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St Mark’s Messenger
Easter 2012
A Congregation of the Aberdeen City Centre Grouping The Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting Queen Street Church St Mark's Church Aberdeen St Mark's Church of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity No SC015451
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Index to the Easter 2012 Issue
Note from the Manse 3 Worship Calendar 14
From the Manse Family 4 The Sunday School 16
Church of Scotland (S&F) 4 Kid’s Korner 18
Circle of Care 6 CrossReach 19
The Strollers 6 OAK Report 20
Quiz 7 Readers’ Rota 21
Guild of Friendship 7 COSIC Insurance 22
Stewardship Campaign 8 Flower List 23
Drama Group 9 Gift Aid Form 24
Ramblers & Men’s Club 10 Standing Order Form 25
A Note from the Treasurer 11 SO Review Form 26
Olympic Holiday Club 12 COSIC Application 24
Malawi Twinning 5 Scottish Country Dancing 19
Guild, Projects, Coffee Shops 13 St Mark’s Contact List 28
Winter 2011 Messenger Compe��ons
It’s �me you adults took some hints from the children when it comes
to compe��ons. Regre�ably no-one entered the ‘Private Pike’s scarf’
compe��on so no prize will be awarded.
Ian Lavender (Private Pike) chose the claret and blue scarf from a
range available in the BBC wardrobe department when he first
appeared in Dad’s Army as he was a life-long fan of Aston Villa
(known as “The Claret & Blue”) and it was the team’s colours.
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A Note from the Manse
As I write this note at home in the manse I am ge1ng
ready to leave for Malawi, on Presbytery business, as
chair of the local Twinning Commi�ee. At the moment
I am not sure what adventures lie ahead, it has been
quite an adventure and a lot of �me ge1ng this far!
During Lent and Easter we celebrate and remember that through
Jesus, God raises our awareness of our selfishness and the harm it
does. Then God saves us through Jesus on the Cross and the
Resurrec�on!
It is incredible that we can trust in this truth! It is even more amazing
when we consider Jesus knew what would happen!
Easter has many depths to be guided through by God. It is sad God
had to do this. It is wonderful that God loves us with such intense
love, isn’t it? Whatever we are doing this Lent and Easter my prayers
are that Christ’s ac�ons move all our hearts and focus us on the
wonder of God.
Enjoy this magazine and no doubt, like me, you would like to thank
Lynn, Alex and their team for all their contribu�ons and �me.
So all that has to be said is “Happy Easter”.
In Christ
DianeDianeDianeDiane
And on the third day he rose again
(The Apostles’ Creed)
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From the Manse Family
Diane, David and the family are delighted to say thank
you for everyone’s kindness to Isaac, Rebecca and Richard
and ourselves. We are s�ll enjoying the many gi@s and
best wishes. Isaac is doing well and growing!
Thank you again
DianeDianeDianeDiane
From the Church of Scotland Stewardship and Finance Department
The Session Clerks have recently received two le�ers from
‘121’ the content of which has been asked be drawn to the
a�en�on of every member of St Mark’s.
For 2012 the St Mark’s Ministries and Mission Contribu�on, which is
used to enable the sharing of the Gospel through the worship,
mission and service of the Church is £62,298. This amount is
contributed by members, through FWO, Gi@ Aid, dona�ons etc.
The propor�on which goes to Ministries is 86% (£53,576) with 14%
(£8,722) going to Mission. The cost of a Parish Minister on the top of
the s�pend scale (including s�pend, employer’s na�onal insurance
and pension contribu�ons) is £39,895. St Mark’s therefore
contributes significantly more than this, so we not only fully support
our own minister but also support other congrega�ons who are in
need.
The contribu�on to Mission supports resourcing congrega�ons in
outreach, Chris�an educa�on and in caring for the most vulnerable in
society at home, and in partnership with other churches, abroad.
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Malawi Twinning
St Mark's and Mpachika in the district of Blantyre,
Malawi s�ll have an ac�ve partnership. Our good
friends in Mpachika are s�ll working towards
finishing the Margaret Donald kitchen. Building work
in Malawi seems to be even slower than in Aberdeen but hopefully
the project will be completed soon. Photographs of the kitchen are
on display in our church hall.
We con�nue to develop an understanding of each other through
informa�on about culture and present circumstances. The unrest in
Malawi seems to have se�led down and life is beginning to return to
normal.
Both congrega�ons are keen to further develop regular
correspondence which is necessary to highlight the progress of any
projects and the on-going life of each congrega�on. Good
communica�on is vital and we are hoping to designate people in each
church who will keep in regular contact to pass on general
informa�on.
We wish our minister, Diane, in her capacity as Chair of Aberdeen
Presbytery Malawi Commi�ee, a safe and fulfilling visit to Mpachika.
We look forward to receiving her report on her return.
David Yacamini
Malawi Commi�ee Chair
PITHY SAYINGS
Some people have difficulty in coun�ng calories, and they have
figures to prove it.
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Circle of Care
We are again grateful to the OAK Café volunteers who
are providing the A@ernoon Tea following the
Sacrament of Communion on Sunday 1st
April for Circle
of Care members and the elderly of Crown terrace Methodist Church.
We also thank the minister, drivers, pianist and elders for their help
in providing what is sure to be a happy and upli@ing occasion.
We wish you all the Blessings of Easter
The Strollers
It is surprising that in walks around familiar areas in the
City and suburbs we some�mes come across something
of which we have previously been unaware, eg the
statue of a reclining student outside the ‘New Kings’ building in Old
Aberdeen. This certainly adds to the enjoyment and interest of our
ou�ngs.
If you would like to share in such an experience please join us on any
of the following dates:-
Margaret Donald
PITHY SAYINGS
A wife is a great consola�on to a man in all the troubles a
bachelor never has.
Strolling Days March April May June
Tuesdays 10.00am 13 3 24 5 26
Saturdays 2.00pm 3 24 14 5 26 16
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? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Quiz ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
The answers to the following are all fruits and flowers men�oned in
the Bible. (Although one is a bit tongue in cheek* (Editor))
1. The . . . . of Sharon
2. The . . . . . of his eye
3. The Mount of . . . . . .
4. Think of the . . . . . . they neither spin or weave
5. They saw the . . . tree had withered
6. Every branch that does bear fruit he . . . . . . *
7. David gave the people a cake of . . . . . . .
8. He made . . . . . . . . . . . . In two rows
Answers are on Page 23
Guild of Friendship
At the �me of wri�ng this, we are half-way through our
second session which has been very varied and well
a�ended by the ladies. We have a lot to look forward to before we
have our closing day (an A@ernoon of Fun!) on 26th
March.
As usual, we shall again all meet up at the beginning of June for our
High Tea - venue s�ll to be arranged.
Pat Skene
PITHY SAYINGS
Tread o@en the path to thy friend's house lest weeds grow to
obscure thy way.
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Stewardship is at the very heart of church life and this is certainly
true in St Mark's. As members of a city centre church we should give
thanks to God for the many gi@s that He gives us in life, and work
�relessly to support our church in every way that we can.
Currently, there is a Na�onal Programme being undertaken which
features a three year cycle with Finance being the main thrust in year
one. Time and Talents would follow in subsequent years.
Whilst money is always required to keep the fabric and the running of
the church in good order, the Stewardship Commi�ee at St Mark's
took the decision to begin our Stewardship campaign by
concentra�ng on pastoral ma�ers. However, a@er further
discussion, it was agreed that we were under instruc�on to
par�cipate in the Na�onal Programme and that we would start with
Talents, alongside pastoral ma�ers. We would then turn to Money in
2013. This would leave Time un�l 2014.
A message from David K Arno�, the Moderator of the General
Assembly, is enclosed with this magazine. In his message he says our
giving should be generous and we give to share all that we have
received from God. Enjoy reading his message!
The congrega�on was informed at Christmas �me 2011, that in 2012,
elders would begin telephoning all members to ask how they are
doing and if St Mark's could help in any way. There would be a follow
up telephone call later in the year. This would become a twice yearly
occurrence. It was hoped that this novel approach would make all
members feel valued and help forge more personal links between the
church and home.
Please remember that St. Mark's is your church and you should do
everything in your power to support it spiritually and financially at all
�mes.
David Yacamini Stewardship Convenor
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The Drama Group
Both sec�ons of the Drama Group will be in
ac�on shortly.
The seniors will perform their Spring Plays with
a Farmhouse Tea on Friday and Saturday 4 & 5
May at 7.30pm nightly. This year we revive our very first Garry
Watson play, “The Church Mee�ng”, a hilarious look at how church
mee�ngs shouldn’t be run and a brand new play wri�en for the
Players by Lynn Thomson. “Summer Break” tells the tale of what
happens when the Guild break for Summer and try a new venture, or
should that be adventure?
On Friday and Saturday 15 & 16 June the junior members of Stage
Door will take over with a new show, s�ll in the course of
prepara�on. With help from the ‘oldies’ they too will provide a
sumptuous culinary interval with something to suit everybody.
Tickets will be on sale in the near future so look out for Posters and
Pew Leaflets which will provide all the necessary informa�on.
The Church Mee�ng by Garry Watson Summer Break by Lynn Thomson
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The St Mark’s Rambling Group
Three walks have already been undertaken so
far this year. These have been a walk alongside
the River Dee and a stroll around the Duthie
Park on 24th January. A walk from Bridge of
Don to Brig o’ Balgownie, Seaton Park and up the Spi�al and finally
ending in Union Terrace Gardens on 30th January. On Wednesday
15th Febuary an interes�ng Ramble around the Fe�ernear Estate in
Kemnay and a look at the ruined Bishop’s Palace. The weather stayed
dry but cold.
Other walks may be arranged for Saturdays contact Ian for details.
Or if you would like more informa�on about walking to keep fit
please contact Ian Lord, 01224 321882, mobile 07929 720846 or
Future walks include:
Tuesday 10th April Clachnaben - a hill walk.
Wednesday 18th April Royal cairns at Balmoral, ramble with some
rough ground.
Monday 30th April A ramble around the Glen Tanar Estate.
Wednesday 16th May Stonehaven, Dunnotar Castle and woods.
By the �me this item is in magazine the Men’s club will
have had their final mee�ng for the winter session. The
commi�ee would like to thank all who have a�ended the
various mee�ngs and the Ladies of the Guild for their
hospitality at some of the joint evenings.
Have a lovely break over the summer and look out for our restart
dates in October.
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A Note from the Treasurer
My ar�cle in the previous magazine drew the
year to a close on a happy note and my New
Year Resolu�on is to keep a posi�ve view on our
church finances, which is not an easy thing to do, but I am
determined to try.
I am wri�ng this before our 2011 Accounts have been finalised and
the AGM might therefore have seen some slightly different figures.
Our total income last year was £103,800 and our expenditure
£101,311 which le@ us with a surplus of £2,489. This is a good result,
especially when at the start of the year our budget envisaged a
substan�al deficit.
Some of our income however was “one off” dona�ons etc and cannot
be guaranteed to be repeated this year. On the expenditure side
some of the savings we made against budget will also not be
repeated and the Finance Commi�ee has already noted par�cular
increases in expenditure for 2012 which cannot be avoided.
Taking a posi�ve look at our Chris�an Liberality is difficult, but at
least there is some room for improvement. Eighty per cent of our
income comes from members, through FWO, Gi@ Aid, Open Plate,
other dona�ons and Gi@ Aid Tax re-claim. Another 10% also comes
from members through our organisa�ons and coffee mornings etc.
So the message is clear, St Mark’s needs the support of all of its
members. If you haven’t reviewed the amount of your giving for
some �me, why not do it this year. If you pay income tax but haven’t
yet signed a Gi@ Aid Form, do it this year, if you can’t be in church
every Sunday why not give by Standing Order, star�ng this year? If
you’ve not been to many of our Coffee Shops, Drama produc�ons
etc, why not come more o@en this year?
Gi@ Aid and Standing Order Forms are on Pages 24-26.
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Aberdeen City Centre Parish Grouping
from Ian McIver
Olympic Holiday Club Community Outreach and Development Worker
London isn’t the only city that’ll be experiencing Olympic fever this
summer.
For the Aberdeen City Centre Parish Grouping is staging its own
Olympic Holiday Club in St Mark’s Church from 2nd
- 6th
July, 2-4pm
daily. The club will be open to primary 3-7 pupils from the three
Grouping parishes.
A list of volunteer helpers needs to be drawn up as soon as possible
so that PVG (Protec�ng Vulnerable Groups) disclosures can be
obtained in good �me. If you would like to get involved during the
week, or even have input into the planning stages, please contact
community outreach worker Ian McIver on 07890 932677 or email
Also in the summer, the Parish Grouping is again taking part in the
Celebrate Aberdeen Parade by third (or voluntary) sector groups and
chari�es on Saturday, 9th
June. Star�ng at around 11.00am at Harlaw
Academy and ending in the Castlegate, we want as many Grouping
people as possible to take part in the parade, walking behind our Big
Issue banner.
Last year’s inaugural event a�racted more than 3,000 par�cipants,
with 126 chari�es and community groups, 92 sponsor organisa�ons
and more than 300 street entertainers. This year the organisers are
hoping to create a Celebrate Aberdeen Day, with the parade at its
centre. Ideas include parade finale entertainment in the Castlegate
and family fun/bring a picnic to a picnic in Union Terrace Gardens and
a third sector market in Belmont Street post- parade.
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The St Mark’s Guild
Here we are at the end of another session. We hope that
members have enjoyed the varied programme. The
weather was very kind to us this year and no mee�ngs had
to be cancelled.
The commi�ee hope we all have a very happy sunny summer and
look forward to seeing you all in October. If anyone would like to join
us or would like any informa�on please contact our President, Mrs
Helen McKenzie on 740924.
Projects Commi3ee
Alex has again agreed to host the Garden Party at his home,
‘Grianan’. Hopefully the weather will be kinder than last year but if
not we will transport everything to the Church Hall where we had a
very enjoyable indoor ‘Garden Party’. This will take place on Sunday
15 July from 2 - 4pm.
Once again we have had a large dona�on of household goods
donated to the church, so once more we have decided to have the
Charity Shop. If, at Spring Cleaning �me, you discover some valuable
an�ques you no longer require please bring them along to the church
or ‘phone me on 575663. The shop will be open from Monday 22nd
to Friday 26th
October.
Anne Donaldson
Summer Coffee Mornings
The Coffee Mornings will commence on Saturday 2nd
June and then
each Saturday un�l the beginning of September.
Please come along and bring your friends. Your support is what
makes these events successful and as always your dona�ons of Home
Baking and raffle Prizes will be gratefully received.
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Please note that all Sunday morning services at St Mark’s
normally start at 11am. Any changes will be in�mated in
the Pew Leaflet.
Further details of the services will be available
on the Church website or Pew Leaflet.
www.stmarksaberdeen.org.uk/main-calendar.htm
25th
March 11am Morning Worship - Fi@h Sunday in Lent
“The Real Way”
1st
April 11am Morning Worship - “Happy Day”
2pm Circle of Care Communion followed by A@ernoon Tea
in the hall
8th
April 9am Easter Celebra�on “He is Risen!” Well of Spa Piazza
9.30am Easter Breakfast in the Hall
11am Morning Worship - Family Fun Service, Easter egg
decora�ng and Easter picture compe��ons followed by a
short Celebra�on of Holy Communion
6.30pm OAK Service Crown Terrace Methodist Church
15th
April 11am Morning Worship - Stewardship Season at Easter�de
“God’s Economics - Never Bore”
22nd
April 11am Morning Worship - Stewardship Season
“Gi@s from God - Use or Lose?”
29th
April 11am Morning Worship - Stewardship Season
“Gi@s for Freedom”
6th
May 11am Morning Worship - Resurrec�on Living!
“The Jesus we can Trust”
13th
May 11am Morning Worship - Resurrec�on Living!
“The Celebrity Jesus!”
6.30pm OAK Service Crown Terrace Methodist Church
St Mark’s Church Worship Calendar St Mark’s Church
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PITHY SAYINGS
The ideal husband is one who washes up when asked, and dries
up, when told.
20th
May 11am Morning Worship
“Rumours and Reputa�ons”
27th
May 11am Morning Worship - Pentecost Celebra�ons!
“The Freedom of the Holy Spirit”
3rd
June 11am Morning Worship - Not just for Sunday
“Experiencing God”
10th
June 11am Morning Worship
Celebra�on of Holy Communion
2pm Circle of Care Communion followed by A@ernoon
Tea in the hall.
6.30pm OAK Service Crown Terrace Methodist Church
Worship Calendar St Mark’s Church Worship Calendar
Egg Box Thank You
Lynn Thomson would like to say “thank you” to
everyone who responded so magnificently to her
appeal for egg boxes for use on Westray.
She now has more than enough boxes and has
already taken them to the island. For the �me being the egg box
needs of the islanders have been sa�sfied. As the need arises she
may well ask again in the future.
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St Mark’s Sunday School
The Sunday School recently enjoyed a joint service
with our Queen Street friends. We revisited our
theme of Secret Agents and looked out our black
shades.
We accepted a mission to explore how we can use our hands as
‘healing hands.’ The younger members of the Sunday school came up
with different ways people could need healing and what we as agents
of God could do to help. The older members of our Sunday School
also considered what they could do and who they could ask for
assistance when they on their own couldn’t help.
Time is always short but we squeezed in a song that Kate had cleverly
adapted to fit our Secret Agent theme. We helped Jamie celebrate
his 6th birthday with a rendi�on of Happy Birthday and sharing in a
piece of his birthday cake. Those who a�ended our Secret Agent
training were issued with a special regula�on Secret Agent pen, only
those present are aware of its true capabili�es. We could tell you but
then this ar�cle would need to self destruct! We take our roles as
Agents of God very seriously.
We have developed lots of photographs showing the fun we have at
Sunday School and hope to display them in the hall, so look out for
us. They will also be available on the website and as a ‘taster’ look at
the opposite page.
David has made it possible for us to explore the church website on
Sundays when we are down stairs. There is always fun to be had in
doing this so if you are looking for something to do one rainy day
Sunday School families are sure to find something of interest there.
Easter is fast approaching and the fun and games of last year are sure
to be repeated. We all have our thinking caps on for eggcellent egg
decora�ng ideas. Watch this space.
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The joint Sunday School
gathers in the Chapel
at Queen Street Church
Time for the ‘Agents’
to make their special
First Aid boxes
This the ‘Stand up, Sit down’
game.
Looks like some are standing
and some are si1ng - not
quite right!
Big Breath, Jamie.
Get ready to blow out
those candles.
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Thank you all very much for the fabulous entries to
the Christmas Colouring Competition. The winner of
the main prize was Christina-Anne Christie (and
wasn’t she great as the opening soloist in the
Sunday School nativity?) and all of the runners up
also got a prize.
You can see all of the entries on the competitions
page on the website.
Our next competition is for Easter and will allow
you to show off your very many talents.
This is a competition open to adults and children.
You can colour or design an Easter egg or make an
Easter picture (using any materials you choose).
The closing date is Easter Sunday and prizes will be
awarded during the Family Fun Morning Worship
Service. So get busy, all of you.
And remember to bring back your ‘Lent Easter Egg’
PITHY SAYINGS
One way to keep your teenagers out of hot water is to put dirty
dishes in it.
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St Mark’s
Sco6sh Country Dance Class
As I write this piece for the Easter Messenger we
con�nue our fortnightly mee�ngs on Wednesdays, 21st
March and 4th
April and on Wednesday 18th
April our Party Night.
This concludes our 2011/12 session.
Further informa�on on the St Mark’s class and the RSCDS Aberdeen
Branch Summer Socials will be in the next Messenger.
Margaret Brown
Church of Scotland Social Care
CrossReach Prison Visitor Centre offers care and support to families
of those in prison. One of only three in Scotland, staff work closely
with the prison and other agencies to ensure that as many families as
possible have a posi�ve visi�ng experience and can resolve problems
as they arise. The wide range of services include paren�ng support,
benefits and housing advice, and informa�on on addic�on issues.
Our Residen�al Service is either an alterna�ve to custody or towards
the end of a prison sentence, to support people to address offending
behaviour and develop new life skills which will assist them to make
different choices in the future. (Taken from an official CrossReach pamphlet, “An Introduc$on to Our Services”.)
Carol Main
PITHY SAYINGS
Life is a one-way street and you're not coming back.
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The OAK Report
Thank you for all the support in the past year which
enabled O.A.K. to donate £9,200 to good causes and send
100 shoeboxes of Christmas Gi@s to Eastern Europe. In February we
had a successful Special Lunch in aid of Mercy Ships so your influence
is reaching far round the world. Our next Special Lunch is on 12th
April with the proceeds going to Mental Health, Aberdeen and
FRIENDS.
A big thank you to all the staff who have done extra shi@s and done
all the shopping to keep everything running smoothly. Our Evening
Services con�nue on the second Sunday of each month at Crown
Terrace Methodist Church at 6.30pm where you will find a warm
welcome.
We look forward to seeing you all at some of our future events.
Be3y & Malcolm Steel.
What has O.A.K. done with the Profits in 2011
RUGUT Project
c/o Queen Street Church
£250
Biggest Coffee Morning in the
World - Macmillan Cancer
Sco1sh Bible Society £1,150 Support £150
Chris�an Aid
Palm Sunday Communion (in
£250 Aberdeen Cyrenians
Poppy Scotland
£1,000
£250
Hospitality)
Erskine Hospitals
£220
£1,000
Poppy Scotland (in Hospitality)
New Hope Trust (Shoebox
£88
St. Peter’s Church Accra c/o
C.T.M.C.
£500
Transporta�on)
Cogwheel Trust
£250
£620
Chennai Challenge c/o
C.T.M.C.
£200
Homelessness (in Hospitality)
Presbytery of Aberdeen Malawi
£325
Sco1sh Spina Bifida
Associa�on
£1,111
Commi�ee (in Hospitality) £325
D.E.C. African Appeal
Archway
£400
£1,111
Total for 2011 £9,200
A big thank you to all who have helped us in this work
Malcolm Steel Treasurer
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18 March Malcolm Steel
25 March Elsa Black
01 April Kay Montgomery
Margaret Donald (pm Communion)
08 April Alex McConochie (am Communion)
15 April Sheena Henry
22 April David Yacamini
29 April Jean Yacamini
06 May Elsa Black
13 May Anne Donaldson
20 May Jean Black
27 May Muriel Fraser
03 June Sheila Main
10 June Gail Hogg (Communion)
Malcolm Steel (pm Communion)
Readers' Rota
Would all readers ensure they know on what day they are
reading. If you are unable to carry out your duty please
change with someone and change the list in the office. You
should contact Elspeth on a Thursday morning. Please read at least
once before Sunday morning.
PITHY SAYINGS
The opinions expressed by the husband of this house do not
always represent the views of the management.
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Further details from: The Church of Scotland Insurance Co. Ltd.
Tel. 0131 220 4119 e-mail [email protected]
Or see the Applica�on Form on Page23.
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18 March Miss J Davie Mrs Cunningham
25 March Mrs B Ballantyne
01 April
08 April Mrs C Laurie The Misses Black
15 April Miss J Davie Mrs Sutherland
22 April Mrs Beagrie Mrs Beagrie
29 April Miss J Webster Mrs Christie
06 May Ms M Duncan Mrs Fraser
13 May Mrs A Donaldson Mrs Donaldson
20 May Mrs H Burr Mrs McDonald
27 May Mrs J Yacamini Mrs J Yacamini
03 June Mrs A Munro Mrs A Munro
10 June Mrs M Lord Mrs M Lord
Date Flower Supply Flower Delivery
If you can help fill the gaps in this list please speak to Mrs Babs Coull
as a ma�er of urgency. The flowers not only beau�fy the Sanctuary
but bring joy and comfort to members of the St Mark’s family who
are ill or recovering from illness or bereavement.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Quiz Answers ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? From page 7
1. Rose 2. Apple 3. Olives 4. Lilies
5. Fig 6. Prunes* 7. Raisins 8. Pomegranates
Christmas Anagram Compe��on
The winner of the Christmas Anagram compe��on run in associa�on
with ‘Triskeles News’ was Wilma Simpson, 16 West Mount Street. Answers will be in the ‘Easter Good News’ edi$on of the Triskeles magazine.
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Gi< Aid Declara�on
Aberdeen St Mark's Church of Scotland (Aberdeen St Mark's Church of Scotland is a registered Sco1sh charity No. SC015451)
Donor's Full Name in Capitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Donor's Title Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Rev/Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Donor's Address in Capitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Post Code
I am a UK taxpayer and I want the congrega�on to treat all dona�ons I
have made for the four years prior to this year and all dona�ons I
make from the date of this declara�on un�l I no�fy you otherwise, as
Gi< Aid Dona�ons.
Signature of donor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Date of signing: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes
1. You may cancel this declara�on at any �me by no�fying the Treasurer.
2. You must pay an amount of tax and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax
that the Congrega�on reclaims on your dona�ons in the tax year.
(20p in the £1)
3. Please no�fy the Treasurer if you change your address.
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Bank Standing Order Mandate
To the Manager Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Name of your Bank) Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Name of your Branch) Branch Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Post Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . Branch Sort Code . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . .
Please pay by Standing Order (payment details) Amount £ . . . . . . . (and in words) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commencing on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (date) and weekly/monthly* thereafter, until cancelled. (*please delete as appropriate) Quoting Reference . . . . . . . . . . . (To be completed by the church)
Pay to St Mark's Church of Scotland at Bank of Scotland 1 Mid Stocket Road Aberdeen AB15 5JL. Sort Code 80 - 05 - 19 Account No. 06000363
Pay from (your details) Account Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Account Name(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please pay the Standing Order as detailed above Signed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date . . . . . . . . . . Please note that Banks may decline to accept instructions to charge Standing Orders
to certain types of accounts other than Current accounts.
Please return to the Treasurer, St Mark's Church in the first instance.
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Bank Standing Order Mandate Amended Instruction
To the Manager Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Name of your Bank) Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Name of your Branch) Branch Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Post Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . Branch Sort Code . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . .
Please amend my Standing Order payable to:-
St Mark's Church of Scotland at Bank of Scotland 1 Mid Stocket Road Aberdeen AB15 5JL. Sort Code 80 - 05 - 19 Account No. 06000363
To Amount £ . . . . . . . (and in words) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commencing on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (date) and weekly/monthly* thereafter, until cancelled quoting the existing reference number.
(*Please delete as appropriate)
Pay from (your details) Account Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Account Name(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please pay the Standing Order as detailed above. Please note this supersedes my previous instruction relating to St Mark's Church.
Signed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date . . . . . . . . . .
Please send this form directly to your Bank.
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COSIC Applica�on Form
See Page 18
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St Mark's Church
Minister Rev Diane Hobson
65 Mile End Avenue
641758
Session
Clerk
Mr Ian and Mrs Marjorie Lord
27 Hazelhead Road
321882
Clerk to The
Board
Mrs Helen McKenzie
28 Blackhills Court, Westhill
740776
Treasurer Mr Alex McConochie
21 Woodcro@ Road
703200
FWO
Treasurer
Miss Dianne Morrison
45 Bonnymuir Place
630161
Gi@ Aid
Convener
Mrs Lynn Low
6 St John’s Walk, Newtonhill
01569
731389
Organist Mrs Kathleen Anderson
15 Countesswells Terrace
321584
Church
Secretary
Mrs Elspeth Mogendorff
St Mark's Church
Rosemount Viaduct AB25 1JY
640672
Church Office Down steps between the Church and Library. Open
9.00 am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday. Answering machine
operates when the office is closed. Leave name, message and
contact number.
Editor Mrs Lynn Thomson: [email protected]
Assistant
www.stmarksaberdeen.org.uk
Alex McConochie: grianan21@b�nternet.com