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Tayside minister takes up role as Moderator of the General Assembly Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, who will represent the Kirk at home and abroad for the next 12 months, described the role as an “enormous honour”. Greetings to all from your choir who are keeping together by CHURCH AT HOME Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair and his wife interchanging phone calls and emails Elaine and Very Rev Colin Sinclair For prayer, worship music, – jokes, videos, music – with each and his wife Ruth. More information on page 2 & 3. teaching, contemplations and our other. We enjoy the At Home children’s page please go to the morning service and hearing how Sunday 31 May, 10-10.30am – Pentecost – streamed on the CHURCH AT HOME our anthems and hymns sound to Church of Scotland website and Facebook page tab on the church website. Or click: you in the congregation. We miss The Moderator will lead a service to mark the birthday of the Christian seeing you from our post in the choir http://www.fetteresso.org/connect/praise- Church, with contributions from many different places. Like the disciples on loft and hope it is not too long and-worship-music that first Pentecost, here is the invitation to step confidently into whatever before we are back on duty. Love to the future holds. We would like to invite you to make this the service for your congregation on that Sunday, so that as much of the Church of all. Scottish Charity Number SC011191 Scotland as possible will be gathered in fellowship and praise. Tayside minister takes up role as Moderator of the General The service was opened by Mr Sinclair and included hymns, prayers, Assembly readings, a Benediction and followed strict social distancing guidelines to A Tayside minister has been officially installed as the new Moderator of the prevent the potential spread of Covid-19. General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. It was broadcast live on the Church of Scotland website and Facebook page Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, who will represent the Kirk at home and abroad for the and included video messages from the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola next 12 months, described the role as an “enormous honour”. Sturgeon MSP, former Moderator, Very Rev Jimmy Simpson, Very Rev Dr Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair and his wife Elaine and Very Rev Colin Sinclair and his wife John Chalmers, convener of the Assembly Trustees, Dr Fair's sons and Joan Ruth. Hainsworth, deputy session clerk of St Andrew's Parish Church in Arbroath. A special ceremony was held at the General Assembly Hall in Edinburgh this Challenges and opportunities morning and streamed live online to enable people across Scotland and beyond Ms Sturgeon said: “I want to sincerely thank Very Rev Colin Sinclair for his to share in the happy occasion. Watch the service of installation now. work over the past year and particularly the last few difficult months caused The service was held on the day that the annual gathering should have opened by the restrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. but was cancelled for the first time in 330 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “His continued efforts to support the community, even as we stay apart, are Dr Fair, 56, will continue to serve as the minister of St Andrew’s Parish Church in hugely appreciated. Arbroath and undertake Moderatorial duties when required until further notice. “I also want to send my very best wishes to the Right Rev Dr Martin Fair on He said: “I’m not sure I’ve ever felt a greater weight of responsibility but neither his appointment as Moderator. have I ever felt more supported, practically and by the prayers of God’s people.” “At this challenging time, the Church continues to provide support and Key workers valued guidance to people across our country – through virtual services, pastoral duties, and charitable work in our communities. Dr Fair succeeded Very Rev Colin Sinclair and was “I’m hugely grateful to everyone involved and I look forward to working inaugurated in front of a with the new Moderator, in tackling the challenges, and also seizing the small group of people opportunities, that lie ahead.” including his wife, Elaine. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair has served St Andrew's Parish Church in Arbroath Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair is the since 1992. first Moderator from Those present in the Arbroath. hall included Mr The minister, who grew up Sinclair’s wife Ruth, in Thornliebank on the audio visual southside of Glasgow, said he recognised that many people were suffering due techniciansand Rev Dr to the pandemic and every life lost speaks of struggle and tragedy. George Whyte, Principal Clerk to the “Let me assure the nation that the Church of Scotland, with our partner General Assembly churches, will continue to pray for and support those who are most acutely who ensured correct affected,” he added. process was followed “And the same commitment I make to those who, 75 years after VE Day, find and gave a Bible themselves on this new frontline - we value you deeply.” reading. Dr Fair received a letter expressing best wishes from the Duke of Cambridge, known music, stories and good conversation with a host of guests. as the Earl of Strathearn in Scotland, who was meant to be Lord High Commissioner at the General Assembly, his grandmother’s representative. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair is married to Elaine and they have three sons, Callum, Andrew and Fraser. The Moderator’s chaplains, Rev Gregor McIntyre and Rev Catherine Beattie and Mr Sinclair’s chaplains, Rev Andrew Anderson and Rev Tim Sinclair, recited prayers via video conferencing. Same as always God Dr Fair, who has served St Andrew’s Parish Church since 1992 and will wear the Moderator’s ring and chain of office during official duties, said the pandemic had forced the Kirk to re-evaluate because church buildings were closed and ministers across the country were spreading the Gospel message online. “We find ourselves in uncharted territory, having to re-imagine church,” he added. “We may not have a blueprint but this calling has always been about a willingness to venture beyond the familiar and comfortable. “Jesus didn’t give much away when he called those four fishermen. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair is installed as the Kirk's ambassador “He called them and sent them with no terms and conditions, no detailed plan, radical or otherwise. at home and abroad for the next 12 months. “Though every circumstance change, God’s love remains. “And from love flows peace. Watch the service of installation here: “‘The storms of life may come and go but the peace of God you will know.’” https://stream1.churchofscotland.org.uk/about_us/ Dr Fair said circumstances change but he was called to serve the “same as always general_assembly/ God”. The video introducing the service, which will be available to watch on the Church’s YouTube channel, was narrated by Susan Pym, Vice-Convener of the Assembly Business Committee, and the British Sign Language interpreter was Rev Rosie Addis. Good conversation Dr Fair is the first Moderator from Arbroath and is serving during the 700th anniversary year of the Declaration of Arbroath. A special celebration of the life of the Church of Scotland in all its richness and fullness is being streamed online tomorrow. The digital version of Heart and Soul, which will run for just over two hours from 2pm via the Church website and Facebook page, features an eclectic mix of worship, Church to host webinar on impact of coronavirus It will highlight: A webinar is being held to provide those in the ministries of the church, office  a predicted downturn in congregational income which may continue bearers, staff, members and volunteers with an update on how challenges facing well into 2021 or until a coronavirus vaccine becomes generally the Church of Scotland are being tackled. available. The Assembly Trustees are  the need to suspend plans to create a Growth Fund and instead use hosting the session on Friday, any spare capacity to invest in the resources that will be needed for 22 May at 11am to discuss the renewal of church life post-virus. the impact that the  the paring down of the central services to provide all but essential coronavirus pandemic has services during May and June and thereafter returning to address the had on the charity. required process of downsizing the central administration. Rev Dr Martin Fair, currently  a proposal to encourage the implementation of a more robust the Moderator Designate, will presbytery planning process alongside an acceleration of the “well chair the meeting for those in equipped spaces” land and buildings programme. the ministries of the church, office bearers, staff, members  a commitment to work with and support CrossReach during what is and volunteers. the greatest crisis the care sector has ever faced. They will be able to put questions to the Church’s Chief Officer, Dave Kendall, Details of how people can sign up to the event will be issued in the coming and Very Rev Dr John Chalmers, convener of the Assembly Trustees. week but people can submit questions in advance now to ensure detailed answers. Dr Chalmers said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it unprecedented changes to the landscape in which the Church is operating. Send your question in advance to: “At great speed and with extraordinary imagination, ministers and congregations [email protected] or have worked to overcome the challenges of self-isolation and social distancing. “There is, in fact, evidence that with the use of modern technology and an [email protected] extended online presence the reach of the Church has greatly increased. “In spite of the great distress and disruption that coronavirus has caused, this is a time to thank all those who have anchored our life in such difficult times.” Register for the webinar now at: Dr Chalmers said no one will ever know the full extent of the way in which https://stream1.churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/our- ministers and church members have dealt with people’s private anxiety and grief structure/assembly-trustees and contributed to the well-being of the nation. The contents of a special report prepared by the Assembly Trustees, in light of the General Assembly being cancelled, will be discussed.

Scottish churches join together in call for prayer on Sunday 17th May Let us pray:

Living God, you are our Creator and our Maker Church groups across Scotland are And the very breath of life is given as your gift. asking Christians once more to join We thank you for the gift of life together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday And we embrace and treasure that gift. evening. Living God, you are the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ This week's renewed prayer for those Whose presence in the world reveals your love for us. affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is In the giving of your Son, signed by 13 Scottish churches and You reveal the depths of your love. Christian organisations. Living God, your Son embraced the Cross This week's renewed prayer for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is signed And the depths of human suffering. by 13 Scottish churches and Christian organisations. We thank you that you delivered him On the day of Resurrection. Across the country people have answered the call to pray at the same time each week in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Living God, as you spoke to the bereft and the orphaned in days past, Speak to the bereft and the orphaned in days present. Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Speak to the uncertain and the anxious. said: "When so much is not normal how lovely it can be to come together at 7pm Speak into the depths of our incomprehension and fear. each Sunday and have a few moments in which we can pray together. Living God, your promise "Let me encourage you to keep hope alive and join with us in prayer." Is that we will not be left alone to face the world. This week's letter accompanying the prayer, which is also available in Gaelic, states: We thank you that through the gift of your Spirit In the days following the first Easter Sunday, the disciples of Jesus would have gone That promise is fulfilled. through any number of different reactions, from uncertainty and anxiety to joy and Living God, be with all who sustain our common life at this time, celebration, through incomprehension and fear to recognition and hope. If the Cross Carers and nurses, cleaners and porters, had robbed them of his presence, the Resurrection has restored his presence. Surely Doctors and ambulance staff, delivery drivers and posties. Jesus will continue to be with them always? Through their giving our common life is sustained. The Gospel of John (14: 1-21) portrays the disciples wrestling with the dawning Living God, as you have watched over us in the past, reality that Jesus will not continue to be physically present to them. It would seem Watch over us in the present. that they are again to be left bereft and 'orphaned'. Uncertainty and anxiety As once more we thank you, that through Christ threaten once more. In response, Jesus speaks into their incomprehension and fear And by your Holy Spirit, we are not alone. with the promise of the gift of the Holy Spirit. Jesus reassures them that they are not Amen. alone and that his spiritual presence will be renewed in this world through the Spirit. Jesus, through the Spirit, continues with us always as the assurance of God's love for us.

Church shows support to global partners during pandemic “We encourage congregations to continue to pray for the Church throughout The Church of Scotland has sent financial support to partner Churches across the the world and encourage, in particular, those congregations with twinnings to globe to help them respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. maintain contact and relationships at this time,” added Dr Brown. A total of £38,000 has been sent to eight churches that have long-standing “Such action, in solidarity with others worldwide, matters and will be relationships with the Church of Scotland. This has been possible through the remembered in the future. generosity of previous generations leaving money to support the world church “Hearing the stories of the even greater needs others face, with far fewer and which is now being called upon. resources to respond, also offers a different perspective on our own situation Very Rev Dr Susan Brown, Convener of the Faith Impact Forum, said: and reminds us of our call to serve, in Christ’s name, the very least in our world – wherever they are.” “As a Church, we have always acknowledged the importance of helping the most vulnerable in every part of the world. Even water comes at a cost “Through trusted partner churches and organisations who have shared their The support includes the Nile Theological College in South Sudan, a country needs with us, we have been able to respond to the very real needs of some—at facing the effects of recent civil war, a plague of locusts and now also Covid-19. least. Christian faith compels us to take care of those immediately around us, The Church of Scotland support will help to pay salaries of those who continue but also to reach out to the wider world.” to work. Without our support they would not be able to feed their families or Churches run clinics and hospitals pay for water, essential for handwashing as well as drinking, which gets delivered each day by donkey drawn water bowsers. Churches have found themselves at the forefront of their country’s response to the onslaught of the Covid-19 virus, requiring them to reconfigure hospitals, We have also been able to send recent donations from the ‘A Place at the purchase required PPE, educate staff, and reach out with health messages to Table’ Project to the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon to help their communities. with food assistance for Syrian refugees. They include the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) in Malawi, the United Mission to Nepal, the United Church of Zambia, and the Church of Pakistan, all of which run hospitals and clinics.

Additionally, the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) has set up a scheme within their congregations to ‘adopt a needy family’. This financial support will help the PCEA feed those in a desperate situation, facing starvation as the regular infrastructure for food distribution has been disrupted. Poorest at risk of starvation The Church of Bangladesh’s Shalom Project is distributing food to the poorest in their community, people who live on daily wages and are at present not able to support their families. These communities see lockdown starvation as worse than contracting Coronavirus. Nursing tutors at Okhaldunga hospital in Nepal making protective visors.

Prayer requests from Suresh, India Village Ministries: Most people including daily wage workers have moved from the cities to be with their families in rural areas for the duration of the lockdown. Due to lock down, people in the villages are not working. This has created huge psychological and financial stresses. The price of things has increased significantly. Some poor families in the slums are literally starving for food. Relief aid from IVM has been delivered to slums

dwellers, migrant daily workers, poor people who In May Suresh Vemulapalli from India Village Ministries was due to visit with us are starving for food. Hundreds of families have at Fetteresso. IVM along with our food bank here in Stonehaven are the been given rice bags, 30 eggs for each family, subject of our Monthly Prayer Focus. onions in Challapalli mandal, Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. IVM team are very busily engaged helping the people on a daily basis with There is a fear that the number of confirmed their food requirements – that’s really looking after, caring for, showing cases will increase and, if this happens, our compassion, and truly loving all ‘our brothers and sisters - country’s health services are not in a position to handle it. who are all our neighbours’ in accordance with the Lord’s • We need God’s intervention in this situation to stop the spread of this deadly two great commandments. virus. We are distributing essential food pack (5Kgs of rice, 1 kg • Give thanks that Regional sub-Inspector of Police and Mandal revenue Officers, Lentil and 1 kg sunflower oil, vegetables/eggs) to many Village Administrative Officer participated in this distribution program. The starving families in our region. This food pack costs ONLY £6 Officers commended services of IVM in this crisis situation. Local media ($9). personnel also helped IVM to distribute this aid to needy people. "If you can't feed a hundred people, • Pray for the protection of us, the children in our orphanage, elderly widows, pastors and all our staff as we minister to families, that the Lord will provide for then feed just ONE" the needs of those under our care. - Mother Teresa • Many poor people in rural India live day to day but without work, they starve. We appreciate your prayers and support. Due to lockdown, many poor families are God bless Suresh & Roja struggling to feed their children... If you wish to support India Village Ministries please pass Many more waiting for help… We are on your donations to Far & Wide. This can be done, looking unto the Lord for His provision. preferably by bank transfer (for details contact Barbara), • Pray for us at this time as the needs are but please mark all donations clearly stating if they are for IVM. great. Cash donations can be left at Barbara’s and will be passed on. We believe that God is sovereign and in Thank you all for your generosity at this time. control in the midst of these stressful days. He will continue to be a shield and provider for His people. The most important thing is for the Lord to give us ears to listen and eyes to see what He is communicating to us through these adversities. Corona Relief Update 16th May Christian Aid Week offers new ways of getting involved online The annual Christian Aid Week will launch on Sunday 10 May, with new ways for churches and individuals to get involved. THANK YOU FOR BLESSING STARVING FAMILIES Christian Aid Week will run from Sunday 10 May until Saturday 16 May. Our Covid-19 relief work in the various villages is going on well. We are selecting This year’s fundraising event has been adapted for the current health crisis the neediest and poorest families in the villages. and includes inspiration and ideas for connecting with your community safely. You can find out how to organise a virtual quiz evening or hold an online church service using Christian Aid's specially prepared worship resources. Get involved During the week you can also sign-up for events being run by Christian Aid, which include a daily quiz and live streaming worship events. Christian Aid will also be offering an ‘e-envelope’, to help people share the Christian Aid Week story with family and friends, and ask for a donation. Sally Foster Fulton, Head of Christian Aid Scotland, said: “For years, supporters in Scotland have knocked on doors, crossed bridges, hosted big brekkies and coffee mornings and book sales, all to raise money and awareness for Christian Aid, to stand together with sisters and brothers living in extreme poverty across the world. Thank you for allowing us to “Although we cannot gather, we are still responding. Churches across see God loving the poor. We As part of our continued efforts to Scotland have been getting in touch to offer support and ask to help. This reach out many struggling families, year, we need each other more than ever! can't forget those smiles and this week, we distributed rice, “Love never fails. Coronavirus impacts all of us. But love unites us all. It’s tears when they received food vegetables and groceries to 620 Poor during crises like Covid-19 that the vulnerabilities of those living in extreme essentials. and Needy families. poverty are even more evident. "This Christian Aid Week we can fight against Coronavirus alongside our Many village people live from hand to sisters and brothers living in poverty.” mouth. All the daily wage workers who live A collection of prayers for the current coronavirus situation are available from the meagre daily income from their online https://www.christianaid.org.uk/pray/churches/coronavirus-prayers . These work are forbidden to work. Today’s include: prayers of thanksgiving and intercession; a prayer for times of earnings are tomorrow’s food. NO WORK. isolation; a prayer for medical workers everywhere; a prayer for the global NO FOOD. NO LIFE. pandemic; a prayer for the church. Continue to pray for us and all IVM team for Resources are available on Christian Aid's website https://www.christianaid.org.uk/ good health and strength. get-involved-locally/scotland/christian-aid-week YOUR HELP WILL BE NEEDED MORE THAN BEFORE A special celebration of the life of the Church of Scotland in all its richness and I am forever blowing bubbles - Perth fullness is being streamed online. minister Rev Jim Stewart has fun. The digital version of Heart and Journalist Hugh Pym, an elder at St Soul, which will be shown on Columba’s Church in London, will be Sunday, 17 May, promises to be a speaking to Professor Jason Leitch, “beacon of light and hope” during the National Clinical Director of the the dark days of the Coronavirus Scottish Government, who has been lockdown. heavily involved in the response to Heart and Soul showcases the Kirk the pandemic. is all its fullness. The BBC’s health editor will also be chatting to Viv Dickenson, chief officer of The programme, which will run for CrossReach, the operating name of the Church’s social care council, which just over two hours from 2pm via runs 70 services for people of all ages across Scotland, including care homes. the Church website and Facebook page, features an eclectic mix of worship, Worship and conversation music, stories and good conversation with a host of guests. Very Rev Dr Susan Brown, convener of the Church’s Faith Impact Forum, will People accustomed to attending the colourful event in Princes Street Gardens in be discussing climate justice with Green MSP Ross Greer, a member of Edinburgh – a key part of the General Assembly, which has been cancelled due to Bearsden Cross Church in East Dunbartonshire and Tara Shannon from the pandemic – will be able to watch it later at a time of their choosing. Church of Scotland Youth. (COSY) Hosted by Rev Ken Froude, Seonaid Knox and Rev Justin Taylor, the abridged Rev Anne Stewart, a chaplain at HMP Castle Huntly near Dundee, will be in event will begin with a replay of the historic online installation service for the conversation with Hospital chaplain, Deacon Mark Evans DCS, about new Moderator, Rev Dr Martin Fair, at the General Assembly Hall the previous chaplaincy as a career and the impact of Coronavirus in their places of work. day at 11am. Speaking ahead of the event, Mr Evans, head of spiritual care at NHS Fife, Thousands of people usually attend said: “Chaplains affirm the unique worth of each individual and Covid-19 has Heart and Soul in Princes Street required healthcare staff to find new ways of working. Gardens in Edinburgh every year. “Yet despite the unprecedented challenges, aspects of the chaplains’ role Rev Bryan Kerr, convener of the Heart remain the same. and Soul Project Board, said: “At a time “In the midst of all the uncertainty and anxiety, they continue to be present in of difficulty and concern for a lot of wards and at bedsides 24/7. people across society we wanted to “Creating safe spaces where people feel supported, cared for and loved. send out a clear message that the “Brave spaces where people can explore their fears and dreams, their Church is still open and there to support people. concerns and hopes.” “It is still a beacon of light and hope in these dark times, and we felt that having a The online event will be rounded off with some highlights from the archive big weekend of celebration when the Moderator is installed in an historic way over the last ten years of Heart and Soul, the Guild Big Sing and the General was a good opportunity to do something different.” Assembly. The line-up includes Heart and Soul regulars Fischy Music, who will lead a Watch here: https://stream1.churchofscotland.org.uk/about_us/general_assembly/ segment for all ages. There will also be some very special conversations on a range of topics, including how faith guides decision making. Thy Kingdom Come invites us to pray from Ascension to Pentecost Kingdom Come 2020. Rt Rev Colin Sinclair is encouraging everyone to join in prayer from Ascension Day Yours, on 21 May to Pentecost on Sunday 31 May through the ecumenical prayer move- ment Thy Kingdom Come. Rt Rev Colin Sinclair. In a letter mailed to congregations across Scotland the Moder- ator says, " If there is one thing that is needed at this time, In 2019 the Moderator took part in Thy Kingdom Come's Pentecost event in alongside the care we can offer, it is united global prayer." Trafalgar Square, London. This year the new Moderator will be contributing Since it began in 2015, more than two million Christians in to a video launching Thy Kingdom Come, which will be available on 21 May. 90% of countries worldwide and from 65 different denomina- tions and traditions have taken part in the global prayer event. Read the Moderator’s letter Dear Friends, With so much of the world “on hold” it would be easy to think that the prayer initia- tive; Thy Kingdom Come is another casualty. Not at all! If there is one thing that is Worship from the Church of Scotland needed at this time, alongside the care we can offer, it is united global prayer. Social Radio and Television/Social Media distancing has actually brought us closer together as we recognise our common hu- manity and the challenges we must face together. The Right Reverend Colin Sinclair is offering a live daily reflection on Facebook at 10 am https://www.facebook.com/ModeratoroftheChurchofScotland/ The Church of Scotland is delighted to be part of Thy Kingdom Come in 2020 while recognising that it needs to take a new approach because of Covid 19. In the light of The Church of Scotland is very conscious of the need to provide spiritual this, the Thy Kingdom Come website has been updated and adapted for our new situ- resources in this time, both nationally and locally. While physical services ation: are cancelled, a number of churches are moving to offer online worship. T One of the Key themes for Thy Kingdom Come 2020 is prayer and care. As we are https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/worship/services-online praying for those we love to come to know the hope and love of Christ, we also are encouraging all to see how they can show God’s love towards them by caring for them. The website suggests practical ways to show Prayer and Care. Alongside this, there is a very helpful resource “Thy Kingdom Come - five ways to get involved” which is easily adapted for congregations in lockdown. It also includes many other resources which can be downloaded to use at home. Whether you use the Family Prayer Adventure Map or the 11 day Prayer Journal, the same creativity congregations have employed to set up online worship and find new ways for undertaking pastoral care can equally be employed to stimulate united pray- er. You can pray together at set times or set up a continuous virtual prayer event. There is a wealth of practical accessible ideas for all. Let us join together with Christians across the country and around the world for Thy Far & Wide & our response to COVID 19 The Clients • •Pray that they stay safe and self isolate. Some families, some couples, some single folk all with different needs. As the food boxes are Update and prayer requests from the Foodbank: delivered to their doorsteps each week we pray that they will be satisfied with the gift of food and that the presence of God fills their Provision house with peace as they rest in Him. • We give thanks. Over the last We thank God for whatever part you are playing, it’s a privilege six weeks God has provided working together helping our community and for us all seeing God at an amazing supply of items of work. non perishable food and gifts Psalm 91. of money for the Foodbank, meeting the needs of the foodbank clients. The food bank are delighted to receive your Food donations on Fridays between 10.30am -12pm. at Far & Wide shop. If you would like to make a monetary donation to IVM or the Foodbank please pass on your donations to Far & Wide. This can be done, preferably by bank transfer (for details contact Barbara), but please mark all donations

clearly stating if they are for IVM or the Foodbank. Cash donations

can be left at Barbara’s and will be passed on. Thank you all for your The frontline volunteers generosity at this time. • Pray for the health and safety of the volunteers and drivers.

• As volunteers put on the Sanitister for protection from the virus pray

that God will also cover them and their families and that He will order His angels to protect them wherever they go.

Far & Wide Covid 19 Response Donations of Money Some elders and shop clients/community folk have asked for our Shop We closed the shop on Wednesday 18th March until we are able to open our bank details so that they can transfer money. This allows us to purchase doors and trade again. items we have not received and means we can continue as long as I am working from my conservatory so wave if you out for your walk. necessary. Just Contact me Self Isolating Volunteers Well that’s really most of us, and we do miss the Cash Donations fellowship and customers as we worked together and served the community. Cash welcomed and can be left at my house We are still looking forward to our Fish & Chip Evening and sure it will be really Our Client Base tasty Fish & Chips with good company. We are currently supporting Foodbank clients and referrals from Far & Wide Foodbank Social Work Departments/Citizens Advice CAB/Churches/Schools etc The ladies who normally helped in the store reluctantly gave me their keys and are where there is a need. self isolating so pray for them as they miss the fellowship they had while sorting Thank you for your support it has been amazing over all these years and and serving over the years to the community who needed the foodbank. here it is where the rubber hits he road. As we travel this road together Hopefully things may return not normal (whatever that is). let’s keep supporting and encouraging each other. Far & Wide and our Response May God bless you as you are part of this work whether donating, This part of the shop is still running to help folk in need in our community. A Team receiving or praying. We have often wonder ‘Why have we so much pasta of Volunteers are attending to the Foodbank while I am coordinating lists and -baked beans-chick peas? Well we are delighted to use all these blessings supplies from Headquarters! now. Look out for next update. from Barbara, Far & Wide and all the self Social Distancing Some volunteers are packing and others are driving and isolating Volunteers leaving supplies on the doorsteps. So the load is spread and safe as we can. God Bless you all Keep strong and safe. We have had a good numbers of items donated when Company canteens and Restaurant’s as they made the decision to close and offer us the food.

Donations of food Malachi 3:10-11 New Living Translation (NLT) Since the churches are closed and that’s normally where we replenish our stock— Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my we set up a weekly drop off on Fridays 10.30-12 noon at Far & Wide Shop to allow Temple. If you do,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the people to donate non perishable items. See page 7 for more information. windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t Oh and don’t forget the pets. have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test! Your crops will There has been a good response over the last few weeks Fridays and be abundant, for I will guard them from insects and disease.[a] Your grapes we are grateful for what we received. However this may tail off as will not fall from the vine before they are ripe,” says the Lord of Heaven’s the weeks go on. Armies. Local Volunteers and Support Stonehaven and District Round Table have joined forces with A&I Taxis to offer a free prescription and emergency item delivery service in The Foodbank Stonehaven and surrounding rural areas, for vulnerable people that would appreciate would be high risk if they leave the house. The letterbox can be used to pass information, and items can be any of these dropped off to doorstep. Disposable gloves will be worn at all times. items Get in touch with us via Facebook or [email protected] Most of these A&I Taxis, 01569 764333, [email protected] Covid 19 – Helping Stonehaven is a Facebook group set up by locals to items can be share hints, tips, ideas and appeals. You need to join the group to purchased at post/read the contributions. Farmfoods. Far &Wide shop at 26 Evan Street will be open Fridays 10.30am – noon to drop off non perishable food donations to their foodbank. Local Businesses offering home delivery postcode AB39 2BA Cool Gourmet can deliver blast chilled meals ready for reheating. The Red Red Robin on Allardice Street are doing deliveries. The menu and daily Tel 01569 767679 for orders and card payment. soup etc are posted on Facebook page. Hours meantime are 9am until Also open Tuesday- Friday 10.30-2.30 – so folk can come and buy off of the 2.30pm. 01569 765533 counter as well – including the ever-popular small batches of scones Richard Wright is delivering milk, juices and free range eggs on a Tuesday and Nu Spice and Carron to Mumbai working together and offering collection or Thursday – but can only accept new customers who fall into the deliveries of their usual menu, Monday to Sunday 4.30 – 10pm. vulnerable category. Telephone 07415 874155. Free meals for pensioners, NHS and under 11s, and 20% discount for Thomson Dairies offer deliveries of milk, fruit juice, breakfast packs, yoghurt, police officers. Telephone 01569 760460 cream etc from their Altens depot The Alma in Laurencekirk has a click and collect facility. Kerrs Dairy offering deliveries of milk, eggs and fruit juice. Fountainhall Wines are offering a non-contact delivery to your door. Graingers Delicatessen are operating a weekly weekend delivery – check 01569 763399 their Facebook page for details Reids Gold Barry Reid of Reid’s Gold is still delivering to Stonehaven and other Castleton Farm shop – We are now working with our friends Westerton AB39 postcodes, which is Drumlithie to Newtonhill for free and cheering Farmers to ensure everyone gets the essentials they need. This is a link people up in this testing time with my delicious fruity craft beers made in to our delivery service. Call us on 01561 321155 to order shopping to Stonehaven. collect. Tel: 01569 549 027 Mobile: 07707944034, www.reidsgold.com Stay safe everyone. Please note the following: Pizza The Action is delivering as usual and are able to do a contactless delivery  Due to large demand the first available slots for click and deliver service, from their Redcloak store. are from April 1st Charles McHardy Butchers – please use our website  Our shop is open 9am-1pm daily for shopping for those essentials. charlesmchardybutchers.co.uk or phone in orders for delivery! Ideal if you  Click and collect items can be collected after 2pm, come to the door are self-isolating! and we’ll bring your order to you. Free delivery within a 15 mile radius of the shop when you spend over £20  For takeaway orders please phone on 01561 321155 give name, order Granite City Fish Ltd are delivering on Fridays to Portlethen, Newtonhill, and collection time and please make payment over phone to reduce Stonehaven & surrounding areas. Please call Granite City Fish on 01224 contact. When you arrive please do not enter porch if someone else is 587065 to place your order. waiting, wait for them to leave then enter. George Fairweather of Arbroath is also accepting orders for fish for home  If you work for the NHS you can claim a free tea or coffee with your delivery in Stonehaven on a Friday. Call 07974 311326 to place orders. takeaway order by showing your NHS badge on collection.❤️ Tandoori Haven is offering free delivery up to three miles for any order over Phoenix Bakehouse, Inverbervie email : [email protected] or £20. Various discount deals, including 50% off for NHS and Police. Also call 01561 361221. offering to deliver a free curry to elderly residents aged 65+ Tel: 07830 Delivery: 821222 Tues and Fri : Inverbervie, gourdon, Kinneff, Johnshaven Meydan, Market Square Dear friends, we will be open Wed and Sat: Laurencekirk and Stonehaven Monday to Thursday 3pm – 10pm and Friday to Sunday 3pm – 11pm. Please don’t forget we do online orders for collection or delivery – meydanonline.co.uk Or you can use the FOODHUB APP with shop