news, updates, general information wk beg. 13 Nov - 29 Nov

 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR MON 13-WED 29 NOVEMBER

Annual leave: Just to note that Nikki (the minister) will be on annual leave from Monday 13th until the afternoon of Wed. 29th.
While I’m away, the Rev Mike Fucella will be providing urgent pastoral cover and he can be contacted by phone on 01899 229291 or email at mfucella@churchofscotland.org.uk
For any general parish matters, please contact Janice Reid, our Session Clerk by phone on 07812 158275 or email at reidjanice@hotmail.co.uk          

As to worship, over the next two Sunday mornings onsite, we’ll be welcoming our friend, the Rev. George Shand, who’ll be providing pulpit cover…
And we’ll also be joined by the Shenna Fox who’ll be playing the organ for us.
Online, below are some suggested links to other congregations who provide worship, so, an opportunity to have a wee visit elsewhere during this time:

• Biggar Parish Church - LINK 
• Dunfermline Abbey - LINK            
  
• Kirkton Parish Church - LINK        
  
• Hamilton Old Parish Church - LINK 

Sun 3rd Dec: Communion Service - It's our Winter communion, and everyone is very welcome to come and join us, as we share in the Lord's Supper together.

Clydesdale Food Bank donations: as this is a communion month, we'll be collecting donations for the Food Bank (tinned and dry food items, toiletries, and... if possible, maybe some Christmas-oriented items to bring some cheer e.g mince pies, Christmas pud, etc.) Last items please, for Sun 17th Dec. in order to ensure delivery to families before Christmas. Thanks in advance.

Christmas newsletter: The year is cracking on a-pace, and when I'm back, we'll be moving into the season of Advent that guides us through to Christmas. The Christmas newsletter will be out in hard copy and hopefully available the last week of November - a digital copy has now been uploaded - at the top of the blog, you'll find the 'Christmas newsletter 2023' tab - click on there... or just CLICK ON THIS LINK to take you there directly.

Remembrance: worship for Sun 12 November

WELCOME to our time of worship today, in which we will remember again those who died in what was supposed be the ‘war to end all wars’ but was not...and so, we also remember those who have died in subsequent wars, and those who even now, are acting in the service of their country...

To go straight to the online service click on the WORSHIP LINK HERE.

CHURCH NOTICES
Acts of Remembrance around the parish:
10.30 at the Parish Church, Abington - the minister
10.50am at the Memorial, Wanlockhead - c/o the Community Council
12pm at the Memorial, Leadhills - the minister
1pm at the Memorial, Crawford - the minister

Annual leave: I'll be on annual leave from Monday 13th until the afternoon of Wed. 29th.
While I’m away, the Rev Mike Fucella will be providing urgent pastoral cover and he can be contacted by phone on 01899 229291 or email at mfucella@churchofscotland.org.uk
For any general parish matters, please contact Janice Reid, our Session Clerk by phone on 07812 158275 or email at reidjanice@hotmail.co.uk          

As to worship, over the next two Sunday mornings onsite, we’ll be welcoming our friend, the Rev. George Shand, who’ll be providing pulpit cover…
And we’ll also be joined by the Shenna Fox who’ll be playing the organ for us.
Online, below are some suggested links to other congregations who provide worship, so, an opportunity to have a wee visit elsewhere while I’m away.

• Biggar Parish Church - LINK 
• Dunfermline Abbey - LINK            
  
• Kirkton Parish Church - LINK        
  
• Hamilton Old Parish Church - LINK 

Christmas newsletter: The year is cracking on a-pace, and when I'm back, we'll be moving into the season of Advent that guides us through to Christmas. The Christmas newsletter will be out and hopefully available in early December - a digital copy will be put online when it's ready.

In the meantime, as we take time to remember, may you know the peace of the Prince of Peace, and feel God walking with you this week.
God bless,

Nikki

Everyday Saints: worship for Sun 5 Nov.

WELCOME Small, spooky visitors knocking on doors on Tuesday, were a useful way of alerting me to the fact that All Saints Day was upon us once again. In the Church of Scotland, we can sometimes be a little shy about recognising this particular day in the church year – but it’s there, and it’s a time where we remember all those who have gone before us in the faith: some, whose stories are well known, others, who may have lived their lives quietly and faithfully… but all, who, in following Jesus, inspired and encouraged others.

Today, in our time of worship, we’ll spend a little time thinking about a woman of faith – a saint of God, if you like – who was born not too far from here - in Dunscore, Jane Haining – and learn a little about where her faith led her, and what she did. 
The WORSHIP LINK IS HERE  to take you to our service on YouTube. The service should be available from 4pm Sunday.

CHURCH NOTICES
Newsletter: the deadline for items to be submitted is tonight, by 7pm,. If you have anything you'd like included please get items in to either Dee or myself by then. And thank you in advance!

Guild: the Guild will be meeting on Wednesday, in the church at 2pm. Our guest speaker is our very own Fiona Foley, who’ll be sharing with us her experiences as a stained glass artist. All are welcome to come along. 

Remembrance Sunday commemorations and services:
10.30am: in the parish church - worship and service of Remembrance…
11am: Wanlockhead Memorial
12pm - Leadhills Memorial
1pm - Crawford Memorial
Please do let people know about these various services and times…