News, info. and events wk beg. 22 April to 12 May

The Minister will be on annual leave as of Mon 22 April thru to and including Tues 7 May.

Rev. George Shand

Funeral cover during this time will be provided by the Rev George Shand,
on 01899 309400.
For general parish queries, please contact Heather Watt, our Session Clerk,
on 01899 850211

Morning worship over the two Sundays:

Rev. Bill Buchan

Sun 28 April, 10.30 - a warm welcome back to the Rev. Bill Buchan, who will conduct worship this morning.
Bill previously served as parish minister at Kilwinning Abbey
Church of Scotland, before retiring. He and his wife now live in Biggar.

Rev. Sandy Strachan

Sun 5 May, 10.30 - after a bout of illness, the Rev. Sandy Strachan makes a welcome return to conduct worship for us. Prior to retirement, Sandy served as a Chaplain for the NHS in Dumfries.

WHAT'S ON:

Thurs 25 April, 7pm: The Kirk Session will meet in the Church Hall. The Minister will be return briefly from leave to attend this meeting.

Thurs 9 May, 7pm: 'Wordworks' writing group meets by the fireside at the Colebrooke Arms, Crawfordjohn. All welcome.
Bring along, and share, something you're working on, or, a piece from a favourite writer.

11 May, 7 for 7.30pm: Ceilidh hosted by The Big Squeeze Ceilidh Band
at Crawfordjohn Hall. Bar, supper, prize draw.
Tickets £10 adult, £2.50 children, or £25 for a family ticket.
Tickets available from 01864 504265/ 01864 502270/ 07851041468
Monies raised will be donated to the church.

 Sun 12 May - Sat 18 May

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK

Sun 12 May, 9-9.45am:
Prayer group meets in the church
and then
10.30am Morning worship - Christian Aid Service
There will be an extra offering made this week which will be donated
to Christian Aid to help with their work.