Orchardhill NewsINTIMATIONS
Week commencing 29th August 2010
We extend a warm welcome to you if you are visiting us today and invite you to sign the Visitor’s Book, which is situated in the entrance of the Tower Door.
Sunday 9.45am Family Worship 29 11.15am Morning Worship
Tuesday 7.30pm Congregational Board meet in Session Room 31
September
Sunday 9.45am Family Worship 5 11.15am Morning Worship 6.30pm Evening Service
Sunday 9.45am Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper 12 11.15am Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Lectionary Readings: The Lectionary Readings for Sunday, 5 September 2010 are:- Jeremiah Ch. 18 verses 1-11; Philemon verses 11-21; & Luke Ch. 14 verses 25-33
Death: The congregation will be very sorry to learn of the death of Kate Hogarth, 7 St. Anne’s Drive, on Monday 23rd August. We assure Allan, Rachel and Cameron of our love and prayers. Kate’s funeral took place on Friday last, 27th August.
Organist: We welcome Derek Boyd to the clavinova and organ during David Fisher’s time on holiday Elders and Board Members Will ALL Elders and members of the Congregational Boardplease ensure that the Office has their up to date information for inclusion in the Church Directory. Kirk Session – Communion Invitations Elders are reminded that Communion Invitations for the services on Sunday 12th September 2010 are available from the table at the Claremount Avenue door. Congregational Board Members of the Congregational Board who are not on email, can uplift a copy of their ‘papers’ for this Tuesday’s meeting from the Claremount Church Door. Choir The Choir will be restarting on Monday 6th September at 7.30pm where a warm welcome will be waiting for old and new members. We will be working towards our Christmas Songs of Praise, on Sunday 12th December, along with new anthems. Fusion and YF YF (S4+) will be starting tonight with a chill-out night from 7.30pm – 9.00pm Fusion (S1 – S3) restarts next Sunday, 5th September, from 6.00pm – 7.15pm. Both groups meet in the Memorial Halls. Any queries, please contact Carly on 07519939364.
The Orchard The Orchard Café is open this Tuesday at 10am. for coffee, tea and baking. We will continue on Tuesdays only until week beginning 6th September when we will open on Thursdays as well.
Junior Badminton The club recommences on Saturday 4th September at 10am. Anyone interested in joining please contact Anne Barr (638 1216). Children should be aged between 10 and 15yrs.
Soundwaves Our new session resumes on Tuesday 7th September from 6.15 till 8.00pm. We will have fun with instruments and singing, working towards musical events and a show next year. Boys and girls in P3 upwards can join us. For information / add youngsters names / chat / discuss if you think you might like to help, contact Alice Jack (571 1803 ) or Susan Taylor (577 7065
Are you interested? A few parents have expressed a desire to have a crèche for the under 3s during the first service on a Sunday morning. As there are already toys and a space available this could be put into operation fairly soon. If you are interested please contact Gillian Hall (637 4399). Christian Aid We are pleased to report that the amount raised during 2009/2010 by the four Giffnock Churches for Christian Aid amounted to £6,779. Many thanks to all who contributed during Christian Aid week, and who supported the Plant Sale and Book Sale.
Christian Aid Book Sale Christian Aid are holding a book sale outside Morrison’s in Fenwick Road on Saturday 4th September from 10am till 1pm. Donations of books are welcome, please contact either Ian Anderson (638 0689) or David Howard (571 7854). Why not combine it with Giffnock United Reformed Church’s coffee morning from 10am till noon over in their Church Hall.
Church Golf Outing The Annual Church Golf Outing will be played on Saturday 11th September at Gullane No. 3. The cost will be approximately £50.00 for the day which includes food, golf and prizes. The first tee-off is at 11.00am so we will leave Giffnock at approximately 9.00am. If you would like to attend, please contact either Ian Cartlidge (571 7839) or Andy Gall (0141 638 2048). All standards of golfers are welcome. This has always been a very successful day out in previous years when new friendships have been made. Don’t miss out!
The Scottish Reformation Mearns Kirk are hosting the following lectures:
Lecture 2 on Thursday 16th September will be in Broom Church at 7.30pm. Steven Reid will speak on ‘The History of the Reformation’ Mearns Parish Church will host the last lecture on Thursday 4th November at 7.30pm. Peter McNeill will speak on ‘The Theology of the Reformation’ Christian Mens Dinner Alistair Begg was born in Glasgow and is Pastor of a church in the USA (please visit www.truthforlfe.org). His morning radio broadcasts are listened to across America, his books are always top sellers and he travels extensively to communicate the Gospel. You may have seen the BBC documentary about his ministry. To be in his company is an uplifting experience as he talks with clarity, conviction, warmth and humour. You are invited to join the Orchardhill table for dinner with Alistair on Friday 1st October at the Redhurst Hotel, Giffnock at 7.00pm.Tickets cost £20.00, available from Callum Hunter, tel: 638 6138,e-mail callum.hunter@ntlworld.com Indian Summer Outing The Fellowship Task Group decided to gamble on summer arriving late this year (as opposed to not at all) and invite all members of the congregation to join together for an Indian Summer Outing at Strathclyde Police Recreational Grounds at Lochinch, Pollok Park on Sunday 12th September 2010 from 2pm - 5pm. We hope that people of all ages will come along to enjoy a time of fun, food and fellowship for the whole family. Tickets are available from the Fellowship Task Group members or by contacting Shona Cook on 0141 644 1354. Adults (from S1 upwards) £5 Primary school children and younger - Free Please let us know a.s.a.p. if you are coming for catering purposes.
Godly Play at Orchardhill On Saturday 2nd October, Stepping Stones will be welcoming Margaret Grant and Alex Mackenzie who will present a Godly Play Discovery Day from 10.00am till approximately 4pm in the Church Hall. All those who are involved in Stepping Stones are invited to come along and hear about this Montessori-based approach to hearing about the Word. This method has been found to be successful in assisting children and young people in their spiritual development and making Christianity come alive so that it becomes part of daily life and not just Church on a Sunday. Each child’s needs and ways of learning are different and so the Montessori style is ideal. The children will discover how to ‘wonder’ about spiritual things; while the language, symbols, sacred stories and parables of the Christian Faith are presented in tangible forms using large, specifically made figures and models in a very simple and powerful way. Please contact Andrea Caldwell (586 0162) or Anne Barr (638 1216) for more details or if you would like to attend. Lunch will be provided. A Materials day will be held on 30th October and this is where we need your help. Anyone interested in helping us to make up the materials please come, you do not need to be an expert in anything, we just need enthusiasm. More details later. This is an exciting time for Stepping Stones and we would ask for your prayers as we begin a new challenge
Scottish Love in Action Invitation You are invited to SLA’s 10th Birthday celebration on Saturday 25th Sept. at 7.30pm at Rudolf Steiner School, Spylaw Road, Edinburgh Bring your family and friends to hear the exciting progress of the lives of the resilient children of SLA. We need your help to widen the net of supporters. Donations on the night will help to cover costs. If you are interested please contact Jeanette Birnie 638 0457 by 7th September. |
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