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A MESSAGE FROM OUR INTERIM MODERATOR
Dear Friends,
There is a moving story about a man called Charnet who was a political prisoner in France in the days of Napoleon. He was thrown into prison simply because he had accidentally, by a remark, offended the emperor Napoleon. Cast into a dungeon cell, presumably left to die, as the days and weeks and months passed by, Charnet became embittered at his fate. Slowly but surely he began to lose his faith in God. And one day, in a moment of rebellious anger, he scratched on the wall of his cell, "All things come by chance," which reflected the injustice that had come his way by chance. He sat in the darkness of that cell growing more bitter by the day.
There was one spot in the cell where a single ray of sunlight came every day and remained for a little while. And one morning, to his absolute amazement, he noticed that in the hard, earthen floor of that cell a tiny, green blade was breaking through. It was something living, struggling up toward that shaft of sunlight. It was his only living companion, and his heart went out in joy toward it. He nurtured it with his tiny ration of water, cultivated it, and encouraged its growth. That green blade became his friend. It became his teacher in a sense, and finally it burst through until one day there bloomed from the little plant a beautiful, purple and white flower. Once again Charnet found himself thinking thoughts about God. He scratched off the thing he had scribbled on the wall of his dungeon and in its place wrote, "He who made all things is God."
Somehow through the guards and their wives and the gossip of the community, this little story reached the ears of Josephine, Napoleon's wife. She was very moved by it. She became convinced that a man who loved a flower that way could not possibly be a dangerous criminal so she persuaded her husband to release him. So Charnet was set free. You can be sure that he dug out his precious little prison flower and took it with him and cultivated that plant in the years to come. He also pondered in his heart a verse that he put on the little flower pot holding the plant. What would that verse be ?
"If God so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith ?" Luke 12 verse 28
God’s light can burst into even our darkest situations.
Yours sincerely
Edgar Ogston
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As in previous years the Kirk Session at Kirkhill have agreed to try to run a Holiday Club this summer but in order to do so there will need to be enough people willing to commit to helping with the work for one week during the school holidays.
The success of the week depends on building relationships with the young people who attend as well as giving them an enjoyable and fun experience.
To that end we need helpers who are willing to be responsible for, or help with, small groups of children during the week. This is not an onerous task and you will be given material to work with - you don't have to think things up for yourself!
The Club would run each morning from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday.
If there are not enough helpers during one of the July weeks an alternative would be to run the club for a week during the October school holidays.
We are planning to base the theme for the week on the Olympics and propose that the event will take place this year in the refurbished Wardlaw Church building but, as before, the Holiday Club will be open to children from both Kiltarlity and Kirkhill and the surrounding areas.
However we are only able to go ahead if we have a core of 10 people committing to help with a small group for the whole week. If you have not completed the form attached to the May edition of The Parishioner, please speak now to Eileen or Alasdair Morrison as soon as possible – 831 185. A decision needs to be taken by the end of May about whether, or not, the Holiday Club will go ahead.
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Please note that tickets will NOT be available on the night
The church website now has a dedicated page for the silent auction :
www.kiltarlityandkirkhill.org.uk/silentauction
You are able to view the item list as it takes shape. The ‘last updated’ date appears at the top of the list so you can see when it changes.
When the sermons clash with the music…
There was a feud between the Minister and the choir director of a church. It seems the first hint of trouble came when the Minister preached on ‘Dedicating Yourselves to Service’ and the choir director chose to sing : ‘I Shall Not Be Moved.’
Trying to believe it was a coincidence, the Minister put the incident behind him. The next Sunday he preached on ‘Giving.’ Afterwards, the choir squirmed as the director led them in the hymn : ‘Jesus Paid It All.’
By this time, the Minister was losing his temper. Sunday morning attendance swelled as the tension between the two built. A large crowd showed up the next week to hear his sermon on ‘The Sin of Gossiping.’ Would you believe the choir director selected the song : ‘I Love To Tell The Story ?’
By now, there was no turning back. The following Sunday the Minister told the congregation that unless something changed, he was considering resignation. The entire church gasped when the choir director led them in : ‘Why Not Tonight ?’
Truthfully, no one was surprised when the Minister resigned a week later, explaining that Jesus had led him there and Jesus was leading him away. The choir director could not resist : ‘What A Friend We Have In Jesus.’
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Recently, during a morning service in a Lanarkshire I have a little Satnav church, the Locum Minister asked the children to It sits there in my car name a very important person, a head of state with a A Satnav is a driver's friend title, that they would like to see some Sunday in their It tells you where you are church. The Minister was clearly anticipating the response ‘the Queen.’ What he got, loud and clear, I have a little Satnav was “the Pope.” Rarely has such spontaneous and I've had it all my life It does more than the normal one good-natured laughter resounded round that church – and quite right too; but, as someone later My Satnav is my wife remarked, just about tongue in cheek, “Time was It gives me full instructions when that heroic young man would have been On exactly how to drive awarded the George Cross for Courage – "It's thirty miles an hour" it says posthumously.” "And you're doing thirty five"
It tells me when to stop and start I've learned... And when to use the brake And tells me that it's never ever that you can do something in an instant that will give Safe to overtake you heartache for the rest of your life.
It tells me when a light is red I've learned...
And when it goes to green that you should always leave loved ones with loving It seems to know instinctively Just when to intervene words. It may be the last time you see them.
It lists the vehicles just in front I've learned... It lists those to the rear And taking this into account that we are responsible for what we do, no matter
It specifies my gear how we feel.
I'm sure no other driver I've learned...
Has so helpful a device that either you control your attitude or it controls For when we leave and lock the car It still gives its advice you.
I've learned... It fills me up with counselling Each journey's pretty fraught that money is a lousy way of keeping score. So why don't I exchange it And get a quieter sort ? I've learned...
Ah well, you see, it cleans the house that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Makes sure I'm properly fed Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
It washes all my shirts and things And - keeps me warm in bed ! I've learned...
Thanks to Graham Elkin for this poem that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different. Same goes for hearing.
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VACANCY – THE NEWS THIS MONTH IS ….
There was no news to report from the May meeting of the Inverness Presbytery on our vacancy, so we are still awaiting the authority to call a Minister and form a nominating committee. This was as expected, as we have been advised that these permissions will not be forthcoming until September or October of this year.
In the meantime, we have gained the authority of Inverness Presbytery and the General Trustees to let out Wardlaw Manse. This would be for an initial 6 month let, with the possibility of a month by month extension after that. This would bring in some much needed funds to offset running costs.
Macleod and MacCallum in Inverness have been appointed as letting agents. We have also registered with Highland Council as landlords. The boiler has been converted to a balanced flue, and the boiler chimney has been taken down, and a new flat roof put on over the boiler room. A decision on whether to let the Manse furnished or unfurnished will be taken when we have potential tenants. If you donated any items to the Manse in the past, and now wish for the items back because of this change, please speak to Iain Mortimer – 782 648 – without delay. We are hopeful that we will have tenants in the Manse by the end of June.
A Christianity Explored course continues on a Wednesday evening for a further two weeks in June at Wardlaw Church, starting at 7:45 p.m. It is a course which explores three questions at the heart of Christianity: Who is Jesus ? Why did he come ? What does it mean to follow him ? All who are interested in doing this course will be most welcome, and it is still possible to join in. Another course, or similar, may be run if there is enough interest. Please speak to Alasdair Morrison – 831 185, or Iain Marr – 831 609, if you wish to have more information.
HYMNS FOR PROFESSIONALS
Dentist : ‘Crown him with many crowns’ Contractors : ‘The Church’s one foundation’ Obstetricians : ‘Come labour on’ Golfers : ‘There is a green hill far away’ Politicians : ‘Standing on the promises’ Librarians : ‘Let all mortal flesh keep silence’ Thanks to Ness Bank Church Congregational May 2012 Newsletter
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It was reported to the Assembly that there are 1,091 charges, whether vacant or not, and there are 142 other Ministers ( excluding retired Ministers ) who are members of the Church of Scotland Presbyteries. 361 Ministers, 361 Elders and 31 Deacons have been invited to the 2012 General Assembly. Ministers and Elders have been given a financial incentive not to treat the Assembly as a “wee break” in Edinburgh. They have been told their expenses will not be paid unless they attend at least 10 of the 13 sessions that th started on Saturday, 19 May.
On the first day of the General Assembly, the Right Rev Albert Bogle took up his role as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, more than 30 years after he was first ordained. Born in Glasgow and educated at Woodside Secondary School, Albert attended the universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, graduating with a BD and MTh. After a brief assistantship in Glasgow’s Cardonald Parish Church, Albert was ordained and inducted to Bo’ness St Andrew’s in 1981. He has explored the use of the arts and technology in worship and was among the first Christian musicians to perform at the now prestigious Greenbelt Festival when it started in 1973. Albert has also been involved with charity work for a long time and in 1985 he established the Vine Trust, which helps some of the poorest children and communities around the world. Albert is married to Martha who retires this year after a distinguished career in education as an advocate for children with supported learning needs. The couple have a son and daughter.
Distinguished stranger visited the Assembly. The Archbishop of Canterbury was invited to give an address to the Assembly on Wednesday afternoon. The Archbishop began by saying that we are required to communicate God’s call to society. He took as a theme for his address the concept of an open door. In the chaos of our modern world it is tempting to believe that nothing can be done. However, he suggested that the Kirk’s position as a “national” Church not only allows its members to enter into the life of the communities around them but provides opportunities for culture to encounter God’s kingdom. What does it mean in practical terms to hold the door to God open for our communities? “A church building ?” he asked. The reality is that it is necessary to keep the Church visible in the community. He spoke of an experiment by a United Reformed Church Minister in a town in Wales, where previously there had been no sign of a church presence. The Minister and his wife converted two council houses into a church centre with a clothing store and a café and people who dropped in for coffee or to buy clothes often dropped into the worship space to pray or find peace. The Archbishop went on to say that the challenge is to rethink what it means to be the church and to find ways of telling the world of the life on the other side of the door. In thanking the Archbishop the Moderator said that he believed that the Archbishop’s parents were Presbyterians while his, the Moderator’s, were Anglicans !
Non-Christian worship ban in Kirk buildings rejected. An attempt to ban non-Christian groups from using Church of Scotland buildings for worship has been narrowly defeated. Commissioners at the Assembly voted 289-253 to reject a motion calling for properties to be used solely for services to praise the ‘One God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.’ The motion was lodged by Rev Ian Watson, from South Lanarkshire, in protest at a decision to continue allowing Aberdeen Hindu Association use of a hall owned by Queen’s Cross Church in the city.
Pandas not the only link between Scotland and China. There is more to the relationship between China and Scotland than the pandas that take pride of place at Edinburgh Zoo. The Church of Scotland is working with a range of partners in China, with the World Mission Council leading the way through its partnership with organisations such as the Amity Foundation.
Human trafficking. The Church of Scotland’s Church and Society Council has called for action against human trafficking, sectarianism to be challenged, and social justice to be at the heart of the constitutional debate. On human trafficking it argues that everyone needs to know what to look for and be prepared to report what they see. The report comes in the wake of fears that the 2014 Commonwealth Games will see an increase in what is already a problem.
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Sunday Sporting Events. The Church and Society Council has engaged with appropriate authorities to discuss the issue of the start times for sporting events on a Sunday. It is hoped that as a result there will be improved communications between Local Authorities and Congregations that may be affected to facilitate planning around the events.
Resignation. Charles R. MacDonell has resigned from the General Trustees Fabric Committee. Charles was instrumental in gaining the £80k Church of Scotland loan for Wardlaw Church, and the refurbishment project plans approval by 121, along with James Stewart.
Report of the Panel on Review and Reform. The Convener spoke about the problem of the falling membership of the Church, dropping from some 1.2 million in the 1930s to under half a million in 2010. He said that the Panel intends to identify ways in which the church can nurture new growth. In the debate, a Commissioner asked if the Panel intended to produce any guidelines in the use of social networks like Facebook.
Mission and Discipleship Council. Rev David Cameron, one of the Council’s Vice Conveners started his speech with the example of the three bridges that cross the River Forth – two already used and the third just about to be built - all with the single purpose of crossing the river. The Council also has a single purpose – the discipleship of the church and the mission to the unchurched who number up to 90% of the population. The Council is challenged to resource Christ’s mission – that’s God’s initiative, God’s agenda, God’s idea. It is the time to re-engage the people of Scotland. But it was also a time to balance the books. The Council ended 2011 with a surplus in contrast to a deficit of £720,000 in 2010. But, he went on to say that the challenge was also to congregations as well to discover where the 90% were who are not involved with the Church and to ask what a new expression of faith community 1 might look like. One of the major reports of the Council, on marriage , was presented by the Reverend Dr. Peter Donald, Minister at Crown Church in Inverness, who is the Convener of the committee presenting the report. He began by saying that we believe in marriage. One question to ask is : What is the law on marriage ? Another is : What is the tradition of marriage ? And what does it mean for a man and a woman to weave their lives together ? It does involve relationships: about work, about children. What is the importance of the wedding ? How does the Church help in sustaining marriage ? And ultimately, how, with God’s help, do we do it ? The Report was commended by Commissioners and by the whole Assembly. Dr Donald was specially thanked by the Moderator.
The Pension Trust. The Convener admitted firstly that the administration of the scheme had not been up to standard. He also said that the figures for the Trust are worse than last year. He added that he could not foresee any great improvement in the coming months. This means that for Ministers whose service was pre-1997 there is unlikely to be any increase in their pensions in the near future. Simply, the Trust cannot afford it.
Special Commission investigating Ministerial status. The Convener, the Very Rev Bill Hewitt, said that there has been a recent development in civil law which may affect the status of Ministers in the Church of Scotland. The Special Commission asked the Assembly to confirm again that Ministers are not employees. They are not staff; they are servants of Jesus Christ and in accordance with the doctrine of the Church they are subject to its discipline. They hope to bring to the Assembly next year a suggested review of Ministry fit of the 21st Century, removing the need for sterile labels like Unrestricted Call or Reviewable Tenure. The aim is for ministers to have freedom and flexibility to exercise their ministry as they feel God wishes them to do so. A commissioner raised the fact that there are theological issues in this matter. The Convener said that this was the reason the Commission were hoping for additional theological input to their deliberations.
1 Two copies of the full report ( 34 pages ) are in the bookcase in the Guild Room at Wardlaw Church for anyone who wishes to read the full report. The full report is also available on the Church of Scotland website ( www.churchofscotland.org.uk ) – General Assembly / General Assembly 2012 / Mission and Discipleship Council / Report to the Assembly – 5 / 21 Appendix 1
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GUILD NEWS
Tuesday, 1st May was the last meeting of the Guild season for 2011 / 12, and also the AGM. Our guest speaker was Alasdair Morrison, Chairperson of Scripture Union Scotland. Alasdair is an elder at Wardlaw Church. He outlined the situation where 96% of children and young people in Scotland have no connection to the church. The aim of Scripture Union is to help those young people explore the Bible, and come to an understanding of the significance of Jesus. The range of means by which this is done surprised all of us – working with schools at both primary and secondary levels, running holidays during school breaks, organising missions and holiday clubs with local churches, and running two activity centres - to name but a few.
The AGM section of the meeting approved a donation to the Mission Aviation Fellowship ( M.A.F. ) to help further their work in remote parts of Madagascar, along with small donations to Cameron House, Wardlaw and Kiltarlity churches. Next on the agenda was the election of office bearers. The ideal committee comprises a Convenor, a Secretary, a Treasurer and a Project Partner. Sincere thanks were voiced to Elizabeth Macrae who is stepping down from the position of Project Partner after a good number of years, and also to Carol Grant who had volunteered to help out as Secretary during the past year, but now needed to step down. The re-shuffled committee for 2012 / 13 is made up of Maris Elkin as Treasurer, Anne Lyle as Project Partner and Rosemary Mortimer as Secretary – with no Convenor as such. Many thanks to Maris and Anne for volunteering, and to Margaret Birkbeck for her continuing support, as otherwise the Guild was in serious danger of either being put on ice, or worse, closing.
The new committee have already met up to put together a plan of meetings and activities for the 2012 / 13 Guild season. Please note that Guild meetings will be commencing in October, with a meeting each month through to March 2013. We will be holding the meetings on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month – a change of day which is to be tried out for one season initially, in an effort to attract more attenders. The only exception to this will be January 2013, when the meeting will be held on the second Wednesday. Please do join us for an interesting programme of events for the coming months !
A special service was held at Ness Bank Church on the afternoon of Sunday, 13 May, to commemorate the 125th Birthday of the Guild. Representatives from each Guild branch were invited to read out a narrative of the different projects supported over the year by the Guild as a whole. A scripture reading was given by the Convenor of the Guild from Hilton Church, where the Guild is now closing. The service was well attended, with special guests including Iain Whyte ( Guild General Secretary ), Vivian Roden ( Moderator of the Inverness Presbytery ), Rev. Alastair Younger ( Clerk to the Inverness Presbytery ), and Provost ( now the Highland Council Convenor ) Jimmy Gray and Mrs Gray.
Rosemary Mortimer
ANNUAL GUILD RALLY
Tuesday, 12 June 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at Barn Church, Culloden. Guest speaker will be Susie Hope, Scottish Fundraising Manager for Mercy Ships UK.
The Parishioner Newsletter Issue 52 - June 2012 Page 8 of 22 www.kiltarlityandkirkhill.org.uk A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY FOR NANCY Annie ( Nancy ) Paterson of Drumchardine reached her 93rd birthday on Sunday, 20 May 2012. Regrettably, Nancy’s health does not permit her to leave the house nowadays - so the birthday celebrations came to her instead !
During the couple of weeks leading up to the big day, members of the Kirkhill congregation had been adding their greetings to a (very) large birthday card, with the last signatories scraping under the wire at the morning service at Wardlaw Church on 20th May. A very special arrangement of flowers had been created for Nancy by Anne Lyle – these flowers were in church for the service. Rev. Tony Livesley caught the birthday mood, and suggested that the congregation sing Happy Birthday for Nancy, as she would be hearing the recording of the service. The congregation willingly obliged. Tony’s address to the children was on the subject of the huge iceberg that he had seen on his recent travels to colder climes. Referring to the acknowledged fact that the larger percentage of an iceberg will be out of sight, he drew the comparison between the iceberg and the church congregation, where Nancy, and other folk no longer able to get to church, are very much a part of the church family, even if we don’t physically see them at worship services. The congregation then joined to sing Nancy’s very favourite hymn “The Old Rugged Cross.”
A small contingent of Kirkhill folk visited Nancy at home on the afternoon of her birthday, joining with other family visitors. Maris Elkin presented Nancy with the flower arrangement and the large card covered in messages and signatures. Nancy was also presented with a framed certificate from Guild Office in Edinburgh, signed by Iain Whyte, Guild General Secretary, recognising her 75 years of service to the Church of Scotland Guild – Nancy first joined the Guild in 1937 ! It was a very full day for Nancy – it was reckoned that she received 29 family visitors on her big day, let alone any friends from the church and community. At least there were plenty of helpers to deal with the massive birthday cake! The recording of the service was played to Nancy on the following Tuesday afternoon, to her very great pleasure. Rosemary Mortimer
l to r : Evan, Tom, John MacMillan ( father ), Nancy, Colin, Mary MacMillan ( nee Fraser ), Margaret, Colin MacMillan ( John’s brother ) outside Mid Creggach Farm in 1921.
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Tomnacross Church –“Raise the Roof”
Kiltarlity Church needs to replace its roof, at a cost of approximately £50,000. We have set ourselves an ambitious target of raising £20,000 and Mrs Ann Gloag has very generously offered to match, pound for pound, all money that we raise. Together with a grant from the Church of Scotland General Trustees, this should take us to the total of £50,000.
We are therefore embarking on a programme of events between October 2011 and October 2012, with the aim of involving as many people in the community as possible. Fundraising should be fun!
Progress towards Target - as of 21 May 2012 :
£2k £4k £6k £8k £10k £12k £14k £16k £18k £20k
Calendar of Events
Date Time Event Location Details 4thNovember Ceilidh Raised £545. 2011 th School 19 November Christmas Raised £512 2011 Fayre Throughout Christmas Raised £130 December Quiz 24th February Kiltarlity Quiz Night Raised £420 2012 Village Hall Inverness Friday, Tomnacross Gospel Male Raised £370 13 April 2012 Church Voice Choir Friday, Car Treasure Kiltarlity th Raised £250 11 May 2012 Hunt Village Hall Kiltarlity Saturday, Tomnacross th Community Raised £80 19 May 2012 School Gala Achnagairn Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Silent SOLD OUT th House, 5 June 2012 start Auction No more tickets available Kirkhill 3rd / 4th Look out for us at Belladrum August 2012 Belladrum ! September To close the year of Ceilidh tbc 2012 tbc fundraising
There are a number of other on-going opportunities to participate in our fundraising efforts:
Buy a slate : Please ‘buy’ a slate for £3 or a nail for £1, and receive an attractive ownership certificate - contact Louise Watson – 741 876.
Tea Towels and These commemorative items, decorated with a line drawing of the Canvas Bags : Church, can be purchased from the Post Office or from the Tomnacross Church @ £6 per tea towel ( or 2 for £10 ) and £3 per bag.
Updated as at 21 May 2012
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Members of our Church family to be remembered in your prayers
John McLellan attended Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in May to have his heart pacemaker replaced with a bigger and more modern one. John was back at home in Kirkhill within 48 hours of the operation and attended Church 24 hours later. It will take about 6 weeks for John to feel the full benefit from his new pacemaker. It is just 12 months since Jeanette had her triple heart bypass operation at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Please remember John and Jeanette in your thoughts and prayers.
Please continue to remember Glen and Ellenor Thomas in your thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth and Malcolm Macrae continue to adjust their daily routines to include visits from carers, nurses, doctors and wheelchair mobility. Hopefully a big step forward for them is their purchase of a wheelchair friendly vehicle in May. This will enable Malcolm to load the wheelchair into the vehicle and take Elizabeth out and about, so a visit to the Church in June is a possibility, along with Morrisons for the weekly shop. Elizabeth remains strong in spirit and takes a great interest in all the local news and gossip. Please continue to remember Elizabeth and Malcolm in your prayers and thoughts.
Walter MacFarlane continues to be housebound but remains in good spirits. Mairi continues to be troubled by her back which affects her mobility and keeps her from attending Church. Please continue to remember both Walter and Mairi in your prayers.
Lil Wilson has arthritis in her leg, and this is very painful despite painkillers, and is causing her mobility problems. We send Lil all our best wishes and hope with the warmer weather her pains will ease, and her happy smiling face will again be seen at Church and around the village. Please remember Lil and Waddie in your thoughts and prayers.
Violet ( Vi ) Fraser is now back at home in Beauly after her lengthy stay in Invergordon hospital. Please continue to remember Vi in your thoughts and prayers as she recovers.
PLANT SALE
SATURDAY, 2 JUNE 2012 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon Beside Beauly Church Hall in Croyard Road, Beauly Annuals and perennials for sale Come early to avoid disappointment Kilmorack and Erchless Parish Church
Scratch a dog - and you'll find a permanent job.
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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee takes place over the week-end of 2nd to 5th June 2012, marking 60 years of The Queen’s reign. The Queen came to the throne on 6th February 1952, and her Coronation took place on 2nd June 1953.
It seems that the month of June this year is a month of several anniversaries for the British Royal Family. Consider the following: 175 years ago, on 20 June 1837, King William IV died, and was succeeded by his niece, Victoria. 125 years ago, on 20 June 1887, Queen Victoria celebrated her golden jubilee. 30 years ago, on 21 June 1982, Prince William of Wales, second in line to the British throne, son of Charles and Diana, was born.
Other dates to remember in June are ….
3rd June - Trinity Sunday. Trying to explain the doctrine of the Trinity has kept many a theologian busy down the centuries. One helpful picture is to imagine the sun shining in the sky. The sun itself – way out there in space – unapproachable in its fiery majesty – is the Father. The light that flows from it, and which illuminates all our lives, is the Son. The heat that flows from it, and which gives us all the energy to move and grow, is the Holy Spirit. You cannot have the sun without its light and its heat. The light and the heat are from the sun, are of the sun, and yet are also distinct in themselves, with their own roles to play. The Bible makes clear that God is One God, who is disclosed in three persons: Father, Son ( Jesus Christ ) and Holy Spirit.
17th June - Father’s Day. It’s a good time for sons and daughters to take their father to his favourite restaurant, or to watch a favoured sport, or whatever else he enjoys doing. How will you celebrate it this year ? If your own father cannot be with you, is there a ‘spare’ father somewhere in our church or your circle of friends whose children cannot be with him, and who would welcome some special treat on the day ?
20th June - Summer Solstice – longest day of the year. June, of course is the month of the summer solstice, the month of the Sun. Sol + stice come from two Latin words meaning ‘sun’ and ‘to stand still’. As the days lengthen, the sun rises higher and higher until it seems to stand still in the sky. The Summer Solstice results in the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The Northern Hemisphere celebrates in June, and the Southern Hemisphere celebrates in December.
Jesus – no ordinary man
In biology, he was born without normal conception. In chemistry, he turned water to wine. In physics, he disproved the law of gravity when he walked on water. In economics, he fed 5,000 with two fishes and five loaves of bread. In medicine, he cured the sick and the blind without administering a single dose of drugs. In history, he is the beginning and the end. In government, he is the Prince of Peace. In religion, no one comes to the Father except through him. Jesus is Lord. Of all things.
CONGRATULATIONS to JOHN and ANNE LYLE
John and Anne celebrated their Golden Wedding on Saturday, 19 May 2012 with a small family gathering and a meal at the Clachnaharry Inn. In fifty years together, they have shared so many things together - love, laughter, joy, and contentment, and we hope there will be many more years of the same for you both. God bless you both and we, your Church family, send you our best wishes on your Golden Wedding Anniversary.
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A POEM FOR SUMMER Written by Liz Kennedy
As I go walking in the Highlands I see the beauty of this place It was designed by my Saviour And everything is in its place.
As I feel the warm glow of the sun And the calm waters of the sea The different shades of green in the forest Are an inspiration to me.
See wild flowers in the fields Dancing in the breeze Berries growing in the hedgerows Thistles on the roadside Standing tall and grand All are gently nurtured By our Father’s loving hand.
Background photograph by Rosemary Mortimer of the woods by the River Beauly
Kiltarlity Churches invite you to a ‘Jubilympics’
A fun day for children in the summer holidays is planned by the Tomnacross Church of Scotland and the Kiltarlity Free Church. There will be games ( run by OJ Sports ), crafts, singing and dancing around the theme of the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympics.
Where ? Kiltarlity Village Hall
When ? Wednesday, 18th July from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How much ? £2 per child ( £1 for each sibling )
To register please call 741 038 / email: [email protected]
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Time for Jubilee .....
“Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them...” Ecclesiastes 12
For some, Robert Louis Stevenson was right when he was referring to this matter of youth, growing up, and looking into the future: “It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive.”
Time marches on for all of us. The years fly by. Philosophically, there comes a realisation ( usually about middle life ) that nothing, including us, lasts forever. We are born, we grow, hopefully we flourish for a time, and then we fade. God did not create us to be here on earth forever. He has given the precious, but transitory, gift of life on this earth, and wants us to make the very most of the time we have.
So when it comes to a Diamond Jubilee celebration, let us consider 60 years. It is a magnificent achievement. Many of us have never known any other British monarch. In this nation that has known the Lord's blessing over thousands of years, let the young rejoice in their youth and remember their Creator while they are still young; let the middle-aged rejoice in where they are in their time-line; and let the old rejoice, along with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, and the husband who has stood by her side for more than sixty years. We have so much to be thankful for.
May we be thankful that the Lord has given us such a wonderful woman, under God, to reign over us so diligently for so long. May she know the Lord's mighty blessing upon her and hers – and upon us and ours, that we may be godly and quietly governed, as the dear old 1662 Prayer Book says !
Thy choicest gifts in store On her be pleased to pour; Long may she reign; May she defend our laws, And ever give us cause To sing with heart and voice, God save the Queen
WHERE CAN I SEE THE OLYMPIC TORCH ?
Olympic torch arrives at Drumnadrochit just after 5 o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, 9 June 2012.
The torch is due to arrive at Glenurqhart Road in Inverness at 18:11. The torch is then carried along Kenneth Street / Chapel Street / Friars Lane / Bank Street / Young Street / Ness Walk / Bishops Road, before arriving at the Northern Meeting Park at 18:48.
The Parishioner Newsletter Issue 52 - June 2012 Page 14 of 22 www.kiltarlityandkirkhill.org.uk How a vacancy position was solved in the past
This is an extract from “The Book of the East Church, Inverness” dated January 1932. Edited by W. W. Mitchell of Canmore, Denny Street, Inverness. This extract was a summary of a lecture by Jas. Ross, F.E.I.S. in the early part of the 1920’s.
“The foundation stone of “The Chapel of Ease” was laid on the Rowland Hill A.M. ( 1744 – 1833 ) site of the present site of the East Church in Inverness in 1797. As customary in those days one man was sole contractor. When the work was almost completed the then famous Rowland Hill visited Inverness on a missionary tour. The use of the High Church was asked and refused. Application was then made for the use of the Gaelic Church with the same result. No other place was available in Inverness. The contractor of the “Chapel of Ease,” who had not been paid for his work, and as yet had not given over the keys of the building, came forward and offered the use of the newly erected building. His offer being accepted, the great Rowland Hill was the first to occupy the pulpit of the Chapel of Ease, or East Church.
In 1799 Dr. Ronald Bain of Elgin was called and became the first stated Minister of the
“Chapel of Ease.” He preached his first sermon on 1 January 1800. The congregation was a large and loyal one, the Church being seated for 1,200 people.
After some years of eminently successful ministry, Dr. Bain was presented by Lord Lovat with the living of Kiltarlity in 1808. The settlement came about in rather a curious way. The Kiltarlity people had their hearts set on Dr. Bain, but Lord Lovat was a hard nut to crack. He was peculiar in that if anyone wished for anything he was sure to do the very opposite. At a meeting of heritors his Lordship asked why they were not getting a Minister settled in the Church. “That is for your Lordship,” said a member, “but whatever you do, your Lordship, don’t give us that wild man from Inverness; he’s a terror.” “What Minister is that ?” said Lovat. “That man Bain in the Chapel of Ease in Inverness.” The next intimation they received was that Dr. Bain was presented with the living of Kiltarlity.
Dr. Bain was appointed a chaplain to the Highland soldiers during the Peninsular Campaign. After Waterloo ( 18 June 1815 ) he returned to Kiltarlity, taking charge of money sent by soldiers to their parents and friends. Arriving at Inverness on Saturday, he had perforce to preach in his old Church – Chapel of Ease. At the morning service he made a poor appearance, but in the evening he was his old self, with his usual eloquence and fire. Asked for an explanation by his host, Mr Tulloch, he said, “In the morning the world had its feet upon me, but in the evening I had my feet upon the world.” In the morning he worried about the money left in his host’s house, but in the evening he took the bag to the pulpit and stood on it !”
Rev. Dr. Ronald Bain ( Bayne ) was Minister at Kiltarlity from 1808 to 1823.
Thanks to Elizabeth Fraser for this article
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How to be a good neighbour in our big society
As the nation gathers to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this month, the idea of good neighbourliness is on the agenda. What does it take to be a good neighbour ? Here are some ideas for how you can meet up with local people and develop friendships.
1. Open your front door, and simply get out and walk more ! That’s the best way to meet people in your neighbourhood. Just ask any dog owner...
2. Invite two or three of your neighbours around for coffee to get to know each other. Keep it simple, so that they feel comfortable to return the invitation.
3. Think about offering a neighbour a lift into town for a shopping trip – you can agree a time to meet up for the trip home.
4. Compile a neighbourhood directory with useful addresses and telephone numbers to give to people moving into the area.
5. Do you know of a lonely, perhaps elderly person on their own ? Consider taking them with you to a local event.
6. Offer to feed your neighbour’s cat or water their plants when they go on holiday.
7. Take a simple meal around to new parents, to people just back from hospital, or even a family recently bereaved. Offer it on disposable plates, so that they don’t have to wash up.
8. Keep an eye out for parcels left on your neighbour’s doorstep and take them in until they return.
9. Accept occasional help from your neighbours as well as offering it – everyone needs to be needed !
Modern life tends to isolate us. According to a recent study, community spirit seems to be dying out in the UK. More than 40% say we have never even spoken to people whose front doors are less than 10 feet away from our own.
In 1982 nearly half of us said that we knew by name at least 11 of our neighbours, and a quarter of us knew 20 of our neighbours by name. These days, even the most neighbourly among us ( those in Scotland ) know, on average, only 8.4 neighbours. In 1982, 76 per cent of us said that we never felt lonely. By 2010, 68 percent of said we DID feel lonely. Two years on, are we even more lonely ? But we CAN make opportunities to be friendly with the people near to us.
Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft... Today, it's called golf.
Money isn't everything, but it does keep you in touch with your children...
The Parishioner Newsletter Issue 52 - June 2012 Page 16 of 22 www.kiltarlityandkirkhill.org.uk TEA AT THE DAIRY AT DAVIOT Wednesday, 4 July 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
In July 2010, a group of us went for afternoon tea at the Dairy at Daviot. It was greatly enjoyed by all, and there have been a few enquiries lately as to whether this was going to be repeated. So, there will be an afternoon tea at the Dairy on Wednesday, 4 July 2012 at 3:00 p.m. There will be sandwiches, cakes and scones, tea and coffee, and the price per person is £7.95, payable on the day. Transport will be by means of car- sharing, please.
The Dairy is part of a converted 19th century farm on a private estate. A booking has been made for the old Horse Engine Room section of The Dairy, which looks out on the surrounding countryside. The Dairy is reached by travelling south on the A9, and taking the turn-off for Daviot East – The Dairy has a sign at this junction. Follow the road, largely single track, for less than a mile, and at the end of a white wall on the right hand side, turn in to The Dairy’s driveway. Follow the driveway round the building to the large car park. The coffee shop and its facilities are all on one level - no steps !
This outing is open to all from both Kirkhill and Kiltarlity churches, and their friends and family. There will, however, be a need to notify numbers to The Dairy in advance, so if you would like to go, please give your name to me, Rosemary Mortimer at Kirkhill or contact me on 782 648 or [email protected]. Please also let me know if you are taking your car and will be able to transport any “bods” in need of transport.
Rosemary
A note from Rev. Tony Livesley From: Tony Livesley Sent: 22 May 2012 18:02 To: [email protected] Subject: appreciation
I have just received the recording of my service for last Sunday which I appreciate having. I must say how blessed I was in meeting you all - a really LIVE congregation who gave me such a warm welcome. Please convey these thoughts to all concerned. It is a delight to minister to such folk and I shall be delighted to come again if you wish - am fully booked throughout the whole of August - otherwise an empty diary. Bless you all – Tony
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The Gift of Food
The Church of Scotland believes that caring for God‟s earth and all creation is a fundamental Christian responsibility. As a member I undertake to “think global and act local” with respect to my own footprint on the planet; I will pray for guidance and act in the following ways whenever I can :
T Thank God for his gifts H Harvest food with care for the earth E Eliminate waste from over-shopping and over-catering
G Grow my own food if I can I Increase the amount of locally grown food I buy F Fairtrade - support Fairtrade when buying imported foods T Take time to taste and enjoy all food I am offered or make
O Offer hospitality at my table F Find out the story of the food that I buy. Where is it grown? What is my impact on the grower’s quality of life ?
F Fair prices and support for local farmers O Organic food – what do I think about it ? O Over-indulgence – how much food do I need for a balanced diet ? D Donate or share any surplus harvests or food I might have
What does this mean for congregations in the twenty first century ?
Throughout the Old and New Testaments food and eating together are part of worship and faith. In the Passover meal, in the story of Ruth gathering grain from the fields after the harvest has been collected, in the dietary rules of the Old Testament the connection between land, food and faith is very clear. The central role of bread and wine in the communion service recognises the central role of food and social interaction in the Christian gospel.
Every time we buy food we are linked to the farmer, the farm and the earth and to each other. Food can create powerful bonds between people and the earth but many living in towns and cities feel insulated or even alienated from the earth and the farms that provide our food. As Christians we need to be aware of the sacred importance of the gift of food – its source and its journey to our plates.
“God said, “See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so.” ( Genesis 1, 29-31, NRSV )
In Genesis and throughout the Bible food is described as a gift from God but when we are shopping in a supermarket the items on the shelves appear to be more like commodities than gifts. We need to understand that food is not just a cheap commodity but also a gift; part of this understanding is in the preparation of food itself; taking raw ingredients to make a meal rather than using ready made dishes. Shopping is not just a matter of getting the best bargain but the best “treasure” that will be good for our health and caring for the environment. In many instances the cheapest and healthiest items are fresh vegetables of the season but if we lack the skill and knowledge to prepare and cook them then we deny ourselves this best option.
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PARISH NOTICE BOARD
• Sadly Colin ( Croak ) Cameron, son of Sarah Cameron, passed away peacefully on 16th May at Highland Hospice in Inverness. The funeral took place on Monday, 21st May at Tomnacross Church in Kiltarlity led by Mrs Andrea Boyes, followed by interment in the churchyard. Croak was a well loved and respected man in the community and a very large attendance at his funeral was a testament to that fact. We send Sarah, Irene, Donald, Claire and the rest of the family our deepest condolences at this time of loss. May the comfort of God help them during this difficult time, and our hearts go out to them in their time of sorrow.
• Thanks to all the preachers who came to lead our services in May. Iain Todd, a reader at St. Stephen’s in Inverness, took the service at Kiltarlity on the first Sunday in the month, and returned to Kirkhill on Friday, 11th May for the evening Communion Preparatory Service. We had the welcome return of Rev. Bart Buell, Rev. Tony Livesley and Mrs Morven Archer for the other Sundays in May.
• Wardlaw Church Elders and members of the congregation led the first service in May, and followed the service with a “Snack Sunday” lunch. The theme of the service was “Overcoming Stigma in Christ’s Name.” This is this year’s theme for the Church of Scotland HIV programme, and £168, which will increase with Gift Aid declarations, was kindly donated by those who attended the lunch. The service and lunch was a great demonstration of many people in the Church family working together, and thanks to Graham, Louise, Flora and Alasdair for leading the service from the chancel, Mary Robb for the music, Angela for her prayer reading, and John Angus for the scripture reading. The lunch was organised by Avril, and she recruited an excellent team who prepared sandwiches and home baking of a very high standard – great team work.
••• Kiltarlity Free Church’s First Sunday Praise evening is on Sunday, 3rd June, starting at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is most welcome to come along to this service. Tea and home baking is served after the service. Congratulations to Joe and Anna on the birth of Eilidh Jane on 18 May, a sister for Dan and Caleb. May Eilidh grow strong and happy under Joe and Anna’s care and love. Mom and Eilidh are doing great.
••• Edgar has arranged for Rev. Jamie Grant of the Highland Theological College to preach on Sunday, 3rd June. Rev. Jim Christie, an old friend of both parishes, makes a welcome return on the 10th June, with Edgar himself taking the service on 17th June. The 17th June is Kiltarlity’s Sunday School prize giving day. The Moderator of the Inverness Presbytery, Vivian Roden, will lead the service on the 24th June. Mrs Morven Archer returns to lead the service on the first Sunday in July.
••• A new weekly event for Wardlaw Church is to start on Tuesday, 12th June. The Church will be open for teas / coffees and home baking between 10 o’clock in the morning and 12 noon. Mary, Anne and Maris have come up with the great idea of opening the Church to a wider community audience. This links with one of the days the Post Office is open and the community will be making use of that facility. There will be no fixed charges for the refreshments, but if people feel that they would be prepared to make a donation towards the costs, that would be very much appreciated. The sanctuary of the Church is also open for anyone who would like some “private time” for pray and thought.
••• Christian Aid Week at Kirkhill, at the time of going to press, had brought in a total well in excess of £200, which will be increased by Gift Aid declarations. Very many thanks to all to made a donation – late donations will always be welcome, please see Rosemary. An enjoyable ( for some, at least ) addition to the week was the Christian Aid Quiz, based on Scottish place names – it was do-able, as at least one Kirkhill resident has managed to answer all the questions !
••• During the school holidays when there is no Sunday School, the Guild Room at Wardlaw Church will be set- up as a “Kiddies Corner.” There will be toys, games, drawing material, and videos available for children to enjoy during the Sunday service. At least one member of the congregation will be in attendance to supervise.
••• The Kirkhill Deacons’ Court and Kirk Session meetings will be held on Tuesday, 12 June at Wardlaw Church, starting at 7 o’clock. Everyone from the Kirkhill congregation is welcome to come along.
••• The Kiltarlity Deacons’ Court and Kirk Session meetings will be held on Thursday, 14 June at Tomnacross Church, starting at 7 o’clock. Everyone from the Kiltarlity congregation is welcome to come along.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYER and BIBLE DISCUSSION MEETINGS
The Kirkhill Evening Prayer meetings for June will take place on 6th and 20th June and will be held in the Guild Room at Wardlaw Church. The short service begins at 7 o’clock and finishes by 7:30 p.m. Prayers are both free and fixed. Pray for individuals and their needs, the church, world issues, and whatever is on the minds and hearts of those present. Everyone is most welcome to join us for this time of prayer. The Prayer meeting on the 6th will be led by Angie Cozens and the 20th by Iain Marr.
The Kirkhill Bible discussion group are to take a summer break and will return in September.
aLive Festival
The aLive Festival returns to Inverness on June 16th to June 23rd.
The Festival Director, David Maclean, would like to welcome you, your family and your friends along to attend one, or more, of the varied events that will take place during the festival week. The aLive Festival has a strong theme of impacting on communities, and this year’s programme sees the introduction of a number of new events, including the “Equip Conference” – an all-day event with worship, seminars, workshops, children’s ministry and a market place. The festival will see the return of teaching events, a Ladies Night, Drama, and another “Worship in the City” evening with Hillsong London headlining at the Ironworks.
Events are staged are a variety of venues in Inverness – Smithton and Culloden Free Church, Drumossie Hotel, Hilton Church, Culduthel Christian Centre, Inshes Church and The Ironworks.
Details of all events can be found in an Events Programme on the table at the rear of Wardlaw Church.
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News from “Raise the Roof” May events
Car Treasure Hunt. Friday, 11th May saw rain in biblical proportions but our prayers were answered when a watery sun showed up at 4 o’clock. 10 cars competed in the Treasure Hunt. Neil and Frances MacRitchie compiled a fun course which took competitors through Belladrum, checking out Latin names for specimen trees while collecting a proverbial nature study table throughout the trip. Then up to Foxhole and passing where the "naughty foxes lived" at Badden. Continuing along to Clunes, counting solar panels and checking out house names on plough shares before going around by Cabrich to find "Boots and Paddles.“ The finishing section was a steeple chase to Hughton to count the owls. All good fun !
On return to Kiltarlity with car windows down, the BBQ whetted appetites with that veteran burger flipper Neil MacRitchie cooking to appetite ! The Raise the Roof "ladies that bake" ( we now know everyone’s specialities ! ) rose to the occasion once again and a bouncing castle kept children occupied while the last cars arrived back.
First place went to "The Horse Racers" aka the family Garvie, with Catriona and Isobel keeping David and Anneliese in order.
"The Hopefuls" capably driven by Veronica Tervet were in second place.
We promised not to mention who won the booby ( a laminated map of The Parish !). A donation to the fund could see the names being printed in the next edition.
£250 was raised with donations and entries combined. Thanks to all who attended and helped, with a big vote of gratitude to Neil and Frances !
Tomnacross School Gala Day. Saturday, 18th May saw the ladies of the “Raise the roof” committee man a stand at the gala day at Tomnacross School. Lucky slates were being sold along with the usual tea towels, etc. The lucky winner of the slate was Mrs Steel who very kindly donated her prize back to the fund.
Sandra Johanssen’s inspired competition to “guess how many panes of glass there is in Tomnacross Church ?” also raised a good few entries, and a helpful £80 went into the fund with £45 returned prizes by both generous winners. Ethna Ferguson
The next Third Sunday Praise will be held on Sunday, 17 June starting at 6:00 p.m.
This Wardlaw Church event will be a mixture of praise songs interspersed with short Bible readings and prayers. This event gives everyone a chance to learn and sing new hymns and songs. People of all ages, from the youngest to the oldest, and from all Churches and none, will be made most welcome. John Moore will be over from Canada and will, hopefully, make a guest appearance and play some of his own hymns.
There will be tea, coffee and home baking served at the end.
If you are able to play a musical instrument, and wish to share that skill, please speak to Alasdair Morrison – 831 185.
Committees - they keep minutes and waste hours. Teams - they know what is to be done, do it, reflect on it, and keep trying to improve it !
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Wardlaw Church contact Kiltarlity Church contact Maris Elkin 831 590 David Garvie 741 038
Interim Moderator – Rev. Edgar Ogston 782 260 or [email protected]
Kirkhill Sunday School – Margaret Birkbeck 831 518 / Flora Morrison 831 373 Kiltarlity Sunday School – Linda MacKenzie 741 313 / Anneliese Garvie 741 038 The Parishioner – Iain and Rosemary Mortimer 782 648 E-mail – [email protected]
Diary dates for JUNE 2012
2 June Plant sale at Beauly Church Hall, Croyard Road starting at 10:00 a.m. 3 June Worship at WARDLAW at 10:30 a.m. and KILTARLITY at 12 noon. Preacher – Rev. Jamie Grant 3 June First Sunday Service at Kiltarlity Free Church at 6:00 p.m. 5 June Silent Auction at Achnagairn House, Kirkhill at 7:00 p.m. 6 June Prayer meeting at Wardlaw Church at 7:00 p.m. 6 June Christianity Explored course at Wardlaw Church at 7:45 p.m. 10 June Worship at WARDLAW at 10:30 a.m. and KILTARLITY at 12 noon. Preacher – Rev. Jim Christie 12 June First of weekly coffee / tea / home baking at Wardlaw Church at 10:00 a.m. 12 June Kirkhill Deacons’ Court / Kirk Session at Wardlaw Church at 7:00 p.m. 12 June Annual Guild Rally at Barn Church, Culloden at 7:30 p.m. 13 June Christianity Explored course at Wardlaw Church at 7:45 p.m. 14 June Kiltarlity Deacons’ Court / Kirk Session at Kiltarlity Church at 7:00 p.m. 17 June Worship at WARDLAW at 10:30 a.m. and KILTARLITY at 12 noon. Preacher – Rev. Edgar Ogston 17 June Third Sunday Praise at Wardlaw Church at 6:00 p.m. 19 June Weekly coffee / tea / home baking at Wardlaw Church at 10:00 a.m. 20 June Prayer meeting at Wardlaw Church at 7:00 p.m. 24 June Worship at WARDLAW at 10:30 a.m. and KILTARLITY at 12 noon. Preacher – Mrs Vivien Roden 26 June Weekly coffee / tea / home baking at Wardlaw Church at 10:00 a.m. 1 July Worship at WARDLAW at 10:30 a.m. and KILTARLITY at 12 noon. Preacher – Mrs Morven Archer
The July 2012 issue of The Parishioner will be published on Sunday, 1 July 2012
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