News, info, events, as at Wk beg 8 April

What's on:

Parish magazine – Easter edition: The magazine has now arrived and
Dee is looking for volunteers to help with the distribution of our Easter magazine.
If you [or even some energetic grandchildren!] are able to help, please let her know.
And thank you!

Wed. 10 April, 2pm: the Guild AGM will be held in the Church Hall.
During the meeting there will be a discussion on the syllabus for next year,
and arrangements for the visit to St Giles.

Thus. 11 April, 7pm: ‘Wordworks’ writing group meets in the
Colebrooke Arms, Crawfordjohn. All welcome to come and sit by the fire
and share your own work, or pieces from favourite writers.

Sat. 13 April, 2.30: The Guild daffodil tea – Roberton Village Hall.
Entertainment by Lanarkshire Rural Choir; prize draw £5. 
All go towards Guild projects. Please do tell friends and neighbours

Holy Week:
Sun. 14 April: Palm Sunday -
9–9.45am Prayer group meets in the church
and
10.30am: ‘From Palms to the Passion’ – Our annual Palm Sunday service
retelling the events of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, and up to the Crucifixion.

Thurs 18 April, 6.30pm: Maundy Thursday Communion.
A simple and short service remembering the night of the Last Supper.
All welcome as we share bread and wine together around Christ’s table.

Fri 19 April, 6.30pm: Good Friday Music and Meditations from the Cross.
Join us as we recount through scripture the events of Good Friday nearly 2 000 years ago.
A quiet, reflective service.

Sun 21 April, 10.30am: EASTER SUNDAY celebration service. 
Come and celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and the joy of new life in this all-age friendly service.
We'll be 'resurrecting' the Alleluia's buried at the beginning of Lent

Further ahead - A date for your diary:
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.
Monies raised will be donated to the church.
Tickets available from 01864 504265/ 01864 502270/ 07851041468