March 2014 Newsletter - Dalziel St. Andrew`s Parish Church

Dalziel St. Andrew’s Parish Church
‘The Kirk at The Cross’
Believing in Christ – Belonging to Christ – Becoming like Christ
"I am the resurrection and the life.
The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;
and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.”
(John 11:25-26)
Kirk Matters
Congregational Newsletter
March - May 2014
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The Manse of Dalziel St. Andrew’s Parish Church
Dear friends
Along with this edition of our congregational newsletter, is a brief note from
our Stewardship Convener. In it, he outlines the precise situation we face
presently. Put simply, it will be a real challenge to meet all of our financial
commitments, both locally and nationally, by the end of 2014. And so, we
felt it important to make you aware of this as soon as possible in order that
you might consider your own response.
Without doubt, in myriad ways, the Church of Scotland is facing a very
difficult time in its history. Numbers of those in training for the various
ministries of our church are at a low ebb, the fabric of old buildings needs
ongoing attention, and many congregations (though not our own, thankfully)
are experiencing a massive falling away of children and young people. If we
are to fulfill the commission and commandment of our Lord Jesus Christ, we
must find ways of getting the Gospel message, in word and deed, out into
the communities, which surround our church buildings. In Dalziel St.
Andrew’s, we have tried, especially in recent times, to think creatively about our outreach, and how we can maximize a positive impact upon the town in
which we are called to serve God.
In the past few years, we have been blessed by the support of so many
outside agencies, businesses and charitable trusts, through financial grants.
But, the challenge remains for each one of us, as local church members, to
play our part in the giving of our time, talents, and treasures in the cause of
Christ and in building His Kingdom. As we approach Easter 2014, we
remember again all that the LORD has given to us in the person of His Son.
Whilst we can never repay Him, it is only right that we say “thank You” with
all our hearts. In part, we can do this by reviewing what we give in our
regular offerings. But, we must also consider if we can offer service in any
way, through the range of organisations that always require leadership and
support.
I would ask you to prayerfully consider how YOU might respond, trusting that
each one of you is blessed this Easter as we recall the depth of grace and love
offered to us by our Lord and Saviour.
Derek W. Hughes
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Dates for your Diary
Sunday 2nd March 2014
Service of all-age worship and Holy Baptism
from 11:00am in our sanctuary
Sunday 23rd March 2014
A.G.M. of congregation directly after morning worship
Messy Easter from 3:30pm in the church hall
Sunday 30th March 2014
Easter egg collection
for Glasgow City Mission at 11:00am
Sunday 13th April 2014
Palm Sunday praise at 11:00am in the sanctuary
Sunday 20th April 2014
9:30am - Holy Communion for Easter Day
11:00am - All-age worship for Easter Day
Watch out every Sunday for worship services,
which are live-streamed, filmed and uploaded
to our church YouTube channel.
www.dalzielstandrews.org.uk
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Kirk Session
Kirk Session Meeting October 2013
The Kirk Session met on Thursday 10 October 2013. There were 38
elders present, with apologies from 15. Jim Paxton, Reader in Training,
also attended to observe the deliberations of our Kirk Session. The
Moderator stated that lay readership plays an important role in the
life of the church, and has done for centuries.
Messy Church: The object of Messy Church is to encourage young
families in the church and to reach out to those on the fringe. The first
‘Messy Church’ day would be entitled ‘We Wish You a Messy Christmas’ and would be held on Sunday 15 December between 3.305.00pm with a meal afterwards for those who wished to stay.
Information would go out to the parish by advertising and leafleting.
The Moderator encouraged the Kirk Session to pray for this initiative.
Correspondence: Letters of thanks were received from Charis and
Douglas Barr and Bill Millar thanking the Kirk Session for the flowers,
prayers and support they had been given. A letter was received from
Cathie Hastie thanking the Kirk Session for the presentation of her
certificate marking 30 years of service as an elder and for the flowers.
Presbytery Report: The Moderator informed the Kirk Session that at
October’s meeting of Hamilton Presbytery the business had mostly
been taken up with a conference on the Local Church Review, which
would replace Quinquennial Visitations. Sadly, Hamilton St. Andrew’s Parish Church is to be dissolved having failed to enter into a union
with another congregation. The Revd Mark Lowey has demitted his
charge of East Kilbride South after only a brief ministry.
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Holy Communion: The Session Clerk informed the Kirk Session that at
Holy Communion on the 6 October 2013, the total number of cards
received had been 254 plus 3 visitors at the morning service and 17
plus 1 visitor at the evening service making a total of 275. This was 8
down on the total cards received at Holy Communion on October
2012. The Session Clerk thanked all the participating elders for their
help in preparing and serving the elements. He also thanked the
Moderator for conducting two moving and uplifting services.
Eldership Consultation: The Kirk Session split into groups to discuss
and answer the Eldership Consultation questionnaire from the Mission
and Discipleship Council. After spending a considerable time studying
these questions the Kirk Session decided to return to this item of
business and complete their discussions at the next meeting.
New Communicants: The Moderator informed the Kirk Session that it
was with great pleasure that he put forward the names of five new
members who had all completed a course of instruction. A suitable
date for the admission of these new members has still to be agreed.
The proposed new members are: Mary Durnion, 425 Merry Street,
Motherwell, ML1 4BP. James Durnion, 425 Merry Street, Motherwell,
ML1 4BP. Christine Fisher, 19 Range Road, Motherwell, ML1 2HT. Alan
Millarvie, 21 Heron View, Motherwell, ML1 2FL. Nicola Mccullough, 21
Heron View, Motherwell, ML1 2FL. The Kirk Session was delighted.
Choir: Helen Gibson and Julie Graham visited the choir on 9 October
2013. They passed on the good wishes of the Kirk Session. It had been
a pleasure and privilege to hear the choir practice. Although down in
numbers on the evening of the visit, due largely to holidays, the sound
produced was a joy to witness. They thanked the choir for singing each
Sunday, their commitment to attending rehearsals and serving the
Lord in song. They also thanked Eric Geddes, Director of Music, for
sharing his expertise and gave thanks to God that our choir are in good
spirits.
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Alterations to the Communion Roll
In by Transfer Certificate:
Ann McNaughton, 26 Grainger Way, Orchard Park, Motherwell ML1
3GY from Balerno Parish Church
Out by Transfer Certificate:
Dawn Inglis, 260 Ladywell Road, Motherwell to Crosshill Parish Church.
Out by transfer to Supplementary Roll
Esso Mwangi, 9 Loganlea Drive, Motherwell.
Kirk Session Meeting November 2013
The Kirk Session met on Thursday 14 November 2013. There were 46
elders present, with 7 apologies.
Graham Rennie: A letter was received from Graham Rennie returning
the cheque made out in favour of Zimbabwe Mission. This was the
proceeds from the retiral collection on 10 June 2012. The cheque
should have been in favour of his father Alistair’s preferred charity ‘Church Survival in Malawi (Scotland).’ The treasurer would forward a new cheque to this requested charity.
Wilson Devlin: A letter of thanks was received from Wilson Devlin
thanking the Kirk Session for the flowers, prayers and good wishes
received during and after his recent stay in hospital.
Anne Kerr: A letter was received from Anne Kerr thanking the
Moderator and Session Clerk for the church flowers and framed Long
Service Certificate presented to her on Sunday 6 October 2013. Anne
stated that it had been a privilege to serve God in this way for the past
thirty years.
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Presbytery of Hamilton: Communication was received from the
Presbytery of Hamilton approving in principle the application by
Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew’s to carry out roofing and stonework repairs and seek Grant Funding from the General Trustees. Presbytery
also instructs congregations to include in their future Trustees’ Report, details of arrangements for remitting their current year’s Ministry and Mission contributions.
Presbytery Report: Stephen Day presented the report from the
meeting on 5 November 2013. Presbytery is promoting a variety of
events, details of which are available on the Presbytery’s Resources web site (Connecting Points). Intimation was given that the Presbytery
Clerk, Revd. Shaw Paterson, was stepping down. The Presbytery gave a
vote of thanks for his ten years service as clerk.
Submission of Form ‘E’ to Presbytery: The Session Clerk informed the
Kirk Session that a Form ‘E’ application for financial assistance from Grant Funders would have to be completed by the Session Clerk on
the Kirk Session’s behalf and submitted to Presbytery. The Kirk Session
was made aware of the terms of Act IX 1998. This would enable an
application to be made for funding help with the repair of roof and
stonework. The Kirk Session agreed that the Session Clerk should
complete Form ‘E’ and submit this to the Presbytery Clerk.
Eldership Consultation: The Kirk Session split into groups to further
discuss and answer the Eldership Consultation questionnaire from the
Mission and Discipleship Council. The completed questionnaires would
be collated by the Moderator and Session Clerk and then forwarded to
121 George Street.
Lawson Bequest: The Treasurer, Willie Brown, stated that the total
interest accrued this year from the Lawson Bequest was £2400. The
Kirk Session recommended that this be distributed as follows: Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Brigade £775 each, Brownies and Rainbows £500 and the Sunday School £350. The Youth Fellowship is not meeting at
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the present time and the Young Adults Group have intimated that they
do not require funding for the time being.
Free Will Offering Envelopes: these are now available for distribution
by the district elders. Christine Mathie was thanked on behalf of the
Kirk Session for organising this as it entailed a great deal of hard work.
Philippines Disaster Appeal: The Moderator asked if the Kirk Session
thought it appropriate that we help as a congregation by contributing
to the Philippines Disaster Emergency Appeal. The Kirk Session agreed
that the congregation be given an opportunity to contribute through a
retiral collection at the earliest juncture.
Property: Douglas Graham, Property Convener, requested that the
Welcome Groups ensure that the exit doors to the Sanctuary were
unlocked during any service and then relocked at the end of the
service. The reinstatement of the bell rope to the vestibule was being
investigated, as this would enable the bell to be rung without
members of the welcome group having to access the bell tower.
School chaplaincy: The Moderator informed the Kirk Session that he
had been in touch with the head teachers in Muir Street Primary
School and Braidhurst High School to clarify North Lanarkshire
Council’s statement on leafleting by church organisations. Both head teachers are happy with the current arrangements regarding
chaplaincy. A meeting would be arranged with a representative from
North Lanarkshire Council Education Department to clarify the
position further.
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Alterations to the Communion Roll
The Kirk Session was sad to hear of the death of Alex Richmond, 62
Hillhead Crescent, Motherwell. The Moderator thanked William
Harvey for the glowing tribute he had given Alex at the funeral service.
Crawford Moffat
Session Clerk
Annual General Meeting
This year’s AGM will be held in the large hall after morning worship on Sunday 23 March.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Church Makeover Project
“Forward for Jesus”
Update to end of January 2013
Organ: With an annual maintenance bill for the organ scheduled for
this year Janette Boyd kindly organised another ‘Left Over’ Ceilidh on 4
January, which raised £350! Well done, and thanks.
Lift: Tenders have been checked by the Quantity Surveyor for the
proposed lift. A grant application to Lottery has been lodged and a
decision is due in March. If successful, a 6 week contract is anticipated.
Roof: Tenders have been returned from 5 contractors. First grant of
£5,000 has been awarded from Scottish Churches Trust. A further
£29,329 has been promised by Viridor Credits who have supported us
before. Allchurches Trust sent a cheque for £2,850. A most welcome
start to fundraising. Other grant applications have been lodged and
various meetings held with General Trustees, Presbytery and Architect.
We are still striving for a June/July start on a 12-week contract.
Award: Following the most encouraging receipt of the £2,000 Cheque
from Biffa Award, work is planned (31 January) to add a screen in the
sanctuary; make the hall screen “live”; address some lighting and
sound issues.
Glenview Court: We have been pressing Bield Housing Association for
a meeting to progress our proposed link to Glenview Court. Meeting
now scheduled for 29 January to see if we can make progress.
Thanks: Thanks to all who continue to help in any way.
Recommendation
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The Kirk Session and Congregational Board are asked to note progress
being made in the various phases of the Makeover Project – Forward
for Jesus.
Douglas Graham & Alex Baird
Property Convener & Chairman of the Congregational Board
Congregational Board
The Congregational Board continues to meet most months of the year
to oversee the financial, property and social aspects of our
congregation’s life. We are very indebted to all members who serve so faithfully on the
Board but are always on the lookout for some more.
If you think you can help for just an hour each month (other than July
and August) we would be delighted to hear from you. Do speak to
either of us at any time.
Thank you.
Marion Taylor & Alex Baird
Clerk & Chairman of the Congregational Board
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Bibles for Africa
“There is one Book that speaks to me of God; it struck
within a sacred flame that will not die. This Bible tells of other men who
felt as lost as I; who came with childlike trust and found He did not lie.
Is it so hard to believe when we record the day he came to cut our time
in two? Who else but Jesus showed us God made flesh, the perfect Man
who cannot be denied? What other launched a life like His to lift this
world in love, then cheated death to send us power from on high? And
now when earth-men walk among the stars I know that the Creator
walked my world.
William Alfred Pratney
Book Aid, who have organised distribution of Bibles to developing
countries advise that in September last they dispatched their 300th
container of Bibles, this time to India where, although there is
opposition in some parts, there is a growing Christian Church.
I am again asked to thank all who continue to find bibles which I can
pass on and so help spread God’s Word where it is so much needed and so very much appreciated. In 2013 there was almost a weekly
bundle of bibles given to me. Now bibles are arriving from churches in
Hamilton to add to the wonderful package of Love and Hope we are
able, through Book Aid, to send to all over the world. Thank you all so
much.
In His Service
Alex Baird
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Girls’ Brigade
As Easter approaches all the girls and officers are working towards
competitions and the completing of the years badge work by the end
of April.
Three of the Brigaders also begin leadership training at the end of
February.
Teams were delighted to gain one first and two seconds in the
Divisional Competitions at the beginning of February.
While some Brigaders are skating towards their physical badge, others
‘aim for Gold’ – in soft archery!
Camp has been postponed till the next session as there has been some
new training and two of our officers are getting married in April Kirsty Irwin and Alice O’Hara! From all the Company we wish them a great memorable day and a very happy future.
We are organising a day away in June to Heads of Ayr Farm Park which
everyone enjoyed on the last visit.
Parents and friends night will be the 14th May. The girls will entertain
before being presented with their new awards (all new style badges),
All are invited. Please come and support the girls – old and new! (and
those not so young!)
Liz Bogle
Girls Brigade Captain
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Our first Messy Church event, just before Christmas 2013, was a
massive success, with almost 100 people, adults and children, in
attendance for an afternoon of MESS and a positive MESS-AGE.
Below are a few of photographs taken on the day – visit our church
website www.dalzielstandrews.org.uk to see many more.
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Messy Easter will take place on:
Sunday 23 March 2014 @ 3.30pm
Messy Easter is aimed at families with
children up to the age of Primary 7
We will begin informally at 3:30pm in the hall with tea, coffee, juice,
biscuits and cakes, taking time to get to know each other. This is
followed by a period of crafts and games on an Easter theme, a very
brief time of relaxed, informal and totally interactive praise in the
church sanctuary. Finally, for those who wish to stay beyond 5:00pm a
simple meal will be provided (all at no cost to you!) and a chance to
speak with other folk and get to know them.
If you missed Messy Christmas, you certainly won’t want to be left out
when it comes to Messy Easter!
Please email the church office with your contact details, as well as an
indication of how many adults and children would be in your party.
For catering purposes, we would especially love to know how many
wish to stay for the evening meal, and this must be done (at the latest)
a week before the event.
Please do come along and enjoy this innovative approach
to sharing with others in fun, friendship and faith.
More information and details of how you can be involved in “Messy Church” are available through contacting either Lorna Geddes or
Lesley Angus.
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Reachout Project
Donations of tins and packaged food are always welcome to help
those less fortunate within our town. There are donation zones within
the church building should you wish to contribute.
Many thanks to everyone who has made a donation – all donations
are very much appreciated.
Social Committee
The Committee has been busy since Christmas having a Makeover
Table in January and the popular Cupid's Lunch in February.
There will be 2 Makeover Tables before Easter - Sunday 9 March and 6
April. These are still proving to be very popular with over £100 being
given to the Makeover Fund each time.
Also planned is an American Brunch, which will be held on Sunday 6
July.
All events will be advertised in the Weekly Notice Sheets – look out for
the details.
Thanks to everyone who contributes in any way or attends any of our
events. Your support is very much appreciated.
Janette Black
Social Committee Convener
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As always the session this far with the 2nd/4th Motherwell Boys’ Brigade Company has been very busy. Between normal company
evenings, badge work, competitions and other activities it has been
non-stop. However this has meant that all of the boys are taking part
in a variety of new activities and learning new skills and gaining new
experiences.
The Anchor Boys continue to be full off enthusiasm and, after a leaflet
drop at the start of the session, saw their numbers increasing by 200%
which is very encouraging. They have recently been taking part in
some different themed nights including a health evening where they
all took part in some light aerobics, different healthy games, tried lots
of different fruits and designed a healthy meal.
The Junior Section is currently well underway in preparing for the
Battalion Figure Marching competition and working hard in for their
badges. We’ve recently welcomed David Young who has started coming along as a parent helper (for now, no getting away now
David!).
The Company Section has been busy with normal activities with the
addition of building a bottle greenhouse, which should be completed
by the Spring, competitions and working at completing the 125 miles
for our 125th anniversary.
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Photos from past walks are available to see on our notice board in the
large hall including our recent walk at Strathclyde Park where over 60
people joined us!
To celebrate 125 years of the Boys’ Brigade in our Church we have some events planned at the end of the session. These are:
Annual Parents Night – 16 May
Celebratory Dinner – 17 May
Service of Thanksgiving – 18 May
Full details will be made available closer to the time.
Colin Weir
Boys’ Brigade Captain
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Befriending Motherwell
We have now moved into Group Befriending with three Groups up and
running. A very exciting development but, at the same time, quite a
challenge!
We are already always in need of volunteers to assist in our One-toOne Befriending network and now seek helpers to assist us in our
group work. It is great fun and very rewarding as we bring company
into the lives of our elderly people.
We have been so very fortunate in receiving confirmation of continued
financial support for our project from Go For It (Church of Scotland)
who have awarded us £11,250 for this year and also for next year.
If you can spare just an hour each week to help in either the one-toone Befriending or the new Group work, please do get in touch and I
will gladly explain what is involved. You can contact me by calling into
the church office on either Tuesday or Wednesday mornings, or by
emailing: [email protected] or by telephone at
07796012462.
Thank You.
Liz Magunnigal
Befriending Co-ordinator
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What a Friend we have in Jesus
What a privilege to carry everything to him in prayer
On the wings of Prayer our burdens take flight
And our Lord of care becomes bearably light
And our heavy hearts are lifted above
To be healed by the balm of God’s wonderful love
(Helen Steiner Rice, Expressions of Joy)
Prayer Groups meet in the Prayer Room
Monday 7.30pm – 9.00pm
&
Wednesday 1.00pm – 2.00pm
ALL ARE WELCOME
Requests for prayer can be made via the prayer boxes at the front and
rear church doors or via our church website.
Why not join one of our prayer groups for quiet meditation.
All are welcome
The Prayer Groups
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Every day millions of Christians are persecuted because of their faith.
The World Watch List ranks the 50 countries where persecution is
most severe. Worldwide, the list reports that pressure on Christians
intensified in 2013.
The situation deteriorated most rapidly across North Africa, the
Middle East and the Gulf, in countries where sectarian violence has
advanced unchecked by impotent central governments.
When you ask persecuted Christians what they need, almost without
exception they answer, “Prayer.” Prayer is the one thing that border guards and religious police cannot
keep out.
Prayer reaches the most remote villages and infiltrates the most
inaccessible labour camps.
Prayer changes things. The church is shaken, bruised, grieving. But the
church is growing. The church is enduring.
The church is alive. And the church needs our prayer – NOW!
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Helping the Deaf &
Hard of Hearing?
With our live-streaming of services, and also our recorded services
available on You Tube, we have started on our journey of helping the
deaf by signing one of our prayers each Sunday morning.
Those working with the deaf have indicated that Derek’s spoken word is very acceptable for lip reading and we are able, at time of sermon,
to zoom closer to help even more.
Please do pray for success as we strive to touch more lives for Jesus in
this way.
Can you help? Do you sign? Do you know of anyone who is able to do
so? We are indebted to Rae Blagg who is leading on this important
work. If you think you can help do let us know. Thank you.
Alex Baird
Toddlers
Did you enjoy dressing up as a child? Most of us did at some time!
We have quite a few between 1 1/2 and 3yrs who would love to do
this together on a Tuesday morning.
If you know of anyone who is passing on ‘dress up clothes’ please mention us, so that we can start filling our empty box, ready to make
memories. With grateful thanks.
Mrs Pollock, Mrs Liz Bogle & all the excited laughing totts!
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Pipe Organ
Thankfully Eric now regularly uses our pipe organ in worship again.
Given the extent and detail of the complete restoration, which took
place over the past few years, there are inevitable teething problems
which crop up.
Gerhard Walcker, who carried out the restoration, is returning to
address these minor problems and also carry out the annual
maintenance. Gerhard hopes to visit in February or March. We
continue to be advised by our Organ Consultant Mr James Mackenzie
who is overseeing all work.
Douglas Graham
Property Convener
If the world is sane, then Jesus is mad as a hatter and the Last
Supper is the Mad Tea Party. The world says, mind your own business,
and Jesus says, there is no such thing as your own business. The world
says, follow the wisest course and be a success, and Jesus says, Follow
me and be crucified. The world says, Drive carefully – the life you save
may be your own – and Jesus says, Whoever would save his life will lose
it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. The world says,
Law and order, and Jesus says, Love. The world says, Get, and Jesus
says, Give. In terms of the world’s sanity, Jesus is crazy as a coot, and anybody who thinks he can follow Him without being a little crazy too
is labouring less under the cross than under a delusion.
“We are fools for Christ’s sake” Paul says, faith says – the faith that
ultimately the foolishness of God is wiser than the wisdom of men, the
lunacy of Jesus saner than the grim sanity of the world.
Frederick Buechner
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Give Thanks
The Revd Alistair M. Rennie served as minister at Dalziel North Church
(now the Glo Centre) from 1948-1955.
Revd Rennie died in November 2013. We give thanks to the Lord for
this faithful ministry.
Revd Rennie and his wife Ruth
Letters and Cards
Sincere thanks to the Revd Derek Hughes and the congregation of
Dalziel St Andrew’s for the lovely flowers on my 82nd birthday. My
appreciation also goes to Mr & Mrs Baird who delivered them.
William Paton
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I would like to thank you all for the flowers I received on my birthday.
They were lovely and very much appreciated.
Mary Dick
I would like to thank all at Dalziel St. Andrew’s for the lovely flowers I received for my birthday, and also Christine Mathie who delivered
them. It was greatly appreciated
John Sneddon, 10 Imlach Place
I would like to thank Derek and my elder, Susan Duncan, for their visits
to me in hospital and at home. I also want to thank my friends in the
church, the Guild, decoupage and carpet bowls groups for the visits,
gifts, get-well and Christmas cards that I received in hospital and at
home. Also thank you to the Revd Ian MacKenzie for his visit and
delivering the lovely Christmas plant to me. I feel very lucky and indeed
all this has helped me in my progress back to good health. I wish you all
a very happy and healthy new year.
Elma Lory, 6 Duke Street
I would like to thank Derek and all the church very much for the lovely
Willow Tree figurine and the flowers you presented to me at the
Church. They were much appreciated. I enjoyed my 33 years
distributing Kirk Matters.
Jeanette Reford, 45 Kirknethan, Wishaw
Hugh and I would like to thank you for the lovely plant that we received
on our Golden Wedding Anniversary. Also thanks to the lady who
delivered it on such a wet day!
Janette & Hugh Logan, 7 Lodge Tower
Julia, Liam and I would like to thank Derek and all our church family for
the lovely flowers and cards we received in December in remembrance
of Alex. Your prayers and kindness are very much appreciated.
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Madge, Julia and Liam Ross
Just a few words to express our thanks for the lovely flowers received
from our Church family. A special thanks to those involved in the
preparation and delivery of them.
George & Mary Colquhoun
I would like to say a sincere thank you to Derek and the congregation
for the lovely Church flowers and the accompanying card I received for
my birthday. Also to friends of the Wednesday prayer group for cards
and gifts, and to the Sisterhood for the signed card, beautiful ‘aqua pack’, flowers and for the lovely birthday cake we all enjoyed together.
I am very grateful.
Chris Wilson
I would like to express my sincere thanks for the beautiful flowers and
good wishes I received on my birthday recently and to the young lady
who delivered them and all those involved.
Emily Wilson, 36 Strathclyde Road
Thank you for the lovely poinsettia plant I received for my birthday.
Thanks also to Mr MacKenzie who delivered it and taking the time to
have a chat. It was much appreciated.
Evelyn Millward
I would like to express my sincere thanks to Derek for the lovely service
in the Church and also at the cemetery for our sister-in-law Lena from
America. You went out your way to help us. Thanks again.
Margaret and Benny Hands
Scott and Karen Cameron, together with Irene Dalton, would like to
thank Derek and the congregation for their prayers and good wishes on
the birth of their son and grandson, Luke. Many thanks for the flowers,
cards and gifts that we all received, they were much appreciated.
Scott and Karen Cameron & Irene Dalton
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Letters, cards, e-mails and telephone calls have also been received
from the following people, expressing appreciation for cards,
prayers, flowers and support 
Isabel Pollock, Jeanette Boyd, Helen Japp,
Susan Miller, Effie Brant, Tom Sneden, and Susan Miller
Congratulations
Belated congratulations to
Janette & Hugh Logan, 7 Lodge Tower
who celebrated 50 years of marriage
on 22nd November 2013
The LORD richly bless you.
If anyone has a special date or event they would like to have noted in
Kirk Matters please let us know by either contacting the Church Office
or emailing [email protected]
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For Easter Time ....
“Why should He Die for such as I?”
In everything both great and small
We see the hand of God in all,
And in the miracles of spring
When everywhere and everything
His handiwork is all around
And every lovely sight and sound
Proclaims the God of earth and sky
I ask myself, “Just who am I?”
That God should send His only Son
That my salvation would be won
Upon a Cross by a sinless man
To bring fulfilment to God’s plan.
For Jesus suffered, bled and died
That sinners might be sanctified,
And to grant God’s children such as I
Eternal life in His home on high.
(Helen Steiner Rice)
(Authentic roman nails crafted, by Mr Peter Hastie, into a cross
and placed in our prayer room within the sanctuary)
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Congregational Register
BAPTISM: the LORD bless you and keep you
Mary Durnion,
as an adult, on profession of faith, Sunday 17 November 2013
Lexie Bogle,
infant daughter of Richard and Debbie (nee Reynolds)
Sunday 24 November 2013
Claudia Margaret Walker,
infant daughter of Michael and Lesley (nee McNaughton)
Sunday 1 December 2013
Catherine Violet Millarvie,
infant daughter of Alan and Nicola (nee Mccullough)
Sunday 19 December 2013
FUNERALS: left this world, but not forgotten
David Griffiths, 6 Braidhurst Street, Motherwell
Robert McNeill Rae, 11 Earnock Avenue, Motherwell
Christina (Chrissie) Carnochan, 62 Forgewood Road, Motherwell
Isabella Ewing, 18 Baillie Court, Motherwell
Norman Hutchison Tulley, 42 Davaar Drive, Motherwell
Heather Margaret Syme, 22 James Street, Motherwell
Jean Ross Park McMillan, Park Springs Care Home, Motherwell
Margaret McPheat, 15 Nethan Street, Motherwell
Angela (Angie) Jamieson, 21 Tulley Wynd, Motherwell
Jean Rowland Neill, 40 Baillie Court, Motherwell
Margaret Jennings, 341 Main Street, Coatbridge
Florence (Flo) Goodhall, 48 Leven Road, Coatbridge
Lena Hands Faulkner, United States of America
Evelyn Anne Kent, Smith, 8 Prince Albert Road, Glasgow
Mary (May) McDougall, Park Springs Care Home, Motherwell
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Flowers in the Chancel
March 2014
2nd
9th
16th
23rd
30th
April 2014
6th
13th
20th
27th
May 2014
4th
11th
18th
25th
Jem Jarvie & Margaret Neilson In
Memoriam
Jean Wyper, Bellshill Road
Anna Gibson 37 Airbles Drive
A.H. In Memoriam
Helen Gibson, 13 Kerr Grieve Court
Irene MacGregor In Memoriam
Margaret Stewart, 57 Glassford Tower
Elma Lory, 6 Duke Street
Alistair Stewart, 14 Sharp Street
Betty Murray. 3 Gavin Street
Effie Brant, 3 Allan Street
Carole McKinley, 24 Brandon Court
Helen Gibb, 22 Sharp Street
Marion Taylor, 5 King Court
Rae Blagg, 97 Fife Drive
Margaret Anderson, 140 Manse road
Etta Warnock, 61 Douglas Street
Flower Fund (donations welcome)
Helen Walker, 38 Campsie Road, Wishaw
Eleanor Weir, 42 Emily Drive
Sybil Miller, 5 Young Wynd, Bellshill
Mrs Simpson
May Dudgeon, Highfield Crescent
Flower Fund (donations welcome)
Dorothy Arthur, 23 Dalzell Drive
Janette Black, 20 Queen Elizabeth Court
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Flowers in the Vestibule
March 2014
2nd
9th
16th
23rd
30th
April 2014
6
13th
20th
27th
Elizabeth Devlin, 23 Airbles Crescent
Morag young, 24 James Street
Chris Wilson, 24 Cunningham Street
Etta Thomson, 59 Calder Grove
May 2014
4th
11th
18th
25th
Anne Allan, 25 Elvan Street
Flower Fund (donations welcome)
Betty Graham, 552 Merry Street
Anne Brown, 5 Wellpark Road
th
Betty Patten, 39 Lamlash Place
Elsie Bett, 68 Brandon Court
Charis Barr, 6 Cobbet Road
Anne Kerr, 8 Cassels Grove
Elizabeth Baxter, 1 Woodlands Street
Thank you to everyone who kindly donate to the flowers which
beautify the sanctuary during worship.
If you would like to make a donation towards the flowers or if you
could help to prepare and/or deliver the flowers on any given Sunday
please speak to
Aileen Hamilton or Rae Blagg.
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Organisations & Activities
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
11:00am
11:00am
12:00 Noon
3:00pm
6:30pm
Morning Worship in Main Sanctuary
Crèche, Sunday school & Bible Class
After service tea/coffee bar
Worship at Glenview Court (Monthly)
Evening Worship (as announced)
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
9:30 – 11:30am
2:00 – 4:00 pm
5:15pm
6:30pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
Crafts Group in Small Hall
Carpet Bowls in Large Hall
th
19 Motherwell Rainbows
th
19 Motherwell Brownies
Men’s Club in Small Hall
Prayer Hour in Sanctuary Quiet Room
Tuesday
6:30pm
Tuesday
6:30pm
Tuesday
7:00pm
Hamilton Presbytery
st
(1 Tuesday of Month)
Hamilton Presbytery Committees
rd
(3 Tuesday of Month)
The Church of Scotland Guild
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
1:00pm
2:00pm
6:30pm
7:30pm
Prayer Hour in Sanctuary Quiet Room
Sisterhood in Small Hall
rd
3 Motherwell Girls’ Brigade
Choir Practice in Lower Rooms
Thursday
2:00 – 4:00pm
Thursday
7:30pm
Thursday
7:30pm
Carpet Bowls in Large Hall
Kirk Session in Small Hall
nd
(2 Thursday of Month)
Congregational Board in Small Hall
rd
(3 Thursday of Month)
Friday
Friday
Friday
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
2 /4 Motherwell B.B. Anchor Boys
nd th
2 /4 Motherwell B.B. Junior Section
nd th
2 /4 Motherwell B.B. Company Section
nd
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Abbeyfield
The Abbeyfield House, 17 Douglas Street, Motherwell, provides
supported accommodation.
We currently have rooms available,
which would suit someone who would enjoy the company
of a small group of friendly residents.
Lunches and evening meals are provided by our staff.
If you are interested and would like more information,
please telephone 01698 263 309 or 0131 225 7801
Next Edition of Kirk Matters
Please send your contributions for the next edition of
Kirk Matters
to Linda Irvine, either via email [email protected]
(please note change in email address) or
place in my pigeon hole
no later than Sunday 4 May 2014
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Thank You
to everyone who helped produce and distribute Kirk Matters including;
EDITING:
Linda Irvine
PRINTING:
Helen Lawson
COLLATION:
Margaret Anderson, Alex and Doreen Baird,
Janette Black, Robert Crowe, Bill Jack, May Johnston,
Betty Morton, Margaret Reid, Irene Struthers,
Margaret Walker, Eleanor Weir.
DISTRIBUTION:
Helen Lawson, along with the large team of
volunteers who deliver our quarterly newsletter.
Remember for all the latest news and information you can visit our
website www.dalzielstandrews.org.uk or follow us
Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew’s Parish Church is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC 015503
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