February 2013 No 618

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‘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 2009

SeptemberFebruary 2013 2010 page 1 Libertonkirk.net 1 Web Address www.libertonkirk.net Scottish Charity Number SC011602

page page Behind the Films 13 Neighbourhood Scheme 29 Care Van 19 Our page 5 Castle Credit Union 11 Pram Praise 8 Change of Address form 30 Senior Citizens Club 14 Christmas Card - thanks 14 Sermon Recordings 21 Congregational News 13 Crèche Rota 18 Soup Pot 8 Crossword 12 South East Transition 9 Crossword - December answers 30 Take time to Pray 2 Elder’s Sunday Duties 15 Traidcraft 13 Energy Fair back cover Trip to Italy 21 February Diary 16 Useful ‘phone numbers 29 Flowers 15 Web Addresses 29 Fresh Start 6 Welcome Desk Rota 15 Gilmerton History - part 1 20/21 World Mission News 22 Gift Service - thanks 23 Your Magazine - Donations 19 Guild News 8 Youth Report 4 Lent Study Group 9 Adverts Liberton Names and addresses 31 Alan Johnstone Plumbing 27 Libbi's Café 30 Bluebird Care 26 Cello Lessons 20 Life and Work 14 Faith Seeking Understanding course 23 Livingstone’s Legacy 10 HCC Electrical 25 Magazine Delivery 9 Home Instead 28 March Diary 18 Jo Jingles 24 Messy Church 11 John Cameron Blacksmith 24 Mike and Helen Parker’s letter 6/7 Julie Bell Piano Care 25 Minister’s letter 3 Lemon Squeezy Driving School 26 Mission Aviation Fellowship 18 Local Garden Services 28 Monday Café News 6 Toddlers Groups 27 Take Time to Pray Help us, O Lord, never to nurse the grievance that separates us from you, and from one another. Grant us grace to forgive those who have wronged us. May we know that no sin is so great that it cannot be confessed; no wound so deep it cannot be healed and no sinner so lost that grace cannot bring them home. Amen. William Booth (1829-1912) O Lord our God, the life of all that look to you, and the help of those who fly to you; cleanse our hearts and our consciences, that we may venture forth with perfect love and pray to you with confidence and hope; through Christ our Lord. Amen. St Basil (c.330-379)

2 Page 2 Liberton Liberton Kirk Kirk Magazine Magazin Neo.596 No.618 From the Minister The extra-ordinary powers of Yeast There’s nothing quite like having The Kingdom he is talking about your own bread maker. We were here is his Kingdom – it is what be- given one a few years ago, and I soon comes possible when and wherever discovered I was not the only person people are willing to put their faith who enjoyed waking up to the smell in him. Faith is like yeast, it is possi- of lovely fresh bread, newly baked ble for a small quantity of faith in and ready for breakfast. I also discov- Jesus to spread throughout a whole ered how vital the presence (or community, setting us free from absence) of yeast was to the whole our burdens and fears, and giving us process. the strength to face the future My only experience with yeast up knowing we are loved by an ever- until that point had been limited to present God. the trials and frustrations of brewing Another occasion when Jesus my own beer, and it was only mentions yeast (in Matthew 16.6) is through the baking of bread that I to illustrate the very opposite. He began to fully appreciate its extra- had just fed the 5000, AND walked ordinary powers. It only takes just a on water, AND healed lots of people, little yeast (and a lot of kneading) to AND then fed another 4000, when enable the bread to rise. But woe the religious leaders of the day to you if it is forgotten! There is came up to him and conceded that nothing more disappointing than they might be willing to believe in wandering barefoot down to the him if he would only do kitchen first thing in the morning, for them. Shortly after- and opening the lid of your bread wards (in Matthew 16.6) he said to maker, only to discover a loaf that his disciples... has not risen. “Be on your guard against Awareness of the extraordinary the of the Pharisees powers of yeast has been around for and Sadducees.” a long time. Two thousand years ago Jesus was aware that yeast was Faith is like yeast – a little bit of something everyone could relate to, faith can quickly spread throughout and he used it as a powerful illustra- a large number of people, but so, tion to help him get some of his according to Jesus, can the lack of points across. On one occasion (in faith. We know this from our own Matthew 13) it was to emphasise experience. Just as it can take only something else that was remarkable: one enthusiastic individual to fire up a whole bunch of people, so it takes “The kingdom of heaven is only one gloom-monger to deflate like that a woman everyone. took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it To have faith is to walk around worked all through the with your eyes wide open to all the dough.” amazing and wonderful things that SeptemberFebruary 2013 2010 page 3 3 God is doing in our lives. inhibiters. So, here’s something to To lack faith, is to walk around ponder, the next time you bite into a with your eyes firmly shut to all good slice of bread: possibilities. God is looking for which one are you? faith-spreaders, not faith- Much love

Youth Report from Alex Hey! I am back and as this is my first youth report of the year – Happy New Year!! I thought I would take this time to reflect a little bit about my time in America and how valuable it has been for my ministry here in Liberton Kirk. While I was there I spent 2 weeks having the full Young Life Experience. I stayed with a Young Life family, ran a program (program is all the activities which happen at a camp – both morning and evening clubs and activities) at a camp for 800 young people, saw how they run weekly clubs and bible studies, and met some incredible people who are on fire to spread the Gospel. The biggest thing that hit me while I was there was at the camp. With 800 teens aged between 15 – 18 and over 100 leaders, I was one of the two leaders who were paid to do youth work. This blew my mind. There were over 100 volunteers, mainly aged in their 20s, giving up their week- ends to be shining lights to the young people who they work with every week. Not only that, but almost all of these volunteers run a 2 hour club (like our Delta) every week, a bible study (like our Connection Groups) every week and give up their time to build relationships with kids in their own free evenings – all around a full time job. This sort of commitment and vision is there because many of them were Young Life kids themselves, and saw their YL leaders commit their lives to serving them in as many ways as possible. What struck me so hard is the amount they give every week to serve the lives of these kids. For me, this was inspirational. Youth work is way more than a job or a profession, for these volunteer leaders it is a way of life. Every meal is shared, every spare moment is filled, and every life they touch is one touched by Jesus. Imagine what this area would be if we, together, had this vision for our local teens. Imagine if every table had an extra space set, if every moment was a chance to share and if every teen was touched by Christ . . . Imagine. For some dates for your diary, through to the Summer, see box at the top of the next page. Alex

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Sunday 3rd February Sunday 3rd March Sunday 28th April . . . with fundraising for our friends in Brazil and . . . 8th to 12th July for those going into S1 to S6 20th to 26th July 5th to 11th August Holiday club for those who have attended primary school this year

FIRE & ASHES

ASH WEDNESDAY All of these Bible questions have 13th February answers to do with fire or ashes… The date of Ash Wednesday answers at the bottom of the page changes each year according to Who saw a burning bush in the the date of Easter. desert? (Exodus, chapter 3) The earliest possible date for According to Isaiah chapter 58, Ash Wednesday is 4th February what should you wear with and the latest possible date is 10th ashes when you fast? March. So this year it is quite early. In the second letter of Peter, what It is called Ash Wednesday be- cities does he say were turned cause of the church service where to ashes? palm crosses kept from last year How did an angel cook a cake for are burnt and their ashes mixed Elijah? (I Kings, chapter 19) with water to make a paste. In what year did the seraph touch This paste is used to make the Isaiah on the mouth with a live sign of the cross on peoples’ fore- coal? (Isaiah, chapter 6) heads. Where was Peter when he heard the For Christians these ashes are cock crow? (Luke, chapter 22) a symbol of being sorry for things that they have done which make God sad. It is also a reminder that we are all mortal. Which English King invented the The mark of the ashes on the fireplace? - Alfred the Grate.

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3.Sodom and and 3.Sodom saved through Christ’s death and 2.sackcloth 1.Moses resurrection. SeptemberFebruary 2013 2010 page 5 5 Monday Café News Last December Kathleen Haith decided it was time to step down from the weekly running of the Café, and we would like to thank her very much for the dedicated commitment she has given. Under her supervision, from the start in 2004, the café has devel- oped into a popular meeting place for all people to enjoy a chat, and have compan- ionship; along with refreshments and, of course, the home baked scones and cakes provided by the volunteers. She will be missed in that role; but we do hope to see her at the café in the future. It should be noted that in 1993 Kathleen was part of a team of 8 volunteers who, after a plea from the minister, started the Monday Club to create a place for adults with mental health issues recently discharged from the , along with staff from the hospital, to meet for activities, lunch, refresh- ments and companionship. When the support from the hospital was no longer available the Monday Club had to close. The Monday Café was then started, open to all, with Kathleen at the helm. Jill Niven Fresh Start Firstly, I would like to thank Catriona White for all the hard work that she has given over the years to Fresh Start; she is going to be a hard W o r k i n g t o e n d h o m e l e s s n e s s act to follow. Secondly, I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Now that it is a New Year I am sure that everyone has been clearing out cupboards and has lots of household goods that they need to put to good use, Fresh Start can make use of the items that you no longer require. For those who don’t know what Fresh Start is please go to the website at www.freshstartweb.org.uk, Fresh Start is an organisation that helps individuals and families who have been homeless and works in partnership with churches, local communities and volunteers. As well as clean, used household goods including small electrical items, Fresh Start accept cleaning goods, i.e. bleach, flash, washing up liquid, cloths, washing up bowls, black bags, light bulbs. I know how much the congregation of Liberton Kirk have given over the years, and it is admirable, but I hope that you can keep giving to help someone in need. Thank you so much. Jacqui Donald, 440 2373, 07960 704 816, [email protected] News from Mike and Helen Parker Dear friends, It's all very quiet here at the moment. And quiet at your end too, as many of you cope with the snow. We've been cold these last couple of weeks, but not that cold. We don't have much heating, and once we chill down it's diffi- cult to get warm. Sinai saw heavy snow at one point last week. And "In the bleak midwinter..." is a terrible and painful reality for thousands of Syrian refugees. We're pleased that the Cathedral is hosting Syrian refugees registering with the UNHCR; there are reckoned to be 150000 here so far.

6 Page 6 Liberton Liberton Kirk Kirk Magazine Magazin Neo.596 No.618 Of course "quiet" is relative, especially here where noise is constant and noise is good. It shows you're alive, lets people know you're here - talking noise, arguing noise, traffic noise, recycling/rubbish collectors and gas/tea/sweet potato sellers' noise, Mosque noise, to name but a few. All are magnified by hard concrete; but it is quiet. Until next weekend, when we come to the second anniversary of the Up- rising, which will herald another couple of weeks of demos and shouting. Then we'll move toward Parliamentary elections again. So, watch for us on the news. Building noise is going to be with us for some time. We moved out of All Saints' Cathedral last weekend, and had our first services in the Diocesan Hall yes- terday (Friday) Remember, that that is our main day for church, as it's the weekend for most people. The builders are starting with wiring before they move on to lighting, sound and visuals, and decoration; eventually, we'll get some refurbished (and more comfort- able) chairs and some landscaping. All of which should set us up for the next phase of life and ministry. We hope to let you see the Project Brochure by the next time we write. While all this goes on, we go about our weekly business - Helen teaching English at the British Council and the Episcopal Training Centre, and both of us involved with teaching and learning in the congregations. We continue to follow as Luke introduces Jesus, and shows us how to fol- low him in 21st century international living. Memorable celebrations for Chris, here 25 years; and Helen, here 10, have been fun. Bishop Mouneer led a day for the Clergy last Thursday. He is meeting two reactions: President Mursi rang him and other church leaders to wish a Happy Christmas and New Year; the Salafyeen (ultra-traditional Muslims who'd really rather we went back to eighth century certainties) are telling people not to greet the Christians at their celebrations. Jesus calls us to love our friends and to love our enemies, so that's clear: the same response to both. This is a time of real opportunity as many Egyptians are fed up with second-hand stories and are ask- ing what church and Christianity are really all about. We should not disappoint them, and we should be ready. Maybe it's the same in your world too. May the courage of your Egyptian brothers and sisters encourage you. Mike & Helen If you have a little extra time and want to find out more, the Diocese has recently revived a magazine from the turn of the 20th century: www.orientandoccident.com/index.php/en/

SeptemberFebruary 2013 2010 page 7 7 Pram Praise Pram Praise is a special worship time for the under-threes and their carers, and now takes place twice a month at times which coincide with the baby and toddler groups which meet in the church halls. The dates this month are Tuesday 19th February at 3pm and Wednesday 27th February at 11am. Pram Praise is in the Small Hall (you will see the stepping stones leading to it!) and lasts about 20 minutes. There are action songs, a story, something to make and take home (very simple!) and shakers for the last songs so that everybody can join in. You can come into Pram Praise from the toddlers’ groups or just come for the worship time as you wish. It is a fun time for children and adults alike! Please get in touch if you would like any more information. Ruth Davies, tel. 664 3608 The Guild On Monday 4th February will speak on one of the National Guild Projects Out of Africa into Malta. On Wednesday 13th February ’s talk is entitled A Time to be Pampered. Saturday 16th February is our from 10 am - 12 noon - and we hope to see you there. On Monday 18th will be telling us about the Prestonpans Tapestry. Moira Cocksedge Secretary Tel. 666 1200

World Day of Prayer 2013 Join with other Christians around the world for this year’s Service, written by Christians in France. ‘ Friday 1st March at 2.00 p.m. (Gilmerton and Moredun Churches) ‘The Hub’, Ravenscroft Street, Gilmerton. After the service tea and cakes will be served. Thanks, Brenda Graham

The Soup Pot is open on the first Wednesday of every month at Liberton Kirk Centre. Come along and enjoy a coffee, or a bowl of hot soup with a friend.

10am to 12 noon : Morning coffee with home baking 12noon to 2pm variety of soups (£2 adults, 50p children) and sandwiches for £1-50 a round

8 Page 8 Liberton Liberton Kirk Kirk Magazine Magazin Neo.596 No.618 Lent Study Group Once a year we get a chance to meet in small groups with Christians from other churches in our area – Church of Scot- land, Scottish Episcopal and Roman Catholic. Each year people say how much they appreciate this opportunity to meet and talk with other local Christians. Groups meet five or six times in Lent, following a study course or a book, beginning this year in week commencing 18th February. There are groups on different days and at different times, and on the Welcome Desks in church you will find sign-up sheets. It would be really helpful to know by the end of Sunday 10th February if you are interested so that groups can be organised. Ruth Davies, SEECAT Secretary (664 3608)

Sustainable Energy Fair Saturday 2nd March 2013, 11am — 3pm Liberton Kirk Halls, Kirkgate, Edinburgh EH16 6RY

Transition is a network of communities working to build local resilience in response to peak oil prices, climate destruction, and economic instability. The Transition Network has grown exponentially throughout Europe, and in many other parts of the world since its inception in the 1980’s. The newly-formed South East Edinburgh Transition group (SEET) is holding its second Sustainable Energy Fair on Saturday, 2nd March 2013, 11am — 3pm in Liberton Kirk Halls, Kirkgate, Edinburgh EH16 6RY The first SEET Energy Fair, held last year, was not only great fun but also had significant impact in the local community, resulting in a number of practical installations such as solar panels, insulation projects and inspiration for recycling and local sustainability, as well as alternative means of energy provi- sion such as heat pumps. It is intended this second Fair will build upon that initial success. SEET works in co-operation with the other, pre-existing Transition groups which include Transition Edinburgh South, Transition Pentlands, Transition Edinburgh University and PEDAL — Portobello Transition Town. Public admission to the Sustainable Energy Fair will be free of charge (but of course any donations will be welcomed) and it is intended to be a light-hearted, fun-filled event designed to attract people of all walks of life and offering a great day out for all the family. The Fair is to be opened by Ian Murray MP. Contacts: Website: seetransition.weebly.com email: [email protected]; tel 0131 2700538

SeptemberFebruary 2013 2010 page 9 9 Livingstone’s legacy A day conference to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of David Livingstone and reassess his legacy for Africa and today will be held on Saturday 16 March 2013, from 10.00-4.30 at New College, Mound Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2LX Jointly sponsored by the University of Edinburgh and the Scottish Church History Society : “ ” by Rt Revd. James Tengatenga, Anglican bishop of Southern Malawi. Other speakers from the University of Edinburgh are Dr T. Jack Thompson, Prof. Brian Stanley, Dr Lesley Orr and Dr Ken Ross Refreshments and a light lunch provided Cost: £10 or £5 for members of the Scottish Church History Society and concessions. Booking essential: email [email protected] or phone 0131 650 8948.

On Friday 15 March at 5.00 p.m. at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Professor John M. MacKenzie, Professor Emeritus of Imperial History, University of Lancaster, will lecture on ‘David Livingstone: Prophet or Patron Saint of Empire in Africa? ’Tickets available from National Museums Scotland. 0300 123 6789: £6, £5 Concessions and members

Joan and Clarence Musgrave lead tour to Israel and Palestine Joan and Clarence Musgrave will be leading a Tour of Israel and Palestine from May 7th 2013 to May 20th 2013. The tour is in association with the Middle East Committee, Church of Scotland, World Mission Council. The purpose of the Tour is three fold: • To visit places associated with the life and ministry of Jesus • To meet with Partner Churches and Organisations of the Church of Scotland �� To learn about the current situation in Israel and Palestine by travelling both in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and by meeting local people. Cost is per person, sharing accommodation, based on a group of 20 people, and includes hotel accommodation with dinner and breakfast, hire of coach, entries to most special sites, a boat trip on Sea of Galilee and air fare from Edinburgh to Tel Aviv, via Amsterdam. Estimated cost £1300 plus an estimated £200 for lunches, gratuities etc. Clarence and Joan Musgrave, tel: 332 6337; email:[email protected]

From The Church of Scotland World Mission Council newsletter

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CALLING ALL FAMILIES! The next Messy Church will be on rd from 4pm to 6pm. Messy Church is especially for young families (with children of 0 – P7) – there are plenty of fun activities for the first hour, then there’s a time of worship with lots of songs and a story, and then a really nice meal together to finish. If you know any young families whose Sundays are busy, then why not invite them to Messy Church on Saturday once a month? It’s very informal – the only thing we’re strict about is that children must come with an adult, and adults must come with a child! If you want to know more please get in touch – or better still find a young family who’s been to Messy Church and knows just how good it is! Messy Church is usually on the last Saturday of the month, but please note that in March it will be on rd to avoid Easter Saturday, when a lot of people will be either away or doing other things. Ruth Davies, Tel. 664 3608 (MessyChurch Logo © BRF 2012) Struggling to make ends meet? After Christmas is the time of year when many have money worries. If you know anybody who is finding it difficult to manage their finances after a big spend in December, please encourage them to plan ahead by opening a Credit Union account and starting to save regularly, even very small amounts. Castle Credit Union now has an information and collection point at

, and you can join there, or just call in and find out all about it. The Union’s catchment area has recently been extended to those living and working in South East Edinburgh. Loans are available to Credit Union members who have saved regularly for at least three months, and special accounts can be opened which will be available for Christmas expenditure. If your financial situation is quite healthy, you can help the Credit Union to help others by opening a savings account with them yourself – your money is guaran- teed safe under credit union regulations.

to help people avoid debt and the punitive interest rates which are charged by some lenders, and spread the word!

SeptemberFebruary 2013 2010 page 11 11 Across 1 ‘If you love those who love you, what — is that to you?’ (Luke 6:32) (6) Crossword 4 ‘They threw the ship’s — overboard’ (Acts 27:19) (6) 7 The first murderer (Genesis 4:8) (4) 8 He was the head Levite in charge of the singing when the ark of God was brought back to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15:22) (8) 9 Samson was noted for this (Judges 16:6) (8) The Bible version used in 13 Solicit money or food from passers by (Acts 3:2) (3) the crossword is the NIV. 16 What William Booth’s Christian Mission became in 1878 (9,4) 17 Alliance of Religions and Conservation (1,1,1) 19 ‘I will praise your name for ever and ever. — — I will praise you’ (Psalm 145:1–2) (5,3) 24 Simon had (anag.) (8) 25 Desperate (Deuteronomy 28:48) (4) 26 Elisha witnessed the boy he was seeking to resuscitate do this seven times before opening his eyes (2 Kings 4:35) (6) 27 The belly and thighs of the statue in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream were made of this (Daniel 2:32) (6) Down 1 ‘Before the — crows, you will disown me three times’ (Matthew 26:75) (4) 2 Relating to the books of the Bible between Acts and Revelation (9) 3 ‘They have — the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!’ (John 20:2) (5) 4 Belief (5) 5 ‘Take the following fine spices: ... 250 shekels of fragrant — ’ (Exodus 30:23) (4) 6 ‘Do not — Jerusalem, but wait for the gift’ (Acts 1:4) (5) 10 A seer (anag.) (5) 11 ‘Even there your hand will — me’ (Psalm 139:10) (5) 12 The wild variety was part of John the Baptist’s diet (Mark 1:6) (5) 13 A non-Greek speaker who was looked down on by civilized people (Colossians 3:11) (9) 14 Famous 1950s musical whose characters included members of 16 Across, — and Dolls (4) 15 The province from which Paul wrote to the Corinthians (1 Corin- thians 16:19) (4) 18 ‘He was standing in the gate- way with a linen cord and a meas- uring — — his hand’ (Ezekiel 40:3) (3,2) 20 ‘Today, if you hear his — , do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion’ (Hebrews 3:15) (5) 21 The Jericho prostitute who hid two Israelite spies on the roof of her house (Hebrews 11:31) (5) 22 ‘And now these three remain: faith, — and love. But the great- est of these is love’ (1 Corinthians 13:13) (4) 23 ‘God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end’ (Daniel 5:26) (4)

Crosswords reproduced by kind permission of BRF and John Capon, originally published in Three Down, Nine Across, by John Capon (£6.99 BRF). Answer next month

12 Page 12 Liberton Liberton Kirk Kirk Magazine Magazin Neo.596 No.618 Congregation News On Sunday 25th November we were delighted to welcome to church at her service of Dedication. We also welcome , 8/29 Lasswade Road, who has joined Liberton Kirk, and hope she will be very happy with us. Disjunction certificates have been issued to . . . , Warden’s Flat, Pollock Halls; , 27/10 Howdenhall Court; , 145 Gracemount Drive; , 58 Netherbank; and , 27 Alnwickhill Court. I hope they will be happy in their new church connections. I am sorry to have to record the passing of four members since the last magazine. , Mount Vernon Road; Liberton Drive; , Cameron Park Nursing Home, and , Howden Hall Loan. I sent my sympathies to their relatives and friends. Magazine Delivery A magazine Deliverer is required for Swanston/ Camus/ Tryst area (7 magazines). If you could help, even in the short term, please contact me on 0131 672 1314. Thank you, Karen Ross. Behind the films The Damaris Trust has produced official resources for several recent films, including "Quartet" and "Les Miserables". These resources are designed to help faith and community groups, engage with moral and spiritual questions. Visit www.damaris.org for free special videos and discussion guides. Traidcraft welcomes a Watchdog with teeth – at last! Staff and supporters at the UK’s leading fair trade retailer, Traidcraft, have been celebrating a significant recent campaigning victory as the government tabled amendments to give the Groceries Code Adjudicator (the Supermarkets Watchdog) the power to fine supermarkets that are found to breach the Code. Traidcraft’s campaigners, along with the many MPs and opinion formers, welcomed the Minister’s commitment to a fairer playing field for smaller-scale producers. It is believed that the move will make a huge difference to the people who have the resources and skills to escape poverty, but are stopped from doing so by the unfair trade rules that are stacked against them.

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Two very different churches tell how they are going green, and the Church of Scotland’s Climate Change Officer explains why it matters. The Leader of the Iona Community, the Rev Peter Macdonald, celebrates the organisation’s 75th anniversary. John Ferguson introduces the concept of consensus in decision-making. Hugh Donald explains how the Place for Hope initiative is attempting to reduce conflicts within the church. Grant Hutchison, the Church of Scotland’s Director of Communications, offers some practical tips. The Moderator asks how we should observe Lent. The Rev Alan Gibson urges churches to put stewardship on their agenda. The Rev Gordon Jamieson argues that closing a church is not necessarily a failure. Steve Aisthorpe explains some new research into Christians who don’t go to church. Ron Ferguson thinks St Paul has a message for the modern Church of Scotland. Plus the regular columnists, letters, reviews and crosswords – all for just £2. View from the Pew is your chance to have your say on anything relevant to the Church of Scotland – and we pay £100 to your church if we use it. Send 550 words to Life and Work, 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN or [email protected] Senior Citizens Club We look forward to meeting members and friends on Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4 pm in the Anderson Hall, Kirk Centre, Kirkgate. (Doors open at 1pm) entertain us on 7th February, and on 14th we welcome with some songs. gives us a Cinema Presentation on 21st and we are looking forward to a return visit from on 28th. Our first meeting in March, on the 7th, is with A warm welcome awaits senior citizens and their friends at our meetings. Mrs P Grant, President 2012 Christmas Card Thank you to all who used the communal Christmas card and donated £67.00 for the work of Christian Aid. Thank you and Happy New Year, Sally Cuthbert

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3rd February Janet Arnold 664 1970 Mary Lonie 664 4052 Jane Thomson 664 1512 10th February Tom Baxendale 666 1371 John Gooday 664 6792 Maureen Horn 666 0080 17th February Margaret Goldie 258 1996 Jessie Burns 664 4193 Linda Haggerty 664 3353 24th February Christine Logan 664 4165 Grant Cook 664 1581 Pip Edmonds 666 2588 February Flowers

3rd February Mrs Joan Anderson, 4 Lasswade bank in memory of Frazer Anderson 10th February Mrs Margaret Thomson, Mount Alverna in memory of Ivy and William Jameson 17th February Mrs MacMurray, 39 Little Road in memory of Jaqueline and David MacMurray 24th February free Jean Gray 258 2081 Convener Elder’s Sunday Duties

Door Duties 9-30am service east east area Rosie Carmichael Tom Baxendale Sally Cuthbert West west area Eric Brown Fiona Knight Pearl Kelly north plate Chris young Bill Mercer Alasdair White 11-00am service west extreme west Mary Davidson Susan Jardine Sylvia Bennett east extreme east Helen Colley Bill Robb Janet/Rodger Philp north centre west Betty Boyle Betty Boyle Eleanor Grieve front gate centre east John Gill Chris Boyle Sandy Hutchison Gallery west gallery west Jill Niven Derek Jardine Netta Rough &west plate Gallery east gallery east David Colley Ann Weir Jean Wilson

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

Web Address www.libertonkirk.net Scottish Charity Number SC011602

SeptemberFebruary 2013 2010 page 15 15 February 2013 rd @ (with Scots Communion) (with Crèche & BBC) Theme: Towards 2015 – Why are we here and where are we going? Preacher: John Young 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room

Theme: Meet the disciples – Thomas Preacher: Derek Jardine Monday 4th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Monday Café Tuesday 5th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Café Wednesday 6th 10am-12 noon - Coffee and home baking at the Soup Pot 12 noon - 1.30pm Soup and Sandwiches at the Soup Pot 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Café 7.00-8.00pm – Minister available @ Libbi’s Café 8.00pm – Gathering for Praise in the Kirk Thursday 7th 7.30pm – JOY of giving gifts planning meeting in Kirk Centre Saturday 9th Liberton Kirk at the Bethany Night Shelter th (with Crèche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC) Theme: Moses and the Exodus (Exodus 3) Preacher: Ruth Davies 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room

Theme: Meet the disciples – ‘James the Less’ Preacher: Roger Barlee Monday 11th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Monday Café 7.30pm – World Mission Team meets at the Lamb’s th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop 5.30pm-9pm – Pancake Party fundraiser in the halls (all you can eat for £5, or family ticket for £15) 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Café

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(with Crèche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC) Theme: Jesus and bad stuff (Acts 9.1-9; Psalm 51.1-3) Preacher: John Young 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room 3.00pm – SEECAT meeting at Liberton Kirk

Led by our teenagers’ Sunday night Connection Groups Monday 18th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Monday Café 2.00pm – History Group meets in the Kirk Tuesday 19th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop 3.00pm – Pram Praise in the Small Hall 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Café 7.30pm – Worship Group meets in Liberton Kirk Centre Wednesday 20th 2.30pm – Service at Braid Hills Nursing Home 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Café 7.00-8.00pm – Minister available @ Libbi’s Café 8.00pm – Gathering for Praise in the Kirk Saturday 23rd 4.00pm-6.00pm – at the Kirk Centre th (with Crèche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC) Theme: Jesus and negative equity (Luke 12.1-10; Psalm 51.4-6) Preacher: Dave Rankin 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room 2.30pm – Service at (with SEECAT)

An evening with Paul Friend (FEC) Monday 25th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Monday Café 7.30pm – HUG group meets at Liberton Kirk Centre Tuesday 26th 10.00am – 12.00 noon – Coffee Shop 2.30pm – Service at Guthrie Court 3.00pm – Service at Guthrie House 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Café th Wednesday 27 11.00am – Pram Praise in the Small Hall 6.00-9.00pm – Libbi’s Café Libertonkirk.net 7.00-8.00pm – Minister available @ Libbi’s Café

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Thursday 28th 7.30pm – Alpha reunion in the Wilson Hall March 2013 st Friday 1 2.30pm - World Day of Prayer service at the Hub, Ravenscroft Street Saturday 2nd 11am-3pm – Energy Fair in the Recreation Hall (SEET) rd (with Crèche), (real wine) Theme: Jesus and pollution (Matthew 15.1-20; Psalm 51.7-10) Preacher: John Young 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome)

An evening with Fiona Morrison (TEAR Fund)

MAF delivers emergency response teams in South Sudan Since South Sudan gained independence in July 2011, more than 200,000 refugees have fled from the north. Renk County in the northeast of South Sudan, 470 miles from Juba, has several refugee camps housing over 20,000 people. Because of the remoteness of these camps, MAF flew Medair emer- gency response teams to the area to install and run essential water and sanitation facilities for the camps. They also fly staff from Save the Children, Oxfam and Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust (HART) several times a month to Doro, where more than 60,000 people are in camps.

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SeptemberFebruary 2013 2010 page 19 19 Gilmerton, Part 1 of 3 The lands of Gilmerton were culti- Edmondstone, in Clydesdale, for the vated or farmed out by David 1st, and lands of Gilmerton dated 1st April remained in the possession of the 1380 at Carnwath. Sir Gilbert Herring, crown until the time of Robert The a grandson of Patrick, was a great Bruce. No charters exist of an earlier spendthrift, and sold the lands of Gil- date than his reign and those who oc- merton to William Ramsey. The lands cupied the land were called the King’s were also held by the Earl of Strat- Tenants. Sir John Herring held the lands hearn, confirmed on 10th November of Gilmerton, Drum, and Goodtrees, 1434. Earl Menteith became superior and Sir Walter Somerville got half these of the lands by marrying the sole heir lands by marrying Sir John Herring’s of David Earl of Strathearn. daughter Giles. In 1502, James 4th raised an action The heirs of Sir John had held part against those who had served Lord of the lands of Gilmerton for a consid- John Somerville, for not acknowledg- erable time, for Patrick Herring granted ing the King as superior for the lands a charter in favour of Archbishop of Drum, Gilmerton and Gutters. The Wauchope of Niddrie-Marischal for a King won his case as superior over all small piece of land in Gilmerton, dated of these lands, and Lord John Somer- 4th February 1498. He also had a crown ville, James Ramsey, and Patrick Her- charter of three husbandlands called ring had to pay the King, eighty Merks Boggisland in Gilmerton, in 4th January yearly, as being due to him and his 1503. There is a charter of confirma- predecessors backdated by sixty tion to Patrick Herring, Laird of years. About this time, Simon Preston,

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20 Page 20 Liberton Liberton Kirk Kirk Magazine Magazin Neo.596 No.618 Laird of Craigmillar and others had in the Elders Room at Liberton Kirk. been trying since before 1500, to Sir William married for a 2nd time, take possession of the lands of Gilmer- Margaret, third daughter of Lord ton and Gutters. Simon Preston main- Sinclair, but there were no children. tained that Lord John Somerville’s Sir John born 13th October 1686, father William had borrowed money, succeeded his father, but died at pledging the lands as security. They Berwick in September 1745. His lost their case before the Lords of brother Alexander married first, Ann Council, and had to pay a considerable daughter of Mr Wauchope of Niddrie, amount of money. and afterwards Margaret only daugh- Sir David Crighton of Lugton ac- ter of Lord Belhaven, but died in quired the lands of Gilmerton from his 1743 leaving no children. father Patrick Crighton of Cranston- Meanwhile Robert Baird second Riddel in 1609. In 1621 he was com- son of Mr James Baird had received a missioner to Parliament for Edinburgh, large legacy from his father and and for planting Kirks; and the lands became a merchant of some note in of Todhills, then part of the Drum Edinburgh. He purchased the lands Estate, were ratified to him in 1647. of Hall and others, and mar- Mr John Baird, Lord of Session, under ried Elizabeth Fleming by whom he the title Lord Newbyth, purchased the had six sons and five daughters. The lands of Gilmerton from Lugton in 5th son, William ,was the father of 1669, and also purchased Foord and General Sir David Baird, hero of Whitekirk in Haddingtonshire, having Seringapatam, and great grandfather them under one barony of Newbyth. of Sir James Gardiner Baird who re- He married Margaret, only daughter sided for many years at Inch House. of Sir James Hay of Linplum in Had- nd The owner of the lands of Gilmer- dingtonshire, 2 Earl of Tweeddale. ton at the end of the 19th century By this marriage he had one son, was Sir David Baird of Newbyth, William who became Sir William Baird, whose memorial can also be seen in and a member of the Scots Parlia- ment. He was sent to London in 1680 the Elder’s Room in Liberton Kirk. The on a deputation to Charles 2nd, where Baird family never occupied Gilmerton House, which was built in the middle he was created Knight Baronet. Sir th William married for a first time, Mar- of the 16 century, but none of the garet, daughter of Sir John Gilmour proprietors lived there for 220 years. The house was let to many tenants, of Craigmillar, Lord President of the th Council and Session, and had two sons and at the end of the 19 century John and Alexander. Memorials to had several mining families living some of those mentioned can be seen there. Part 2 in next issue. John Rennie 12/2012 Sermon recordings CDs of Sunday Sermons are available from Derek Jardine, phone 664 7112; text 07913 265 912; email [email protected] Trip to Italy Rev Tom Cuthell is taking a group out to Lugano and Assisi in August 2013. For more details, or to note your interest, please contact Tom on 476 3864 or send an email to [email protected]. SeptemberFebruary 2013 2010 page 21 21 World Mission News

There are about 3000 Christians living in Gaza; the majority follows the Christian orthodox faith. They live peacefully, side by side with the Muslim majority population and they can practice their faith freely. During Christmas and New Year the celebrations in Gaza took place in the Orthodox church, where children were offered sweets and toys. Chil- dren performed a variety of activities in a children’s show. Palestinian Christians between 18 to 35 are prevented by the Israeli forces from travelling to Bethlehem for Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Bishop of Gaza, Father Amphilochios addressed the attendants to the celebrations in Gaza with a message of love, peace and unity. SOURCE: PressTV

The Church of Scotland in Lisbon held a special Advent service on 9th Decem- ber, during which the congregation was encouraged to think more deeply about the land of Christ’s birth and the reality today for the minority Christian commu- nity. Palestine’s Ambassador to Portugal, Mufeed Shami, spoke at the service and the international congregation included diplomats and politicians. Mr Shami told the congregation: “I am not only the Ambassador for Palestine, I am an Ambassador for peace.” He then told the congregation about his interfaith upbringing – a Muslim schooled by Christians – and his vision for Jerusalem as a city of peace for the three Abrahamic religions. He praised the vote of the Portuguese government at the recent UN meeting which granted Palestine non-member observer state status, noting that Palestine was no longer an occupied territory, but was now considered an occupied country. The theme of the Advent service was “Come all you faithful : an Advent journey with the Palestinian people”. Ambassador Shami thanked the Church of Scotland for its historic commitment to Palestine and praised its work with Palestinians SOURCE: World Mission Council, The Church of Scotland

In Mehrabad, a Christian area on the outskirts of Islamabad, Christians, did not dare decorate their houses with traditional symbols for fear of being conspicuous. “Normally at Christmas we put up stars on our houses, but this year we were not be able to do this” said Amjad Shehzad, a local resident. Before the rise of Islamist extremism, Christians could celebrate Christmas openly. Now, Christians live in constant fear of persecution by the majority Sunni Muslims. There are about five million Christians in Pakistan out of a population of 180 million people. According to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, 2012 was one of the worst years for Christians living in Pakistan; Christians have suf- fered economic, social and legal discrimination. Many have been charged with blasphemy. “Religious fanaticism is growing in Pakistan and religious extremist groups are getting stronger by the day. Unfortunately the government is not do- ing anything to protect minorities and their places of worship”, said Abdul Hai, a senior official of the Independent Human Rights Commission of Pakistan in Karachi. SOURCE: DW & EXPRESS TRIBUNE

22 Page 22 Liberton Liberton Kirk Kirk Magazine Magazin Neo.596 No.618 Gift Service Everybody at the Sunday Club would like to thank all who contributed to the Gift Service in November. All presents were gratefully received by Edinburgh Women’s Aid, The Salvation Army, Howdenhall Children’s Centre and the Christmas Gift Scheme at HM Prison Edinburgh. Christmas Day was made all the more special for those children thanks to your kindness and generosity. Linda and John Skinner

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More useful numbers Editors note BT Faults 0800 800 151 Material for the issue Virgin Media faults 0845 454 1111 should be in my hands (151 from a Virgin landline) Electricity - power loss 0845 2727 999 Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 The deadline for the Scottish Water 0845 600 88 55 issue is Police Howdenhall 0131 666 2222 Police Oxgangs 0131 441 1518 Information can be left in my Police HQ 0131 311 3131 box in the Offering House on any Sunday, or sent to me at Royal Infirmary (all depts) 0131 536 1000 8 Fairmile Avenue, 477 9156, Sick Children’s Hospital 0131 536 0000 email to NHS24 08454 24 24 24 g @blueyonder.co.uk. Edinburgh City Council 0131 200 2323 Clarence (Road Faults) 0800 23 23 23 Council Special Uplift 0131 529 3030 Neighbourhood Council House Repairs 0131 200 2345 Scheme Scottish Government 0131 556 8400 If you need help with shopping First Edinburgh - Buses 08708 72 72 71 or with small jobs, Lothian Buses 0131 555 6363 please contact Morag Train Times / Enquiries 08457 48 49 50 on 664 1458.

SeptemberFebruary 2013 2010 page 29 29 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)

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30 Page 30 Liberton Liberton Kirk Kirk Magazine Magazin Neo.596 No.618 Liberton Kirk - names and addresses Minister: Rev JOHN N YOUNG, PhD MA BD(Hons), Liberton Manse, 7 Kirk Park, EH16 6HZ. Tel 664 3067. email: [email protected] Reader: Ruth Davies, 4 Hawkhea d 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 Rd, EH16 6SE. tel 664 5684. Freewill Offering and Deed of Covenant Treasurer: E J Brown, 14 Liberton Drive, EH16 6NN. Tel 664 5008 Editor of the Magazine: John C Gill, 8 Fairmile Avenue, EH10 6RN, Tel 477 9156, email: [email protected] Organist: Calum Gubby, 19 North Gyle Terrace, EH12 8JT. Tel 07952 902 292. email: [email protected] Sunday Club Secretaries: John and Linda Skinner 12 Alnwickhill 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, Church Office, Kirk Centre, 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 and 11am 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 the McDonald Room at the 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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