Hello and welcome to worship!
It feels only a moment ago since we began the season of Lent, yet here we are, at the 4th Sunday of Lent already. We began in the wilderness, journeyed to Caesarea Philippi, and last week, we arrived in Jerusalem.
Staying with Jerusalem, our time of worship takes us to a conversation held at night, between Jesus and a teacher of the Law named Nicodemus...
It's also the Sunday that we mark Mothering Sunday –
and, the anniversary of the last time we were actually worshipping together in person in the church building... although we didn't quite know that at the time!
CHURCH NOTICES:
Several notices this week...
Possible reopening of the church building -
this last week, the First Minister announced that, subject to all being well, that church buildings might be able to reopen in time for Easter.
At the moment, it's a bit of a 'wait and see' - but the Session has agreed that if it is possible, all things being equal, that we would hope to open.
We do, however have paperwork that needs to be done, and checked with Presbytery - once that is signed off, we'll have a better idea of where we stand... or sit... or pray, for that matter.!
Do please be aware that we still must abide by the COVID-19 regulations, and part of that requires social distancing to be in place. This means that we will only be able to accommodate 15 people in the building for Sunday worship - and you'll need to book ahead, I'm afraid.
It's not ideal, but it is a wee glimmer of light on the horizon.
Watch this space...
And remember, that it’s all subject to change... which seems to have been the theme for this past year!
Parish newsletter: behind the scenes, we've been putting together a newsletter and we aim to have that out to all on the congregational roll for Holy Week. Thanks to all who contributed, and to Dee, our intrepid Editor. A copy of the newsletter will also be available online for wider availability
Some of you have been in touch - letting me know how you've been getting on with our various Lent challenges. Bakers have been busy, it seems. We've had a delicious, albeit messy, pineapple upside down cake, and a recipe that ended up making a multitude of biscuits - these pictured, from Greta.
I'm glad you've been enjoying the challenges!
And don't forget...
The LEGO challenge begins on Monday, and runs each day [not Sun] all the way through to Easter Saturday. A challenge for the young and the young of heart! You'll find that over on our youtube channel – so keep an eye out for that. [use the YouTube link on the right hand side 'links' panel to take you there].WORSHIP -
Our WORSHIP LINK IS HERE
In the meantime, have a good week and take care,
Nikki
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