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MONTHLY
MAGAZINE
November 2014
No. 3
170 Queen’s Drive, Glasgow G42 8QZ
Tel : 0141 423 3654
Church Office:- Mon—Fri 10am—12 noon
Website: www.qpp.org.uk
E-mail:[email protected]
WIND OF HEAVEN
“Branches of trees ,twisting, bending;
Glass panes rattling, shaking;
Outside, buffeted, beaten,
I am unable to stand against you
Great mighty wind.
I am disturbed, frightened even,
But helpless against your strength.
You drive me on, struggling, spent.
Sleepless or breathless, you hold me
Dread, powerful wind.
Yet sometimes you are a gentle breeze.
Your freshness revives me,
Carries me tenderly, lightly, a leaf
Lifted high above the ground
By you, soft wind.
Penetrating breath of heaven
Blow me where you will, that
Bending without breaking,
I may go, unresisting on the road
Meant for me, O Wind. “
By Mary Medd
( “ 100 Contemporary Christian Poets” LION Publishing 1983.)
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Dear friends,
Favourite places! Last Monday 20th October was my wife Maggie’s birthday. Twenty one years again!! Enquiring as to how she would like to spend her special day, she quickly told me that she would like to take a trip through to St. Andrews for the day. Apart from lots of places we like to visit, St Andrews is a favourite place for us as it has many special happy memories for the Dutch family. Holidays, Christian conferences, days out, the celebration of family birthdays etc., all have contributed to our love of the town as it reminds us of all the good time we have enjoyed there.
Lunch at the Golf Club, next to the beach, set us all up nicely to embark upon our game of putting at the Himalayas! The Himalayas is no ordinary putting green! It is full of wee hills and valleys and is quite challenging. Trying my best, I sadly lost miserably as our daughter Anna won with Maggie taking second place. As they say, ‘there is always another time’!!
Not only is it a nice town, St Andrews is also incredibly rich in history. We walked along to the old Abbey and the Castle. As we were looking at the view over the North Sea towards Arbroath, we couldn’t help but notice the letters “GW” in the cobblestones on the road outside the Castle and the plaque that commemorates where George Wishart died as a martyr. Reflecting on the life of George Wishart, I was deeply moved by this man of God and his firm commitment to the Protestant Reformation. A man of great conviction, he never wavered or was distracted from his ministry of preaching the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to the people of Scotland at a time of terrible spiritual darkness in the land. A powerful Protestant preacher, he was confidant and mentor to John Knox. While preaching the Protestant Reform in 1546, Wishart was betrayed to the RC Cardinal Beaton who imprisoned him in the bottle dungeon at the Castle in St. Andrews. Subsequently he was tried for heresy, condemned to death and burnt at the stake outside the Castle at the spot marked “ GW”. Wild with anger, friends of George Wishart, some weeks later, gained entry to the Castle by subterfuge, found Cardinal Beaton in his room, killed him and hung his body from the battlements. It is believed that afterwards they formed, in the Castle, the first congregation of the Church of Scotland.
Jesus said, Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends (John 15: 13) This is the ultimate sacrifice that anyone can offer for the well being of others.
Friends, as we will meet together at worship for two very important Services in our church; the Sacrament of Holy Communion (2nd Nov.) and the Service of Remembrance (9th Nov.), may we never forget and always treasure with gratitude the memory of our Lord who died that our sins might be forgiven, and also the many who have paid the ultimate sacrifice over two World Wars and conflicts since, to ensure our freedom and way of life that has blessed us personally and nationally.
Wishing you all God’s richest blessing as we worship and remember together.
Your Minister and friend…Morris
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Wonderfully Described Definitions
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At 170 Queen’s Drive, G42
Sunday 2nd November 11.00 am Rev Morris Dutch
(Communion)
6.00 pm Club 170 Team
Sunday 9th November 11.00 am Rev Morris Dutch
6.00 pm Club 170 Team
Sunday 16th November 11.00 am Rev Morris Dutch
6.00 pm Club 170 Team
Sunday 23rd November 11.00 am Rev Elijah Smith,
preaching as Sole Nominee
6.00 pm Club 170 Team
Sunday 30th November 11.00 am The Persecuted Church
6.00 pm Club 170 Team
Sunday 7th December 11.00 am Choir Advent Service
CIGARETTE: A pinch of tobacco
Rolled in paper
With fire at one end
And a fool at the other!
LECTURE: An art of transmitting Information
From the notes of the lecturer
To the notes of students
Without passing through the
minds
Of either
MISER: A person
Who lives poor
So that
He can die RICH
CONFERENCE: The confusion of one man
Multiplied by the
Number present
COMPROMISE: The art of dividing
A cake in such a way that
Everybody believes
He got the biggest piece
TEARS: The hydraulic force by which
Masculine will power is
Defeated by feminine water-power!
CLASSIC: A book Which people praise, But never read
The Guild theme this year continues with:
“Whose we are and Whom we serve”.
The programme for November 2014
12th Nov. "CAP" Alan & Jo
26th Nov. " Community Police"
Neither age nor gender is a barrier we therefore extended a very warm
welcome to both existing as well as new members. Do come and join us
Ruby Smith (Secretary)
to Louise Laing for her work throughout the year in keeping our
church grounds looking so nice.
Her efforts are much appreciated.
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The winter programme continues with our
Annual Quiz on Monday 3rd November at 7.30
pm in the Welcome Hall.
All members of the congregation and friends are
invited to come along and take part—there are no
individual questions so you can hide your
intelligence behind a wall of ignoramuses!
Our Question Master, Malcolm Leitch, is usually very gentle with us so
come along and enjoy a fun-filled evening.
Lindsay Macqueen, Secretary
Queen’s Park Govanhill
Nominations Committee
The Nominations Committee are
delighted to announce that they have
concluded their work and have a name
to bring to the congregation as our
proposed candidate to lead us forward
in our worship, pastoral care, mission
and outreach. Elijah Smith, who is
currently serving his final placement as
a probationer at Renfield St Stephen’s
Church has agreed to preach as sole nominee on 23rd November 2014.
Elijah is a young man who clearly demonstrates a mature faith in his
preaching and in conversation. He has had a breadth of experiences and he
uses his many skills and talents in worship. He is a highly skilled graphic
designer, enjoys photography, loves music and football. Most importantly
of all, Elijah senses a real sense of God calling him to Queen’s Park
Govanhill and the Nominations Committee are confident he will lead us
forward on the next stage of our journey. We very much look forward to
hearing him again on SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2014.
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CHRISTMAS PARTY
Advance information that on Saturday 20th
December we are having a Christmas Party in the
Church Halls for all children of primary school age
who are members of our Pathfinders, who came to
Summer Mission, who are relatives or friends of members of
the congregation or who stay in our parish. There will be
games, crafts, inflatables, a magician, hopefully a visit from
Santa and lots to eat and drink. Tickets costing £1 will be
available at the beginning of December and numbers will be
limited. More information in the December Magazine.
PRAYER TEAM
The Wednesday evening prayer meeting continues to be a central feature
of our congregational life, with 12 members being regular attenders. We
would love to see a few more coming. If you would like to come along but
feel shy of praying aloud ,that is perfectly all right, Several of us gain
strength through just sitting in silent prayer. A special welcome is extended
to any in the Daisy Street part of our united congregation. At this critical
time for our congregation, prayer is of even greater importance.
On Saturday 6th September, a number of us took part I the latest of the se-
ries of inter-denominational Prayer Breakfasts, which was held in Clin-
carthill Church
The next one will be in our own church and will be held on a Saturday in
January. ( Full details nearer the time.) Ruby Smith
Grace and Flavour Café……..
Apologies for the error in the October issue . The Café meets on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays from 10.30 am to 1.00 pm. On Tuesday 21st October, it
celebrated its Fourth Anniversary. A warm welcome is extended to all
members from the old Queen’s Park congregation to join their new friends
at the Café.
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PATHFINDERS POST
The Pathfinders Christmas Post will be open for business as usual on
Sundays 2nd, 9th, 16th December, with the last delivery on 23rd Decem-
ber. The “counter” in the Welcome Hall will be manned from 10.30 am
each Sunday, with deliveries beginning after the morning service.
Each year “Donation” stamps help to raise funds for the Children’s
Hospice. Since the opening of Robin House at Balloch, Loch Lomond,
monies raised have been sent there. Last year we raised £240. By using
the service you will not only have your cards delivered but will help to
raise funds for a very worthy and, considering the age of our
’postmen’, appropriate cause.
** Please remember, Pathfinders cannot undertake delivery outwith the
church premises.
Club 170
The continued support of all who contribute to the club is greatly
appreciated. After all these years we are very used to what we do as a
congregation and sometimes we might even take ourselves for granted!
However, just last week, in conversation with a Glasgow shopkeeper, he
was amazed to hear about Club 170 and the positive good it brings to the
people who use it. He even made the mental leap to say “it is not just
about the food is it? – it is about giving people a focus to their week and
a place to go where somebody will speak to them and listen.”
Our AGM will be held in the Welcome Hall on the evening of Tuesday
28th October when we will review the past year and plan for the coming
year – including the highlight – the Christmas meal!
As always anyone who has a spare hour on a Sunday afternoon will be
made very welcome.
The 170 Team
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A Vivid Memory
In the daily archives in the Herald on 16th October 2014 an item
appeared from the paper of exactly 150 years ago. (1864). Part of the
notice read:-
“Yesterday the handsome new church which has just been erected in
Victoria Road for the Rev. Alex. Cumming’s congregation was opened
for public worship……The church occupies a commanding position at
the junction of Victoria and Pollokshaws Road. The site is of a
triangular shape.”
May Queen, on reading the cutting, wrote to say, “ A part of South Side
history was published in the 16th October issue of The Herald. The
cutting brought to recent memory the fire which destroyed Victoria
Church on 30th March 1929. As a four-year old along with my father we
witnessed the spectacle.
The Memorial Board was salvaged from the fire and now hangs in the
vestibule of our church (east stairway) along with the other war
memorials.”
HIGH WOOD 1916
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In May 1914 the final of the
Camanachd Cup was held at Possil
Park in Glasgow. The competing
teams were Kingussie from
Badenoch and Kyles Athletic from
Tighnabruaich.
For the uninitiated, a shinty team
consists of 12 players. Of the
Kingussie players which took the
field that day a century ago, six
were killed in the war which broke
out weeks later, and three of the
Tighnabruaich boys died. In
addition, of the remaining Kingussie
players, two suffered serious
wounds and one was gassed ( I have
no information regarding the other
Kyles lads). A century later it is
hard to appreciate just how losses of
this magnitude must have
devastated small communities.
However, the cities were not spared
either, as the war memorials in our
church bear eloquent witness. The
local Glasgow regiment was the
HLI ( Highland Light Infantry).
During World War I several
battalions were formed of men who
worked or played together, the
so-called “ Pals Battalions”. There
was a Tramways Battalion, a Boys
Brigade Battalion , a Railway
Battalion and so on. One of the best
known was the 9th Battalion, raised
largely from Highland immigrants
in Partick and Govan and known,
appropriately enough, as’ The
Glasgow Highlanders’. It was the
only kilted battalion in the Lowland
Division.
In 2005 I took a walking tour of the
Somme Battlefield of 1916. Some
of the bitterest fighting took place at
what the troops called ‘High
Wood’ ( in reality, Bois des
Fourceaux) near the village of
Longueval.
In the village itself stands a striking
statue of a Scottish piper as a
reminder of the events of that
terrible summer. The German
Army was well dug in in High
Wood and it took weeks of costly
attacks before the Wood was taken.
It finally fell in September. Earlier,
on 15th July , the unit leading the
10
. assault was the 9th HLI, but they were
cut to pieces. The second photograph
picture is of a cairn erected privately in
1972 by a descendant of one of those
who fell ( Alex Aitken). It consists of
192 large stones he brought to France
from Culloden, one for each man killed
that afternoon. The small stone at the
top is a granite ‘sett’ from a street in
Partick.
The inscription in Gaelic reads ‘ Air an
talamh seo fhein thuit Clann nan
Gaidheil ann an guaillibh a’cheile :
15mh an t-Iuchar 1916.’ ( On just this
spot Children of the Gael went down
shoulder to shoulder: 15th July 1916.)
Where the HLI had failed, the
London Division finally succeeded , at
great cost ,in September. The London
Cemetery nearby contains the graves of
the 3000 who died. Death makes no
political distinction, for the cemetery
contains the graves of the son of Herbert
Asquith the Prime Minister in 1916, and
also a son of the then leader of the
Labour Party, Arthur Henderson.
Wilfred Owen, who was himself killed
in 1918, wrote lines from his poem
Dulce et Decorum est” which kept
repeating in my head from schooldays.
Having written about the horror of
trench warfare in the opening verses,
Owen concluded with ironic words
addressed to vociferous ‘armchair
warriors’ safe at home. He was
contemptuous of those who had not
actually experienced the reality of the
Western Front. Had they just seen it, he
thought …….
My friend, you would not tell with such
high zest/ To children ardent for some
desperate glory/
the old Lie : / “Dulce et decorum est /
pro patria mori.” ( Sweet and fitting it
is to die for one’s country)
In the years leading up to 1914, many
influential thinkers were quite
convinced that through what they called
“Progress”, human beings could solve
all problems through their own efforts,
and that an endless prospect of peace
and prosperity beckoned.
The Christian response was to say that
all humans are without exception
fundamentally flawed. Their best
instincts are constantly undermined by
something they referred to as “sin”.
They are helpless in its grip. That is
why a Saviour is required. This is as
true today as it was in 1914.
MDM
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WAY IN……. to JEREMIAH 31-52 “The book of Jeremiah can be confusing because it is not presented in chronological
order, and contains different types of writing.
We find sermons, poetry, messages to people, messages to nations, historical
accounts, stories, dialogue. In these chapters we see the final throws of the dice from
puny kings and rebellious people. Though patient with his people, God’s judgement
– of which Jeremiah repeatedly warned – would finally fall.
Jeremiah can be difficult to read because of the ferocity of God’s judgement against
sin writ large in its pages. If we have a choice we are more often drawn to
encouraging psalms in our daily readings than accounts of judgement … but don’t
be put off. It’s good for our souls to sit blinking in awe at the holiness of God that
will not compromise with sin, even if we’d rather skip these pages.
The sad truth running through the book is that people want to rebel against God
rather than listening to him. If we’re being honest, we see this happening regularly
in our own hearts. The wonderful truth running through Jeremiah is that God is a
God of hope….. there were situations so hopeless that that no human solution could
be found. The only answer was for God himself to be the answer and to come in
person to save and restore his people.” James Davies.
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Sat 1
DAILY BREAD
NOVEMBER
Matthew 25: 31-46 Stand firm in the truth
Sun 2 Psalms 134, 135 Mon 17 2 Timothy 1: 1-7
Shock and awe Tue 18 2 Timothy 1: 8-18
Mon 3 Jeremiah 31: 1-22 Wed 19 2 Timothy 2 :1-13
Tue 4 Jeremiah 31: 27-40 Thur 20 2 Timothy 2: 14-26
Wed 5 Jeremiah 33: 1-26 Fri 21 2 Timothy 3: 1-9
Thur 6 Jeremiah 36: 1-32 Sat 22 2 Timothy 3: 10-17
Fri 7 Jeremiah 38: 1-28 Sun 23 Psalm 138
Sat 8 Jeremiah 39: 1-18 Mon 24 2 Timothy 4: 1-8
Sun 9 Psalm 136 Tue 25 2 Timothy 4: 9-22
Mon 10 Jeremiah 40:1-41:3 Wed 26 Titus 1: 1-4
Tue 11 Jeremiah 41:16- 42:22 Thur 27 Titus 1: 5-16
Wed 12 Jeremiah 43: 1-13 Fri 28 Titus 2: 1-15
Thur 13 Jetemiah 44: 1-30 Sat 29 Titus 3: 1-15
Fri 14 Jeremiah 51: 33-64 Sun 30 Psalm 139
Sat 15 Jeremiah 52: 1-34
Sun 16 Psalm 137
ANDREW Our Patron Saint
November 30th is Scotland’s National Day. It commemorates the martyrdom of the apostle Andrew, one of the first disciples of Jesus. Like his brother Simon Peter he came from Bethsaida in Galilee and was a fisherman. Although he was a Jew, his name, Andrew, is Greek and a reflection of the fact that was a bi-lingual district where many were comfort-able in Greek as well as Aramaic.
He was a serious-minded man, a seeker after Truth. From John’s Gospel (John 1:29-42)we learn that he had been a follower of John the Baptist, and that it was in his company that he first set eyes on Jesus. He heard him say, “Behold, the Lamb of God.”
Leaving John and the others, he and another of John’s followers followed Jesus along the road. Becoming aware of their presence, Jesus turned and said, “What is it that you want?” Taken aback, they could only say lamely, “ Teacher, where are you staying?” They knew that Jesus was not a local from Bethsaida. Jesus’ reply was welcoming, “Come with me and see.” Even although it was about 4 pm they did so and remained in conversation with Jesus until darkness fell. What they discussed we do not know, but the encounter was an impor-tant turning point in Jesus’ ministry.
The next thing Andrew did was to go straight to the home of his brother Simon, saying ex-citedly, “Come with me, we have found the Messiah!” We don’t know Simon’s reaction; probably scepticism. But he did go, and the rest is history. Immediately on being intro-duced, Jesus said to him, “You are Simon, son of John. But I’m giving you another name – Peter.” The name in Greek means ‘a rock’. Whether Simon was flattered or offended by this nickname, we don’t know.
And what of Andrew himself who receded into the background. ? As his brother became the dominant figure among the disciples, he took a lesser role. Despite that, he is always named in the gospels among the first four of the disciples. After Pentecost as the church began to expand he is said to have preached in Greece and Russia ( probably in the Greek colony in the Crimea). In Patras in Greece he was put to death on the X-shaped cross we know as the Saltire. The year was about AD60.
In later times Andrew was chosen to be patron saint of both countries, Greece and Russia. But why Scotland? Well, it has to do with the medieval cult of relics, the veneration of bones or other items associated with saints. There is a legend that a priest carrying frag-ments of bone allegedly belonging to Andrew was shipwrecked on the coast of Fife. There is no reliable historical evidence. However there was a shrine built to house the relics, and the place became known as St Andrews. There was some ecclesiastical politics involved also, as the Church wished to counter the cult of St Columba ,thought to be ‘too Celtic’ for the times ( although it was Columba’s relics which were later borne before the Scottish Army at Bannockburn!)
If they ever existed, Andrew’s bones have long since been lost, and it is impossible to verify
the truth of this legend or of the other one where, before a battle, an early king of Scots saw
the clouds arranged to form the saltire in the sky. However, if a country has to have a pa-
tron saint, the Andrew we see in the scriptures is a very good choice. His role was to bring
people to Jesus and he fulfilled it to the end
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How Other Christians Live
Pastor Behnam Irani
Pastor Behnam has been in prison since 2011, with rapidly deteriorating health as he serves a six-year sentence on false political charges. He has been beaten regularly by prison authorities and other inmates – including a severe assault in June 2014. As a result he can barely walk, has acute stomach ulcers and impaired vision. He has been denied adequate medical treatment during his time in prison. He is married to Christine, an Armenian Christian, and
has a daughter, Rebecca, eleven and a son Adriel, four. He became a Christian in 1992 and has been a church leader since 2002. Write to him: Pastor Behnam Irani Ghezelhesar Road – opposite Shahin Chamran barracks Penitentiary Prison in Karaj-Section 2, Hall 7
3187694111 Hesarek, Karaj Iran
Shahin Lahouti
Shahin Lahouti was arrested along with seven other Christians during a raid on a prayer meeting in October 2012. He was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on false political charges.
Shahin is a talented musician and well known for his generous heart – he’s played concerts for autistic children, and regularly
performs for charity. So despite the dangers he knew he faced after becoming a Christian last year, he decided to stay in Iran so he could continue helping people through his music. He is now in prison because of his faith. Write to him: Shahin Lahouti Adel Abad Prison
Shahrak-e-Shahin Motahhari Shiraz Iran
Pastor Mario Felix Lleonart Barroso
Pastor Lleonart Barroso is a Baptist pastor in central Cuba who has come under fire
from the government because of his refusal to stop ministering to human rights and
democracy activists. Government officials have put pressure on church leaders to
remove him from his leadership position and have tried to isolate the pastor and his
family.
Write to him Pastor Mario Felix lleonart Barroso
Rivadeneira 66
Taguayabón
Villa Clara 54260 Cuba
PUT THE CHURCH ADDRESS ON YOUR LETTERS AND WRITE ON
BEHALF OF ALL THE CHURCH FAMILY AT QPG
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Be Prepared…….
A few days after the outbreak of the First World War, Sir Ernest Shackleton
left England in his ship “Endurance” for the Antarctic. His ship became
trapped there in ice and after several months finally sank, leaving the crew
stranded on a large ice floe on which they survived for many weeks as it
drifted on the Southern Ocean. It eventually reached the bleak, ice-covered,
uninhabited Elephant Island. Shackleton decided, with five companions, to
attempt the hazardous 800 mile voyage to South Georgia in an open life-
boat which had been salvaged, , leaving 22 men behind on Elephant Island.
Against all expectations he succeeded and reached South Georgia, crossing
the island on foot in atrocious conditions to reach the whaling station at
Stromness. It was a journey of epic proportions. The 22 crew left behind
meantime remained for nearly 5 months not knowing whether their captain
was alive or dead.
In April 1916, Shackleton led a rescue
mission just as the Antarctic winter set in.
Approaching Elephant Island, the ice parted
briefly and a longboat was just able to reach
the shore. There he found the 22 crewmen
standing all packed and ready to go, which
astonished him. “ It was very fortunate you
were ready”, he said, They replied, “ We never gave up hope sir. Every day
when we saw the sea clear of ice, we rolled up our sleeping bags and
reminded each other, ‘The boss may come today’”
“ You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour
when you do not expect him” ( Luke 12:40)
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CRECHE
9th Nov M. Carvil M. Borland
16th Nov F. Campbell F. McCall
23rd Nov A. Gardiner P. Piper
30th Nov M. Coubrough I. Haddow
7th Dec B. Roberts M. Carvil
As always if you cannot
manage please change or
contact me (586 4294).
Betty Roberts
Pastoral Team
The Pastoral Team is always trying to find ways of reaching
members of the congregation , particularly any who are unable to
attend church regularly.
Several ideas have been discussed, and we would like to ascertain
whether members would be interested in any of the following
opinion of members about the following:
(a) receiving recordings of services,
(b) receiving communion at home.
(c) We are also anxious to learn of any who find it difficult to use
public transport, or might be interested in lifts to church.
Please let your elder know, or contact a member of the Pastoral
Team. You can also call the church office and leave a message. If
you know of anyone on their own, or ill and needing
encouragement, let us know.
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Counting Team Rota
The Team for Sunday, 30th November to Sunday, 28th December
inclusive is :-
J Bagdzinski, L Laing, P Brown, A Watt.
If you cannot manage any Sunday please arrange for a substitute
or contact Alan Watt
TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile?'
GLENN: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L'
TEACHER: No, that's wrong
GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.
DUTY ROTA
The following Members are asked to take up duty as indicated.
CHURCH VESTILBULE/BOOKS DUTY – SUNDAYS
MORNINGS EVENINGS
9th November Miss L. Boyle Mrs. J. McNae
Mrs. M. Coubrough
Mrs. R. Smith
Mrs. A. Coleman
16th November Mr. P. Brown Mrs. I. Haddow
Miss E. J. Campbell
Miss M. Davidson
Mr. E. Percival
23rd November Mrs. A. Neil Miss M. Percy
Mrs. A. M. Gardiner
Mr. R. McCallum
Miss M. Percy
30th November Mrs. W. Bradley Mrs. M. Brindle
Mrs. J. McCallum
Mrs. E. McNicoll
Mr. G. Gardiner
7th December Mrs. N. Griffith Mrs. J. McNae
Mrs. M. Carvil
Mrs. L. Wood
Miss Y. Inglis
OFFERING DUTIES
The following Members are asked to take duty on the following Sundays:-
Sunday 9th November to Sunday 7th December 2014
Back Pews Mrs. A. M. Gardiner
Left Side Pews/Chairs Mrs. R. Smith
Right Side Chairs/Choir Mrs. B. Irvine
Evening Miss L. Boyle
Anyone unable to do the duty indicated should contact Marjory Percy
(Tel. 632 0363) Please check Magazine or list on Welcome Hall notice
board to see if you have been asked to do a duty.
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INTIMATIONS
1. The Kirk Session will meet on Tuesday 18th November 2014
2. Team Leaders will meet on Tuesday 16th December 2014.
3. Cases of illness or urgent pastoral need should be intimated without
delay to the Session Clerk (427 3999).
4. Any person who would like to become a communicant member of
the church should speak to the session clerk or interim minister.
5. The next date for handing in material for the Magazine is
Sunday 23rd November 2014.
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TREASURER’S REPORT TO 26TH OCTOBER 2014
Open Plate £ 2,360
Freewill Offerings £ 5,213
Gift Aid Freewill Offerings £ 40,722
Total £ 48,295
Average per Sunday £ 1,123
Other Income
M. Borland, Treasurer
The accounts of the former Queen’s Park and Govanhill Trinity
congregations are currently being unified and hopefully shortly will
show the combined totals.
GENERAL FABRIC FUND
Balance at 1/1/14 £ 9,908
+ Income £ 1,564
£11,472
- Expenditure £ 4,959
Balance at 26/10/14 £ 6,513
NOVEMBER 2014
Remembrance 2014
Last letters home from those who perished in the
First World War. Remembrance Prayer from the
Moderator of the General Assembly
Story by Kenneth Steven
Reforming the Kirk
In the second part of his series reflecting on the future of the Church of
Scotland, the Rev Dr Doug Gray calls for a ‘creative conversation.’
Tears and Pride
The Rt Rev John Chalmers reflects on his mixed feelings watching his
son take part in the Invictus Games for injured service personnel.
Faith in the Face of Disaster
Twelve months on from the Clutha Vaults helicopter crash, Jackie
Macadam meets the chaplains who supported emergency staff at the
scene.
Guild Annual Meeting
Lynne McNeil reports from the gathering in Dundee, which was
addressed by the Moderator and the artist John Lowrie Morrison
( Jolomo).
A New Call
David McCarthy reports on the first year of the Church
of Scotland’s partnership with Fresh Expressions.
‘Reach Out and Listen’
The Rev Derek Hughes and Rose Addis ask how churches can reach out
to the deaf.
Remember Syria
The Rev Maggie Lane describes how Tearfund is helping refugees in
Jordan and Lebanon.
PLUS all the regular columnists, news, letters, reviews, registers and
crosswords – all for just £2
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OFFICEBEARERS INTERIM MODERATOR Rev John Whiteford LOCUM Rev Morris Dutch
SESSION CLERK Miss Lexa Boyle 427 3999 7 Maxwell Grove G41 5JP FABRIC TEAM Mr. George Gardiner 810 5079 HOSPITALITY TEAM Miss Morag Reid 440 7406 PASTORAL TEAM Mr. Jo Gibb 638 5768 MISSION TEAM Miss Lynn Flower 631 4964 PRAYER TEAM Mrs Ruby Smith 423 7773
MINISTRY TEAM MUSIC & DRAMA TEAM Mrs Lynn Gibb 638 5768 FINANCE TEAM Mr Lindsay Macqueen 01655 332588 ADMIN / OFFICE TEAM Mrs Barbara Irvine 423 1558 EDUCATION TEAM Mrs Brenda McGinnigle 424 0427 TIME TALENTS MONEY TEAM Mrs Joyce McNae 423 1897 YOUTH TEAM Miss Lynn Flower 631 4964 CONGREGATIONAL Mrs. Margaret Borland at Church Office or TREASURER [email protected] MAGAZINE Mr. Malcolm MacSween 649 9405 EDITOR 4 Rosslyn Court, Lethington Ave., G41 MAGAZINE Mrs. Barbara Irvine 423 1558 DISTRIBUTION 01/55 Nursery Street, G41
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