Good morning, and welcome to church. A warm welcome to all visitors. We hope you enjoy your time with us, and please take our good wishes back to your own congregation on your return home.
Items for the Summer Newsletter should be given to Alison Page by today, please.
The Kirk Session meets on 17th May at 2pm in the church hall.
The next Communion is on 4th June, and the later Communion service will be on 3rd December.
Christian Aid week begins on 14th May. Please give generously.
There will be a Coffee Morning in the church hall (behind the church ) on Wednesdays from 10-15 to 12 noon. All are welcome to come along for a ” cuppa “, and a chat with friends old and new. There will be the usual stalls.
Help is needed to run the Fete on 27th May. If you can help in any way, please speak to Lily or any of the Elders. Stalls are listed on the attached sheet, and we are all asked to consider where we can help Everyone is asked to ‘weigh in’ with help. Please speak to Lily or any of the elders if you want more information. Donations and prizes will be most welcome! Please come to us, before we get to you!
The Faith Group meets on Tuesday 9th May at 2pm at 68 Murray Crescent. Please join us if you can. Everyone welcome.
The Singing Group meets on Wednesday 10th May in the church hall at 4pm. Come along and exercise your vocal cords once again!
The church is to be open, as in previous years, on weekday mornings in June, July and August. If you are able to help with this, please speak to David Oakes.
The ‘Bus Pass’ Lunch Club is every Wednesday 12 – 2.30 in the PHT. please consider coming along and being part of our community outreach while enjoying your free soup. Many people don’t come to church so church is going to them! Spare a lunch time to meet and chat with others.
Weighing for Mary’s Meals. Alison is running a 6 week summer campaign for Arran Skinnymalinks, starting on 17th May at 5pm. Everyone is invited to come along and stand on her scales, to help feed hungry children.
Today’s Readings: John 21: 1 – 17 (p 901 in Pew Bible)
Colossians 3: 12 – 14 p 988 in Pew Bible) Read by Betty Dick
Today’s Praise:
512 To God be the glory
MP 321 I’m Accepted, I’m Forgiven (x2)
550 As the deer pants for the water
528 Make me a channel of Your peace
OFFERING HYMN: MP 335 In my life, Lord
167 Guide me O Thou Great Jehovah
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