170 Queen’s Drive, G42 8QZ MONTHLY Tel : 0141 423 3654 MAGAZINE Church Office:- Mon—Fri 10am—12 noon Website: www.qpgpc.com September 2019 E-mail:[email protected] Charity No SC001575 No 51 2.

HARVEST FIELD

All around, confusion, All around, helplessness, People lost in the bad news of every day. Longing for purpose, Searching for security and significance Here in the white field of our generation.

The harvest is still great, the workers are still few but the Lord of the harvest is the same Yesterday Today and Forever.

And this is His field. He planted, He will give growth if we will be His workforce and go out into the field- where He already is - to gather the harvest of His kingdom's compassion.

Lord of the harvest, In your grace we pray Send us.

(by Daphne Kitching) 3 From our Locum Minister Dear friends, must tell are of course contained in the New Testament. And of course, During our August Services I we have a huge library of Old have been using as my theme a Testament stories which tell us of summer mission topic which was God in action throughout the adopted by my former centuries before the coming of congregation Parish. It Jesus. was given the title " Storykeepers". During the summer months we have been holding events for children, The focus of this was the both here in our community and at importance of the stories of Jesus Maidens. Our team of dedicated in the growth of the church, and volunteers have been putting into the responsibility that has been practice the duty of passing on the passed on through the centuries message of the gospel to young to the church and its members people who may be hearing these through the ages. stories for the first time.

As members of the congregation In September we leave summer for of Queens Park Govanhill in the another year, but it heralds a new 21st century the responsibility of session of activity in the parish. Our telling these stories surrounding job as " Storykeeper" will of course the ministry of Jesus has been continue over Autumn, Winter and passed to us and other Spring , and we must continue to congregations throughout the tell the stories to all age groups. We world. must also be guided in the telling so that we can do our best to make the The problem, of course, that ancient stories interesting and while we may be able and willing relevant to a modern ear. Our hope to accept this responsibility to tell must be that the life of Jesus and the these important stories, we must things he taught can make a learn to tell them in a way that difference, and lead all who hear people will listen, learn and them to life in all its fullness. understand what Jesus wanted us to know. Your friend in Christ

The stories about Jesus , and John Lloyd stories he himself told that we 4

Sunday 1st September 11.00 am Rev John Lloyd COMMUNION 6.00 pm Evening Service

Sunday 8th September 11.00 am Rev John Lloyd 6.00 pm Evening Service.

Sunday 15th September 11.00 am Rev John Lloyd 6.00 pm Evening Service.

Sunday 22nd September 11.00 am Rev John Lloyd 6.00 pm Evening Service

Sunday 29th September 11.00am Rev John Lloyd 6.00 pm Evening Service

Times for Prayer

Every Sunday at 10.30 am Every Tuesday at 11.30 pm Every Wednesday at 7.00 pm

Meetings are held in the Craig Chapel and are open to all. 5.

A note for your diaries! The Guild returns for a new session on Wednesday 2nd. Oct. With another packed programme ( including a welcome return from the girls from the Edinburgh Woollen Mill). Programme details will be in the October Magazine, and remember, everyone's welcome at the Guild. Look forward to seeing you there. Rhona Hughes (secretary)

Soup on Sunday

The TTM Team reports that "Soup on Sunday" will resume once a month after the Morning Service, beginning on Sunday 14th October.

A Date for Your Diary!

Come along and join the Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support right here in our own church on Friday 27 th September at 10.30 a.m. Everyone will be made very welcome.

Donations for stalls and home baking would be gratefully received! Posters and fliers will be available soon for you to take to your friends and family. 6 Clutter Chat arrives Southside need. Membership is by donation, people giving what they can afford, In May a new venture began in the with the first session free; there is vestry: Clutter Chat Southside. Clutter always tea and biscuits and Chat is a group that supports people Understanding, listening ears. who suffer with chronic clutter and is run by a professional declutterer, For those who would like to know Dr Zem Moffat. lt’s been going for six more, Clutter Chat leaflets are in the years at the Quaker Meeting House in Welcome Hall with our meeting town and is a revelation. dates, testimonials and background information too. This information Those who come are delighted to can also be found online too know they are not alone in their www.insightfulmovescom/ struggles with stuff. They are clutterchat. encouraged by the stories of others who have changed their habits and Aside from this piece being a wee who are slowly transforming their recruitment drive, its main purpose is homes. Every session knowledge and to say a big Thank You to Queens learning comes to light. lt's simply Park Govanhill Parish for your very amazing to witness. warm welcome! The stripey teapots, warm smiles and openness are Since beginning in the church just a simply lovely. l hope that us Clutter few months ago, we now have a Charters can help support you too regular group of four or five Clutter giving our bric-a-brac to your stalls Charters and are open to more. and fundraisers, bit by bit helping to Everyone is welcome, no matter what reduce isolation in our community. stage you are at in life, how much Yours in Faith money you have, your religion, gender, ethnicity - clutter affects all Dr Zemirah Moffat and we seek to support all those in Session and Congregational depending on availability. It was 7 rd confirmed that it was likely that at the Meeting 23 August . rd end of the period of interim On Friday 23 August the Kirk Session ministry, the interim minister would then assembled in the Sanctuary at the act as interim moderator during vacancy. invitation of Glasgow Presbytery to hear a presentation on Interim ministry given by The question was then put as to whether The Rev Eleanor McMahon, Interim or not we would proceed to vacancy Minister at and , and Mr procedures if we declined the offer of an David Alexander, a member of the interim ministry. To which the Interim Ministry Task Group of the answer was probably not, as Glasgow Church of . The Rev George Presbytery were of the view that the Cowie and Rev Catherine Beattie were congregation was in need of healing and also present to observe on behalf of not currently in a position to call a Glasgow Presbytery. minister. Questions were asked about how an interim ministry would work, The Presentation given explained that and whether or not the Presbytery plan Interim Ministry is a short term ministry, would be looked at during a period of usually between 18 months and two years, interim ministry. It was confirmed that though it can be a short as six months, the currently vacant additional full time where a very experienced post could be filled during a period of minster is appointed by the Interim interim ministry, once the current pause Ministries Task force to assist a on such recruitment is lifted, probably in congregation at a time of vacancy where October or November. there are additional issues. Those who presented information about The interim minster is full time and Interim Ministry left while Session voted focussed on giving the congregation 20 to 7 to recommend accepting an breathing space, time to heal , to interim minster. The congregation were acknowledge issues and to come together then invited to join the meeting and the to be forward looking with an agreed presentation given again. Similar vision for the future and how to achieve questions were raised by members of the it. The interim minister would also do congregation, who were then asked to everything expected of a parish minister. vote. It was also explained that the interim minster would be supported by a Two members of Session had had to Transition Support Group of Seven leave after the Session Vote, but in a people. second combined vote, those present voted 42 in favour of Interim ministry Following the presentation questions were with 8 against and no abstentions. asked about how long the process would take if Session and congregation agreed. The Session Clerk was asked to send a There was no definitive answer, but there formal extract Minute to Presbytery so would be a task Group meeting in that the process of appointing an interim approximately three weeks which would minster could begin. identify and appoint the interim minister, Jo Gibb 8. Reflection The commission consisted of five people, chaired by a judge, assisted by a As we approach another New Session qualified Queens Counsel, and three with an interim minister about to be experts in church law. Having gathered appointed, it seemed an appropriate evidence and ensured legal moment to reflect on the last two years representation for those involved, the from the perspective of Session Clerk. commission heard four days of evidence in April 2019, after which they In September 2017 we were in the midst adjourned to consider all they had th of celebrating 150 years of worship at 170 heard. On 15 May they reconvened to Queens Drive; the consolidation of a new inform those involved of their findings union: and the anticipated arrival of an and conclusion which was that conduct associate minister to help implement the incompatible with that expected of a ambitious plans for developing Minister had mission and outreach to our enlarged occurred, upholding the complaints of parish under the leadership of a young the women involved, and removing his enthusiastic and personable young status as a minister of the Church of minister. Scotland.

Then in November we were plunged into In effect they found that there had been disarray and confusion by the suspension repeated incidents of such conduct over of our minister. The Presbytery Clerk, a significant period of time with a having received notification of number of different women. Whilst this complaints against our minister from The did not in their opinion amount to Church of Scotland in Edinburgh, offences under secular law, it was following an interview had taken the sufficiently in breach of church law to decision to suspend the minister from his warrant removal from the ministry. duties and initiate an initial enquiry into the complaints. Tragically this has caused distress for many in the congregation, the ending of The initial enquiry continued over New a ministerial career before it had fully Year 2018 and on into the summer. started, and hurt for a number of Throughout the process the strictest women. confidentiality was maintained until a press report appeared suggesting our The last two years have left a deep minister was being investigated due to sense of sadness, hurt and feelings of misconduct. During the summer of 2018 betrayal, but also hope and faith in the the initial enquiry team determined that sure knowledge that God does indeed there did appear to be a case to answer work for good in all situations and all and reported this to the Church of circumstances. Scotland in Edinburgh which resulted in a We can but hope that the appointment Presbyterial Commission being set up to of an interim minister will facilitate and examine the evidence and come to a help answer our prayers for decision as to what action if any was appropriate. reconciliation and healing. Jo 9

The story behind " How Great Thou Art" This famous hymn had its origins in Great Thou Art" and re-wrote some Sweden, moved to Germany and then of the verses. It is Hine's version Russia and thence to the USA and which became famous.

Great Britain. It really became world It really took off as the hymn "How famous as the signature song of Great Thou Art" and it became George Beverley Shea in Billy forever remembered as part of Billy Graham's Crusades. Some in our Graham's Crusades in Madison congregation will have heard it in the Square Gardens New York. At one of Kelvin Hall in 1955. them George Beverley Shea sang the hymn over 100 times! In around 1887 Carl Boberg was a young lay preacher in Sweden George Beverley walking home from church near a Shea's deep village called Kronobak and listening baritone voice will to the church bell. Suddenly a always be violent storm of thunder and associated with the lightning blew up. It disappeared as hymn. It has been quickly as it came. And in the calm ranked as no. 204 which followed, a beautiful rainbow on the top recordings of the 20th could be seen and all was calm and Century. It has been voted the serene. Boberg was inspired to write favourite hymn by the BBC Songs of a poem when he got home -”O Store Praise and was chosen as the second God" ("O Great God") . He set it to hymn in a list of "Favourite Hymns of an old Swedish folk tune and it was all time” by the 'Christianity Today' first sung in 1888. magazine.

"O Store God" became very popular Billy Graham once said ,"The reason and it began to spread. By 1907 it I like How Great Thou Art is because had been taken to Germany by a it glorifies God. It turns a Christian's wealthy Baltic nobleman. From there eyes towards God rather than upon it moved to Russia in 1912 where it themselves. I use it as often as was called "Vellikey Bog" or "Great possible because it is such a God God". By 1925 it had been translated honouring song." (Parish Pump) in to English as "Mighty God" , but in 1949 came a new translation by a I think it figures high on a list of British missionary in the Ukraine, favourites in Queens Park Govanhill Stuart K Hine. He called it "How too. MDM 10 . All things come from You, collecting materials to build and and of Your own do we.....not decorate God's Temple. He had himself given huge amounts of silver and gold, give much back! and all the tribal chiefs collected ( From the Editor:This article comes contributions from the people. Then in two parts. It is aimed at Church of there is this surprising comment :

England members, but it is equally " The people had given willingly to the applicable north of the Border !). Lord and they were happy so much had been given. King David was also "Soup of the Day £ 4.95; Roast extremely happy. " lamb with veg. £ 15.50. Let's forgo So giving money away makes you pudding, but add glass of wine, say happy! £5. Plus tip = Total £ 28." The story continues with the King, That's from a praying aloud to God like this with all menu on the the people watching: " Everything in '"George and heaven and earth is yours..... all riches Dragon " and wealth come from you.... my website. I people and I cannot really give you hear it serves anything because everything is a good "pub grub." This is an gift from you , and we have only given imaginary meal, of course -- £28 for back what is yours already." one person; £58 for two Quite Giving to God is us only giving back expensive perhaps, but for a special what He has given. occasion perhaps? How much should we give back to Come to think of it that is more than God ? The Bible makes reference to I set aside for God's work for last setting aside one tenth of our income to week. God. It's called a tithe ( That is, 10%) On Sunday morning at the Offertory Then there's the story of the widow we hear the vicar/minister say," who gave a tiny amount to the Temple Yours Lord is the greatness, the in Jerusalem-- but it was a real sacrifice power, the majesty and the glory, because it was all she had. When Jesus .for everything in heaven and on saw it he said she had given more than earth is yours." rich people.

And we, the congregation should It's not the amount we give, it's the reply :" All things come from You percentage of what we have that and of Your own do we give You". matters.

This is a quotation from the Old Testament. King David had been ( to be concluded) John Barton 11 Maps pointed the way ? I dimly heard the master's voice . And boys far off at play, On my 10th birthday back in 1944, my Chimborazo Cotopaxi Had stolen me away. dear aunt Chrissie sent me as a present an atlas - not the large colourful and I walked in a great golden dream illustrated kind you might find today To and from school-- but a simple one such as is still used in Shining Popocatapetl schools. The dusty streets did rule...... "

That Christmas Aunt Chrissie sent me a large jigsaw puzzle of Africa. At the time it was almost entirely divided into colonies ruled by Great Britain, France Belgium, I was instantly "hooked" and spent Italy, Portugal and Spain. I dreamed that hours examining its pages with all the one day I would visit the countries in my exciting names of mountains and atlas, and the dream was indeed realised rivers, deserts and lakes, cities and many years later. countries. Perhaps it was a natural progression that I Chrissie herself had been widely later took a degree in Geography from travelled before the War, as the Glasgow University - that is what I told her personal secretary of Sir Compton anyway! Sadly, she succumbed to cancer in Mackenzie. during the 1930s. She 1960 aged only 54. Two years earlier she continued to travel with him in the had married Sir Compton, becoming Lady post-war period. Places visited Mackenzie.. She had been his included France, India, Nepal, Burma , constant companion for over 30 years., Tanzania, Ethiopia Argentina, Brazil since they met in my grandparent's house in Tarbert, Harris in 1929. and Greece. I had the best stamp album of anyone in the school ! However, to return to mountains, it is remarkable how many figure in the biblical I did not then know of W J Turner's account. Just think of Sinai where Moses mystical poem of the imagination received the tablets of the Law, or Mount called "Romance" but, looking back, I Nebo where he died looking across the can recognise in it much of what I Jordan into the Promised Land ( which he experienced as a child encountering the was forbidden to enter ).And then we have wide world for the first time through Mount .Hermon where three of the closest the pages of that atlas. disciples witnessed the Transfiguration, " When I was but thirteen or so and of course there is the Mount of Olives, I went into a golden land, which figured so largely during Christ's Chimborazo, Cotopaxi earthly ministry. They, and all the others, Took me by the hand. have "taken me by the hand" since that birthday gift.. MDM 12 'Daily BREAD' NOTES : SEPTEMBER

A City for life There could be trouble ahead Sun 1 Psalm 67 Mon 16 Luke (: 18-27 Mon 2 Neh 1;1-11 Tue 17 Luke 9: 28-36 Tue 3 Neh. 2 :1-10 Wed 18 Luke 9: 37-45 Subscribe? Wed 4 Neh 2:11-20 Thur 19 Luke 9: 46-50 £ 4.50 per Quarter. Thur 5 Neh, 4:1-23 Fri 20 Luke 9 :51-56 See me Fri 6 Neh. 5; 1-29 Sat 21 Luke 9: 57-62 MDM Sat 7 Neh. 6: 1-14 Sun 22 Psalm 70 Sun 8 Psalm 68 Mon 23 Luke 10: 23-37 Mon 9 Neh. 6: 15-7.3 Tue 24 Luke 10: 1-24 Tue 10 Neh.7-8:12 Wed 25 Luke 10: 38-42 Wed 11 Neh, 8:13-18 Thur 26 Luke 11 :1-13 Thur12 Neh.9 :;1-21 Fri 27 Luke 11:14-28 Fri 13 Neh.9:22-38 Sat 28 Luke 11: 29-36 Sat 14 Neh. 13: 1-31 Sun 29 Psalm 71 Sun 15 Psalm 69 Mon 30 Luke 12: 1-12 WAY IN ...... to NEHEMIAH "Nehemiah was one of the most making sure that the emperor's wine remarkable characters in the Old was not poisoned. This seems a rather Testament. lowly (if important) task but he must Servant and leader. Prayer warrior have done it with a good attitude, and town planner. Governor and gaining the favour and trust of dispenser of justice ....Nehemiah had Ataxerxes. an amazing range of exceptional gifts. Within a few pages we read that he As his story begins we find him was going to win the trust of his people serving in the court of Ataxerxes, too, and was to set about organising ruler of the Persian Empire, in the them as they completed the rebuilding years following the Jewish exile. (The of Jerusalem .How could such a Persians had defeated Babylon, and talented man have served in obscurity little by little had encouraged the Jews for so long ? to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple.) As we read his story we will see his deep, sustaining faith. God was at the By this time many Jews were very core of his being . Nehemiah knew returning . We don't know why Him intimately, loved Him deeply and Nehemiah had not followed them but trusted Him implicitly. When that is he remained at the court of Ataxerxes true of us we can, like Nehemiah, serve even although he had a deep love for Him with joy and confidence " his homeland. He had a high position By Jennie Pollock. ( adapted). at court , bearing the responsibility of 13 HOW OTHER CHRISTIANS HAVE TO LIVE

Minister from the Fraternidad An evangelical minister died on 10th Cristiana church was shot and killed August, after being shot multiple times in Oaxaca, south-west Mexico, on 18 in his home in Bajo Cauca Antioquia, August. northern Colombia.

Alfrery Líctor Cruz Canseco The body of Pastor Plinio Rafael Salcedo was waiting in his car after a church was discovered at his home in the village service at the Fraternidad Cristi- of La Caucana, in the town and ana church in the municipality of municipality of Tarazá, Bajo Cauca Tlalixtac de Cabrera when he was shot Antioquia, a subregion of the and killed. His attacker attempted to Department of Antioquia. Pastor Salcedo escape, but was prevented from doing so leaves behind a wife and two young by members of the congregation, and children, as well as the church he led as subsequently handed over to the part of the Movimiento Misionero authorities. Mundial group of churches.

The motive for the murder is not yet The motive for the attack is not yet known; however, it follows a series of known, although it is thought to be attacks targeting religious leaders, linked to a protest that took place two including the enforced disappearance of days prior to the pastor’s death, when Pastor Aarón Méndez Ruiz on 3 August. around 1000 people from local Protestant A Mexican pastor was kidnapped on 3 and Catholic churches gathered to call August after blocking an attempt by an for the restoration of peace in the region. organised criminal group to kidnap Alain Toledano Valiente, a leader in the Cuban migrants from a migrant Apostolic Movement in Cuba, was shelter in north-eastern Mexico. summoned to appear at the La Pastor Aarón Méndez Ruiz is the Motorizada Unit #3 Police Station on 7th director of the Casa del Migrante AMAR August, where he was told by the police migrant shelter in Nuevo Laredo city in station commander that if his church Nuevo Laredo municipality, Tamaulipas went ahead with a planned women’s state. The facility has around 100 beds for event on 8 August, he would be charged migrants, but often exceeds this number with the crime of disobedience and and has been known to accommodate up would risk imprisonment. to around 450 on occasions. Members of Toledano Valiente received the summons the criminal group that abducted Pastor on the evening of 7 August and was told Méndez Ruiz had attempted to kidnap to present himself to the police at 10am Cuban migrants from the shelter with the on 8 August. No reason was given for the intention of holding them for ransom. summons. Upon arriving at La Local sources report that the kidnapping Motorizada Unit #3 Police Station, he of Cubans has become profitable for was interrogated for almost three hours criminal groups because their families by the unit commander. tend to pay ransom money quickly. 14. All in the month of SEPTEMBER MISSION TEAM

500 years ago. On 20th September 1522 Our Mission Team once again this the remnants of a Spanish expedition to the summer have provided a holiday club East Indies limped back into a Spanish over two separate weeks during the harbour. It had set out exactly three years school summer holidays. Each day of previously under the command of these weeks there is a lot of Fernando Magellan and had completed the preparation beforehand, a lot of work first circumnavigation of the globe from during the club and a lot of work clearing up afterwards. west to east. Only a handful of the original expedition had survived, and Magellan Along with the holiday club the team himself had been killed in a confrontation also spent a week at Maidens with natives in the Philippines. providing a Summer Mission for local 125 years ago On 1sr September 1894 the children. This again involves much Post Office sanctioned the use of picture hard work and dedication on many levels. postcards and introduced a half-penny rate for them. This began a boom in postcards of As if that was not enough to keep them towns and cities. all busy, two members of the team, 100 years ago. On 12th September 1919 a Euan and Tom had their very special little-known politician called Adolf Hitler day and were married in July, in joined the fledgling German Worker's Party between all the activity weeks. A very would later become the Nazi Party' happy time for them and their family and friends. 80 years ago. On 1st September 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Two days later Thanks are certainly due to those who Britain and France declared war on were part of all these opportunities Germany. Air raid sirens sounded in where so many children were able to British cities, but a raid did not come. gather together and share in times of fun, learning and making friends. 75 years ago. From 17th-25th September I am sure that all who had children at 1944 "Operation Market Garden" took place. these events join with me in thanking The Allies attempted to seize the bridges the team. Betty Roberts over the Rhine, at Arnhem in the German- occupied Netherlands by means of a massive SOUTHSIDE CHURCHES airborne attack. After suffering heavy losses PRAYER BREAKFAST the Allies were forced to withdraw . The story is told in the film "A Bridge too The next Prayer Breakfast is in Far." Clincarthill Church, Battlefield Road, on Saturday 14th Sept 70 Years ago: On 30th September 1949 the airlift of supplies to Berlin ,which had been from 8.30 am—10 am. blockaded by Soviet forces, ended after 14 Come and meet people from months and over 270,000 flights. other local churches and find out what they are doing in their 40 years ago: On 29th September 1979 John II became the first Pope to visit Ireland. part of God’s mission field. 15 . THE CHURCH UNDER being a Christian. When we looked for THE STAIRS a place, even just a house, nobody would help us for fear of being A church has started meeting under a excommunicated, too. We finally staircase in a remote area of Nepal, found a staircase to meet under. The according to Nepali local partners Lord has been bringing people slowly; who are involved in leadership today eight people gather there training. weekly."

They write, “This area is difficult and Another small church has started often hostile to the Gospel but the elsewhere in the district. Lord touched our hearts to train indigenous leaders and to help them This couple continue to also reach out start a fellowship there." to the Mushar community, who are considered untouchable: "They are the The couple describe this district as poorest of poor people in a rather poor one of the least reached with the land. We have started a literacy gospel: “We don't see a Christian or programme for women and a free church in 99.5 per cent of the learning centre for children, as they villages." cannot attend school. The Lord has been gracious in using our team.” Two of the few local Christians were trained by our local partners to start a These local partners are sent by Asia- small church, but unsurprisingly CMS and a local Christian finding a place to meet proved organisation and jointly supported by difficult. Church Mission Society and Asia- CMS. “One of the church planters was kicked out of his community for 16 . CRECHE Thank you for being there to look after the youngest th 8 Sept B. Roberts P. Piper members of our th 15 Sept A. Gardiner F. McCall congregation each Sunday .

22 nd Sept I. Haddow M. Carvil th As always if you cannot 29 Sept M. Coubrough M. Borland manage please change or th 6 Oct B. Roberts P. Piper contact me (586 4294).

CLUB 170

The Club has continued throughout the summer months with attendances in the high twenties. We are always trying to develop this service for our guests, visiting other providers to see if we can learn from their example.

We are very aware that the Club could not operate without the assistance of many people, by way of food collecting, shopping for essentials, preparing the hall on a Sunday morning, soup and sandwich making, financial donations and for the team each week preparing and serving the food.

We give thanks to each and every one.

Our team were boosted last year by three senior pupils from Hutchesons' Grammar School who attended the Club on a very regular basis. We were sorry to lose them at the end of the school year and wish them well in their future studies.

Before the school holidays the club Counting Team Rota received an invitation to speak at the Hutchesons' Sixth Year Volunteering The team for Sunday, 8th assembly. David Smith represented the September until Sunday, 6th Club and must have made an impressive October (both dates inclusive) pitch (indeed we were told so by two of is:- the volunteers!) as a goodly number indicated their interest at the end of the assembly L Boyle, M Queen, P Brown and A Watt This was followed up by Betty as club

If anyone cannot manage a administrator, treasurer and 'Jill of all Sunday, please arrange a trades'. Some of the sixth-formers came substitute or contact Alan Watt. to "check us out" and we look forward to welcoming them to the Sunday teams this session. 17

CHURCH VESTIBULE / DOORS OPEN DAY

BOOKS DUTY – SUNDAY Doors Open day this year takes MORNINGS place on Saturday 21st September TH 8 September Mrs. A. Neil from 10 am—4 pm. Mrs. M. Carvil It is a good idea to open to the Mrs. E. McNicoll community, letting them see Mr. A. Comrie something of what takes place in 15 th September Mrs. A.M. Gardiner our building. Mrs. N. Griffith Mrs. M. Brindle In past years we have been visited Mrs. L. Friel by a very interesting cross-section nd of people. 22 September Mrs. M. Coubrough Mr. P. Brown We will need volunteers to provide Mr. G. Gardiner tea / coffee and biscuits, and people Miss M. Percy to greet visitors and guide them th 29 September Miss L. Boyle through the church. Miss M. Percy A list will appear on the notice Mrs. M. Rankin board. Please add your name to the Mrs. M. Comrie list. Lexa 6 th October Miss M. Davidson Mrs. R. Hughes Miss L. Hunter Mrs. A. Coleman From Flora Campbell OFFERING DUTIES:- Flora would like to thank all The following Members are asked to friends who helped her get take duty on the following Sundays:- through her recent illness by their 8th September – 6 th October 2019 visits, cards, letters, phone calls and flowers. Back Pews Mr. G. Gardiner She says she is now feeling very Left Side Pews/ Mrs. W. Bradley much better. Sincere thanks to Chairs all.

Right Side Chairs/ Mrs. R. Hughes MANY THANKS...... to all in Choir the church family who donate generously each Sunday for the tea or coffee served after the Sun- day service. Thanks also for bis- cuits which are handed in from ... The Kitchen Helpers 18 INTIMATIONS

1. The Kirk Session will meet on Tuesday 17th September 2019.

2. Team Leaders will meet on Tuesday 15th October 2019.

3. Cases of illness or urgent pastoral need should be intimated without delay to the Minister.

4. Any person who would like to become a communicant member of the church should speak to the Minister.

5. The next date for handing in material for the September Magazine is Sunday 30th September .

TREASURER’S REPORT TO 25th AUG 2019

Open Plate £ 1,915 Freewill Offerings £ 6,629 Gift Aid Freewill Offerings £ 34,365 Total £ 42,909 Average per Sunday £ 1,262

OTHER INCOME Donation to Chris’s House £3000 Donation to Glasgow City Mission £130.40 Donation to Christian Aid (Total) £1223.77

M. Borland, Treasurer NEWS FLASH We have made a planned Ministry and Mission contribution to Edinburgh this year so far (end of August) of £43,608. As you can see from the above figures we are just short of that income needed and we still need to send another £16,500 plus a further £86,000 for congregational expenses, fabric repairs and Daisy St expenses. HELP NEEDED FROM EVERY MEMBER. PLEASE REVIEW YOUR GIVINGS AND KEEP THEM REGULAR

GENERAL FABRIC FUND

Balance at 1/1/19 £12,612 + Income £ 2,020 £14,632 Expenditure £ 6,183 Balance at 25/8/19 £ 8,449 19

SEPTEMBER 2019

The Big Question A group of church members considers the practice of tithing.

Ron Ferguson Ron tells of a recent book by Rev Ian Gilmour which he describes as a riveting read. Mr Gilmour writes of his involvement with black gospel music and worship, and its influence on the struggle for human rights

The Moderator Very Rev Colin Sinclair Mr Sinclair writes of the proposed changes in how the church is run and finds them to be a price worth paying. We have to take risks and show active faith, clinging to hope.

God and Taxes Jackie Macadam discusses the morality of taxation.

Catherine Stihler ex Member of the European Parliament (MEP) is taking up a new job as CEO of the Knowledge Foundation. Thomas Baldwin chats with her about her new role and her faith commitment.

Web Worship Ian McLarty describes the background to the Web project capturing hymns from CH4

John Hume In his inimitable style John describes the characterful 17th century church in Elie, East Fife.

Celebrating the Guild A preview of the Annual Gathering and Guild

The Disinvestment Debate ( part 2) The thoughts of the Church's Investors Trust

The Exodus of an ancient community. Rev-Rory Macleod writes of the movement of thousands of Christians from their ancient homes in Iraq and Syria to Jordan, where they hope to find refuge. Mr Macleod- was in Jordan as part of a "twinning" arrangement between Sleat and Strath church in Skye and St Paul's, an Arabic speaking congregation part of the Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem.

ALL THIS - and letters, reviews, crosswords , registers, prayers, Bible Study, news of the church, local, national and international.

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