Volume 16 Issue 2

Summer 2019

Communion: Sunday 9th June 2019

Romans 12:4-5 The View Magazine 2 Dear Friends, Today many local churches are dying because of Christians who One reason you need to be actively are unwilling to serve. They sit on involved in the life of your church the side lines as spectators, and the family is to fulfil your calling to serve body suffers. other believers in practical ways. The Bible says, God calls you to a service far beyond anything you could ever “All of you together are Christ’s imagine. He created YOU for a life body, and each one of you is a of good deeds, which he has separate and necessary part of it” already prepared for you to do (see 1 Corinthians 12:27 Ephesians 2:10 below).

Your service is essential to the body Whenever you serve others, you of Christ. Each of us has a role to play, are actually serving God. and every role is important. There is no small service to God; it all matters. Yours aye, No ministry in the church is insignificant. Some are visible, while some are hidden and work behind the Michael scenes: but all are valuable. Small or hidden ministries often make the biggest difference. There is no correlation between size and significance. Every ministry matters because we are all dependent on each other to function.

When one part of your body fails to function, you get sick. The rest of your body suffers. Imagine if your liver decided to start living for itself:

“I’m tired! I don’t want to serve your body anymore! I want a year off just “For we are God’s handiwork, to be fed. I’ve got to do what’s best for created in Christ Jesus to do me! Let some other part take over.” good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” What would happen? Your body would Ephesians 2:10 die. The View Magazine 3 KIRK SESSION NOTES Presbytery and awaits a visit from the Presbytery’s representatives. The Kirk Session met on 19 March 2019. Session noted that the Records of the Church The major item of business concerned the would be attested by Presbytery on 26 March. proposal to redevelop the Manse site to provide a new Manse. Various options had been The Accounts of the Church were also approved considered. The question of purchasing an following a presentation from the Treasurer. existing property or a new property had been investigated – none had been found to meet the David S Alexander requirements laid down for a Manse by the Session Clerk General Trustees. PRESBYTERY NOTES The question of refurbishing the existing Manse had also been investigated. This had indicated Since the last issue of the magazine the that a figure of around £94,000 would require Presbytery met on 5 February 2019 and 5 March to be spent over the next few years but with no 2019. guarantee that this would be exhaustive and without the ability to make any significant The February meeting paid tribute to Mr Ian Rice, inroads into improving the energy inefficiency. Presbytery Elder for Larkhall: Trinity following his death and noted the retirement of Rev James The fourth option was to enter into agreement with a developer whereby a new Manse would Gibson from Bothwell. Permission was granted be constructed adjacent to the existing Manse, to Dalserf to sell the Manse. The programme for the existing Manse then demolished and 2 other the visit of the Moderator of the General houses built on the site. Diligence had been Assembly from 9 to 18 March was approved – carried out in relation to the value of the site and this included a visit to to the ViewCare the costs of building the new Manse. Following Project on 13 March. consideration of the figures it was established that there would be a £43,300 shortfall to be The March meeting paid tribute to Rev Neil met by the Church. This was significantly lower Buchannan, East Kilbride, Moncrieff on the than the refurbishment costs along with the occasion of his retirement and noted the planned added benefit of a very efficient energy retirement of Rev Douglas Wallace, East situation. Kilbride: Stewartfield. It was noted that the Kirk Following consideration, the Session agreed to Session of : Dalziel St Andrew’s had adopt this scheme. Approvals were received voted not to depart from the Church’s historic from the Presbytery and the General Trustees. stance in relation to human sexuality. Planning permission has been sought. In Commissioners were appointed for the General addition application was made to the General Assembly of 2019. Presbytery noted the Trustees for a grant/loan to cover the deficit of £43,300. I am delighted to advise that the resignation of Rev Robbie Hamilton as Depute General Trustees have awarded a grant of the Clerk. A report was received from the Church & whole deficit sum of £43,300! Society Committee on Stigma Free relating to mental health. The session also approved the Local Church Review documentation for submission to David S Alexander Presbytery Elder The View Magazine 4 The Guild The Wednesday Club It is hard to believe that our Guild has We have been enjoying friendly finished for another session and resumes in afternoons recently and continuing with October. We had a very successful Guest our knitting etc. for charity, while the men Night when the Easter Egg Group came to continue with their indoor bowling. It is entertain us. Rev. James White came and nice to be appreciated and we received a spoke to us about the history of surprise message which is printed on the Cathedral where he is one of the guides. next page. Did you know that passports go all the way back to ancient times? This is one of the We have just distributed the undernoted facts we heard about from Robert Wilson knitted garments: when he came to talk about the History of To The Salvation Army: Passports. We finished the session with a 11 larger sizes of children's cardigans dinner in the cafe and our thanks go to Linda and jumpers. and her team for a lovely meal. To St. Andrew's Hospice: The syllabus for next session is almost 9 Baby Cardigans. completed and looks really good. We are having a Songs of Praise in November when To Hospital: we will have a choice of our favourite hymns. 22 Baby Cardigans - Premature baby size. 110 Hats for Premature Babies. 37 Baby Blankets for Premature Babies.

Our grateful thanks to all who have knitted, crocheted, sewn up, donated or Our annual outing takes place on Saturday helped in any way. We cannot thank you 1st June, when we are going to Largs and on enough. to Ayr where we will have our high tea. As always we hope that we have good weather. My thanks as always to Margaret MacFarlane who organises all the knitting. Our prayers are with all who are ill at home or in hospital, for those caring for them and We have now finished until September. I for all who mourn the loss of a loved one. wish all our members a happy summer and look forward to seeing them back I hope you all have a lovely summer, both at again in the autumn. home and on holiday, and that you come back safely at the start of the next session in Needless to say, we would welcome any October. new members. Please come and join us on Wednesday afternoons at 1pm. God Bless you all. Irene Anderson Irene West Team Leader Convenor The View Magazine 5

This message was received via Viewpark Messenger Hello. I am currently in Wishaw Hospital having delivered my baby at 23 weeks and 2 days. As you can imagine he has a long, uncertain road ahead, but something strange happened today ..... or maybe not .... I had seen a crocheted blanket I wanted to make when I found out I was pregnant. I found the pattern but decided it was a bit too advanced for my beginner’s skills. Today at the reception at Neo Natal, there was a pile of blankets, donated by the Wednesday Group at your church, for the premature babies, saying to please help yourself. Right there on top ...... the blanket I wanted to make, exact pattern and colour!

The verse pinned to the blanket read:

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13

1st A Tannochside Guides

We’re well in to our new programme. Badges have been awarded for the first Skills Builders - Communicate, First Aid and Innovate. We also work on Unit Meeting Activities, recently completing ‘Against the law’ and ‘The two-match challenge’. This year Emily McMillan has completed her Baden- Powell award. (She will be the last guide to achieve this as under the new programme the highest badge will be the Gold award.) She has organised an international evening, completed her Agility badge, challenged herself to improve at hockey and told the Guides all about Fair Trade. Congratulations to Emily! We had planned to camp at Fordell Firs, but the dates didn’t suit. So, this year the two Guide units are off to Loch Lomond where the challenge for Saturday afternoon will be ‘I’m a Celebrity, get me out of here’. We enjoy cooking on a wood fire, singing songs, toasting marshmallows and having fun! We’re delighted that the Guides from Burnhead Church will be joining us.

In August, Guides from both units are going to the Tartan Gig. This is held every two years, organised by Girlguiding Scotland, and featuring lots of up-and-coming acts. This year Lewis Capaldi and Arielle Free are appearing with more acts still to be announced. Janice Carmichael Leader The View Magazine 6

Hello everyone, Along with the money the pupils raised they also gave us food The last few months have been donations. very busy with new volunteers coming on board, and with sorting out regular donations we have been In April we also received a cheque receiving. My main focus over the from John Paul II Primary of £280. last couple of months has been on The children at the school had been sourcing funding and partnership working on a project alongside working, as well as supporting service the company “Entrepreneur Me” who volunteers. had been teaching the children entrepreneurship and financial The project is now part of education. The children raised money Neighbourly which is an all-in-one from the items they made to sell giving platform connecting charities, while doing this project. businesses and communities together. The Neighbourly platform is a space You’re Welcome service also raised to tell our story and get support. We £21 by fundraising with our Easter will use this service to fundraise bunny within the café. online, find volunteers, and receive donations of surplus food and other items. Donations are facilitated and disbursed using a 3rd party (Stripe). If you wish to donate on our page or just want to take a look, you will a new weekly health walk has find us on this link: been set up in Tannochside. The free walk will start on Monday 3rd June and will set off at 1.00pm from the View Café. Walkers should Meet outside the café. Recently the ViewCare project As the walks will last no longer received a cheque donation of £72.67 than an hour and will avoid tricky from Academy. The pupils terrain, they are suitable for people at the Academy wanted to support of all abilities, ages and fitness levels. our services and had a coffee Following well-surfaced paths and morning, which Susan and I attended. The View Magazine 7 pavements in and around You’re Welcome Birkenshaw, Tannochside and Viewpark, participants can enjoy Clothing and Home Bank some gentle exercise in the company of others, with the Opening hours: added bonus of friendly chat and fresh air. Wednesday 1 - 3pm There is no need to book; just Friday 10am - 12 noon turn up. Please wear suitable shoes and dress for the weather We provide clothing and home essentials for conditions on the day. people in need.

Donations of new pants, socks and quality For more information about the used clothing, shoes and home Items would new walk, please contact be most gratefully received. at: You can drop off donations during our opening hours or on a Tuesday evenings between 7pm and 8pm.

Details about other health walks You can also contact us by email and on in Bellshill, Blantyre and the Facebook at: rest of can be found on: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/YWatVPC/?ref =bookmarks

If you would be interested in ======becoming a volunteer with us, please contact me at:

or call me on 07754 275506. If you wish to donate any of the items You can also speak with me on overleaf, you can leave them in the food Mondays or Wednesdays when I trolley within the church foyer any time will be working in the church between 9am and 3pm Monday to office. Saturday.

Debbie Wilson Thank you! Viewcare Project Co-ordinator The View Magazine 8 a drink. We try to supply them with ‘starter‘ items to get them through that first difficult weekend. Items we provide include:

Hand towels Facecloths

Bath towels Tea towels

Soap Washing up liquid Washing up cloths

Energy bars Energy drinks

Crisps / Snacks Pot noodles

A drinking Cup-a-soup cup/mug

Please place donations in the box in the You can contact us on email at: Church foyer labelled ThroughCare. [email protected] Thank you. or by phone at: 07481559265 ======

ThroughCare

We continue to support vulnerable Lesley and I enjoyed a fantastic visit to individuals by providing essential items for the Iona Community on Easter Sunday. young men and, more recently, young women, newly liberated from prison. The Abbey was full and we both remarked on the joint spirit of peace throughout the These youngsters are often installed in very whole service. Afterwards we attended a basic temporary accommodation, usually talk from a husband and wife team who over a weekend, when support services are are ministers in the Anglican tradition in unable to help them. They can feel lonely and isolated and have only an electric London. The preacher at the service, John kettle as a way of providing hot food or Bell, was fantastic and inspirational. The View Magazine 9 Of the many principals that really chime with Church of Scotland is fully on board with the me is “Everyone should have the quality and work of CAP. dignity of a full life, with adequate physical, social and political opportunity without the In May I will be assisting CAP in the Church oppression of poverty, injustice and fear”. of Scotland’s Princess Street Gardens event. This details the many outreaches in the work CAP continues to operate at 100% capacity in of our Church in Scotland. our community. In addition to the ongoing appointments that we carry out, follow-up In June we are hosting another Revive visits to clients who wish to re-engage with conference is Shettleston New which is Louis’ CAP are done in the evening. The moment new church. If you would like to come along when people call our 0800 328 0006 number to any of these events just ask me. and admit they need help is a huge step for them to take. It is no wonder then that Lesley and I both “passed” the requirements sometimes they step back and reconsider their to run the CAP money course. We had to options. Just supplying breathing space to go through to another Church of Scotland in people is all that is needed and CAP will snowy Wester Hailles, Edinbugh. We are always allow clients to re-engage at any time. planning to run this course in the autumn once we have secured helpers and arranged with Five members of the team went to the View Café for the provision of some food. Edinburgh Spring CAP Conference. I secured Again, if you want to know more about the a “family” train ticket which allowed me to CAP money course, go online to CAP (see be in charge ….. of the tickets at least! below) or come and speak to me.

We met other CAP workers from around Thanks again for all your prayers and support Scotland and saw that, without doubt, the which allow us to keep reaching out.

Billy Watson

Free Debt Counselling in your community from an award-winning charity Contact Our Centre Manager, Billy Watson on 0784 233 6167 [email protected]

www.capuk.org twitter.com/capuk facebook.com/capuk The View Magazine 10

You've been handed a key from God.

It will fit into a lock that is important for you.

Perhaps it's for a door that will open into a new world; a new way of thinking; a new path that your faith will take you to; a new vision of God walking with you, showing you things that He plans for your future.

Maybe the key is to be used to close a door - on bitterness or anger, or issues of the past. Maybe it's time for you to forgive and forget - the family feud, the words that offended......

Maybe it's the key to His heart, to open secrets that He wants to share with you.

Perhaps its the key to a treasure trove of surprises that He has in store for you. Maybe it will unlock gifts that He wants you to use on His behalf.

He has placed the key in your hand.

Will you use it? The View Magazine 11 Mission Committee The Church Website HOME COMFORTS

www.viewparkparishchurch.org.uk Viewpark Church continues to support Home Comforts which provides Starter The church website contains a lot of Cleaning Packs and Toiletries Packs to useful information for visitors and those starting in a new home after being members alike. The Weekly View is homeless. Please check the Weekly added each week and the last month's View for items required. intimations can also be checked.

There is information on lots of groups The full list of items includes: and organisations too. The website is Ÿ Ÿ toilet rolls, pot scourers, updated regularly but we are always looking for new material and suggestions; Ÿ Ÿ bin bags, dish towels, you can send these to the address below. Ÿ Ÿ hand towels, bars of soap, If you would like an event or sentiment Ÿ shared on the website please email: Ÿ basins, cream cleaner, [email protected] Ÿ dish cloths,

Ÿ washing up liquid,

Ÿ plastic brush and shovel, The Facebook page is kept up-to-date Ÿ bayonet energy saving lightbulbs, with the Church’s news by Julie Ÿ foam filled scourers Goedkoop.

Please send anything you would like to Ÿ Ÿ toothbrushes, toothpaste, share on the Facebook page to her in Ÿ any of the following ways: Ÿ sanitary towels, shower gel,

Ÿ male and female deodorant By email: [email protected]

By telephone: 07940 559509 Viewpark Church helped Home Comforts Or by messaging her via her own fb at their recent fund-raising event, page: Julie Goedkoop (Julie providing some prizes for the tombola which raised £800. Hudson) The View Magazine 12

Church Flowers SUNDAY MORNING CRECHE Many thanks to all Parents, please remember ...... those who have made There is no longer a crèche rota, but donations to the flower fund in the last the facility is still there if required. Parents who would quarter. All donations are gratefully like their children received. looked after in the crèche should make The Flower Fund is used to buy flowers this known to the for the church, which are later distributed person on door duty and one of our to folks who are ill or in need of cheering volunteers will be up. If you would like to make a donation available to provide to the Flower Fund, please speak to care. Morag Stanley. All donations are very much appreciated.

Parish Register

Funerals

Anne Dignall. 72 Castle Court. 7th Feb 2019. Robert Harvie. 31 Vallantine Cres. 13th Feb 2019. Agnes Chalmers. 17 Lomond Road. 16th Feb 2019. Elizabeth Armstrong. 3 Abercrombie Cres. 23rd Mar 2019. Annie Jones. Highgate Care Home. 2nd Apr 2019. Nan Stewart. 12 Holm Ave. 7th Apr 2019.

Baptism.

Eva Drummond 17th Mar 2019 Ronan Doyle. 24th Mar 2019

Wedding.

Laura Owens & Paul Kilpatrick. 27th April 2019. The View Magazine 13

Flower Delivery Jul 7 Janet MacAulay Aug 18 Jess Maxwell 14 Margaret McLeod 25 Margaret Bain 21 Caroline Hanson Sept 1 Paula Harvie 28 Bobbie Swan 8 Janet Burrows Aug 4 Una Alexander 15 Lesley Watson 11 Irene Kerr 22 Claire Brogan 29 Jean Dykes

If any of these dates are unsuitable, can you please arrange to swap or telephone Jean Dykes on 817258 or Janet Burrows on 815754.

Flower Arranging Printing January Jean Dykes / Janet Burrows Una Alexander & Mina Macis February Isabel Oswald Tom & Eunice Brown March Janet Burrows John & Eleanor Lipowski April Irene West Dick & Agnes Burns May Fiona Cunningham Una Alexander & Mina Macis June Eleanor Lipowski Tom & Eunice Brown July Janice Carmichael John & Eleanor Lipowski August Ann McCue Dick & Agnes Burns September Jean Dykes Una Alexander & Mina Macis October Bobbie Swan Tom & Eunice Brown November Gay Sommerville John & Eleanor Lipowski December Una Alexander Dick & Agnes Burns The View Magazine 14 SEE LEGEND DOOR & COLLECTION COLLECTION ONLY AT BOTTOM OF PAGE Vestibule / Sanctuary

7 July CA CS S Macaulay WA M Bain WS G Maconnochie

14 July CA CS S Maclachlan WA M Blair WS M MacLeod

21 July CA CS A McCue WA C Brogan WS M McMurdo

28 July CA CS A McMillan WA J Burrows WS L McMillan

4 August CA CS S McPherson WA J Carmichael WS T McTavish

11 August CA CS J Penman WA F Cunningham WS J Penman

18 August CA CS R Ramsay WA D Docherty WS D Ritchie

25 August CA CS E Reid WA A Fergus WS I Reid

1 September CA CS M Sagar WA D Hannen WS B Swan

8 September CA CS W Watson WA P Harvie WS N Adams

15 September CA CS M Aitchison WA M Hunter WS U Alexander

22 September CA CS I Anderson WA L Johnston WS M Vain

29 September CA CS M Blair WA I Kerr WS S Boyd

Bold - In vestibule, welcome + door CA Cross side central section Underline - In Sanctuary, hand out Orders of Service WA Window side central section Plain Text - no door duty, collection only CS Cross side section WS Window side section The View Magazine 15

1 Corinthians 12:18

Contacts: SESSION CLERK Mr David S Alexander CHURCH 1 Hillview Crescent Tel: 01698 810478 Tel: 01698 810868 MINISTER Rev Michael G Lyall Manse, 14 Holmbrae Road VIEW MAGAZINE EDITORS Uddingston Alison and Gordon Dunlop Tel: 01698 813113 8 Donaldson Green Uddingston Email: [email protected] Tel: 01698 810862 SERVICES OF THE MINISTER 0796 270 4223 Anyone wishing to consult the Email: Minister in confidence may do so [email protected] by telephoning the Manse at any Please Note: time. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO THE NEXT MAGAZINE IS

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