Good morning
Just a reminder of this morning’s in person service at 11:00 a.m. which will also be streamed live.
We welcome everyone to this morning’s service, led by Eleanor Hamilton, Probationer Minister.
What’s on…
PASTORAL COVER –
Eleanor is on annual leave from Monday 1st April – Monday 8th April 2024. During this time, any URGENT Pastoral emergencies will be covered by Rev. Margaret F. Currie who can be contacted on 01236 763173.
TUESDAY 2nd APRIL 2024 –
The In-Stiches Craft Group meet today. The group meet in the Session room from 10:00a.m. to 12 Noon – you will be made welcome.
The Senior Circle have their meeting last meeting of their session today. The meeting starts at 2:00p.m.. The entertainment this afternoon is Harmony Trio. You are assured of a warm welcome.
CAMEO have an informal get together in the Session Room at 7:30p.m.. You are assured of a warm welcome.
WEDNESDAY 3rd APRIL 2024 –
Our mid-week service Delve in at 12 takes place at 12 Noon. This service will be led by David McKee, Probationer Minister at Jackson Church. All Welcome. Tea / Coffee are available in the large hall thereafter.
THURSDAY 4th APRIL 2024 –
The Choir has their rehearsal in the Session Room at 7:30p.m..
FRIDAY 5th APRIL 2024 -
The SNACK BAR is open from 10:00a.m. until 1:00p.m.. Last orders 12:45p.m.
The NEARLY NEW re-opens on Friday 12th April 2024.
The CHURCH QUIET TIME will be open from 10:00a.m. until 12 Noon.
The Art Club meet at 2:30p.m. in the upper hall.
SATURDAY 6th APRIL 2024 –
The MONTHLY COFFEE MORNING is open from 10:00a.m. until 12:00 Noon. Drop in for a chat over Tea / Coffee and other goodies.
SUNDAY 7th APRIL 2024:
Morning Worship begins at 11:00 a.m. and will be led by our INTERIM MODERATOR, the Rev. Murdo Macdonald.
The Tea Fellowship will be available in the hall at the close of the morning service. Please come round and share extended fellowship with each other.
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FOODBANK DONATIONS -
Our collections for the foodbank continue – items urgently required for this week are the following – tinned meat, tinned fish and tinned vegetables.
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HOME COMFORTS NORTH LANARKSHIRE
It's 10 years now since Home Comforts was started, little did we know how
it would grow and develop. Now we distribute both Cleaning Packs and Hygiene Packs all over North Lanarkshire. Last year we totalled a combined 1000 + packs which is amazing!
We are funded by Grants and donations ,but right now we are short of some items so I am appealing for TEA TOWELS & DEODERANTS (roll on if possible). There will be a box at the church door for any donations.
Thank you M Weir
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Help Needed – Offering Rota Team
We are looking for volunteers from the congregation to form an ‘Offering team’ to help with the counting of the offering on a Sunday morning after the service. This is planned to be on a rota basis. The more volunteers we get, the fewer occasions you will have to assist.
The offering team has not been in operation since ‘lock down’ but now we urgently require assistance for the counting of the offering and your support will be greatly appreciated - the more the merrier.
Please contact Andrew Paul (on a Sunday or message on 07541129193 / Andrewjpaul.65@gmail.com) if you are able to assist and join our Offering Rota.
Go on - be a part of it
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PRAYER SQUARE MINISTRY
Our In Stitches Craft Group has been busy knitting and crocheting prayer squares. Each one comes with a wee prayer. Anyone can take one either for themselves, or to take and give to someone they think may need it. It might be nice if visiting elders also took one when they visit folk.
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Airdrie Academy 175 Project
We have been working with our writer in residence, Martin Stewart to create an anthology of work. Our creative project will involve picking particular moments in history to which Airdrie Academy has borne witness then, using photographs as prompts, writing short dialogue pieces to give the characters we imagine sitting in those classrooms, a voice.
We are now looking for contributions from our local community, ex pupils and staff, to share memories and stories from the school's rich and varied history.
I would appreciate any publicity for this project you can offer via your congregations and church community
Thanks so much
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Generosity of Giving – Relationships
You should have received your invitation to our “Come Together” events to be held over the six Sundays from 21st April – 26th May 2024.
Completed RSVP cards should be returned to the church or by post – details can be found on the RSVP card.
So far we have received 22 replies!!
There’s still time, please return your RSVP card by next Sunday 7th April 2024 to allow us to organise catering etc..
We are looking forward to sharing fellowship and friendship again at these events.
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