Orchardhill NewsINTIMATIONS
Week commencing 5th September 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 9.45amFamily Worship 5 11.15am Morning Worship 6.30pmEvening 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, 12th September 2010 are:- Jeremiah Ch. 4 verses 11-12, 22-28; Psalm 14; 1Timothy Ch. 1 verses 12 – 17; Luke Ch. 15 verses 1 - 10
Organist: We welcome Derek Boyd to the clavinova and organ during David Fisher’s time on holiday
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.
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.
Living the Questions Groups The following Living the Question Groups resume on: Living the Questions (2) resumes in the Manse at 8.00pm Thursday 9th Living the questions (4) resumes in the Snug 10.30am at on Tuesday 14th Living the questions (3) resumes in the Manse on Sunday 19th Sept. . Fusion and YF Fusion (S1 – S3) starts to-night Sunday, 5th September, from 6.00pm – 7.15pm. YF (S4+) meets to-night from 7.30pm – 9.00pm Both groups meet in the Memorial Halls. Any queries, please contact Carly on 07519939364.
The Orchard The Orchard Café will be back to normal service from this Tuesday 6th September when we will open for morning coffee with home baking and soup at lunch time. We will also be open on Thursday mornings for coffee and home baking only. Hope to see you on Tuesday or Thursday!
Junior Badminton The club recommenced last 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
Life & Work, Orchardhill Record and Directory These are now available for collection from the table at the Claremount Church Door.
Orchardhill Record – October Deadline The deadline for the October edition of the Orchardhill Record will be Sunday 19 September.
Contributions by email should be sent to record-editor@orchardhill.org.uk before 1.00pm that day. Anyone without email facility can leave a typed contribution in the relevant slot in the rack in the church corridor no later than 11.00am.
Please use the above address for all contributions sent by email. Contributions should not be sent to Bill McMurtrie’s personal email address.
Woodfarm Educational Trust – Interfaith meeting This Sunday evening Chris is speaking at an Interfaith ‘Breaking the Fast’ event at the Woodfarm Educational Centre (former Woodfarm Sports Hall, 1 Burns Grove, Thornliebank). The event is run by the Trustees of the Woodfarm Educational Trust and begins at 6.45pm. Chris will be speaking at 7.35pm.
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).
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!
Macmillan Coffee Morning For several years we held the Big Coffee Morning in the church halls, but last year Irene and Mary decided to hold it in their own homes with the surprising result that we raised more money for Macmillan Cancer Support but with less effort! We would like to see more small coffee mornings being held in Giffnock, and if you feel you could do this, we’d love to hear from you. The official date is Friday 24th September, but it can be any day and at any time that suits you. Invite your friends and neighbours. It can be as small or as big as you wish. It is a great way of getting to know people! Contact Mary Kerr (638 2747) or Irene Kinniburgh (638 3722) if you would like more information, help or advice.
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’
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 next 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 OrchardhillOn 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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