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King’s View Magazine, No. 872 December 2014/January 2015 King’s Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow. 242 Castlemilk Road, GLASGOW G44 4LB Mission Statement: King’s Park Church sharing God’s love by reaching out to others. “Faith is counting on Him when we do not know what tomorrow holds” See Hebrews 11:1 1930-2014—84 Years of Spiritual Service 2 FOR YOUR INFORMATION King’s Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow. 242 Castlemilk Road, G44 4LB Minister: Rev Sandra Boyd, B.Ed, BD, 1101 Aikenhead Road Tel: 637 2803; Email: [email protected] Pastoral Assistant: Mr Raymond Jenkins, 16 Belmont Drive, Giffnock, G46 7PA Tel: 07753 808968 Email: [email protected] Session Clerk: Mr Alan Pratt, 16 Fairfax Avenue, G44 5AL, Tel: 07776 328914 Clerk to the Board: Mrs Jacqueline Coleman, 25 Westhouse Avenue, G73 2DR Tel: 647 7443, Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Mr Niall Kinloch, 108 Mount Annan Drive, G44 4RZ Tel: 569 7417 Registrar: Mr Robert Pitman, 386 Calder Street, G42 7NS Tel: 423 3297 Director of Music: Mr Jonathan M Buchan, LGMS, FASC, 33 Ardencraig Gardens, Castlemilk, G45 0HH. Tel: 631 3420 Gift Aid: Mr Andrew Aitken, 89 Kingsacre Road, G44 4LW Tel: 569 7083 Property Mr Hugh MacKinnon, 21 Riverside Park, Linn Park Avenue, Convener: Netherlee, G44 3PG Tel: 321 5921 Safeguarding Mr Ian Tomney, 21 Kingslynn Drive, G44 4JB Co-ordinator: Tel: 632 6981 Transport Mrs Joan Dudley, 32 Coldstream Drive, G73 3LH Convener: Tel 647 2640 Church: Vestry/Church Office (Tel: 636 8688) Mag. Editor: Mr Wilson Paterson, 13 Southern Avenue, G73 4JN Tel: 634 4405 Mag. Distributor: Miss Ann McNeice, 21 Ardmay Crescent, G44 4PU, Tel: 632 2951 Email: [email protected] King’s Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow is a Registered Charity with Scottish Charity Number: SC017040. MATERIAL FOR THE FEBRUARY 2015 ISSUE TO BE IN OFFICE NO LATER THAN THE END OF THE MORNING SERVICE, SUNDAY 18TH JANUARY. ANY ARTICLES RECEIVED AFTER THIS DEADLINE WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE MARCH 2015 ISSUE. FLOWER FUND Thanks are due to all who contribute to the flower fund, beautifying our worship week by week. 3 CONGREGATIONAL REGISTER No of Communicants on Roll = 624 BAPTISM “Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me” 26th Oct Nina Christina Isabella Stewart, Kingsacre Road AT REST “I am the Resurrection and the Life” 16 th Nov Mrs Jenny Hogg, Lindsayfield Lodge Nursing Home 20 th Nov Mrs Jessie Spence, Kingscliffe Avenue Prayer Focus Lord, everyone is searching for peace, yet no one seems to find it, there is trouble in the world, trouble at work, trouble in the family. Lord, we find it difficult to live in harmony and struggle to love each other, yet we need to trust in order to live a full life. In this New Year, Lord, come and be our Counsellor. Open our eyes that we may see ourselves as you see us. Open our hearts that we might find compassion in the Christmas Message. And give us grace to live out our lives in service to each other. Amen (Extract from Crossreach Prayer Diary) 4 FROM BETHLEHEM. Dear Friends, This Christmas for me is different from any other. Why? Let me explain. Earlier this year a family joined us in worship, taking part in the life of our church. They came from a very troubled country where, as Christians, they were persecuted just because they know God loves them and they want to follow Jesus Christ in their lives. A few of us have been trying to help them all we can, through listening, praying, financial help and practical care. Then 2 weeks ago as if to remind me, our Scripture Reading was, Matthew 25: 31-46 ‘I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty and you gave me a drink, I was homeless and you gave me a room, I was shivering and you gave me clothes, I was sick and you stopped to visit, I was in prison and you came to meThen those ‘sheep’ are going to say, ‘Master, what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry and feed you, thirsty and give you a drink? And when did we ever see you sick or in prison and come to you?’ Then the King will say, ‘I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.’ This Christmas time I think I can relate to the Inn Keeper . In some ways the Inn keeper and his wife had so much. They rented out their rooms to those coming to Bethlehem to sign up for the census, but they were asked to go the extra mile, for a man and his very pregnant wife far from home, with nowhere to stay. Many of us can’t really relate to their situation, having very little, not even a roof over their head, or a bed for their new born son to lie in. But this Christmas why not try going the extra mile for someone in need. We probably won’t need to look too far to see someone we can help, we probably will have to listen very carefully because people are proud and won’t ask for help, whether it’s financial or practical but we need to see , hear and do what we can for others, whether they are family, friends or complete strangers. We have a choice this Christmas and every day; will we chose to help others as Jesus asks?: ‘ Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me —you did it to me. ’ Lawson, Alistair, Laura and I pray that you will know God’s peace and love this Christmas and throughout 2015. Wishing you all God’s Blessings, Sandra 5 Editor’s Extras Another year end - another Christmas and a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus. As we remember this event, a reason for King’s Park Church to exist, we also remember with gratitude the work of Mr Douglas McLagan who died recently. He was involved with this church since its inception in 1930 and a fitting tribute is included in this issue. Also included under “Women of the Bible” is the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus - who else at this time of year? Another year beginning - another time to consider the future of our Church and of the Church in Scotland in general. Presbytery Plans, Stewardship, Congregational Conventions, all “rear their heads” along with the building refurbishments taking place. Let’s approach these and other difficulties with energy and with faith and all will be well in 2015. May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. WP Pondering Our Mission Statement Sharing God’s Love: • Grumbling, Gratitude and Grace, Exodus 17:1-7, Phillipians 2:1 -13, • Boys’ Brigade—All for one and one for all, Genesis 1-2:2, Isaiah 9:6-10, Matthew 28:16-20 • Remembrance - The Greatest Love, John 15:1-17 • Risky Business, Matthew 25:14-30 • Winners & Losers!, Matthew 25:31-46 FREEWILL OFFERING ENVELOPES Will members in the postal district who use the FW envelopes please collect them from the corridor outside the lesser hall. 6 CONGREGATIONAL FINANCE “We Give Thee But Thine Own ” FINANCE REPORT - OCTOBER Income £ Offerings 8,285 Last Year Offerings 8,563 Difference +/- % -3.25% YTD Difference +/- % -2.95% Regular Monthly Income 572 One Off Income 772 Gift Aid April - June 3938 Total Month's Income 13,567 Costs Regular Monthly Costs 14,371 One Off Costs 1641 Total Month's Costs 16012 Monthly Income vs (Costs) -2,445 Comments: Stewardship Initiative returns of £192 were received during the month. One off costs in October included the balance for the replacement CCTV system £556, roofing repairs at the church of £468 and Christmas music £100. The Finance Committee 7 Kirk Session & Congregational Board The Session discussed the next stage of the Presbytery Plan with a Group from Presbytery visiting to consider the Church’s and Parish Grouping activities. Presbytery are also considering “networking” work in the Church in general. Stewardship - time, talents, money - will concentrate on Money in 2015 - more later. Encouragement of “Messy Church” group was also discussed - to encourage children and parents to attend and hopefully become a part of the Church family. The Congregational Board discussed the Finance Report as shown in this issue and also agreed one retiring offering for three charities who requested help - Cancer Support, Erskine and Quarriers Homes. The Property Clerk reported that the pipes in the corridor, at Garth, had been insulated and floor replaced. The next stage will be the insulation of pipes in the “dunny” and boiler room with the Church being dealt with at a later date - these refurbishments were agreed along with the replacement of lighting in some halls and toilets. This is expected to defray the cost of heating and lighting. To deter further purloining of lead from the roof a floodlight will be installed. It was brought to the Board’s attention that the kitchen is not being cleared and cleaned after use. The approach seems to be that “someone else will clean it”. The slogan must be “leave it as you find it”. Testing of the fire alarm will be implemented in the near future. WEBSITE UPDATE Now that our website (www.kingsparkchurch.co.uk) has been up and running for several months this is a good time to reflect on what’s been going on.
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