The Covenanter March 2017 Fenwick Parish Church Community Magazine no 468 THE COVENANTER March 2017 CHURCH SERVICES – SUNDAYS 10.30am JUNIOR CHURCH and Ycam – 10.30am Interim Moderator : Very Rev Dr David W Lacy, 52 London Rd Kilmarnock, KA3 7AJ Phone 01563 523113 Email [email protected] Session Clerks: Mr Kevin Wadsworth, 51 Main Road Dunlop, Phone 01560 485439 Email : [email protected] Mrs Christine Hainey,17fowlds View Fenwick Phone 01560 600716 Email : [email protected] Gift Aid/Freewill Offerings: Mr A.Crosbie Telephone: 01560 322229 4 Campbell Street, Darvel, KA17 0DA Email:[email protected] Church Treasurer: Mrs Tracy Geddes,1 Skernieland Rd Fenwick Telephone 01560 600374 Roll Keeper: Mrs Nora Shanks,12Skernieland Rd, Fenwick Telephone: 01560 600202 E-mail : [email protected] Organist: Alistair Peter, 37 South Hamilton St Kilmarnock, KA1 2DT Email : [email protected] The Covenanter: Production/Distribution: Jean Bowes, 2 Rysland Drive Fenwick Telephone: 01560600259 Convener/ Advertising: Bill McNab, Avrilea, Kingsford, Stewarton . KA3 5JS Telephone 01560 482468 Email: [email protected] The Covenanter can now be found on the internet as part of the Church website at www.fenwickparishchurch.org.uk/covenanter. All copy for the magazine should be received at least two weeks before the first Sunday of the publication month. Fenwick Parish Church (Church of Scotland) Registered Scottish Charity No SC010062 Covenanter Page 2 From the Interim Moderator Come to church on Sundays, Members of Fenwick Parish Church! I like to watch “Antiques Roadshow” when I can. The stories behind the objects, told by owners and then experts, are fascinating enough. But, then, we arrive at the climax! “How much is it worth?” The reactions of the owners are what interest me: if it’s worth thousands: “Hurray!” But not all react like that. Or if it’s worth very little: “Ah well”. But not all react like that. My eyes fill up when the owners, who have received either good or bad news about their possession’s monetary value, say, “I wouldn’t part with it for anything”. Its sentimental value, its place in their hearts is, for them, its true value. We all own many objects whose whole value is sentimental not monetary. We all know about value that is more than monetary. So why do we place the accumulation of money so high on our priority list, sometimes at the expense of children, family, relationships? Even at the expense of our relationship with God: “I work hard all week; Sundays are my only chance for rest and recuperation with the family”. How many times have I been told that! But, recently, it was from a young father who also described a Sunday of driving his kids to and from various sports training sessions and games, and of rushing around the car dealers in between to look for a new car. I thought Sunday was the only day for r. & r. and family! Just one hour to concentrate on the Presence of God, to give over your will to His, to exult in His Love and to strengthen up your faith. Just one hour to fulfil the vows taken to do so, on your own behalf and for your children, too. Just one hour to show your neighbours and your town that you belong to Him, the God who put such a huge value on us that He gave His precious Son. We must all ensure that we realise what is truly valuable, what should not have been discarded so easily. May God bless you all. David L Covenanter Page 3 Basis of Linking of Fenwick Parish Church (Church of Scotland) and Kilmarnock Riccarton Church of Scotland. As most of you are aware, we have been negotiating on your behalf the terms of the Basis of Linking between Fenwick and Kilmarnock Riccarton Church of Scotland. The negotiations have been amicable with both parties wanting this process to be as friendly as possible. Both sessions have met separately and together and approved the Basis of Linking which is displayed below. The short version is that Colin Strong will be our new minister, worship will be at 10:00 am instead of 10:30 am and our manse will be retained as an asset of The Church of Scotland and leased out with the profits going into our Fabric fund. On Sunday 26 February 2017, immediately after the morning worship we will have an informal congregational meeting in the church, where your session clerks will be available to discuss the agreement in detail. On Sunday 5 March, 2017, there shall be a meeting of the members of the congregation of Fenwick Parish Church immediately after morning worship. The purpose of the meeting being to consider and, if so resolved, to accept a Basis of Linking with the congregation of Kilmarnock Riccarton and to agree to the appointment of the Revd Colin A. Strong as Minister of the linked congregations. Your Session Clerks, Kevin Wadsworth Christine Hainey Covenanter Page 4 Basis of Linking of Fenwick Parish Church (Church of Scotland) and Kilmarnock Riccarton Church of Scotland. The Congregations of Fenwick Parish Church (Church of Scotland) and Kilmarnock Riccarton Church of Scotland shall be linked as from the day of and that on the following terms and conditions: 1. NAME: The name of the linked charge shall be Fenwick Parish Church (Church of Scotland) linked with Kilmarnock Riccarton Church of Scotland (hereinafter respectively referred to as FENWICK and KILMARNOCK: Riccarton). 2. PROPERTY AND FUNDS: The property and funds belonging to or held on behalf of each congregation shall remain the property and funds of each congregation as at present. 3. PLACES AND TIMES OF WORSHIP: Both churches at present used and occupied by the congregations shall be the places of worship of the linked congregations. Services shall be conducted in FENWICK Church at 10 am and in KILMARNOCK: Riccarton Church at 11.30 am each Sunday. Service times may be rotated annually by agreement with each Kirk Session. 4. TERRITORIAL RESPONSIBILITY: The bounds to be served by the linked charge shall be those served by the present charge of FENWICK and those served by the present charge of KILMARNOCK: Riccarton, or as Presbytery may determine. 5. KIRK SESSION: The two Kirk Sessions shall continue their present status and authority. The Minister of the linked charge shall be the Moderator of each Kirk Session. The two Kirk Sessions shall meet together at least once in each calendar year. 6. CONGREGATIONAL MANAGEMENT: The temporal affairs of each congregation shall be administered as at present. The office-bearers of the congregations shall meet annually to decide on their portion of the contribution to related expenses, listed expenses and maintenance of the manse, subject to the approval of the Presbytery. Any capital expenditure relating to the linked charge Manse shall be apportioned by agreement of both congregations. If the parties fail to agree, Presbytery shall act as arbiter whose decision is final. 7. MINISTER: The Rev. Colin Strong, presently Minister of KILMARNOCK: Riccarton, shall be the Minister of the linked charge in terms of Section 11 (1) (b) of Act VII, 2003 8. THE MANSE: The manse of KILMARNOCK: Riccarton shall be the manse of the linked congregations. For greater flexibility of choice during the next vacancy FENWICK have agreed to retain their Manse. The manse of FENWICK congregation shall be let or otherwise utilised subject to the approval of the Presbytery and, if necessary, of the General Trustees or the General Assembly. The free proceeds of any such let or use shall (a) if falling within the scope of Act VII 1995, be credited to the benefit of the congregation in the Consolidated Fabric Fund or (b) if not falling within the scope of the said Act, be held and applied for fabric purposes in connection with the properties of FENWICK congregation. 9. MINISTERIAL SUPPORT: The stipend of the minister shall be payable in terms of the National Stipend Scheme. 10. POWER TO ADJUST: While these articles and terms shall form the Basis of Linking for the two congregations now agreeing, the linked congregations shall be free, like any other congregation, to agree to adjust arrangements under the authority of Presbytery as need may arise. Covenanter Page 5 TINA EDGAR School of Motoring Fenwick Patient and friendly female instructor Block Booking Discount! MOBILE: 07590 017560 ALLAN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD Family Business Est. 1969 All Domestic, Industrial & Commercial Work . Energy Efficient Lighting Advice . Inspections & Safety Checks/Reports . Landlord Certification & PAT Testing Free Estimates Telephone 01560 600343 Fax : 01560 323178 Or Call Stephen 07762 765609 Ian 07971 432088 Email: [email protected] Covenanter Page 6 EARLY SPRING LITTER PICK Fenwick Community Council are organising a litter pick and are looking for volunteers to join them on: Sunday 19th March 2016 Meet at John Fulton Memorial Hall: 10am If you can help please call Irene (600771), Ingrid (600503) or Kim (600239) Covenanter Page 7 Fenwick Community Group The Fenwick Community Group organise various fundraising events throughout the year with the main one being Gala Week. This year’s Gala will commence on Saturday 10th June with the theme “Farming”. Work on the organisation of this event has commenced and the Group need people to help with planning and running events. We are particularly looking for parents of pre-primary/primary school aged children to join the group. Please contact Isobel on 01560 601199 for further details. We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 28th March at 8pm in Fenwick Hotel and will be looking for new members of the Committee, in particular we are looking for a new Secretary.