Magazine April 2012 No 611

‘Our aim is to draw closer to God and to each other, so that, through us, He can make known to all people the joys and challenges of following Jesus’ Vision Statement April 20092012 Page 1 page page Alpha Course at Liberton 14 Messy Church 19 April Diary 16 Money Matters 10 Bible Readings for April 12 Neighbourhood Scheme 29 Chaplaincy 15 Nether Liberton History (part 2) 11 Change of Address form 29 New Neighbours? 19 Christian Aid Book Sale 9 Ogwini School, South Africa 13 Christian Aid Week 23 Our page 5 Church and Society Council Conference 8 Senior Citizens Club 9 Congregational News 9 Take time to Pray 2 Crèche Rota 15 The Soup Pot 23 Crossword 21 Useful ‘phone numbers 30 Crossword - March answer 29 Web addresses 30 Easter Services back cover Welcome Desk Rota 15 Elder’s Sunday Duties 18 Woodworkers wanted 19 Flowers 15 World Mission Council News 20 Fresh Start 12 Volunteers needed 30 Good Friday and Easter 13 Youth Report 4 Guild News 8 Adverts Heart and Soul 2012 14 Alan Johnston Plumbing 24 of giving personal perspective 6 Capricorn Florist 24 of giving - and Messy Church 7 Bluebird Care 27 Legacies 22 Brightcare 25 Libbis Café 22 DHP projects 23 Liberton Kirk Website 8 HCC Electrical 27 Liberton Names and addresses 31 John Cameron Blacksmith 26 Life and Work 22 Julie Bell Piano Care 28 May Diary 18 Lemon Squeezy 26 Minister’s letter 3 Toddler’s Group 28 Take Time to Pray Loving God, I want to trust you, but I’m scared of getting hurt. I want to follow you, but my weakness makes me stumble. I want to soar high, but my doubts keep me firmly on the ground. I want to run far and fast but I lose strength at the first hurdle. I want to walk with you, but I grow tired so quickly. Give me the courage to face my fears. Give me the patience to follow where you lead me. Give me the stamina to keep going when things are tough. Give me a new strength. Amen (based on Isaiah 40:31)

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Page 2 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.611 From the Minister What are the makings of a good leader ? Jesus’ death and resurrection on training up lead- offers us all the hope of a new ers from within the beginning. Herein lies both the joy church.” and the power of Easter. Jesus’ Over the last death has dealt with the sins of our fifteen years I have found out the past, and his resurrection, and his hard way that the main thing which Holy Spirit’s presence, offers us the stops us being the church God wants hope of a much better future. us to be is not a lack of money, nor It’s very timely that someone a lack of people (he always seems who will be having the opportunity willing to provide them both). It is a of experiencing beginning again this lack of leaders – of people who are Easter is our very own Malcolm confident enough in their faith and Jefferson, as he is welcomed as the in their ability to lead others. new leader of St Andrew’s Leckie This is a problem which Jesus too Church in Peebles. As you know, had to face, and when we look at Malcolm has been serving with us what he did about it we discover here for the last 15 months, but the some interesting things. None of his time has now come for him to move disciples, for example, were from on. ‘religious’ occupations, nor were I well remember what it felt like they well known or prominent citi- at the beginning of my own ministry zens. In fact, Jesus didn’t seem to here at Liberton. I’ve often de- choose them because of their back- scribed it as feeling as if I’d jumped ground at all, or their knowledge for aboard a stagecoach which was that matter, or their experience. He hurtling down the road, and some- seems to have chosen them because one had just handed me the reins. of their character. He saw in them Looking back, I’m so thankful that I the potential to be leaders and that wasn’t alone. I soon discovered that was good enough for him. God was still around to give me Later on, in his letter to Timothy, directions, and that there were Paul gives some good advice about lots of fellow passengers who were choosing leaders. He suggests that happy to offer encouragement they be “. . . temperate, self- and support. controlled, respectable, hospitable, One question which I have been able to teach, not given to drunken- pondering recently, however, has ness, not violent but gentle, not been, “If I were to begin again at quarrelsome, not a lover of Liberton, what would I have money.” (1 Timothy 3.2b) As I sit done differently?” The writing this, what strikes me most is answer I would that the description Paul is giving now give is, “Focus here is one that, in my mind, seems much more of my to fit Malcolm to a tee. The Folks at time and energy St Andrew’s Leckie have certainly

April 2012 Page 3 chosen well, and, as the fellow passen- gers on his stage coach, we wish them God’s blessing as they set off on this new stretch of their journey together. Much love

* For a good book on the subject, see “Twelve Ordinary Men”, by John MacArthur Youth Report . . . . from Alex

Many of the young people have been involved with helping Andy transform his house into an amazing space for his girls and for future youth work. They have been coming after school and during week- ends to help move all of the Chittick’s stuff out of the house, help take wallpaper of the walls, hit through walls and even help lay laminate flooring. It has been a great time to share fellowship with each other and with the American team who came over to install the struc- ture for the new attic level. As well as being hugely helpful the work has given the chance to put into practice what we have been studying at Deeper, the school bible study. Recently, we have been doing a study on how we can change the world and impact our community. 1 John 3:18 talks about showing our love through actions and that is exactly what the young people have been doing with Andy’s house. I know Andy is hugely thankful to everyone who has provided help, food or anything else over this time of construction!

Fischy Music were back with us on 7th March, and over 800 primary school children packed the church over 2 concerts. With some awesome actions from both children and teachers, it was great to see so many children hav- ing fun on their first visit to church. With the songs being used by many of the schools, most children knew the words and actions and it was great to

Page 4 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.611 hear the church being filled with confident singing and so much laughter.

Every year, about 20 Gracemount high school pupils walk up to the church for an afternoon with The Guild. This year was no different and we saw a very competitive quiz take place, with John Young’s team taking the trophy home! We rounded off a great afternoon with tea and cakes, which were enjoyed by all. – This year’s holiday club will run each morning between 6th and 9th August, from 9 to 12:30, as requested by parents.

BEAUTIFUL EGGS Chocolate eggs are a new idea; the tradi- tional Easter egg is a decorated hen’s egg. Why not make some as special gifts to share the good news of Easter? EASTER EGGS

Easter eggs have been in the shops since just after Christmas but they are not a new idea. The egg has been used as a symbol of rebirth and new life since before Christian times. The English name for Easter is said to come from Eostre, a northern god- dess of spring. The rebirth of grow- ing things in the spring, after the long dark days of winter, was a time You can decorate them in the traditional of rejoicing in the pagan world and method of wrapping eggs in onion skins many of their rites and symbols have and then boiling them. This gives a mot- been carried over into our Christian tled, golden look to the egg (or try a cou- festival of Easter. ple of slices of beetroot for a different effect). In pagan times they celebrated the return of light and warmth to the If you are not going to eat the egg after- world but our Easter celebrates so wards you can decorate it with paint or much more. We celebrate the fact felt tip pens. Painted eggs can look very that Jesus died for us and yet is not special if, when the paint is dry, you stick dead. We celebrate because Jesus on sequins and small beads. Rather than overcame death. waste a perfectly good egg find out how And if all those brightly wrapped to ‘blow’ the egg out of the shell – then chocolate eggs in you can eat the egg as well as having a the shops help us perfect empty shell to decorate. to remember that Easter means new life, new life in Jesus, then good – Because he wanted to be an eggs-plorer. I’ll have lots!

April 2012 Page 5 A Personal Perspective The stewardship programme is underway, and the congregation has begun to receive material that will explain why our offerings have to increase, encourage us to think about why we give, and to review the level of our giving. Since I am a district elder, as well as one of the Task Force, I may be asked to discuss the campaign with one of my members. I have to be able to talk with conviction about the Whys and Hows of the campaign as well as the of it give? The good news of God’s gift of love, revealed in Jesus Christ, and how my life is enriched by it, is reason enough to give thanks. An added response to that gift is the requirement that I share it with others; and the extent to which I can do that is limited There is, however, the resource that is Liberton Kirk, where faith and deeds combine to enable the Holy Spirit to be at work in its immediate family and in the local community. (Just how that is happening will, I hope, be described in greater detail later in campaign.) I believe that my monthly offering of money supports the Kirk in its mission and service, and helps me honour the obligation to spread the Good News beyond my boundaries. It is a tangible way of showing my gratitude to God My offering also helps maintain a building which inside and outside moves me in many ways; �� to Gratitude for the friends met there who have become my companions on my spiritual journey of faith and hope; �� to Wonder and Reverence as I reflect on the past centuries of worship, the previous generations of worshippers within it; �� to the sense of that Peace which passes all understanding at times of quiet- ness in the pews; �� to Joy when the pews are filled with people singing their hearts out praising God; �� to Delight when it’s floodlit; �� to Pleasure when it glows bright red with creeper.

I’m glad that my offering helps maintain the Kirk Centre, as important as the Kirk to me, though for different reasons. I’m glad that my offering helps support the work of the national church, as described in the letter from the Moderator. A visit to the Church of Scotland’s website left me amazed at the range of services it is providing in local, national and global situations.

Page 6 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.611 I give my offering in the hope that future generations will be worshipping here, blessed as I am. my offering? The reasons for the appeal for more money are given in the first newsletter. I’ve thought about how I use my money, pondered concepts of stewardship, sacrifice, priority, reviewed my level of giving and made my decision -cheerfully! to give? Advice and instructions about ways of giving are found in the Newsletters and Pledge leaflets . . . and I find it: In the working with others on the Task force In the sense of “we’re all in it together” as a congregation. In the thankfulness of being able to respond. In knowing it will be there on the Pledge Return Days And in the Church and in the Kirk Centre on Celebration Sunday Finally, the last verse from “Money” in “Pray Now”, slightly altered “Thank you, Lord, not for what I have but what I may give Not for what I have earned but what I owe

The of giving, and the of Messy Church! Having attended Messy Church, with my grandson and his mum and dad, for the first time on the Saturday at the beginning of March, I can say this with all conviction. It was an amazing two hours and little Callum had a great time (so did we). The next one takes place on the 28th April, and then again on the 26th May- when all the halls are filled, (see p19 for Messy Church details. ED) The of giving Pledge Day event on 26th May will now take place in , with plans for a Ceilidh held over till later. The Celebration Weekend will now be as follows . . . . th A day for both focusing and reflecting on our Pledge. During the day we ask that you take time to think about our church and pray for this weekend. In addition to prayer, fasting is a good way of showing God our commitment to the future of our church. 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm. Gathering for Prayer in the Kirk and breaking of Fast th 10.00 am - 1.00 pm. The time to hand in your pledge forms at the Pledge Desk in the Kirk, with music and refreshments th 11.00 am (no 9.30 am service) - of giving service, followed by a Congregational Lunch Grant Cook, Joint Convener of Stewardship Task Force April 2012 Page 7 Church and Society Council, SRT Project a child of our own:

the meaning of kinship bonds

Saturday 28 April 2012, 10:00-16:00 St George’s West Church Shandwick Place , EH2 4RT

Book now for this SRT Project Conference:

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Karen Hunter, Administrator, Society, Religion and Technology Project Church of Scotland Offices, 121 George Street. 0131 225 5722 Ext 2362 email [email protected] www.churchofscotland.org.uk The Guild

At our meeting on 2nd April we will be hearing about Parables for Now from Rev Tom Gordon, then on 11th April, Isobel Cleland’s talk is entitled 100 Years of Underwear. There is a Guild Council Service Joys of the Easter Season on Thursday 12th April in Parish Church with Helen- May Bayne. We end April with a visit from David Dorward of Edinburgh City Parks, who will be telling us about the Floral Clock. that the Guild Annual Outing on Monday 7th May is to Purves Puppets at Biggar where we will have lunch, followed by a musical show entitled . We will leave Liberton at 11.15 am and return by 4.45 pm. This outing is open to all, so please join us for a fun day out. Anyone wishing to go on this trip should contact me on for details’ Moira Cocksedge, Secretary 666 1200 Liberton Kirk New Web site Have you tried our brand new Church web site? Click on www.libertonkirk.net for information about everything happening in Liberton Kirk (including a link to view the magazine online. ED.)

Page 8 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.611 Congregational News

I extend a warm welcome to , Kirkland Court, who has become a member of the congregation.

I am sorry to have to report the deaths of 5 members since the start of 2012. , Braid Hills Nursing Home; Archview Lodge Care Home, Penicuik; , Gracemount Square; Millar, Leadervale Road; and Panton, Burnhead Crescent. I send my sympathies to all their relatives and friends.

Don’t forget the Christian Aid Book Sale at St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church, George Street, on Saturday 12th May and from Monday 14th to Friday 18th. See also page 23

Senior Citizens Club We meet on Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4 pm in the Anderson Hall, Kirk Centre, Kirkgate. (Doors open at 1pm) . On 5th April we have entertainment from joins us on 19th April with piano and song; and we welcome back with keyboard and songs on 26th April. entertain us on 3rd May All Senior Citizens and their friends will be made most welcome at any of our meetings. President

April 2012 Page 9 The signed and audited accounts for 2011 are now available on the Welcome Desks in the Church. On the General Fund the income has fallen by £6,000 while our maintenance costs have increased by £6,000. Our contribu- tion towards our Ministries and Mission costs which also assists aid-receiving churches increased by £12,000 (following a one-off reduction of £5,000 the previous year) and this has resulted in our shortfall increasing to £28,000 from £5,000 in 2010. Fortunately a legacy towards our Gen- eral Fund of £10,000 together with the balance of the donation given in 2010 of £7,000 has gone some way to meet this shortfall. The remaining deficit of £11,000 had to be met by most of the unrestricted donations and legacies given previously. For further information I have enclosed a sheet detailing: On one side, our Unrestricted Funds – the most important one of which is our General Fund (as mentioned above) which shows our offerings as well as the costs of our staff and other expenses incurred in the running and mainte- nance of our Church and halls, and the activities which are held in them. This insert is an analysis of the figures on page 7 in the accounts. On the other side of the insert is a breakdown of the Restricted Funds held by the Church. These are funds for which a specific purpose has been stated by the donor. Again this table is an analysis of the figures on page 7 in the accounts.

In 2011 Liberton Kirk received £10,000 from Mr P Hawdon for General Funds which was used as above. Mrs Helen Porter left £41,000 towards 'young people and families' which is being used to fund the Kirk Centre Worker and also assist- ing the Christian outreach to the youth of the parish at the Hub in . Miss E Brown left £10,000 for the Fabric Fund of Liberton Kirk which as yet has not been used. God is enabling many things to happen within His Church and out into the com- munity in the last year for which we give thanks.

Salaries have been increased for 2012 by 2% (in line with the percentage ap- proved by the General Assembly for ministers' stipends) while our contribution to the Ministries and Mission Fund (which helps less well off churches) has in- creased by £8,000 (following a reduction of £2,000 which has been granted this year in light of our financial situation). As the amount which can be claimed back from tax for gift aided donations reduced on 6 April 2011 reflecting a change in the tax rules this has meant a reduction from approximately £34,000 reclaimed previously to £30,000 (this contributed in part to the reduction in our income in 2011). All this will add an additional £12,000 to our deficit level of 2011 should our income level remain unchanged. In order to address this situation a Stewardship Campaign is currently being

Page 10 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.611 undertaken and I would ask that that you would, where possi- ble, prayerfully review your level of giving to the Church in order to continue God's work locally and in the wider world. Judy Weston (Treasurer) Nether Liberton [part 2] Inch House as its name suggests were the lands of Cameron, and the was once surrounded by water, and house of that name was built in 1770. was reached by a drawbridge. During Part of this land was purchased from the great floods of 1760 and 1870, the Preston’s of by Sir the Braid Burn burst its banks, sub- Robert Murray, who sold them to Sir merging the area round the house to a James Dick of Prestonfield in 1677. He depth of many feet. The oldest date was a merchant in Edinburgh, and Lord on the house is 1617 but the two bar- Provost in 1638 & 1639. His ships rel vaulted rooms on the ground floor traded with the Baltic, Holland, France, predate this by at least a century. The Spain, Portugal, and the Mediterra- Winram family owned the house and nean. He was so rich that he was able most if not all of Nether Liberton, plus to advance the King £6,000 to defray a large portion of Upper Liberton. John household expenses when the King Winram was sub-prior of St. Andrews held a Parliament in Scotland in 1618. in 1570, and George Winram was a East of Cameron are the lands of Baron of Parliament in 1644, becoming Peffermill, which at one time were Lord of Session in 1649 with the title called Paper Milne, where a course kind Lord Liberton, and was killed at the of paper was produced, and the land battle of Dunbar on 3rd September attached was called the King’s Meadow. 1650. The Gilmour’s of Craigmillar pur- The mansion house of Peffermill was chased the estate from the Winrams in built in 1636, and recently restored. 1660, and held it until they sold it for Over the principal door is the name £66,000 to Edinburgh Council in 1947. Edgar and the motto “Quod Vult Dat During the late 19th century, part Deus” and “Dum Spiro Spero”. of Nether Liberton barony called Liber- The lands were acquired by the ton Dams was feud by Thomas Alexan- Edgar family from the Prestons of der. West Mains farm stands on the Craigmillar, then to the Osborns, the Borough Moor, and John Inch was Alexanders and the Nelsons. Major tenant there for over 40 years, from George Ramsay was owner of Peffer- 1850. Adjoining the Inch was Parknook mill for some time until he sold on to or Little Paisley, which was occupied by W.J.Little Gilmour. Adjoining Peffermill many handloom weavers which proba- is Cairntows, which originally belonged bly accounts for the name. Sharpdale, to the Prestons, who sold it to James where the shopping centre now Davidson of Halltree, and later was sold stands, was a small group of houses to W.J. Little Gilmour. Four acres of the purchased in 1838 by Liberton Kirk land was feud for the erection of a Sessions, which they rented to poor brewery, to Drybrough & Company. people, and sold to Edinburgh Council John Rennie, March 2012 about 1930. To the north of Sharpdale

April 2012 Page 11 Fresh Start Two little letters which can change someone’s life. Think for a moment all the levant words beginning with birth, -use, new, view and volve. I like the idea of things volving, a pair of curtains going out of one door and into another. has recently been awarded Level 1 by Scotland’s new re-use network, This award enables the charity to access funding which will improve the working environment for volunteers and staff. There is more information about this and Sponsor Walk on 1st June 2012 in the Spring newsletter. Copies on the side tables. Please continue to donate your surplus household goods and experience the to support the settlement of people who have been homeless. Thank you. Catriona White 664 1614 Bible Readings for April 2012 Week beginning Week beginning Week beginning 1st April 8th April 15th April

Psalm 22: 1-31 Nehemiah 8: 8-12 Deuteronomy 15: 1-11 Isaiah 50: 1-10 Psalm 43: 1-5 Psalm 19: 1-14 Luke 19: 28-48 Isaiah 35: 1-10 Matthew 10: 1-8 Luke 22: 1-34 John 15: 1-17 Acts 20: 32-35 Luke 22: 36-63 Romans 15: 1-13 2 Corinthians 9: 6-14 Luke 23: 20-43 Galatians 5: 13-26 Philippians 4: 2-20 Luke 23: 44-56 Jude: 17-25 1 Peter 5: 1-11

Week beginning Week beginning Week beginning 22nd April 29th April 6th May

Deuteronomy 12: 4-7 Psalm 30: 1-12 Psalm 4: 1-8 1 Chronicles 16: 7-36 Romans 1: 20-25 Psalm 66: 1-20 Psalm 30: 1-12 Philippians 1: 3-11 Isaiah 1: 13-26 Isaiah 61: 10-11 Philippians 4: 10-20 Matthew 5: 21-24 Luke 1: 46-56 1 Thessalonians 3: 6-13 Romans 12: 1-21 Romans 5: 1-11 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-28 Hebrews 12: 1-13 Revelation 19: 1-10 1 Timothy 4: 1-10 Hebrews 13: 15-21

Page 12 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.611 Good Friday and Easter th This important day for the church begins for us at Liber- ton Kirk at 10 o’clock, when we set off on a Prayer Walk, meeting up with Liberton Northfield and St. Gregory’s at Liberton Northfield Church and then walking down to Morrisons in Gilmerton Road for an open-air service in their car park at 11 o’clock. We are joined at that time by other Christians who have walked from (Tron Kirk, St. Barnabas’ and St. John Vianney’s), from Gilmer- ton (Tron Kirk at the Hub), and from Gracemount (KLM and St. Catherine’s). On the walk we stop at various points on the way where people gather (schools, residential homes etc.) to pray for our community. The second joint event is at 3 o’clock that afternoon at Gracemount High School, when all the SEECAT churches meet again for a very special service, remembering just what the cross means for us all. If you are unable to be at either of these events, there will be a time of worship, remembrance and reflection at 7.30pm in Liberton Kirk. th Our first service at 9.30am includes a shared breakfast (Agape) and you are invited to bring a daffodil to decorate the cross (or a yellow tulip if daffodils are scarce!). Daffodils are needed again at the 11 o’clock service at which all ages are welcome. If you can’t manage the morning services there will also be an Easter Celebration at 6.30pm in the evening. So many opportunities to remember that Jesus died for us, to save us from our sins and bring us close to God, and to celebrate that he rose to life again to give us hope for the future! Focus on Ogwini School, South Africa On the evening of Wednesday 25th April the Justice and Peace Group of the South East Edinburgh Churches will be focusing on Ogwini School, South Africa, which is a school connected with our own Gracemount High School. Pupils from Gracemount High will be telling us about the school and all proceeds from the evening will go to South Africa. The meeting will be held at St. John Vianney’s Church Hall, 40 Fernieside Gardens, and starts at 7pm. You can pay £1 at the door, or buy a ticket in advance from either Sandra McAllister or myself. There will be a craft stall with items provided by the school, tombola, and refreshments after the talk. Please come along and support the Gracemount High pupils in this fund-raising effort. Ruth Davies, tel. 664 3608

April 2012 Page 13 Alpha @ Liberton Our next course begins Thursday 19th April is a 9 week course in Christian basics. It is run in the Wilson Hall (upstairs) at Liberton Kirk Centre, beginning with a meal at 7pm, and always finishing at 9.30pm sharp. is ideal for someone who

�� Wishes to know more about what Christians believe �� Wishes to experience Christianity first hand �� Has been a church-goer for some time but wishes an opportunity to brush up �� Has been to Alpha before but missed a number of the sessions �� Knows someone who is interested whom they would like to chum along �� Is new to Liberton and would like to make some good friends Our next course begins on Thursday 19th April. For more details – contact John Young (0131 664 3067; [email protected]) Heart and Soul 2012 20th May 2012 in Princes Street Gardens

The Ross bandstand will feature Robin Mark — the writer of Days of Elijah and Lion of Judah - with his band; Fischy Music and the Scotland African Choir. Messy Church will have a dedicated marquee for families and kids. On a nearby stage the programme will include ‘Battle of the Bands’, a clown, a magician and storytelling. St Cuthbert’s Church will host times for quiet reflection, organ music, the Edinburgh Revelation Gospel Choir, and a fascinating series of seminars with insights into how to engage with hearts and souls both locally and globally. On a fourth stage there will be even more: interviews with people seeking, loving and serving locally and globally, comedy and drama, and all inter- spersed with a range of musical genres from orchestral to jazz. The national youth football tournament for 12 to 17 year old boy’s and girl’s teams will take part - visit the web site for details of how to be there! www.heartandsoul2012.org.uk

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Welcome Desk

1st April Evelyn Ogilvie 664 1171 Louise Ogilvy 448 2544 Jane Thomson 664 1512 8th April Fiona Knight 664 6615 Ann Morgan 672 2063 Jill Snowden 07823 335585 15th April Kath Moir 664 3490 Jean Wilson 666 0368 Jeanette Marren 664 2884 22nd April Bill Mercer 664 2152 Netta Rough 664 6504 Helen Colley 663 3757 29th April Janet Arnold 664 1970 Eleanor Grieve 672 2478 Margot Brandie 664 1637 Flowers

1st April vacant 8th April vacant 15th April Mrs Eleanor Berry, 39 Longformacus Road in memory of Mrs Helen Swan 22nd April Mrs Christine Seaton, 110 Mayfield Road in memory of Douglas Seaton 29th April vacant Jean Gray, Convener, 258 2081 Crèche 1st April All age service - no crèche 8th April Easter Sunday - no crèche 15th April All age service - no crèche 22nd April Carol Perry 29th April Vicki McCallum Anne Shepherd 664 4756 Cameron Toll Chaplaincy Cameron Toll Chaplaincy is delighted to announce that we have now appointed a new Chair. from St Peter's Episcopal Church has agreed to take us on!! Thank you to all who continue to pray for the Chaplaincy. Louise Ogilvy April 2012 Page 15 April 2012 st (with Crèche & BBC) Theme: Acclaimed and betrayed (Luke 19.28-40; 22.39-48) Preacher: Ruth Davies 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elder’s Room (All welcome)

Monday 2nd 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Monday Café 7.00pm – SEECAT Passover meal (with footwashing) @ Tron Kirk, Moredun. Tuesday 3rd 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop Wednesday 4th 7.30pm – SEECAT ‘Stations of the Cross’ service @ St John Vianney’s Church, Fernieside Gardens Thursday 5th 2.00pm – Senior Citizens’ AGM Friday 6th 10.00am – SEECAT Prayer walk leaves from the Kirk 11.00am – SEECAT Open Air Service at Morrisons (Gilmerton Road) 3.00pm – Joint SEECAT Service at Gracemount High School (Lasswade Rd) 7.30pm – Good Friday evening reflection at Liberton Kirk th

(with Crèche) Theme: Dead and alive (Luke 24.1-12) Preacher – John Young

10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room

Theme: Easter Celebration Monday 9th Easter Monday Holiday Tuesday 10th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop Wednesday 11th 8.00pm – Gathering for Praise in the Kirk

th (with Crèche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC) Theme: Hidden and revealed (Luke 24.13-35) Preacher: Ruth Davies 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room

Page 16 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.611 Theme: The Shepherd (Ezekiel 34) Preacher: Derek Jardine Monday 16th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Monday Café Tuesday 17th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Cafe Wednesday 18th 12noon to 2:00pm Soup Pot open at Kirk Centre (see page 23) 2.30pm – Service @ Braid Hills Nursing Home 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Cafe 7.00-8.00pm – Minister available @ Libbi’s Cafe Thursday 19th Friday 20th to Saturday 21st nd (with Crèche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC) Theme: The same but different (Luke 24.36-49) Preacher: John Young 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room 2.00pm – Liberton Hospital Service (SEECAT)

Theme: The dry bones (Ezekiel 37.1-14) Preacher: Roger Barlee Monday 23rd 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Monday Café 7.30pm – Kirkgate Trust Tuesday 24th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop 2.30pm – Service @ Guthrie Court 3.15pm – Service @ Guthrie House 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Cafe Wednesday 25th 11.00am – Pram Praise in the Small Hall 12noon to 2:00pm Soup Pot at Kirk Centre 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Cafe 7.00-8.00pm – Minister available @ Libbi’s Cafe 8.00pm – Gathering for Praise in the Kirk Thursday 26th 7.00pm – Alpha Course @ LKC Saturday 28th 10.00am – Presbytery Cafe Church Conference (venue tbc) 4.00pm – 6.00pm – Messy Church @ LKC th (with Crèche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC) Theme: Times of testing – in everyday life (Daniel 1) Preacher: John Young

April 2012 Page 17 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room

Theme: The river of life (Ezekiel 47.1-12) Preacher: David Hill Monday 30th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Monday Café May 2012 Tuesday 1st 10:00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Cafe nd Wednesday 2 12noon to 2:00pm Soup Pot at Kirk Centre 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Cafe 7.00-8.00pm – Minister available @ Libbi’s Cafe rd Thursday 3 7.00pm – Alpha Course @ LKC Saturday 5th ‘Listening Prayer’ day in the Kirk th (Scots communion) (with Crèche & BBC) Theme: Times of testing – in our loyalties (Daniel 3) Preacher: Ruth Davies 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elder’s Room (All welcome) 11.00am Sunday Buzz in the Anderson Hall

Theme: The practice of praying Preacher: John Young Elder’s Sunday Duties

Door Duties 9-30am service east east area Sally Cuthbert Stuart Fleming Bill Mercer west west area Pearl Kelly Chris Young Eric Brown north plate Alasdair White Tom Baxendale Ken Logan 11-00am service west extreme west Sylvia Bennett Jill Niven Chris Brandie east extreme east Janet/Rodger Philp Helen Colley Jeanie Robinson north centre west Eleanor Grieve Brenda Lamb Christine Johnston front gate centre east Sandy Hutchinson David Colley John Gill Gallery west gallery west Netta Rough Rink van Dijke Derek Jardine and west plate Gallery east gallery east Jean Wilson Bill Robb Susan Jardine

Any elder unable to attend must arrange a substitute. Alison Walker 664 3631

Page 18 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.611 Calling all woodworkers! Is there anybody in the congregation who has the skills and would be willing to make a couple of glass-fronted cases for the most recently embroidered pulpit falls so that we can display them safely on the gallery walls without them getting damaged by dust or too much handling? If you think you might be able to help please contact me to discuss what’s needed and go forward from there – I look forward to your telephone call. Ruth Davies, tel. 664 3608 Messy Church at LIBERTON KIRK CENTRE! After a wonderful afternoon on 31st March celebrat- ing Easter (yes, we know it was a week early!) we are now looking forward to Saturday April 28th and our next Messy Church. All young families (children from 0 to P7) are welcome in the Kirk Centre from 4pm to 6pm. The first hour is a fun time with lots of crafts to make, games to play, and a space to run around. (If you’re coming with a toddler who might find an hour a long time, just come about 4.30pm.) At 5 o’clock we have a time when we worship God with lively songs and a prayer, hear his word in a story, and make quite a bit of noise with shakers. Then we all have a meal together (the cakes after- wards are just great!) and people with an April birthday get to blow out some more candles. Sorry – no adults allowed without children, and no chil- dren allowed without adults! �� If Sundays are difficult for you, why not try Messy Church? �� If you already belong to the Liberton Kirk church family, why not ask another family who don’t come to church to try Messy Church?

“Messy Church Logo © Bible Reading Fellowship 2012” New Neighbours? Although the housing market isn’t brilliant, people are still moving house, and you may well find that you have some new neighbours this spring. If so, please pop a welcome card through their door – the welcome cards for new residents are orange in colour with the word “Welcome” on the front, and there is a supply on the welcome desks. This applies to anywhere within our parish – if you have any doubts as to whether this applies to you, there is a map of the parish in the offering house, or you can ask me. This is an important way of reaching out to new people and it takes very little effort. When you see a “For Sale” sign disappear, be ready to post that card! Ruth Davies, tel. 664 3608 April 2012 Page 19 News from the Church of Scotland World Mission Council

A major gathering of more than 600 Christians took place in Bethlehem in early March. Renowned local and international evangelical leaders were among the delegates at a conference which was billed as Christ at the Checkpoint: Hope in the Midst of Conflict: 2012. The event was organised and hosted by Bethlehem Bible College. For the first time, a broad spectrum of evangelical believers met literally at the “checkpoint,” and engaged biblically on issues that have historically divided them. Subjects included Christian Zionism, Islamism, justice, nonviolence, and reconciliation. These themes were intended to create an ongoing forum for Christian peacemaking within the context of the Israeli Palestinian conflict. These issues were discussed in the form of inspirational messages, Bible study, interactive workshops, panels and site visits. Munther Isaac, Vice Academic Dean at Bethlehem Bible College, and director of the conference said: “I am a Palestinian Christian — not invented. I was born in Bethlehem to an Arab Palestinian family. I can trace my family at least ten generations that we have been living here in Bethlehem. I am an evangelical Christian, a follower of Jesus, a sinner, saved by grace. We are not inventing our suffering. The checkpoint is our reality. For us as Palestinians, it is not an academic study to talk about the theology of the land.” Alex Awad, Dean of Students at Bethlehem Bible College and Pastor of East Jerusalem Baptist Church said: “Why do we have a conference like this? We really want to educate the church at large, but especially the evangelical church, about what is happening here. We want Christians from around the world to come, see the checkpoint, see the wall, see the occupation as it is. And then, open the Bible and say The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) has compiled a list of 19 key quotes from the diverse range of voices that spoke at the conference. These quotes are available at http://mccpalestine.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/19- key-quotes-from-christ-at-the-checkpoint/ For more information about Christ at the Checkpoint visit www.christatthecheckpoint.com

The Church of Scotland is partnered with the Diocese of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, the Middle East Council of Churches, the Near East Council of Churches, and the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre.

Page 20 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.611 Across Crossword 1 ‘You are a chosen people, a royal — ’ (1 Peter 2:9) (10) 7 Exact copy (Joshua 22:28) (7) 8 Jesus’ first words to Jairus’s daughter, ‘My child, — — ’ (Luke 8:54) (3,2) 10 Idol made by the Israelites while Moses was on Mount Sinai (Exodus 32:4) (4) 11 Role allotted to Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 42:6) (8) 13 ‘Lord, when did we — — hungry and feed you?’ (Matthew 25:37) (3,3) 15 ‘Though seeing, they do — —; though hearing, they do not hear or under- stand’ (Matthew 13:13) (3,3) 17 Happening (1 Kings 21:1) (8) 18 ‘Whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the — of Christ’ (Philippians 3:7) (4) 21 National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (1,1,1,1,1) The Bible version 22 Stamp on (Amos 2:7) (7) used in the crossword 23 Liable to rot (1 Corinthians 15:42) (10) is the NIV. Down 1 Of the pope (5) 2 ‘The earth is the Lord’s, and everything — — ’ (Psalm 24:1) (2,2) 3 Hebrew word for the kind of peace that Jesus promised (6) 4 Member of a 16th-century Protestant reform movement in France (8) 5 Sing out (anag.) (7) 6 Ceremonial column of people on the move (1 Samuel 10:5) (10) 9 One of the things love always does (1 Corin- thians 13:7) (10) 12 Esther’s cousin who foiled a plot to assassi- nate King Xerxes (Esther 2:7, 22) (8) 14 See cape (anag.) (7) 16 ‘No one can — them out of my hand’ (John 10:28) (6) 19 Often mistakenly identified as the fruit that led to the first sin (Joel 1:12) (5) 20 ‘He was led like a — to the slaughter’ (Isaiah 53:7) (4)

Crossword reproduced by kind permission of BRF and John Capon, originally published in Three Down, Nine Across, by John Capon (£6.99 BRF)

April 2012 Page 21

Legacies The following legacies have been received : Miss W Brown £60,053.62 - for the Fabric fund Miss May Hunter £ 9,000.00 - no purpose specified

The Rev Denis Duncan offers an Easter reflection.

Thomas Baldwin looks at the ethical implications of chocolate Easter eggs.

Jackie Macadam meets Lord Selkirk, Lord High Commissioner to the 2012 General Assembly.

A new report highlighting the role of churches in tackling homelessness

Muriel Armstrong reflects on the symbolism of the ‘flag’ iris

The Rev John Paterson highlights worship outreach in Cumnock

The Rev Marion Dodd explores the themes of Genesis, as reflected in the New Testament.

The Very Rev Dr James Simpson takes a fresh look at the central character of the centuries all the regular columnists, letters, and crosswords – all for just £1.80 Please send submissions for parish news, View from the Pew and The Big Picture to Life and Work, 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN or Libbi’s Café Open on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm until 9pm for coffee and cakes, in the Kirk Centre foyer.

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Christian Aid Christian Aid Week is 13th to 19th May 2012

Your help is needed with the house to house collection in our parish. To cover the whole area we require at least 40 volunteers to deliver envelopes at the beginning of the week (just put them through each letterbox) and then collect them by the end of the week. (N.B. we have permission to collect between Mon- day 14th May and Friday 18th May) If you are able to help please sign one of the sheets on the welcome tables, or in the Offering house, by 22nd April at the latest, and I will allocate the districts as fairly as possible. I look forward to hearing from you. Christine Seaton, Christian Aid Week Co-ordinator 0131 667 5777

The Soup Pot Come along and enjoy lunch at The Soup Pot in the Foyer of Liberton Kirk Halls, 28-30 Kirkgate, On Wednesdays from 12noon to 2pm Launch date Wednesday 18th April 2012

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Bright Care has a new office! Most of January has been spent painting, packing, decorating, moving, assembling furniture and cleaning in preparation for the move. A big thanks for everyone who lent a hand. It is now all complete and everything is 100% up and running. You are welcome to visit us in our new office anytime - the kettle is always on! See picture above As we have only moved next door from where we were before. There is no change of address or phone number. We are still at "Summerside, Old Dalkeith Road" and contactable on 0131 524 8181. Tim Cocking Tim Cocking is the director of Bright Care, a local home-based care and companionship provider. Employees are very carefully selected, including thorough referencing and background checks. They are personally matched with each client they serve. For more information call 0131 524 8181 or visit www.brightcare.co.uk ADVERT April 2012 Page 25 Lemon Squeezy Driving School Learning to drive? Lemon Squeezy is the easy learn to drive system. From sitting in the driving seat for the first time Standard Rate all the way to passing your test, we’ll make it easy Adult £22/hour every step of the way. Student £21/hour

Already passed your test but haven’t driven for Block of 10 a while? Book some refresher lessons and we’ll Lessons soon restore your confidence. Adult £210 Students £200 We’ll even give you your first 2 hour lesson at half price.

What are you waiting for? Book your lessons today! Tel: 07961 095 607 Email: [email protected] www.lemon-squeezy.co.uk

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Page 26 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.611 Care at Home . . . a realistic alternative to residential care

Do you or someone you know need a little help around the home? If so, our fully trained and police checked caring staff can assist you with those everyday tasks. You may even be entitled to financial assistance. Don’t delay, call us today to find out more. Bluebird Care were recently awarded the Best Company Newcomer Award at the Scottish Care at Home awards in recognition of their quality service and are members of UKHCA, SCAH and fully registered with the Care Commission. Bluebird Care (Edinburgh South), Unit 13, Castlebrae Business Centre, 40 Peffer Place Edinburgh EH16 4BB Tel: 0131 258 5006

Need a small electrical job done? Extra socket required? Light switch moved? No job too small!

Contact Harry Johnson on: 07932 603968

April 2012 Page 27

Toddler Groups in LIBERTON KIRK HALLS

For information, please contact Liberton Kirk Office On 664 8264

Julie Bell FdA BA (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Key Piano Care �� All aspects of piano care �� Tuning, regulation and repair. �� French Polishing �� Evening and Weekend Appointments Available

Tel: 0131 663 6672 Mobile: 07840 703249 Email: [email protected] Address: 34 Woodburn Street, Dalkeith. EH22 2EN

Page 28 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.611 Change of Address If you have moved house recently, or are about to move, please fill in the address slip below and either hand it to your elder, or mail it to the Roll Keeper, Gary Ross, Liberton Kirk Office, 30 Kirkgate, Edinburgh, EH16 6RY Thanks very much Name (s)

OLD Address

NEW Address

NEW Telephone

Moving date

Editors note Crossword Material for the issue March issue crossword answers should be in my hands

The deadline for the issue is and for the is Information can be left in my box in the Offering House on any Sunday, or sent to me at 8 Fairmile Avenue, 477 9156, email to [email protected]. Neighbourhood Scheme If you need help with shopping or with small jobs, please contact Morag on 664 1458.

Please note that the inclusion of an advertisement in the Magazine does not imply a recommendation - they are provided for information only. Contacts made with advertisers are done at your own risk and no liability will be accepted by Liberton Kirk.

April 2012 Page 29 Websites �� Liberton Kirk www.libertonkirk.net �� �� Church of Scotland www.churchofscotland.org.uk �� Bethany www.bethanychristiantrust.com �� Fresh Start www.freshstartweb.org.uk �� Mission Aviation Fellowship www.maf-uk.org �� City of Edinburgh Council www.edinburgh.gov.uk �� What’s on in Edinburgh eventsedinburgh.org.uk �� Edinburgh Leisure www.edinburghleisure.co.uk �� Liberton Primary School www.libertonps.ik.org �� Scottish Executive www.scotland.gov.uk �� Train times www.nationalrail.co.uk �� Bus times lothianbuses.com �� Bus tracker (city bus times) www.mybustracker.co.uk or, from your mobile . . mobile.bustracker.co.uk �� Airport arrivals www.edinburghairport.com �� Weather information www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOME �� Road traffic information www.trafficscotland.org

More useful numbers Welcome Desk BT Faults 0800 800 151 volunteers Virgin Media faults 0845 454 1111 (151 from a Virgin landline) More helpers are needed for Electricity - power loss 0845 2727 999 the church welcome desk rota Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 for Sunday mornings Scottish Water 0845 600 88 55 Please contact Celia Stratton Police Howdenhall 0131 666 2222 (01968 676 371) if you want Police 0131 441 1518 more information, or if you Police HQ 0131 311 3131 would like to help. Royal Infirmary (all depts) 0131 536 1000 Sick Children’s Hospital 0131 536 0000 PowerPoint NHS24 08454 24 24 24 Edinburgh City Council 0131 200 2323 volunteers Clarence (Road Faults) 0800 23 23 23 Are you interested in helping Council Special Uplift 0131 529 3030 out with PowerPoint at Sunday Council House Repairs 0131 200 2345 morning services? If you would be able to help out occasionally

(it doesn’t need to be a regular Scottish Government 0131 556 8400 commitment) please contact First Edinburgh - Buses 08708 72 72 71 Catriona Twigg on 07940407658 Lothian Buses 0131 555 6363 or at [email protected]

Page 30 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.611 Liberton Kirk - names and addresses Minister: JOHN N YOUNG, PhD MA BD(Hons), Liberton Manse, 7 Kirk Park, EH16 6HZ. Tel 664 3067. email: [email protected]

Reader: Ruth Davies, 4 Hawkhead Grove, EH16 6LS. Tel 664 3608. email: [email protected] Pastoral Support Worker: Ray Bain, 43 Hawthornvale, Newhaven, Tel 477 4785, Mobile 07982 241 598 Youth Worker: Andy Chittick, 15 Gilmerton Dykes Terrace, EH17 8LU. Tel 468 0326 Student Youth Worker: Alex Richards, Tel 07969 647 848, email: [email protected]

Session Clerk: Christopher Brandie, 1F1 20 West Savile Terrace, EH9 3EA. Tel 668 1850, email: [email protected] Deputy Session Clerk: Rink Van Dijke, 21 Kirk Park, EH16 6HZ, Tel 664 2178, email: [email protected] Treasurer: Judy Weston, 28 Longformacus Road, EH16 6SE. Tel 664 5684. Free Will Offering and Deed of Covenant Treasurer: E J Brown, 14 Liberton Drive, EH16 6NN. Tel 664 5008 Editor of the Magazine: John Gill, 8 Fairmile Avenue, EH10 6RN, Tel 477 9156, email: [email protected] Organist: Francesco Ghirxi, email: [email protected] Sunday Club Secretaries: John and Linda Skinner 12 Terrace. Tel 258 2889 Church Officer: William Mearns, 30 Kirkgate, EH16 6RY, Tel 664 4779. Convener of Visitors to the Elderly: Morag Fowlie, 7 Gilmerton Station Road, EH17 8RZ, Tel. 664 1458 Hall Secretary and Church Secretary: Jacqui Tait, Liberton Kirk Office, Kirk Centre, 28-30 Kirkgate, EH16 6RY. Tel 664 8264, email: [email protected] Please note that there is a letterbox at the Office door, if Jacqui is unavailable

Hours of Services : 9-30am, 11am & 6.30pm Services are recorded from time to time for distribution to the housebound. It may be possible to record a service on a one-off basis. Please contact John Young or Ruth Davies if you have a special request. The Minister is usually available in Kirk Centre, on Wednesday evenings between 7pm and 8pm. Appointments can be made by telephone to see him at other times, but please note that he is available on Fridays.

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Come and join us

9:30am Traditional Morning service 11:00am All age service with crèche 7:00pm Joint Guest Service with big Idea Churches, at Liberton Northfield

7:00pm Passover Meal with Footwashing, at Tron Kirk Moredun (Tickets necessary)

7:30pm Stations of the Cross, at St John Vianney’s Church, Fernieside gardens

10:00am Prayer Walk leaves Liberton Kirk for . . . 11:00am Open air Joint service outside Morrisons, Gilmerton Road 3:00pm Joint Service, at Gracemount High School, with other local churches. 7:30pm Good Friday Service of Reflection

9:30am Service with Agape (shared breakfast) 11:00am Easter Family Service (Bring a daffodil to both services) 6:30pm Easter Celebration at Liberton Kirk

Data/Publisher/Libkirkapr12.pub Published 1st April Page 2012 32 Printed at The Dolphin Press, Tel 0159277 Liberton1652 Kirk www.dolphinpre Magazine No.611ss.co.uk