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Peebles Old Parish
Church of Scotland
with
Eddleston Parish
Church of Scotland
the magazine
June 2012
Daily Worship Leaders June/July Monday 4th Gal. 1:1-17 J Fairless June
Tuesday 5th Gal. 1:18-2:10 S Edgar
Wednesday 6th Gal. 2:11-21 J Macdougall
Thursday 7th Gal. 3:1-14 M Renton
Friday 8th Gal. 3:15-22 D Brown
Saturday 9th Gal. 3:23-4:11 P Copeland
Monday 11th Gal. 4:12-20 I Coghill
Tuesday 12th Gal. 4:21-31 C Macdougall
Wednesday 13th Gal. 5:1-15 L Swinney
Thursday 14th Gal. 5:16-24 T Mills
Friday 15th Gal. 5:25-6:10 E Knowles
Saturday 16th Gal. 6:11-18 W Barrett
Monday 18th Rom. 1:1-15 C Davidson
Tuesday 19th Rom. 1:16-25 G Goldstraw
Wednesday 20th Rom. 1:28-2:11 A Robertson
Thursday 21st Rom. 2:12-24 T Fairbairn
Friday 22nd Rom. 2:25-3:8 D Kesting
Saturday 23rd Rom. 3:9-20 BELTANE
Monday 25th Ps. 135 J Edgar
Tuesday 26th Ps. 123 J Moore
Wednesday 27th Ps. 15 J Cameron
Thursday 28th Ps. 36 A Robertson
Friday 29th Ps. 130 S Edgar
Saturday 30th Ps. 56 R Forsyth
From early in their history, the church has developed forms of daily worship. At the Reformation, the people were encouraged to join in daily worship in their parish churches, and the 1564 book of Common Order made provision for daily services
Daily Worship in Peebles Old Parish,10am
Pastoral letter June 2012
In the latter decades of the twentieth century many a Scot,
prominent in public life, in the arts or in the worlds of sport or
entertainment, considered a picture of themselves drawn by the
celebrated caricaturist, Emilio Coia, to be a coveted possession.
To own a Coia of oneself was a sure sign that one had ‘made it’.
I am under no illusion that I will ever ‘make it’ in that or in any
other sense and I will definitely never own a Coia, but on the
wall opposite me as I write there does hang a framed caricature
that was presented to me a few years ago. In fact it is really a
series of nine caricatures which together
form a little biographical strip cartoon. It
was done by a local art ist and, according to
those who know me well, the likenesses are
pretty good. Indeed the pictures and
narrative together have caused great
amusement to many who have seen it over
the seven years or so that I have owned it.
I was really delighted to have been given it.
I treasure it, which is why I have it hanging
where it is. I have to say, however, that
though I readily acknowledge and appreciate
the talents of the artist, having managed as
he has to capture some prominent physical features that I would
have wished he had failed to notice, I do have certain
reservations. The fact is it is very unflattering: the perfect
antidote to the inflated ego. Like the louse on the lady’s bonnet
in Burns’ poem, it is a reminder that we are not necessarily seen
by others in the same way as we picture ourselves.
It is frequently suggested that we in the Church are inclined to
over-indulge in navel-gazing; that our time and effort would be
more productively expended in looking outwards rather than in
excessive self-examination. Nevertheless if we are to
communicate our faith in the risen and living Jesus Christ, in
effective and compelling ways, we do need to be conscious of the
image we present. For if the image of the Church is perceived to
…we in the Church
are inclined to over-indulge in navel-gazing;
that our time and effort would be more
productively expended in
looking outwards rather than in excessive self-examination.
be negative, the clarity of the message is at risk of being
compromised.
The Church, though divinely ordained, is a human institution,
with many a flaw and blemish just like the face that inspires
exaggeration at the hands of the caricaturist. Of course we must
always be outward-looking. We must see beyond ourselves to
the wider community which we are called to love and to serve in
Christ’s name. At the same time, however, being aware of our
frailties and shortcomings is an essential first step to addressing
them and, in so doing, to seek to be ever more worthy of being
called the Body of Christ.
With love
Calum Macdougall.
Stewardship 2012…how did it go?
The Stewardship Committee would like to thank all those who contributed to
the success of our recent Time & Talent event.
Many were involved in the earlier musical performance in the church before
we moved to the MacFarlane Hall where the display of stalls was hugely
impressive. The stalls were showcasing the diverse and impressive talents of
the congregation…there were certainly some lights coming out from under
the bushes! To those who helped set up the displays, to those who baked
beautifully as always and poured many cups of tea and coffee and to those
who attended the evening we’d like to say a big thank you.
The event itself was proof that many hands make light work and help power
our future. Without this help we wouldn’t be able to follow our objectives in
the congregation and in the community beyond. We’ve received a small
number of very significant offers of help so far and there’s more on the
evening, including some pictures, and how you can still offer your help in this
magazine.
News from
Peebles & Eddleston What we’re up to.
Presentation to Betty Peat
At the recent Guild of Friendship lunch Mrs Betty Peat
was presented with flowers to mark 20+ years in the
Guild. During that time Betty has been convener,
treasurer, secretary, committee member and visitor.
She was thanked for all her hard work and dedication
to the Guild. She is now retiring from office but
continuing as a visitor. Thank you for all your help
Betty.
Presentation to Lt Col Aidan Sprot
It was with great pleasure that members of the Kirk
Session hosted a supper and presentation to Lt Col Sprot last Sunday. The
occasion was very special - the 65th anniversary of his ordination to the
Eldership of the Church of Scotland. Very few people have attained this
distinction and it was with much affection due to one of our most respected
elders that the Minister presented Aidan with a
Moderator's Certificate to mark the anniversary.
Col Sprot, who was accompanied by his niece Mrs
Mary Coltman, replied to the Minister, belying his
nonagenarian years, and paying tribute to the work of
Church of Scotland padres during his Army days in the
Scots Greys (now the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards). It
was appropriate that the Rev Haisley Moore and his
wife Jill were special guests since not only does Haisley
hold a special place in the hearts of our congregation,
but he was, of course, an Army Chaplain.
Our warmest congratulations to Aidan on such an
achievement.
If you haven't already read Col Sprot's account of his
wartime expreiences, his book 'Swifter than Eagles' (Pentland Press, 1998)
is to be highly recommended.
Guild of Friendship Coffee Morning raises over £1000
Marjory Gregory, Convenor of the Guild of Friendship says 'A massive
thankyou to all who contributed to the great success of our coffee morning.
The outstanding sum of £1037 was raised, which is a superb result. The
money will go towards the Guild's annual tea party for the housebound and
for the purchase of Christmas gifts for each of the Guild's 'clients'.'
If you'd like to become a member of the Guild of Friendship, please see the
Guild's blog or if you know of a housebound member of the congregation
who might like a visit from a Guild member, please let Marjory Gregory
(01721 723266) know. Presentation to Archie Smellie
Celebrating 37 years as an elder at Eddleston
recently is Archie Smellie our Treasurer. Seen
pictured here with Calum in Eddleston Church
Archie has given many years of devoted service to
the church and community which was marked at a
recent service. Another certificate of long service in
the history of our churches…recognising the talent
and time given by many for the benefit of all.
Toddlers June 2012
Thank you to everyone who has taken a turn at
helping this year to keep the group going,
especially the “Coffee ladies”.
We have made donations this year to: Christian Aid, Yorkhill Foundation and
our Presbytery Appeal for Zomba. Our last meeting this session will be June
19th which will be Beltane Fancy Dress, or come
in Red and White, if preferred.
Our planned start back date after the summer
holiday break is August 28th.
We wish all those moving on to playgroup,
nursery and school, our best wishes, and hope
you all have a lovely summer. Elspeth
Ailidh meets Prince Edward
As part of her Duke of Edinburgh Award, Ailidh
Copeland one of our younger members, got the chance to meet Prince
Edward during his flying visit to Peebles recently. While working at Cocoa
Black she impressed so much that she has become part of the regular
Saturday team. Eilidh is pictured here with the Prince and Ruth Hinks of
Cocoa Black
A date for your diaries
The Flower Committee are having a Coffee Morning on the 28th July in the
McFarlane Hall. From 10am-12noon. More news next month.
Thanks to all of you who have contributed to this magazine.
It’s the contributed articles, stories and photos that make this
magazine more interesting. So please get thinking as you’ve got
plenty time to send in your travel story, poem or recipe for the
next edition. It would be a great help if articles or intimations for the
next magazine be sent in by 20th
of the month to David on 07711
851611 or preferably e-mail because he’s not that good at typing:
It really is very simple.
There are many groups in our church that
either need your time to help them or could
benefit from your talent. A fuller list is on
the back page of this magazine and you’ll
see that the interests and areas covered are
diverse which means that there’s room for
your talent whatever it is or your time
however much you have to give.
If you were at our Time and Talent event
you’ll already have had the chance to see
some of our talents on display and had the
chance to speak to representatives of the
various groups. If you missed the event you
are very welcome to contact the
representatives listed on the back page.
There are many more not listed so if you’d
like to tell us about your talent or find out
how to give of your time just get in touch
with us by e-mail at [email protected]
or contact your elder. The representative of
the most appropriate group will get in touch
and get you engaged.
Be inspired to be “hands on” in our future
and to further God’s work in and around our
parish.
Some of our
inspiring and
impressive talents on display at the
recent event.
Words of Wisdom Walking on Water
‘…He walked on the Water… to Jesus’ Matthew 14:29 NKJV
Peter discovered that we all walk on water in our walk with God: just
because you sink doesn’t mean your sunk. Here are two reasons why.
First, failing doesn’t make you a failure, quitting does. Failure is just part of
learning. Sir Edmund Hillary made several attempts to scale Mount Everest
before succeeding. After one such attempt he supposedly stood at the base
of the mountain, shook his fist in defiance and shouted, ‘I’ll defeat you yet.
You’re as big as you’re going to get,
but I’m still growing!’ He learned
something from every unsuccessful
attempt until one day he succeeded.
Winston Churchill said, ‘I’ve never
failed at anything in my life. I was
simply given another opportunity to
get it right’. That’s the winning spirit!
Second, the real failures were the
ones who stayed in the boat. They
failed quietly and privately; their
failure went unnoticed and
uncriticised. Although Peter crashed
and burned publicly, he experienced the euphoria of walking on water. He
alone knew how it felt to be empowered by God to do what he could never
have done by himself.
Once you’ve walked on water you are never the same. Peter would take this
moment to his grave! He also experienced the joy of being lifted by Jesus in
a moment of despair. Peter knew, in a way that others couldn’t, that if he
sank Jesus would be there to save him. He shared a moment, a connection,
a trust the others didn’t. How could they, when they never left the boat!
Failure doesn’t come from sinking – it comes from letting your fears stop
you.
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Onward Christian bellringers
Onward Christian bellringers
Climbing up the tower
Past the massive brooding bells
Silenced for an hour;
In these dark surroundings
Clad in oldest clothes
Why on earth we’re doing this
Goodness only knows.
Up the dusty ladders
Faithfully we plod
Treading in the footsteps
Captain Edgar trod;
Crawling on the catwalk
Cobwebs in your face
With a helping hand from John
Through the trapdoor space.
Looking out on Peebles
All seems very neat
Tweed Green, bridge and river
And our own High Street;
Glory Hallelujah
What an awesome sight
Thanks to those who helped us
Brave the dizzy height.
Fiona Taylor
Time for Jubilee …and the passing of time
Olave Snelling
“Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil
days come not, nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have
no pleasure in them...” Ecclesiastes 12
For some, Robert Louis Stevenson was right when he was referring
to this matter of youth, growing up, and looking into the future: “It
is better to travel hopefully than to arrive.”
Time marches on for all of us. The years fly by. Philosophically, there
comes a realisation (usually about middle life) that nothing, including
us, lasts forever. We are born, we grow, hopefully we flourish for a
time, and then we fade. God did not create us to be here on earth
forever. He has given the precious, but transitory, gift of life on this
earth, and wants us to make the very most of the time we have.
So when it comes to a Diamond Jubilee celebration, let us consider
60 years. It is a magnificent achievement. Many of us have never
known any other British monarch. In this nation that has known the
Lord's blessing over thousands of years, let the young rejoice in their
youth and remember their Creator while they are still young; let the
middle-aged rejoice in where they are in their time-line; and let the
old rejoice, along with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, and the
husband who has stood by her side for more than sixty years. We
have so much to be thankful for.
May we be thankful that the Lord has given us such a wonderful
woman, under God, to reign over us so diligently for so long. May
she know the Lord's mighty blessing upon her and hers – and upon
us and ours, that we may be godly and quietly governed, as the dear
old 1662 Prayer Book says!
Thy choicest gifts in store
On her be pleased to pour;
Long may she reign;
May she defend our laws,
And ever give us cause
To sing with heart and voice,
God save the Queen
Being June it’s Beltane time. Here is the Cornet with his supporters leading
the procession up Rosetta Road and turning right just past Kingsland School.
But can anyone tell us what the year was?
Bell-tower Craik Another cup of tea Vicar?
Crafty
An elderly man in Louisiana had owned a large farm for several years.
He had a large pond in the back. It was properly shaped for swimming, so
he fixed it up nice with picnic tables, horseshoe courts, and some apple and
peach trees.
One evening the old farmer decided to go down to the pond, as he hadn't
been there for a while, and look it over. He grabbed a five-gallon bucket to
bring back some fruit. As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and
laughing with glee. As he came closer, he saw it was a bunch of young
women skinny-dipping in his pond.
He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep
end. One of the women shouted to him, 'we're not coming out until you
leave!' The old man frowned, 'I didn't come down here to watch you ladies
swim naked or make you get out of the pond naked.'
Holding the bucket up he said, 'I'm here to feed the alligator...'
A Cowboy at the Pearly Gates
'Have you ever done anything of particular merit?' St. Peter asked.
'Well, I can think of one thing,' the cowboy offered.
'On a trip to the Black Hills out in South Dakota, I came upon a gang of
bikers who were threatening a young woman. I directed them to leave her
alone, but they wouldn't listen. So, I approached the largest and most
tattooed biker and smacked him in the face, kicked his bike over, ripped out
his nose ring, and threw it on the ground. I yelled, 'Now, back off or I'll kick
the the living daylights out of all of you!'
St. Peter was impressed, 'When did this
happen?'
'Couple of minutes ago.'
Quick Ones
My husband and I divorced over religious
differences. He thought he was God and I
didn't
A hangover is the wrath of grapes
A woman was sipping on a glass of wine,
while sitting on the patio with her husband,
and she says, "I love you so much, I don't
know how I could ever live without you."
Her husband asks, "Is that you, or the wine
talking?"
She replies, "It's me ... talking to the wine."
News from the
Magazine babes.
Each age including our own has contributed something new and of value to
the rich treasury of the church, therefore we are grateful to all the
magazine distributors who deliver this magazine to the homes of the parish
each month.
Each copy of this magazine costs nearly 60p to produce and so we’d like
you to consider your donation for it carefully. We’d be delighted if
everybody felt able to contribute a minimum donation of at least £7 a year
for their 12 copies. This will help us cover costs of production.
What would help us even more would be if you would give your donation to
your distributor between January and April each year. Go on…you know it’s
worth it!
Large print copy. A large-print copy of this magazine is
available on request to your distributor.
Living as we do in the eco and electronic age if you’d
like to enjoy this magazine you can access it in full colour
on the website www.topcop.org.uk where you’ll find the
magazine page. On this page you can download the latest
edition of the magazine and there’s an archive of past joys. You can also
enter your e-mail address and we’ll e-mail you every month as soon as the
latest edition has been uploaded to the site.
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Well help is at hand… just fill in and post this form!
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CHURCH ORDERS (PEEBLES)
READERS
June 3 Isaiah 6:1-8
St John 3:1-17
10 Sheena Edgar 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
St Mark 3:20-35
17 Jim Edgar 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13
St Mark 4:26-34
24 Elizabeth Parker 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
St Mark 4:35-41
July 1 Elspeth Knowles 2 Samuel 1:1 and 17-27
St Mark 5:21-43
8 Alistair Robertson 2 Samuel 5:1-5 and 9-10
St Mark 6:1-13
15 Roger Trueman 2 Samuel 6:1-5 and 12b-19
St Mark 6:14-29
22 Graeme Murray 2 Samuel 7:1-14a
St Mark 6:30-34 and 53-56
29 John Moore 2 Samuel 11:1-15
St John 6:1-21
DUTY ELDERS North South
June Frances Carrol Archie Cameron
Bob Gregory Sandy Murray
July Diana Brown Graeme Coulthard
Douglas Cunningham Drew Lowe
SHORT ORDERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
June 24 Jim Edgar Sheena Edgar
Ruby Buchan Alistair Robertson Please note: Elders unable to undertake any of the above duties are asked to arrange for a substitute
RINGING OUT
June 3 Roger Trueman
10 Jeanette Mackison
17 Fiona Taylor
24 Anne Derrick
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Sunday 3rd June 3.15pm
Alison Cruikshanks, Anne Derrick & Fiona Taylor
Beltane Saturday 23rd June 8am
Anne Derrick, Jeanette Mackison & Fiona Taylor
FORTHCOMING SERVICES EDDLESTON
June
Sunday 3rd 11.45am Trinity Sunday: Worship 4 All
Presentation of Certificates to the Junior Choir
Sunday 10th 11.45am First after Trinity: Morning Worship
Conducted by The Rev Barry Hughes
Sunday 17th 11.45am Second after Trinity: Morning Worship with the
Sacrament of Holy Communion conducted by
The Rev Barry Hughes
Sunday 24th 6pm Third after Trinity: Monthly Evening Service
July
Sunday 1st 11.45am
3.30pm
Fourth after Trinity Sunday: Morning Worship
Presentation of Certificates to the Junior Choir.
Tweeddale Service to mark the Diamond Jubilee
of Her Majesty The Queen in Peebles Old Parish
Church.
FORTHCOMING SERVICES PEEBLES
June
Sunday 3rd 10am
6pm
Trinity Sunday: All Age Worship with the
Sacrament of Holy Baptism.
Monthly Evening Service
Sunday 10th 10am
First after Trinity: Morning Worship conducted
by The Rev Barry Hughes
Sunday 17th 10am Second Sunday after Trinity: Morning Worship
with the Kirking of Scottish Borders Council.
Sunday 24th 10am Third after Trinity: Morning Worship.
July
Sunday 1st 10am
3.30pm
Fourth after Trinity: Morning Worship
Tweeddale Service to mark the Diamond Jubilee
of Her Majesty The Queen.
Daily Worship at Peebles Monday to Saturday at 10am.
OFFERINGS
EDDLESTON
Total Offerings for May 2012 £655.37
Total Offerings for May 2011 £1,317.77
Total Offerings for the 5 months to May 2012 £3,772.30
Total Offerings for the 5 months to May 2011 £4,418.71
Decrease in giving over 2011 (£636.31)
CONGREGATIONAL REGISTERS
PEEBLES
MARRIAGE
26th May Miss Katy Morrin to Mr Danny Burke, now at Royal Air Force
Station, Fairford, Gloucestershire
DEATHS
22nd April Mr Forbes Milne, 18 Cademuir Drive, Peebles
26th April Mrs Mary Smith, 31 St Michael’s Bank, Peebles
30th April Mrs Catherine Millar, 16 Damcroft, Peebles
EDDLESTON
DEATH
11th May Mrs Sheila Walker, Peebles Nursing Home
Flower Calendar Convenor: Janet Macdougall 720568
Treasurer: Diana Brown 720817
3 Donors Miss N Rait Mrs Affleck Mrs P Ferguson
Arranger Eileen Williamson 10 Donors Capt. & Mrs J Edgar
Mrs Kirsty Davidson Arranger Mrs Stephanie Porter
17 Donor Mrs M McFarlane Arranger Mrs Margaret Ireland
24 Donor Mrs M Buchan June
Arranger Mrs Elizabeth Douglas
1 Donors Mrs Van Dijk Mrs M Coltman
Arranger Mrs Diana Brown 8 Donors Mr & Mrs G Mackison Arranger Mrs J Macdougall
15 Donors Mr & Mrs McGrath Arranger Mrs A Annand
22 Donors Miss N Rowatt Arranger Mrs A Ross
29 Donor Wedding July
Who’s Who at Peebles & Eddleston
Minister:
The Reverend Calum Macdougall The Manse, Innerleithen Road,
Peebles EH45 8BD
01721 720568
Joint Session Clerk:
Barbara Crawford
Belton, Springhill Road PEEBLES
Tel: 01721 720309 barbara.t.c [email protected]
Joint Session Clerk:
Sheena Edgar
5 Jubilee Park
PEEBLES
Tel: 01721 723327 [email protected]
Treasurer:
Jim Edgar
5 Jubilee Park
PEEBLES Tel: 01721 723327
Organist & Choir Leader: Sarah Brown
Church Administrator &
Roll Keeper:
Alison Duncan House: 721033
Mobile: 07752 633287
Beadle:
Edward Knowles 56 Elliots Park, Peebles.
01721 722860
Local Minister:
Barry Hughes
Dunslair, Cardrona Way
Cardrona
01896 831197
Eddleston Session Clerk, Organist & Choir Director:
Lorraine Mulholland
Millbank, Eddleston.
01721 730332
Eddleston Treasurer:
Archie Smellie Hattonknowe, Eddleston.
01721 730282
Eco-congregation &
Fairtrade Co-ordinator,
Peebles: Diana Brown
Springhill Road, Peebles.
01721 720817
Eco-congregation &
Fairtrade Co-ordinator,
Eddleston: Vivienne Wilmut
Manse Road Eddleston
01721 730335
Registered charities (Peebles) SCO13316 (Eddleston) SCO10081
A warm welcome to
Our Organisations
You’ll receive a warm welcome at any of our groups, whose details are given
below. For further information about each organisation, please see our
website www.topcop.org.uk
Group Where and when we meet Contact
The Ten o’
Clock Club
All children welcome. MacFarlane Hall
Sundays in term time 10.00am
Cathy Davidson
01896 830419
Choir Song School Thursdays 7.30-9.00pm (not July and
August)
Choristers Song School
Thursdays in school terms 6.00-7.00pm
Sarah Brown
(Director of Music)
01896 831 406
Girls’ Brigade MacFarlane Hall Wednesdays in school terms
Explorers (P1 – P3) 6.00-7.00pm
Juniors and Brigaders 7.00-8.15pm
Janette Cameron
01721 722528
Flower
Committee
Meets once a year as a whole group,
Members take their turn at arranging the
flowers in church each week and at major
religious festivals.
Janet Macdougall
01721 720568
Bellringers
Group
Members take their turn on the Sunday
Bellringing rota and ring on other
community occasions if they wish.
Anne Derrick
01721 721075
Guild of
Friendship
Members meet together twice a year. The
Guild visits housebound members of the
congregation. The number of homes and
frequency of visits is flexible and can
easily be arranged to suit the availability of the Visitor
Marjory Gregory
01721 723266
Traidcraft Members take turns at the purpose-built
cupboard selling Fairtrade goods after morning worship each Sunday
Diana Brown
01721 720817
‘Green Team’ Help to provide ideas for each of us to better care for God’s creation.
Diana Brown
01721 720817
Toddlers’
Group
MacFarlane Hall
Tuesdays in school terms. 10.00-11.00am
HELPERS URGENTLY REQUIRED
Elspeth Knowles
01721 722860
Bacon Rolls Friday mornings. Join a team taking your
turn preparing and serving Bacon Rolls.
Each team is ‘on’ once every 6 weeks. Great fun!
Diana Brown
01721 723266