosted by this successful event. Then we had to put the finishing touches to the Village prior to the visits by the judges in Beautiful Scotland and Britain in Bloom, in early August. We were happy to take the judges round our Village, which we think was looking really well, and we hope they were pleased with what they were shown. Highlights of the two tours included the War Memorial, the Station, Crofthead Park, and the Churches, which always look great and are a credit to their respective gardeners. We also took them to Bothwell Castle, where one of our members gave them a potted history of the Castle, and brought them right up to date with the various events that take place there nowadays, such as schools educational visits, group tours, and wedding photographs. It s good to think it is so well supported by locals and by visitors from all round the world. Then at the Golf Course, the Club General Manager gave them a brief review of the environmental aspects of the care and attention required to maintain such a green space to the very high standard of Bothwell Castle GC. The judges also greatly appreciated meeting with some of the many children who use and enjoy Crofthead Park. We won t know the results of the competitions until the Award Ceremonies in early September and late October. But, all the judges certainly seemed to be impressed, it would be just great if we were to get two Gold Awards that would be an exceptional result. Here s hoping We are always looking for volunteer helpers, so if you are able and willing, feel free to get in contact. SR Food Bank Request During September, we will be collecting for the Foodbank. A list of urgently required items is given. Unfortunately, stocks are once again dwindling as more people are having to use this service to get by. Please give generously (as always). There will be buckets for the collection at the front of the church. If you want to see what the Foodbank is all about please visit hamiltondistrict.foodbank.org.uk or their Facebook page. If possible like and share this The Foodbank will also pass on any cutlery, kitchen utensils, crockery and pans you no longer need. Please speak to Liz Vasey for further information. Many thanks. ITEMS NEEDED UHT Milk Tinned Tomatoes Tinned Fruit Tinned Rice Pudding/Custard Jars of Pasta and Curry Sauce Instant Mash Potatoes Tinned Veg Dried Rice Pasta Snacks Chocolate Diluting Juice Jam Soap Shampoo Shower Gel Toothpaste
Page 4 All Things Scottish Quiz How well do you know Scotland - it s History, Culture and People? Test your Knowledge with this Quiz which is based on Scottish Place Names Famous People, History, Food, Inventions, Words & Phrases. 1. How would you describe an irritable, sharp-tongued person especially a woman? 2. A Russian would be quite at home here. 3. Who were known as the Painted People 4. What ruined Lanarkshire Castle stands on a rock 200ft above a river gorge and was a Royal residence in the reigns of Kings Alexander 2nd and 3rd. 5. What was the name of the Battle fought between the Roman General Agricola and Calgacus, Leader of the rebellious Northern Tribes known as the Caledonii? 6. Which King gave Edinburgh its name? 7. What Scots word describes a person who is thin and week looking as if they were underfed? 8. What is the name of the dish that is usually made from the following ingredients - whipped cream, honey, toasted oatmeal, raspberries and whisky? 9. Who was the woman born in Aberdeen in 1848 and died in Africa in 1915? When she died, it was said she meant far more to the native people of West Africa than David Livingston? 10. Although his ancestors were famous Engineers he studied Law but never worked as a Lawyer. He was handicapped by ill health all his life but made a living from writing. Who was he? 11. How many ministers left the church of Scotland during the Disruption? 12. Who was born in Edinburgh in 1756 and became one of Scotland s famous Portrait Painters? (Answers in October magazine) (Thanks to M.K for this) Answers to Biblical Word Puzzle in June Magazine 1. Forbidden Fruit 2. Tree of Knowledge 3. City of David 4. Heavenly Messengers 5. Power of Prayer 6. Lake Galilee 7. Raising Lazarus 8. The Resurrection 9. Persecution of Christians 10. Heaven and Hell 11. Last Judgement 12. Spread of Christianity Christian Aid A total of 2368.58 was forwarded to Christian Aid following the monies raised by churches in Uddingston during Christian Aid Week in May of this year. From the Old Parish we raised 775 at our annual 'Soupa Sunday' lunch and through envelopes collected in the offering plates a further 403. Many thanks from Christian Aid for all those who contributed and helped to support Christian Aid Week. There will be a further opportunity to support the work of Christian Aid at our annual Harvest Thanksgiving service on Sunday 8th October. An envelope is enclosed with this issue of the church magazine for your gift at the Harvest Thanksgiving service. LODGING HOUSE MISSION Bob Read A huge thank you to everyone who donated toiletries, sugar and coffee to the Mission in June. Once again there was a great response. There is a letter of thanks on the corridor notice board. Truths that Children Have Learned 1. No matter how hard you try, you can t baptise cats. 2. When your mum is mad at your dad, don t let her brush your hair. 3. If your sister hits you, don t hit her back. They always catch the second person. 4. Never ask your 3 year old brother to hold a tomato. 5. You can t trust dogs to watch your food.
Page 5 Dates for your Diary Sunday Services during September Pram & Praise 10am Morning Service 11am Tea & Coffee after morning service each week No Evening Service during September Every Wednesday Church open 10am - noon for Quiet Reflection & Communion (resumes October) Minister s Vestry Hour each Thursday at 7.30pm unless otherwise intimated. Tuesday 12th September Session Meets 7.30pm Monday 18th September Board Meets 7.30pm Wednesday 20th September Book Club Group 7.30pm Discussing Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout Wednesday 18th October Book Club Group 7.30pm Discussing Beneath The Cassock by Joy Carroll The Guild The new session of the Guild commences on Tuesday 3rd October at 7.30pm in the Church Hall. Continuing our Theme Be Bold, Be Strong In this 3rd year we are thinking about: Go in Love We meet on a weekly basis and the Leaders and members of the Guild are always delighted to welcome along anyone interested, either on a regular basis or on selective evenings as the interest takes you. A warm welcome awaits friends old and new. The new syllabus will be distributed during the month of September to all who have attended before. If you wish to receive a syllabus please contact Muriel McCandlish October programme: 3rd Jeely Piece Night - At Home 10th On the Guild Theme - Rev. Fiona McKibbin 17th Travel DVD 24th My Lamp Has Gone Out - Mrs Anna Gray 31st Tales From The Court - Stewart Houston Monday Get Together The Monday Club starts back on Monday 4th September We meet in the large hall from 2pm until 3.30pm each week. If you need transport or further information please call Mary Fox September 4th 11th 18th 25th October 9th 16th 23rd 30th or Ann McIntyre The coming programme is: Film - Singing in the Rain Bite & Blether Singalong - More Show Songs Holiday Film Bite & Blether Singalong Tea Dance