‘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

Libertonkirk.net Daily Devotions November 2017 pages 15 to Page18 1 page page Annual Memorial Service 7 Our page 6 BBC and Crazy Crosses sleep over 19 Prayer for November 2 Cameron Toll Chaplaincy 19 Remembrance Services 6 Change of Address form 30 Senior Citizens Club 12 Choir for Carol Service 13 SEECAT quiet morning 9 Congregational News 8 Taking Jesus into our family homes 20 Useful ‘phone numbers 29 Creche 9 Web Addresses 29 Crossword for November 14 Welcome Desk 9 Crossword - October answers 30 Your chance to be in a choir 13 15 to 18 Youth News 4 December Diary 12 Adverts Edinburgh University Clarinet Choir 30 Alan Johnstone Plumbing 27 Elder’s duties 13 Cats Dance School 22 Faith Story from Grant Cook 7 Dance with Me 22 Flower Rota 13 Fitzsimmons cleaning services 21 Fresh Start 9 G & M Decorators 26 Guild + Coffee Morning 5 HCC Electrical 25 Letter from Tim Sinclair 3 John Cameron Blacksmith 24 Liberton Link Groups back cover Julie Bell Piano Care 25 Liberton Names and Addresses 31 Kirkgate Café 26 Life and Work 20 Little Learners Nursery 23 Messy Church 5 Local Garden Services 28 Neighbourhood Scheme 2 McLafferty Joinery 21 November Dairy 10 Pender Pilates 28 Organ Music for November 8 Source Electronics 24 Origin Scotland Christmas Concert 12 Toddlers Groups 27

Father God, Love us, Save us! Saviour Jesus, Free us, Save us! Holy Spirit, Fill us, Save us! In Jesus’ Name we call out, Amen.

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Page 2 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.661No.659 New beginnings can be exciting. times I need to remember that at For my son, Andrew, there are lots the heart of my faith is a new of new things to see and discover beginning in me, not merely in my every day: the taste of apple, the circumstances. sight of a train, the smell of burnt A new beginning that is not to be pizza. There is a wide-eyed wonder- feared, but enjoyed with childlike ment and an innocent curiosity. wonder. Paul writes to Christians Age and experience may have who are in danger of being distract- dampened our own appetite for ed and led astray, using the image new experiences. of a new set clothes to capture the We find ourselves drawn to radical new beginning at the heart well-trod paths, relying on the tried of the Christian life: and tested, comforted by the “… you have taken off your old familiar, and confident in routine. self with its practices and New beginnings can be daunting. have put on the new self which New relationships require work is being renewed in knowledge and a degree of vulnerability; in in the image of its Creator” new roles we wrestle with ‘imposter (Colossians 3:9b-10). syndrome’ and changes at home Jesus invites us to a new often provoke a nostalgia for the beginning that is dynamic, excit- way things were. ing, and refreshing; something As my time as Probationer to look forward to, without minister has come to end, and with hesitation or qualification. it my time at Liberton Kirk, I look Judith, little Andrew, and I back with thankfulness for all that would like to thank you for all you I have learned and for the oppor- have done to make us feel welcome tunity to worship and serve with during our fifteen months at Liber- some wonderful people. I also look ton Kirk. forward to new beginnings with Please pray for us as we find our excitement, but also with feet in a new situation. We will let trepidation and fear. you know how we are getting on, I suppose this and look forward to hearing your dynamic seems news, and of all that God is doing in natural enough. and through you. Yet, some- Tim Sinclair

Web Address www.libertonkirk.net Scottish Charity Number SC011602

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What a whirlwind of a month October was, but also really encouraging and full of lovely reminders that God is actively at work through our Kirk and our partners in the area. I am pleased to share that Emily Kerrigan has taken up the post of Assistant Youth & Children's Worker for Liberton Kirk! This is definitely an answer to our prayers, and we are grateful to the Kirkgate Trust for the funds that made the appointment possible. Emily will be ministering to local primary schools, assisting in discipleship with local teenagers, and loads more. She's been doing quite a lot voluntarily with Young Life already, due to the investment of Andy and Rachel, and now thankfully we have her continuing that work and so much more. When you see her around the Kirk Halls please take the opportunity to make her feel at home! Whilst I have your attention, did you know that the Kirkgate Trust funds 56.789% of the youth work in the parish?! Eh... ok... I made that up entirely, but whatever the real percentage is, the Kirkgate Trust enables an incredible amount of youth work in the area and we are always thankful for them. Perhaps consider how you might be able to assist the Trust - whether it be through the upcoming Portrait Fundraiser, our spring Kirk Concert, or maybe even a generous gift - all the funds go back into community and Kirk youth work. Can I pass onto you a joyful encouragement I received today? Two female pupils at one of the two secondary schools where we do multiple assemblies told our Chaplaincy Team that it was the best morning assemblies of their entire school year, and that they loved the examples of Christian values and encouragement that we share with them. That warmed my heart and reminded me of the importance of our involvement. It also reminded me that our Chaplaincy Team exists because of our unity with other local churches and organisations. Without a pool of individuals to draw on, there's no way we could offer the bonded presence that we do in both secondary schools. To add to John and me - Andy & Charlie from Young Life, Cammy Mackenzie from Tron Kirk, Paul Friend from Ferniehill Church, and Mike Taylor from Liber- ton Northfield currently make this ministry to our high schools possible. We are able to offer pastoral care, assist with Christian teaching in RME, partake in other initiatives like Toasty Tuesday and lunch Quizzes, and offer young people the best assemblies of their entire school year. So, my invitation to you - do you want to be involved in this life-giving ministry as a part of our Chaplaincy Team? It might sound like we are many in number, but we are increasingly asked to be involved and want to do more. Do you have some free time during the week and a desire to partner with the Chaplaincy Team? If you do, brilliant - please get in touch, my details are near the back of the magazine. Many thanks and many blessings, Kenny

Page 4 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.661 ALL WELCOME! Theme: The Evening Guild meets on the 6th and 20th of this month. The Afternoon Guild meets on Wednesday 15th Again we hope that you will be able to join us on our World Tour. Last month we visited Bolivia, Scotland and Italy. This month we are in Cuba and then back to Scotland. We hope you will be able to join us on the 6th when Carol Finlay will speak about the Church in Castro’s Cuba. This promises to be another interesting evening. The speaker at the Afternoon Guild on the 15th will be John Ross from Blythswood Care, telling us more about food banks. His name will be known to many of you, particularly as Liberton Kirk members support the food bank at Burdiehouse. On the 20th, our minister, Rev. John Young will be joining us and speaking on the Guild theme for 2017-2018 “Go in Love”. This will be followed by a “Songs of Praise” featuring hymns about love. There will also be a Sales/Bring and Buy table at this meeting in support of Street Pastors, one of the Guild projects that we are supporting this session. November 19th- 26th is Guild Week and on Saturday 25th we will be holding our annual Christmas Coffee Morning from 10am- 12noon in Liberton Kirk Centre. Please put the date in your diary and come along and enjoy the fellowship. All monies raised go to support Christian Aid in Bolivia, and to Street Pastors. The following day, Sunday 26th is the Guild Dedication Service at 9.30am in the Kirk. Evelyn Ogilvie Secretary

Liberton Kirk’s Messy Christmas will be on Saturday 25th November, from 4pm to 6pm in the church halls, the last Messy Church of 2017. It will be great fun, with Christmassy crafts to make or games to play, a time of worship with great songs and the Christmas story, and a meal together to finish. Especially for young families (with children from 0 to P7) who perhaps find Sundays difficult or impossible. All welcome, but as usual every adult must have a child, and every child must have an (Messy Church adult! For more information please contact Ruth Davies on logo © BRF2012) 664 3608.

November 2017 Page 5 All the answers to this quiz begin with the letter H. Which ‘H’ . . . . 1. Was a son of Noah? (Genesis, chapter 5) 2. Was David’s first capital? (2 Samuel, th chapter 2) 17 November 3. Was Herod’s wife? (Matthew, In the Middle Ages, bishops were chapter 14) very important people. They were 4. Did Goliath have that was made of not only men of the church but also bronze? (1 Samuel, chapter 17) involved in running the country. 5. Was the King of Tyre who sent They lived in great palaces and did cedar wood for the Temple? not have much to do with ordinary (1 Kings, chapter 5) people. 6. Was hung on the willows by the Bishop Hugh of Lincoln was different. rivers of Babylon? (Psalm 137) He became known and loved for his 7. Jesus said the charity to the poor; he cared for birds have lepers and even risked his own life to nests and prevent the killing of Jewish people foxes have during riots. these (Luke, The Bishop rebuilt Lincoln Cathedral chapter 9) after it was destroyed by a great 8. What are pleasant words like? earthquake in 1185, but to him (Proverbs, chapter 16) people were always more important than all the carved stones. If you go to Do you have a hobby? Yes, I like sitting in the corner Lincoln, look out collecting dust. for the pictures of swans because

6. harps 7. holes 8. honeycomb honeycomb 8. holes 7. harps 6. St. Hugh is usually

shown with a swan. Hiram 5. helmet 4. Herodias 3.

2.Hebron Ham 1. : He had a pet swan which guarded Answers him while he was asleep.

On Saturday 11th November, Armistice Day, there will be a short time of prayer and reflection in the church at 10.45am, which will include the two minutes silence at 11am. On Remembrance Sunday, 12th November, the second service begins at 10.50am and will include the Act of Remembrance and two minutes silence at 11am.

Page 6 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.661 Prior to completing an Alpha Course in the spring of 2006, I would have described myself as a passive Christian. My parents were busy members of St MIchael’s Church, Slateford Road, Edinburgh. My sister, brother and I attended Sunday School but my teenage years are a blank as regards church attend- ance. My late wife Alaine and I were married in 1970. Our first house was in Loanhead, joining the East Church. We moved to Liberton in 1982 and I clearly remember our first conversation with John Cameron. We felt very welcome and the boys joined the BBs, whose Leader was Norrie Alexander. A good man and influence, we laugh to this day at Norrie’s cry “Don’t kick the volleyball!” By way of thanks for everything, I decided I must serve the church as an Elder. When I say passive, I attended church, heard the sermons, sang hymns; but I was not listening! I decided I should ‘do’ Alpha, so I could explain it to my District Members. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made and it was the middle Away Day which was the turning point with my faith. The talk by John McPake was on the Power of Prayer. John offered me the little red book “Why Jesus” and I was invited read the prayer, promising to live my life with Jesus. I had a new belief. Now, I listen intently to the teachings from the Pulpit, the readings and fully follow the words of hymns and songs, my favourites being: To God be The Glory, Great is Thy Faithfulness and Breath on me, Breath of God. Wonderfully, a recent sermon by Tim Sinclair on Psalm 139 reached by soul. It is my first reading when I see the Bible in the house. A further stage in the strengthening of my faith and beliefs. Grant Cook

This is an advance notice that our annual memorial service will be held on Wednesday 13th December at 7pm. This service is especially for people who find the thought of Christmas celebrations difficult without a loved one who has died, or for those whose memories of long-lost loved ones are particularly sharp at this time of year. There will be flyers available nearer the time to give to anyone you know who might find this service comforting. Everyone is welcome. There will be a cup of tea or coffee afterwards for anyone who wishes to stay.

November 2017 Page 7 Sunday 5th November 2017, The Fourth Sunday before Advent Longing to be loved again BEFORE Vierne Méditation Meditation DURING te Velde Aria on a Ground: St. Anne O God, our help in ages past AFTER Hurford A Fancy

Sunday 12th November 2017, The Third Sunday before Advent Longing for more certainty BEFORE Albinoni Adagio DURING Bach Komm, Süsser Tod Come, Sweet Death AFTER Walch Funeral March

Sunday 19th November 2017, The Second Sunday before Advent Burdened by guilt BEFORE te Velde St. Patrick’s Breastplate/Deirdre/Gartan I bind unto myself to-day DURING Bonighton St. Denio Immortal, invisible, God only wise AFTER Bach Auf meinen lieben Gott In God, my faithful God, I trust, when dark my soul

Sunday 26th November 2017, The Sunday next before Advent In desperate need of healing. Christ the King BEFORE Mailly Meditation in B DURING Kunkel Lobet den Herren alle, die ihn ehren Praise to the Lord, all those who honour Him. AFTER Rowley Festival March Calum Gubby

I am happy to welcome Mr George Walker and Mrs Joan Lynch as new members, and hope they enjoy their time at Liberton Kirk. Sadly I have to record the death of Miss Muriel Mustard on 7th October, and send my sympathies to all her relatives and friends.

If you have any items of interest about members, or their friends, that you would like to share, please pass details to the Editor, for inclusion in the Congregational News section of the Magazine.

Page 8 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.661No.660 5th November Chris Young 664 6615 John Gooday 664 6792 12th November Fiona Knight 672 1041 Maureen Horn 666 0080 19th November Bill Mercer 664 2152 Jessie Burns 664 4191 26th November Tom Baxendale 666 1371 Grant Cook 664 1581 11am service WEST door (for month of November) Linda Haggerty 3rd December Margaret Goldie 258 1996 David Colley 663 3757 10th December Sally Cuthbert 664 3479 Lindsay Young 664 3067 17th December Evelyn Ogilvie 664 1171 Jill Snowden 07823 335 585 24th December Chris Young 664 6615 Jean Wilson 666 0368 11am service WEST door (for month of December) Helen Coley

The latest Fresh Start Newsletter can be found on the shelves at either side if the church. It's full of information on all the good work done by Fresh Start. This months request is for tall glasses, mugs (with no advertising on), pillows, duvet covers, and bayonet light bulbs. Anyone requiring goods to be uplifted please contact Sylvia Bennett 664 3189.

Before all the busyness of the run-up to Christmas, a chance for some “time out” – a Quiet Morning on Saturday 2nd December (just before Advent Sunday). This will be held at Liberton Northfield Church, Gilmerton Road, starting at 10.15am, and is open to anybody from any of the SEECAT churches (or beyond) who would like to come. This year it will be led by our own Fiona Devoy. The morning will end with lunch together – tea and coffee etc. will be provided, but you should bring your own packed lunch – the close should be around 1.15pm. Flyers with more information will be available on the Welcome Desks or in the halls entrance nearer the time. Ruth Davies, tel. 664 3608

5th November Julia Wilson-Martin 12th November Alison Sutherland 19th November Vicky McCallum 26th November Anne Shepherd

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st Wednesday 1 9.00am-2.00pm 6.00pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café 7.00pm – Minister available in the Kirkgate Café 8.00pm – Elders training huddle nd Thursday 2 9.00am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café th Saturday 4 9.00am-12.30pm – Kirkgate Café Sunday 5th Morning Worship @ 9.30am (with Scots Communion) and 11am (with Sunday Buzz & Creche ) Preacher: Brad Laing Theme: 10.20am - Prayer Time in the Elders Room 2.30pm - Service at Ellens Glen House (SEECAT) Evening Worship @ 6.30pm in the Kirk Theme: Jesus’ Parables – ‘The two sons’ th Monday 6 9.00am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café Tuesday 7th 7.30am-7.30pm – Prayer space available in the Upper Room 9.00am-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café 2.00pm - Service at Braeside House 3.00pm – Pram Praise in the Small Hall th Wednesday 8 9.00am-2.00pm 6.00pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café 8.00pm – Gathering for Praise in the Kirk th Thursday 9 9.00am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café Friday 10th 7.30pm - Edinburgh University Clarinet Concert in the Kirk th Saturday 11 9.00am-12.30pm – Kirkgate Café 10.45am - Act of Remembrance in the Kirk Sunday 12th REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Morning Worship @ 9.30am and 10.50am (with Creche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC ) Preacher: Good news for those longing for more certainty Theme: John Young 10.20am - Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome) 2.30pm - SEECAT planning meeting at St Catherine’s Evening Worship @ 6.30pm in the Kirk Theme: Jesus’ Parables – ‘The tenants’ Speaker: Kenny McCartney th Monday 13 9.00am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café Tuesday 14th 7.30am-7.30pm – Prayer space available in the Upper Room 9.00am-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café 7.45pm - First rehearsal for Lessons and Carols Choir in the Wilson Hall (see page 13) th Wednesday 15 9.00am-2.00pm 6.00pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café 2.30pm – Service at Braid Hills Care Home 7.00pm – Minister available in the Kirkgate Café 8.00pm – 11am planning group Page 10 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.661 th Thursday 16 9.00am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café Friday 17th 6.00-8.00pm - Family Portraits @ LKC (Kirkgate Trust) st Saturday 18 9.00am-12.30pm – Kirkgate Café Sunday 19th Morning Worship @ 9.30am and 11am (with Creche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC) Theme: ‘Good news for those burdened by guilt’ Preacher: John Young 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome) Evening Worship @ 6.30pm in the Kirk Theme: Jesus’ Parables – ‘The wedding banquet’ Speaker: David Hill th Monday 20 9.00am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café Tuesday 21st 7.30am-7.30pm – Prayer space available in the Upper Room 9.00am-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café nd Wednesday 22 9.00am-2.00pm 6.00pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café 11.00am – Pram Praise in the Small Hall 8.00pm – Gathering for Praise in the Kirk 8.00pm – Elders training huddle rd Thursday 23 9.00am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café 7.30pm - Cameron Toll Chaplaincy AGM @ Faith Mission th Saturday 25 9.00am-12.30pm – Kirkgate Café 10am-12noon - Training in healing prayer @ LKC 4pm – 6pm MESSY CHURCH in LKC Sunday 26th Morning Worship @ 9.30am and 11am (with Creche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC ) Theme: Good news for those in need of healing Preacher: Ruth Davies (There will be a Tearcraft Christmas Sale in the café after both services) 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome) 2.30pm – Service at Liberton Hospital (SEECAT) Evening Worship @ 6.30pm in the Kirk Theme: Jesus’ Parables – ‘the fig tree’ Speaker: John Young th Monday 27 9.00am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café Tuesday 28th 7.30am-7.30pm – Prayer space available in the Upper Room 9.00am-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café 3.00pm – Service at Guthrie House 7.30pm – Congregational Prayer Night in the Kirk th Wednesday 29 9.00am-2.00pm 6.00pm-8.00pm - Kirkgate Café 7.00pm – Minister available in the Kirkgate Café th Thursday 30 9.00am-2.00pm - Kirkgate Café

November 2017 Page 11 Friday 1st Saturday 2nd 9.00am-12.30pm - Kirkgate Cafe 10.15am-1.15pm - SEECAT Quiet Day @ Liberton Northfield

Sunday 3rd Morning Worship @ 9.30am (with Scots Communion) and 11am (with Sunday Buzz & Creche ) Preacher: John Young Theme: Good news for those who feel life is going nowhere 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room 2.30pm - Service at Ellens Glen House (SEECAT) Evening Worship @ 6.30pm in the Kirk Speaker: Andy Chittick

Theme: Jesus’ Parables - ‘The faithful and wise servant’,

Our programme for the next two months is as follows 9th November Rose McBeth - Old favourites, plus a raffle 16th November Anne & the Close Shaves - A class act 23rd November John Paul - versatile keyboard and singer 30th November The Castaways - 6 lady singers 7th December Our Christmas Party with raffle and entertainment from David Vernon LOOKING FOWARD TO SEING YOU ALL. Love, Bryan and Jenni X

Join us for this brand new Christmas experience and put the real message of Christmas at the heart - and the start - of the season. Celebrate the season with Origin Scotland, and special guests Steph Macleod, Jordan Lang and Dave Hampton in the Usher Hall at 7-30pm on 2nd December Two of Scotland's outstanding songwriters, the Origin band, soloists, choir and orchestra, join together to present an all-new Christmas event. Telling the Christmas story with actors, music and multimedia presentations. Guest speaker Dave Hampton (Christians in Sport) Completely free admission ! Tickets are now available from the office on 01315410117 or at http://www.originscotland.org/3/eventdetail.php/2901 Pay what you think it's worth in the hall on the day Page 12 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.661 November Convener > Mrs Margaret Burns, 13 Yewlands Crescent 664 2927 5th November Gladys Montgomery, 78 Lasswade Road in memory of Robert and Ethel Hamilton and their son Robert 12th November Remembrance Sunday Mrs Patsy Grant, Braid Hills Nursing Home in memory of Alistair Grant 19th November Mr William Penman, 9 Alnwickhill View in memory of Isobel Penman 26th November Ms Rosemary Leask, 22 Howdenhall Drive in memory of Laura Leask Jean Gray 258 2081 Convener

NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY 18 9-30am East door east area Rosie Carmichael Tom Baxendale Bill Mercer door door 11-00am door door door

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

Once a year we invite anybody who would like to sing to join our four-part choir for the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, which this year is on Wednesday 20th December at 7.30pm. Rehearsals take place on the six preceding Tuesdays, starting on Tuesday 14th November, from 7.45pm to 9.15pm. The first four rehearsals will be held in the Wilson Hall (upstairs in the Kirk Centre) and the last two in the church. If you would like to try singing in a choir please come along on 14th November and join in – nobody has to audition! Being able to read music is, however, a big help, and if you are a tenor or bass you will be particularly welcome! If you can’t come on the 14th but would like to join the choir the following week please let me know. Ruth Davies, tel. 664 3608

November 2017 Page 13 Across 1 He was replaced as king of Judah by his uncle Mattaniah (2 Kings 24:17) (10) 7 ‘Let us fix our eyes on Jesus... who for the joy set before him — the cross’ (Hebrews 12:2) (7) 8 Relieved (5) 10 Impetuous (Acts 19:36) (4) 11 Surprised and alarmed (Luke 24:37) (8) 13 ‘It is — for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for the rich to enter the kingdom of God’ (Mark 10:25) (6) 15 Directions for the conduct of a church service (6) 17 One of the acts of the sinful nature (Galatians 5:19) (8) 18 ‘She began to wet his — with her tears. Then she wiped them with her — ’ (Luke 7:38) (4,4) 21 ‘We will all be changed, in a flash, in the twinkling of an — , — the last trumpet’ (1 Corinthians 15:51–52) (3,2) 22 ‘But he replied, “Lord, I am — — go with you to prison and to death”’ (Luke 22:33) (5,2) 23 Third person of the Trinity (2 Corinthians 13:14) (4,6) Down 1 He betrayed Jesus (Matthew 27:3) (5) 2 Paul’s assurance to the Philippian jailer: ‘Don’t — yourself! We are all here!’ (Acts 16:28) (4) 3 ‘Fear God and keep his commandments, for this — the whole — of man’ (Ecclesiastes 12:13) (2,4) 4 The sort of giver God loves (2 Corinthians 9:7) (8) 5 Sun rail (anag.) (7) 6 Naboth, the ill-fated vineyard owner, was one (1 Kings 21:1) (10) 9 Paul said of young widows, ‘When their sensual desires overcome their — to Christ, they want to marry’ (1 Timothy 5:11) (10) 12 This was how Joseph of Arimathea practiced his discipleship ‘because he feared the Jews’ (John 19:38) (8) 14 Mop ruse (anag.) (7) 16 Foment (Philippians 1:17) (4,2) 19 Where Joseph and Mary escaped to with the baby Jesus (Matthew 2:14) (5) 20 See 18 Across

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

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‘For God loved the world so much ‘ that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life.’ John 3 verse 16

The Daily Devotions are but one way to feed on God’s Word in the morning, at mid- day, in the evening… to pray with Him continually through your day and to share with others the treasures or hurdles you discover. The Church website and Face- book page (even on a handy mobile) provide a fuller daily devotional page. However it all follows the pattern below which the information overleaf fits into, based on the Kirk’s origins of the Celtic and Northumbrian traditions. It was these traditions that gave birth to the Daily Devotions in early 2015.

Morning Reading and Meditation on the theme Prayer of response to the Word Midday Prayer – mostly for others Evening Verse(s) from the morning reading Reflection on the day Prayer

Please use this pattern if you are unable to access the internet - Or contact Alastair Cameron who can print the daily pattern for you.

As the year moves on and the season of Looking OUTWARD together continues, so we will be considering the people and themes from Sunday mornings during November – the Good News is announced and lives are challenged and changed! Let me encourage you to listen for His voice as we continue in our ‘rhythm of devotion’ during 2017.

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Liberton Kirk Celtic Devotions for November st Wed 1 Morning LUKE 7 vs 36-50 –

Midday Evening read the verses again – reflect - then pray in response to this Jesus. nd Thu 2 Morning

Midday Evening read the words again – reflect on this Jesus – then pray to Him. Fri 3rd Morning LUKE 7 vs 36-50 – take the time to consider these verses to day. What do you notice about Simon? then pray in response as God leads you. Midday Evening th Sat 4 Morning PSALM 51 –

Midday pray God’s blessing on your church leaders Evening read the words again – reflect ….. and pray in response to this God of mercy and forgiveness and cleansing. Sun 5th Morning

Midday pray for all Creche users to know Sunday blessings! Evening read the verses again … reflect … and pray at the end of your day. th Mon 6 Morning JOHN 3 vs 1-8 – consider these verses prayerfully today. Note again vs 3 and 8. What is God saying to you today? – then pray. to Him for a fresh outpouring of His Holy Spirit – even today. Midday pray God’s blessing on all in the Guild who meet at LK Evening Tue 7th Morning JOHN 3 vs 9-13 – consider these words and what Jesus says. – and then bring your morning prayer to God. Midday Evening th Wed 8 Morning JOHN 3 vs 14-17– consider these verses slowly, humbly. What do they teach you as your day starts? and then pray in response . Midday Evening th Thu 9 Morning JOHN 3 vs 18-21– take time and consider what is said here. What words will stay with you today? – then pray in response. Midday Evening Fri 10th Morning JOHN 3 vs 1-21 – take the time to consider again these verses today, then pray in response as God leads you. Midday pray God’s blessing on the Scottish Dance Group that meets in our halls. Evening

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Liberton Kirk Celtic Devotions for November th Sat 11 Morning PSALM 30 – take time to consider this Psalm today. What is God saying to you today? Then pray in response …. Midday pray God’s blessing on a church family known to you Evening read the words again – reflect …. and pray in response as Saturday ends and Sunday approaches. Sun 12th Morning REMEMBRANCE Sunday -

Midday pray for our Crazy Crosses group to know Sunday blessings Evening th Mon 13 Morning MARK 12 vs 28-34 – take time to consider what is said here as your day starts. What is God saying to you today? Then pray in response. Midday Evening Tue 14th Morning

Midday Evening . th Wed 15 Morning

Midday pray God’s blessing on all who use the Kirkgate Café today Evening Thu 16th Morning MARK 15 vs 16-32 – take time and consider these words. what do they say to you today? – then pray in response to this God of ours.. Midday Evening

Fri 17th Morning

Midday Evening th Sat 18 Morning

Midday pray the words of the Lord’s Prayer as your own prayer Evening Sun 19th Morning LUKE 8 vs 40-56 -

Midday pray for our BBC group to know Sunday blessings Evening Mon 20th Morning

Midday pray God’s blessing on the November 2017 PagePage 1717 Liberton Kirk Celtic Devotions for November Church located across our city Evening Tue 21st Morning LUKE 7 vs 1-17–

Midday Evening read the words again – reflect on all that happened here .... then pray in response as God leads you. Wed 22nd Morning LUKE 6 vs 1-11 – consider what happens here – and why. Look at vs 8-10 again, and then pray to this Jesus in response Midday pray God’s blessings on all those who work in our local schools Evening rd Thu 23 Morning

Midday Evening th Fri 24 Morning

Midday pray God’s blessings on the multicultural church in Europe Evening th Sat 25 Morning

Midday pray God’s blessing on Messy Church this afternoon at LK Evening Sun 26th Morning

Midday pray Sunday blessings on all who lead our Sunday clubs Evening th Mon 27 Morning JOHN 1 vs 29-42 –

Midday pray God’s blessing on the churches who make up Big Idea Evening Tue 28th Morning

Midday Evening th Wed 29 Morning . Midday pray the words of the Lord’s Prayer as your own prayer Evening Thur 30th Morning . Midday Evening read the verses again – reflect on what happens here and what is said and what God is saying to you – and then pray to

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The Cameron Toll Chaplaincy is managed by Workplace Chaplaincy Scotland, but supported by our local SEECAT churches jointly with Newington Churches Together. It is holding its A.G.M. at the Faith Mission on Thursday 23rd November, 7pm for 7.30pm (which means refreshments are available in this half hour !). There is a new Chaplain, Denise Breen, alongside Graham Dann; and the A.G.M. is a chance to meet them both. There is an interesting speaker too – Iain Stewart from the Edinburgh Interfaith Association. All welcome. The Chaplaincy Steering Group is urgently seeking a Secretary. If you have secretarial skills and might be able to help our local churches in this way, do please contact me and find out more. Ruth Davies, tel. 664 3608 November 2017 Page 19

Liberton Kirk is having a “Posada” again this Advent, for Messy Church, and other Liberton Kirk families. This comes from a Mexican tradition where people dressed as characters from the Nativity story, visit homes in the period leading up to Christmas, re-enacting the Nativity and sharing the story. Recently the Church Army suggested that churches could send a nativity set round homes in their community, and Messy Church headquarters adopted this as part of their “Messy Nativity”. Each household is invited to make room in their home for a night for the nativity set, and then to deliver it to the next host household the following day (if transport is a problem let us know). People delivering will be invited in to see the new family set up the nativity set and there will be a little prayer for each family to say. There’s a copy of the Christmas story for each family to keep. The family which hosts the nativity set on the night of 23rd December will be asked to bring it to the Christingle Service at 4 o’clock on Christmas Eve and to set it up as part of that service. I have a rota from 1st December to 23rd December inclusive which I will be starting to fill in soon. I would welcome any offers of families to be hosts. Remember you are committing yourselves to being available two evenings in a row, the first to receive the nativity set into your home and the second to deliver it to the next home. I will need your name and address, a contact telephone number, the date you would like, and an email address if you have one (to make it easier for me to contact you if necessary). I look forward to hearing from you! Ruth Davies, tel. 664 3608, or email [email protected]

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Page 26 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.661 Alan Johnstone Plumbing & Heating

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November 2017 Page 27 Drop-in Pilates Classes for beginners, with Nicky Pender

Do you suffer with back, neck, shoulder and/or hip problems including stiffness leading to poor mobility? Do you have difficulty putting your socks, tights or shoes on? Would you like to improve your core strength, posture and flexibility?

If you have always wanted to try Pilates but don’t want to join a large group session, my drop-in classes, held in Liberton Kirk Halls every Tuesday at 1pm, are ideal for you. Why not come along and give it a try?

Pilates is a gentle but challenging form of exercise, suitable for men and women of all ages and abilities. Let me help you improve your core strength, posture and overall flexibility. Classes cost £6.00, payable on attendance.

Call or email 07968 862 755, [email protected] if you have any queries.

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Police . . . Sunday 21st January . . . non-emergency calls > > > 101 Information can be left in my Police HQ 0131 311 3131 box in the Offering House, or sent Royal Infirmary 0131 536 1000 to me at 8 Fairmile Avenue, phone Sick Children’s Hospital 0131 536 0000 477 9156. email to [email protected] NHS24 - free number > > > 111 Edinburgh City Council 0131 200 2323 Clarence (Road Faults) 0800 23 23 23 Council Special Uplift 0131 529 3030 Council House Repairs 0131 200 2345 Scottish Government 0131 556 8400 First Edinburgh - Buses 08708 72 72 71 Lothian Buses 0131 555 6363 Train Times / Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

November 2017 Page 29 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, Thanks very much Name (s)

OLD Address

NEW Address

NEW Telephone Moving date

Please note that the inclusion of an advertisement in the Magazine does not imply a recommendation - they are provided for information only. Contacts made with advertisers are done at your own risk and no liability will be accepted by Liberton Kirk.

Page 30 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.661 Minister: Rev JOHN N YOUNG, PhD MA BD(Hons), Liberton Manse, 7 Kirk Park, . Tel 664 3067. email: [email protected] Reader: Ruth Davies, 4 Hawkhead Grove, EH16 6LS. Tel 664 3608. email: [email protected] Probationary Minister: Tim Sinclair, 13/11 Merchiston Grove, EH11 1PW. Tel 07746 028 704, email: [email protected] Youth Worker: Kenny McCartney, Tel 07505 479 454, email: [email protected] Pastoral Visitor: Linda Wright, 07850 411 596, [email protected] Facilities Manager : Chris Aitcheson, 30 Kirkgate, EH16 6RY, Tel 07960 644 206. email: [email protected] Chris can also be contacted (24 7) on 0131 664 8264 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 Gift Aid Treasurer: E J Brown, 14 Liberton Drive, EH16 6NN. Tel 664 5008 Editor of the Magazine: John 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 Convener of Visitors to the Elderly: Morag Fowlie, 7 Gilmerton Station Road, EH17 8RZ, Tel. 664 1458 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

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 not available through the day on Mondays.

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Weekly Groups Thrive - Wednesday evening 3 Orchardhead Loan Andrea Wilson - [email protected] 01968 670 752 or 07952 949 062 Beta Pilgrims -Thursday evening 45 Mortonhall Park View Francis Watts - 07757 084 064 Friday Fellowship - Friday morning in the Church Halls Ruth Davies - [email protected] 664 3608 Fortnightly Groups Pathfinders - Tuesday evening 5 Stennis Gardens Geoff Craig - [email protected] 664 5115 New Beginnings - Tuesday evening 21 Braidburn Court, 31 Liberton Road, EH16 6AH Alastair Cameron 0131 440 3090 Home & Away - Thursday evening 10 Mortonhall Park Gardens Susan Jardine - [email protected] 664 7112 The Cornerstone Group - Thursday evening 21 Swanston Grove Caroline & Roger Barlee - [email protected] 445 5918 Vista Group - Thursday evening 21 Kirk Park Rink van Dijke - [email protected] 664 2178 Monthly Group The Book group - Tuesday evening Edith Barrowcliffe - [email protected] 666 2840

If you want to join one of these groups (where we meet together to grow up- wardly, inwardly and outwardly), or you just want more information, contact Rink van Dijke ([email protected]) or Fiona Knight ([email protected]) or the Group nearest you

Web Address www.libertonkirk.net Scottish Charity Number SC011602 Page 32 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.661 Data/Publisher/LibKirkNov17.pub Printed at The Dolphin Press, Tel 01592771652 www.dolphinpress.co.uk Published 29th October 2017