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Christ Church, Dalbeattie Scottish Episcopal Church Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway Christ Church, Dalbeattie Issue N0 14 July 2016 What’s On in July at Christ Church and District Sunday, 3rd 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion 10.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist 2-5 p.m. Open Garden at Southwick House; £4.00 Monday, 4th 10.30 a.m. House Group at Islecroft House, Dalbeattie Tuesday, 5th 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion at Barlochan Care Home 1.45 p.m. House Group at Strontian, Dalbeattie Wednesday, 6th 10.15 a.m. Holy Communion at St Ninian’s, CD 2-4 p.m. Musical Minds at the Church Centre, Craignair Street, Dalbeattie. Contact: Norman Kennedy 01556 610650 Thursday, 7th 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion 12 noon House Group at Struanlea, Dalbeattie Sunday, 10th 10.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist; Retiring Collection for Sea Sunday 6.00 p.m. Evensong at St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas Monday, 11th 10.00 a.m. Ordinary Vestry Meeting in the Church Hall Tuesday, 12th 10.00 a.m.-12 noon; Hard of Hearing Drop-In Clinic; Church Hall Wednesday 13th 10.15 a.m. Holy Communion at St Ninian’s, CD Thursday, 14th 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion 2.00 p.m. Chat & Craft Group at 30 Mill Street, Dalbeattie Friday, 15th 1.30 p.m. Lakeland Production present a Summer Garden Party at the Dalbeattie Day Centre. Free entry; non members welcome. Friday, 15th } 11.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Southwick Church Flower Festival & Saturday, 16th } Teas available & Sunday, 17th } Sunday, 17th 10.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist 2.00 p.m. Service at Munches Care Home, Dalbeattie Monday, 18th 10.30 a.m. House Group at Islecroft House, Dalbeattie Wednesday 20th 10.15 a.m. Holy Communion at St Ninian’s, CD 1.15 p.m. DDC presents The Catstrand Ukes at the Dalbeattie Day Centre. Free entry; non-members welcome. Thursday, 21st 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion Sunday, 24th 10.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist Tuesday, 26th 2.30 p.m. Julian Meeting at Savat Wednesday, 27th 10.00 a.m.-2.00 p.m. Christ Church Summer Fete at Colvend Village Hall. £2.00 Wednesday, 27th 10.15 a.m. Holy Communion at St Ninian’s, CD Thursday, 28th 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion 9.30 a.m.-3.30 p.m. Pop-Up Shop in aid of Dalbeattie Parish Church Funds Friday, 29th Pop-Up Shop as above Saturday, 30th Pop-Up Shop as above Sunday, 31st 10.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist A message from Revd Mark Smith … It’s summer! How do I know? We’ve changed the clocks to BST. We’re past the solstice, past mid-summer day. You may have heard the saying: “One swallow doesn’t make the summer.” I’ve seen lots! We’ve even had some sunshine! Still not convinced? Schools are on their summer break. Tesco delivery men have got their legs out. Wimbledon has arrived – with strawberries and cream, of course. The countryside is full of life and some of it may have sneaked into your gardens. Still not sure? Of course you are. We are fully aware of the signs around us and know what they mean. However, many people fail to see things going on around them and miss out on the obvious. We are surrounded by signs of life and blessings abound in our homes and communities. The Apostle Paul wrote “what may be known about God is plain … since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – His eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” (Letter to Romans, chapter 1, verses 19&20) Enjoy the summer. Watch the wildlife. Smell the breeze. Slow down and think about what you see. Think about God and His abundant blessings. Ask Him to help you see the obvious – His love poured out through Jesus – so that your own faith can grow just as the weeds do, taking every opportunity to fill any gaps. I pray that God will refresh you by His Spirit during this holiday time. May God Bless you. From the Registers Baptism 5th June, 2016 Eiladh Sophia Ward Please turn to page 11 for two delightful photographs of this happy occasion. Thanks to the family for these photographs. News from Christ Church On Sunday 12th June after our morning celebration of the Eucharist and our loyal toast to HM Queen Elizabeth II during the weekend of celebrations to mark her 90th Birthday we spent 30 minutes in Church discussing the last year’s achievements and problems; then it was into the Hall for lunch before discussing the way ahead for MAP Year 3. The loyal toast to HM the Queen. Helen Stephens has suggested that we reproduce the ‘Gate of the Year’ quoted by the Archbishop of Canterbury during the service at St Paul’s Cathedral on the 10th June. So, heart, be still! And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: What need our little life, "Give me a light, that I may tread safely Our human life, to know, into the unknown!" If God hath comprehension? In all the dizzy strife And he replied: Of things both high and low "Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God. God hideth His intention. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way." Minnie Louise Haskins 1876-1957 So, I went forth, and finding the Hand of God, trod gladly into the night And He led me toward the hills and the This poem was quoted by King George VI breaking of day in the lone East. in his Christmas Message 1939. THE MEETING ... Anthony Duncalf posted the following comment on Christ Church’s Facebook page. “Mission Action Plan meeting - a total of 15 of us shared lunch together after the service and discussed our achievements as a congregation over the last year, identifying areas for growth in the year ahead. A very encouraging and positive session! We agreed that our pri- orities for the next year will be to continue to work on improving communication within the congregation and beyond, and to make a more conscious effort to acknowledge and cele- brate our successes and achievements. A couple of specific goals were set, which will be spelled out in more detail shortly. Thank you to all who came along and took part - and particularly to Anne McWilliam for facilitating the discussions.” The specific goals: One: Improvement to Communication Team Leader the Revd Mark Smith Target Date for completion ADVENT SUNDAY Two: Celebration of success Team Leader Canon David Bayne Target date for completion when the work on the tower is finished. It has been suggested that we have an open week-end at the Church for visitors to Come & See what has been done. L-R: Revd Mark Smith, Anne MacWilliam; Revd Beryl Scott, Jenny Edkins & Alfred Thorp News from Dalbeattie & District Churches Together: Anthony Duncalf reports : Civic Praze; Sunday, 7th August; in Colliston Park. After the success of this event last year, Dalbeattie & District Churches Together are hoping to put together a 'choir' drawn from all the local churches to help lead the singing this year. Anyone interested should speak to Anthony Duncalf or the Revd Mark Smith in the first instance. ********************************** The Bishop’s Summer Lecture was held at the Gordon Memorial Hall, St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas on Monday, 20th June. Over 50 people from all corners of the Region from Stranraer to Gretna (west to east), and from Moffat to Dalbeattie (north to south). Bishop Gregor explored such questions as: Just how relevant is our Episcopalian liturgy to the people around us? Can it introduce them to the living God? What about its language, its ceremony, its symbolism; does it connect or does it alienate? Does it express a relationship with God or is it an anachronism? As always the Bishop gave a fascinating talk, inviting people to ask questions as his lecture progressed. Bishop Gregor gave many examples to illustrate the points he was making. Thank you Bishop. And, thank you Stephanie for the photograph. MP News from the Region Stewartry Food Bank (copied from St Mary’s, Gatehouse of Fleet website). Thank you once again for your amazing generosity. After a busy time, foods needed include cereals, spreads, tinned veg (not tomatoes) and toothpaste A Choral Evensong is to be held on Sunday, 26th June at 5.00pm at Greyfriars, Kirkcud- bright, to mark the 50th anniversary of John Martin's ordination and to ask God to pre- pare them for a fruitful relationship with their new Rector. The Christ Church congregation would like to take this opportunity to congratulate John on this significant milestone in his ministry. News From the Province The Scottish Episcopal Church's General Synod has made the first step of any Anglican Church in the UK towards allowing same-sex marriage in church. The Synod voted that a change to its Canon Law governing marriage should be sent for discussion to the church's seven dioceses. A further vote will happen at next year's synod. The proposal would re- move the doctrinal clause which states that marriage is between a man and a woman. There would be a "conscience clause" for those who would not want to conduct a same- sex marriage. Speaking after the vote, the Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, said: "The churches of the Anglican Communion are autonomous and free to make decisions about policy.
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