Mary’s Meals Festive Fundraiser : Knit & Natter Singalong
Please pop in for a cuppa and mince pie this afternoon between 2 and 3:30pm. K&N Nutters who have produced some really lovely knitted mindings and the singing will be sensational!!
Mary’s Meals Christmas Cards are available to purchase either this afternoon at the Fundraiser or from Alison this
morning. They are priced at £5 per pack of 10 and will save any postage costs purchasing directly from Dalmalley
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on 3rd December. It is a joy to celebrate Advent Communion as we wait expectantly to welcome and worship the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel – God with us.
Faith Development Group meets at 2pm 28th November at 68 Murray Crescent. We are continuing our study of Luke’s Gospel. Please join us. We are a friendly bunch!
Music Matters meets on Thursday 30th November at 2pm. Volunteers set up at 1pm. Please let Lily know if you are unable to help.
Arran Churches Together are having a St Andrew’s night celebration on Thursday 30th November in Brodick Church hall. There will be a time of worship together at 6.30 followed by a family Ceilidh 7pm – 9pm. Everyone welcome.
The annual Arran Carol Concert is in church on Monday 4th December at 7.30pm. This year we have some fabulous new participants. Come along and join us for this Advent journey and get your Christmas preparations off to a wonderful start, praising God for His love born into our world.
The offering will go to CLIC Sargent, a pioneering charity supporting and changing the lives of children and young people with cancer.
The Winter 2017/18 Newsletter is ready for distribution. Copies are available at the front door for anyone who does not receive a copy delivered to their home.We are still seeking a new editor for the Newsletter to give Alison a well-earned rest. The Newsletter is appreciated and enjoyed by so many but there will be no future Newsletter unless someone steps forward. Is God calling YOU to serve in this way? Please speak to Ian, Alison or Lily about this and don’t be shy!
Arran Skinnymalinks:
It’s already Week 5 weigh in for the Lamlash Festive Focus Group. Across the 3 sites the skinnies have collected £315 on this campaign alone which will be match funded under Mary’s Meals “Double the Love”.
Good news – we have been accepted for the Church of Scotland Path of Renewal initiative. This begins for us in January when Lily will attend a three day conference
for the ministers involved. It is exciting to know this step of faith can lead us forward together to who knows what? God knows! God knows the plans He has for us. Keep on praying.
Before Worship, there will be a short time of prayer together in church, praying for those leading worship and for our congregation. Speak to Lily or Aileen if you would like further information about this.
Today’s Readings are verses from different parts of the Bible and will be integrated into the service.
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