Good morning
Just a reminder of this morning’s in person service at 11:00 a.m. which will also be streamed live.
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What’s on…
Today –
Morning Service is at 11:00 a.m.
The Tea Fellowship will be available in the large hall.
Tuesday 26th September –
The In Stiches Craft Group meet in the Session Room from 10:00a.m. until 12 Noon. You will be made most welcome.
The Senior Circle continues at 2pm in the Session Room. The speaker on this occasion is Sandy Black, Homeopathic/Holistic Medicine Practitioner.
DOORS OPEN 1.30pm for Tea, Coffee, Biscuits and Cheerful Chatter. ALL WELCOME. [Liz Riddell]
Wednesday 27th September –
Our mid-week service Delve in at 12 takes place at 12 Noon. All Welcome. Tea / Coffee are available in the large hall thereafter.
Thursday 28th September –
Choir rehearsals continue at 7:30pm in the Session Room. The door is always open – you will be made most welcome.
Friday 29th September –
The SNACK BAR opens from 10:00a.m. until 1:00p.m.. Last orders 12:45p.m.
The NEARLY NEW opens from 10:00 a.m. until 12 Noon.
The CHURCH QUIET TIME will be open from 10:00a.m. until 12 Noon.
The ART CLUB meet in the large hall from 2:00p.m. until 4 :00p.m.
Saturday, 30th September –
HARVEST THANKSGIVING
We hope to decorate the church with flowers on Harvest Sunday (1st October).
The Flower Team will be in the Crush Hall on Saturday 30th September from 10 till 12 noon to receive donations of flowers. The flowers will be delivered on Sunday afternoon to the housebound and those who are not so well at this time.
Thank you for your help. [Avril and Margaret]
HARVEST THANK OFFERING -
Started by the World Council of Churches in the 1980s, the 'Thursdays in Black' campaign is a form of peaceful protest against violence and rape especially that which takes place during wars and conflicts. The focus of the campaign is to challenge attitudes that cause rape and violence. You are encouraged to dress in black on Thursdays to mark your support for gender justice all over the world.
The International Justice Mission (IJM) works to combat violence against women and children in Guatemala, Bolivia, El Salvador, Kenya, Colombia, Peru and Uganda and has been supported by The Guild in the past.
This is the charity that we will be supporting this year for our Harvest Thank Offering.
The minister will be available to receive donations on Saturday, 30th September in the Session Room. Your envelope for your Harvest Thank Offering donation is enclosed.
You can bring your donation along either on Saturday or Sunday.
For more information on Black Thursday and IJM two links can be found below.
https://www.oikoumene.org/what-we-do/thursdays-in-black#resources
https://www.ijmuk.org/violence-against-women
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FOODBANK DONATIONS -
Our collections for the foodbank continue – items urgently required for this week are the following – toilet rolls, snack noodles, pasta and pasta sauce.
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NEARLY NEW – APPEAL
Do you have any Kitchenware and Bric-a-brac that you no longer require, then, the Ladies from the nearly new team would gladly take it of your hands. Any donations welcome – please hand into the team on any Friday morning.
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DATE FOR YOUR DAIRY – CAMEO OPEN NIGHT – 31st OCTOBER 2023
CAMEO have arranged the Glenmavis Songsters to entertain you on Tuesday, 31st October 2023 at 7:30 p.m. – no fancy dress required. This is an OPEN Night to raise funds for the Seniors Outing. Tickets priced £5.00 are now available – please contact Jean Kinniburgh – 01236 754784
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DEMISSION OF THE MINISTER
While Robbie does not demit his ministry at The New Wellwynd until 21st October, he will lead Worship for the last time as minister on Sunday, 8th October, concluding 22 years’ faithful service amongst us.
At the conclusion of that service there will be a presentation to both Robbie and Carol.
In order for members to say a personal and individual farewell to Robbie and Carol, there will be an informal farewell reception in the halls on Thursday, 12th October between 7 and 9 pm at which finger food and drinks will be served.
If you are able to attend this reception, please add your name to the lists available in the entrance vestibule or on the table near the organ console as you go through to the hall.
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EDINBURGH KILTWALK
“To date £790 donations have been received from supporters of Liz and Maureen‘s participation in the Kiltwalk Big Stroll from Musselburgh to Murrayfield. We were so glad to join in this huge event and to know, we were part of a group of twenty Christian Aiders who have so far raised over £3,500 which will be used to support those who need it most. Many thanks to all contributors”. [LIZ RIDDELL]
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BUS to METRO CENTRE – SATURDAY 25th NOVEMBER 2023
Jackson Church have been in touch to say they are organising a bus to the Metro Centre for some Christmas shopping or just a day out. More information when we have it – put the date in your diary if you’re interested.