Orchardhill News

INTIMATIONS

Week commencing 7^th March 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                              Third Sunday in Lent

      7                  9.45am    Family Service

                        11.15am    Morning Worship

                          6.30pm    Evening Service

Monday              7.30pm   The Guild meet in the Church Hall

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Sunday                                     Fourth Sunday in Lent

    14                   9.45am            Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

                        11.15am            Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Tuesday              7.30pm         Stated Annual Meeting meets in the

16                                 Church Hall

Sunday                                     Fifth Sunday in Lent

     21                  9.45am         Family Service

                        11.15am         Morning Worship

                          6.30pm         Evening Service

Car Parking

Please give consideration to other parked cars when parking your car in either the top or lower car park.

 Church Doors

During the winter months the Rosslea Church Door will be closed to conserve energy and heat.  Thank you for using the Main Tower Door.

 Life and Work & Orchardhill Record

These are now available from the table at the Tower Door for uplifting and delivering to members.

 Communion Invitations

Elders are reminded that Communion Invitations for the services on Sunday 14^th March 2010 are available from the table at the tower door.

The Guild

Tomorrow, Monday 8^th March at 7.30pm in the Church Hall, Rev Colin Renwick of Jordanhill Parish Church will give us an illustrated talk on his visit to Nepal and Bangladesh.

We look forward to welcoming everyone interested in this talk.

 Giffnock South Church Guild

Giffnock South Guild are hosting a fundraising event in aid of Guild Projects on Wednesday 17^th March at 7.30 pm in the Winton Hall.  The Cambus Singers will provide entertainment; tickets (£5) will be available at the door.  This concert is open to everyone at Orchardhill.

 Presbytery Training in Pastoral Care – Thursday 11^th and 18^th March

As in previous years, the Glasgow Presbytery Adult Trainers will be sharing their wisdom and experience of:

Visiting the Confused Elderly             11^th March

Visiting the Bereaved                      18^th March

 During informal evenings (7.30pm – 9.15am) in the Renfield St. Stephen’s Church Centre, Bath Street, Elders, new and not so new, Pastoral Visitors and any interested members of the Congregation, are invited to come along and take part in an enjoyable experience.  Please contact Ian Cartlidge (571 7839) so that your name can be registered with the Organisers.

 Wednesday 2^nd “A” Giffnock Brownies

After hearing a talk on the work of the Beit Trust Cure International Hospital in Malawi, the Brownies filled smartie tubes with their pocket money and raised £105, enough money to buy 15 Bibles for this hospital specialising in children’s orthopaedics.  Carriage costs were £80 and rather than reducing the number of Bibles to be sent, the Brownies wondered if anyone in the congregation would like to help support the cost of posting the Bibles.  If so, please get in touch with Fiona Carmichael, 638 2555, as any help would be much appreciated.

 Easter Breakfast – 4^th April at 9.00am

Our Easter Breakfast will take place at 9.00am on Sunday 4^th April followed by our Celebration Service at 10.30am.  Volunteers are required.  If you can assist with the catering please contact Anne Barr 638 1216.

 Child Protection Training

You are urged to give your name to Pat Byrne 571 7859 for the following training. If you have not already done so and either wish to or have been advised that you require to undertake such training in order to help in a voluntary capacity with one or several church organisations.  Wednesday 31^st March 2010 from 7.00 to 9.30pm - Location in Orchardhill church premises to be confirmed.

 FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT

 Fairtrade Fortnight is about getting more people talking about and buying Fairtrade and we want you and our church to be involved. For Fairtrade Fortnight this year

(22 February – 7 March) we want everyone in the UK swapping for Fairtrade. Your usual bananas for Fairtrade bananas, your usual cotton socks for Fairtrade cotton socks, and most of all your usual cuppa for a Fairtrade cuppa. Each and every swap proves that the people of the UK want producers in the developing world to get a fairer deal.

Orchardhill is one of nearly 6,000 churches in the UK have met the goals to become a Fairtrade Church.  By being a Fairtrade Church we received a certificate to display to tell people we and all our organisations have made a commitment to Fairtrade.

The three goals our church must continue to fulfil are:

• Use Fairtrade tea and coffee after services and in all meetings for which we have responsibility
• Move forward on using other Fairtrade products such as sugar, biscuits and fruit
• Promote Fairtrade during Fairtrade Fortnight and during the year through events, worship and other activities whenever possible.

Haiti

We've all been horrified by the visual evidence on our televisions of the extent of the destruction and human suffering wrought by the earthquake in Haiti. Yet we've also found ourselves uplifted by the stories of survivors rescued from the rubble against all odds, and by the outpouring of generosity around the world -- even if the gigantic scale of the devastation means that logistical problems are causing not all of the aid to reach those who need it yet. As the world responds to the earthquake, we at Orchardhill will dedicate our Communion Service Sunday, 14 March to reflect on and pray for the people of Haiti and to take up a retiring offering for the ongoing humanitarian effort in the country.

Haiti

We've all been horrified by the visual evidence on our televisions of the extent of the destruction and human suffering wrought by the earthquake in Haiti. Yet we've also found ourselves uplifted by the stories of survivors rescued from the rubble against all odds, and by the outpouring of generosity around the world -- even if the gigantic scale of the devastation means that logistical problems are causing not all of the aid to reach those who need it yet. As the world responds to the earthquake, we at Orchardhill will dedicate our Communion Service Sunday, 14 March to reflect on and pray for the people of Haiti and to take up a retiring offering for the ongoing humanitarian effort in the country.

Preparation for Bereavement Fellowship Group  - Sat. 27^th February

A Bereavement Friendship Group has been working at Mearns Kirk for over a year, serving those in the area of Newton Mearns who have lost loved ones, and it is hoped to set up a similar group in Giffnock, based at Orchardhill, to offer friendship and a listening ear to those in our community, regardless of background, who are finding it difficult to come to terms with bereavement.

Those who are already involved in pastoral care should note that a preparatory meeting has been arranged for Saturday 27^th February 2010, between 9.30am and 12 noon in the Fellowship / Session Rooms, and that the Rev. Joe Kavanagh and Beth Seymour will be among the speakers.

An invitation is extended to all in the congregation who would be prepared to befriend the bereaved, probably one evening per month, to come along to the preparatory meeting to join the Pastoral Care Group. A similar invitation is being extended to Park Church, Giffnock South Church, and Giffnock United Reformed members.

In order to estimate numbers for catering purposes, please let Ian Cartlidge (571 7839) know if you are able to attend.

The Guild

To-morrow, Monday 8^th February at 7.30pm in the Church Hall, Mr. Seaman will speak to us about the work of Mission Aviation Fellowship in Madagascar where the lack of roads and mountainous jungle covered terrain mean that flying is the only quick and safe way to travel

Taming The Tiger

Tony Anthony knew no fear, 3 times World Kung Fu champion at the peak of his career, he travelled the world protecting the rich and powerful, more extraordinary than fantasy, more remarkable than fiction, come and hear his story from descent into prison and conversion to Christianity.  Scotland’s own Gary Brotherstone (a Fusion favourite) will open the evening with some of his worship songs. Sunday 21 February, 7.00pm (finish 8.30pm) at the Couper Institute. To find out more visit www.avantiministries.com.To join in with the all age Orchardhill group going to the event ask Callum Hunter - callum.hunter@ntlworld.com or 638 6138

Quiz Night -7.30 pm 6 March,Scout Hall,Giffnock–

Isla Hunter and Rozi Clarke (Giffnock South Church) are volunteering to work in a centre for special needs children in Kerala, India.  The 15 Nuns who run the Raksha schools, clinic and training centre are poorly financially resourced and the proceeds from the quiz will be used to assist their efforts (not the cost of air fares).Quiz tickets cost £10 including a light supper(drinks extra) - we would welcome your support at this fun and fellowship evening  - please contact Callum Hunter - callum.hunter@ntlworld.com or 638 6138 or at Church!

Salsacise Class

There is now  a Salsacise Class in Orchardhill Memorial Halls on Friday mornings at 10.00am.

Fairtrade Fortnight

During Fairtrade Fortnight there will be an event called ‘Fairtrade Fashion Fever’ on Saturday 27^th February at 7.30pm. at the Giffnock United Reformed Church. Fairly traded clothing and accessories as well as foods will be available. Fairtrade snacks and drinks will be served. Tickets cost £6. See David Christie (URC) tel. no.

638 4807.