STAMPERLAND PARISH CHURCH SUNDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 2018 MINISTER - REV SUSAN MILLER Welcome and Intimations Call to Worship: The Lord is gracious and compassionate, long-suffering and ever faithful. The Lord is good to all; his compas­ sion rests upon all his creatures. Hymn 147 All creatures of our God and King (Omit verses 5 and 6) All Age Address Hymn 530 One more step along the world I go 1st Reading: Proverbs 31:10-31 2nd Reading: Mark 9:30-37 Sermon Hymn 374 From heaven you came, helpless babe Offering Offertory Prayer Prayers for Others Hymn 286 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord Benediction & Three-fold Amen If it is possible for you, please stand as the Offer­ ing is brought to the table, and for the short Offer­ tory Prayer. WELCOME TO STAMPERLAND PARISH CHURCH Registered Charity No SC003155 1. A warm welcome to any visitors worshipping with us this morn­ ing, and especially to the Reverend Susan Miller who is leading us in worship today. Please sign the visitor’s book in the vestibule so that we can remember your time with us. 2. The Flower Display today is provided by ; Mr B Philips 3. Flower Calendar for Sunday 30th September is Mrs A Kirkwood. 4. Pastoral Care The Minister will be on holiday from Mon 17 September until Sunday 23 September 2018. In the event of pastoral emergency, could they please contact Rev. Jeanne Roddick of Greenbank Parish Church on 0141 644 1395. 5. Messy Church at Netherlee continues this year on the following dates ; 18/11/18, 20/1/19, 3/3/19. This is for young families on a Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 6pm to experience Church through games, crafts and activities, as well as something to eat as a family. It’s even ok to drop in at the last min­ ute. Why not invite along a family you know? 6. Blythswood Boxes As intimated in the summer Focus the Guild ladies are participating again this year in the Blythswood Christmas Shoe Box Appeal. The boxes are distributed to people in need in Albania, Bulgaria Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Pakistan, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine. We are collecting for women and items must be of a size that can be put into a shoe box. The items suggested by Blythswood are: Toothbrush and Toothpaste, Shampoo, Face cloth/Moist wipes, Deodorant Comb/Brush, Sanitary Products, Soap (not Pears), Underwear, Socks/Tights, Hat, Scarf, Gloves, Moisturising Cream, Sewing Equipment, Kitchen Utensil and New Make-up. Any items donated should be given to Nancy Fisher, Grace Scott, Jan Barr, Anne Mackenzie or Evelyn Graham on a Sunday morn­ ing or at Open Door on a Wednesday. There has been a change of date as to when we are filling the boxes. The boxes will now be filled on Tuesday eve­ ning 26th September. We do hope that as many of the congregation as possi­ ble will join with us donating items for the boxes. 7. Good Money Week The bible is said to have perhaps 2000 verses about money. What does it all mean? What are the ethical and sustainable ways to use and invest our money? Are there practical ways for the Church to help those struggling in poverty. Eastwood Peace and Justice Forum is holding its second Good Money Week open meeting with speakers from Rathbone Ethi­ cal Investment, Christians against Poverty and Christian Aid. All welcome to attend. Monday Oct 8th at 7.30pm. Newton Mearns Baptist Church. 8. Heart and Soul Swing Band Concert is being given by the Church of Scot­ land’s very own swing band on Friday, 28th September at Wellington Church. 9. A Family Ceilidh (known as Gordon’s Social Calendar) will be held in Neth- erlee from 7pm to 10.30pm on Saturday 29th September. Entry is free but dona­ tions to the funding of the next event are invited. You can take your favourite drink if you like (some soft drinks will be available. What is Gordon’s Social Calendar? Gordon and some friends live at Daniel House in Glasgow. Gordon grew up in Netherlee and joined the church as a young man. Now that his parents are gone, and his siblings live in London and Australia, Netherlee church has made a commitment to start a regular series of activities Gordon enjoys which would be equally appealing to various groups of Netherlee and Stamperland congregations and the wider community. These ac­ tivities will take place roughly once a month under the heading of “Gordon’s So­ cial Calendar”. Activities will include games, crafts, cycling, swimming, cinema, climbing and many others - so there should be something that might interest some or all of you at least some of the time. The first of these activities will be the above ceilidh at which we will also celebrate Gordon’s birthday. Please come and share this event with him. 10. The Christian Aid Sponsored Swim is on Saturday 6th October from 6pm to 7.30pm at Eastwood Swimming Pool, in Eastwood Park. There is a list in the ves­ tibule for those who wish to sponsor the swimmers. There are sponsor forms available from Russell Brown and Sandra Cowie for those who would like to swim. 11. Crossreach Christmas Card Catalogues are now available from Anne MacKenzie who also has samples of the cards to view before purchase. Weekly Diary September Sun 30th Morning Worship 11.30am Regular Diary Reminders ER Foodbank If you would prefer to donate any of the other items from the East Renfrewshire List please refer to the list shown in the June Fo- ^ cus. If you are unable to carry heavy items please do not be de- terred from donating, there are always lighter options available on , • • the list. Thank you again for your continued support which is very | ' much appreciated. Again we would ask that items donated are within the “best before” date. The Foodbank will not distribute food which is out of date. East Renfrewshire Foodbank Donations requested for September Tinned spaghetti/macaroni/pasta shapes (ordinary size or small) Tinned meat/fish Instant mash potato Tinned or packet soup Ladies/Gents toiletries including ladies sanitary products UHT Milk and Creamed Rice or Custard Stamperland Church Open Door The Church sanctuary is open on a Wednesday morning from 10.00 o’clock until 12.00 o’clock for quiet contem­ plation and personal prayer. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available in the vesti­ bule where fellowship can be enjoyed. Please come and support this activity in your Church. Audio Recordings are made of most morning services. If you would like a CD of a service, please speak to Norrie Bolton. Clarkston House Care Home Service is at 11.00am on the last TUESDAY of the month. Any member of the congregation who would like to add their name to the rota please speak to Evelyn Graham..