February 2016 - St Margaret`s Scottish Episcopal Church
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February 2016 - St Margaret`s Scottish Episcopal Church
A bishop once received an ambiguous letter from one of his clergymen: ‘Dear Bishop I regret to inform you that my wife has died. Could you please send me a substitute for the weekend?’ St Margaret’s Scottish Episcopal Church Magazine 50p St Margaret of Scotland, Newlands February 2016 Service details Sundays 9.00am Said Eucharist 10.30am Sung Eucharist, Crèche, Sunday School & Youth Group Tuesdays 10.00 am Holy Communion Morning and Evening Prayer Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri 9.00am and 5.30pm For other services not listed please see Diary inside Rainbow over St Margaret’s Church Website address: www.episcopalnewlands.org.uk Scottish Charity No SC 008953 Next issue 28 February Copy deadline Sunday 14 February 12 noon Photo: M McTernan “I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth” (Genesis 9.13) THE CHURCH OFFICE 353/355 Kilmarnock Road, Newlands, Glasgow G43 2DS Open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 1.30pm Tel:0141 636 1131 Church administrator: Juliet Mugwanda CLERGY Rector: Reverend Canon Dr Scott Robertson BD MA PhD 22 Monreith Road, Newlands, Glasgow G43 2NY Tel: 0141 632 3292 Email: [email protected] Assistant Priest: Reverend Canon Dr Charlotte Methuen 2/1, 34 Keir Street, Glasgow G41 2NW Tel: 0141 429 4716 Email: [email protected] Assistant Priest: Reverend Maggie McTernan Flat 0/1, 9 Kennoway Drive, Glasgow G11 7 UA Tel: 0141 337 2604 Email: [email protected] A warm welcome to St Margaret’s Should you wish to speak to the Rector, he is regularly available at the Church on Wednesdays between 6 and 7pm (if the church does not appear to be open, please ring the bell at the left side of the small door to the left of the main West door). Otherwise he can be contacted on 0141 632 3292. St Margaret’s on the internet: www.episcopalnewlands.org.uk email: [email protected] Diocesan website: www.scotland.anglican.org/diocese/glasgow Magazine submissions to [email protected], or [email protected], marked “Magazine”, or in the drawer marked “Magazine Editor” at the back of the church 2 23 The theology of Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland, like many children’s books, has much to entertain adults as well as children. The book was published in 1865 and so, 150 years (and a bit) later, we take a whimsical look at how relevant the book is to churches in all places and at all times. The Curate: Contrariwise, continued Tweedledee, if it was so it might be, and if it were so it would be, but as it isn’t it ain’t. That’s logic. The Domestic Bursar: Twinkle twinkle little bat, how I wonder where you’re at! Up above the world you fly, like a tea tray in the sky. The Door Steward: He vanished quite slowly beginning with the end of the tail and ending with the grin, which remained some time after it had gone. The Exercise Class Leader: She taught us drawling, stretching and Fainting in Coils. Index Pastoral letter Christmas at St Margaret’s Around St Margaret’s Calendars and Rotas 2020 Vision - next steps Fairtrade update Page 4 Page 6 Page 8 Page 12 Page 14 Page 15 Handbells and Moonlight New girl on the block Worth a 1000 words Intercessions Charity spotlight Alice in Churchland Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Christmas Thank you Thank you Scott and Maggie for all the hard work put in to our Christmas celebrations, as well as to Michael for his work with the choir and Moira and the flower team for making the church and hall so beautiful. Full reports of our Christmas activities are on pages 6 and 7. Magazine subscription renewal The Facilitator: Begin at the beginning the king said gravely, and then go on until you come to the end, and then stop. It is now magazine subscription renewal time! The cost of the magazine remains at 50p per issue, ie £5 for the year 2016 if collected at church and £10 for the year if posted. If anyone wishes to make an extra contribution over and above the subscription, that will be warmly welcomed by the Treasurer. The Magazine Editor: Then you should say what you mean, the March Hare went on. I do, Alice hastily replied at least, at least I mean what I say; that’s the same thing you know. Alternatively, it may be sent by e-mail - at no charge! The New Member: Curiouser and curiouser. The Old Lag: If everybody minded their own business, said the Duchess in a hoarse growl, the world would go round a great deal faster than it does. The Preacher: Everything’s got a moral, if only you can find it. The Property Convener: Now here you see it takes all the running you can do to stay in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else you must run at least twice as fast as that. The Sunday School leader: All have won and all must have prizes. The magazine is normally issued on the last Sunday of the month (if collecting from church please remember to collect your copy promptly!!). Please complete the renewal form included with this magazine, put it in the enclosed envelope, along with your subscription, and place it in the offering plate or post it to church. Please do respond and mark your option clearly. Many thanks. June Gray Magazine Collation As mentioned in the last magazine this will now take place in the Choir Vestry. We had a trial run in November and it was successful. In addition it became obvious that two people could perform this task so I have made out the rota accordingly. Please let me know of any problems. Prue Clark (632 4734) The Treasurer: The rule is jam yesterday and jam tomorrow, but never jam today. 22 3 Scott writes……… I write this letter in the aftermath of the recent Primates Conference in Canterbury. The outcome of the conference which, among other things, was about how the Anglican Communion could be preserved in the light of disagreement over specific ethical issues, was as painful as it was inevitable. For those who aren't aware, for some time the Episcopal Church in the United States has been considered by some, perhaps a majority, to be out of step in its approach to same sex relationships. You will remember that Bishop Gene Robinson became the first openly gay bishop back in 2004. Since then there have been various conversations and meetings which have sought to clarify the position of the Episcopal Church, but it is only now that some kind of intermediate resolution has been found. That resolution involves the temporary suspension of the Episcopal Church from key elements of policy making and from ecumenical activity. They have, at least for the time being, effectively been cut off from the rest of the communion. They have been estranged. I use that word deliberately because, in my view, what has occurred in the last few days has been yet another example of some elements in the church assuming the right to dictate how others are perceived. It is symptomatic of an attitude toward the tradition that is, at the very least, shortsighted. In my view, it is not enough to simply appear to be arguing from the tradition when one isn't prepared to recognise just how far and deep the tradition actually goes. Because the tradition isn't simply about doctrine, it is about how doctrine is held and shaped. And that is not something that can be described as static or complete. In this regard the tradition goes beyond what any member of the communion might think about any particular area of doctrine and goes back to a more fundamental constituent of the religious life, namely the attitude one adopts towards the stranger. Consistently you find in the tradition that the litmus test for the spiritual health of the community was how it related to the stranger in its midst. How one relates to the other rather than how one measures up against any specific doctrinal position is formative in how the tradition develops. It comes as no surprise that an organisation as culturally complex as the Anglican Communion will have diversity of opinion on many issues. That this particular issue has been 4 May Your Holy Spirit fill every part of us, empowering, guiding and protecting, That we might try harder to live lives that are pleasing in Your sight, Lord. That all will see that You are the Lord of our lives by our words and our deeds. Accept these prayers for the sake of Your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. Kalpana Panickar (24 January) ***************** Charity spotlight Many folk at St Margaret’s are involved with or keenly interested in a variety of charities, at home and abroad. This article marks World Leprosy Day on 31 January. The Leprosy Mission Some of you may have seen the Christmas material on the literature table from the Leprosy Mission under the title of “Wipe out Leprosy”. Every day more than 600 people are diagnosed with leprosy and the Leprosy Mission aims to wipe out this disease, which still results in much stigma and discrimination for its sufferers. 31 January this year is World Leprosy Day and I will be pleased to receive contributions to the work of the Leprosy Mission. Last April’s Nepal earthquake may no longer be headline news but the Leprosy Mission hospital was one to which many people flocked after the earthquake because other hospitals had been destroyed or badly damaged. This year’s annual appeal focuses not only on the needs of rebuilding infrastructure in Nepal but on the wider question of whether we see the needy, notice the hurting and care for the rebuilding of people’s lives. I would like to thank people at St Margaret’s for their continued support of the work of the Leprosy Mission. Contributions can be given to me at any time during February and will be most welcome. Mattie Davidson 21 Intercessions Lord, may Your Holy Spirit fill each of us now, As we quiet our hearts & minds. Hear us as we come to You with our prayers. We consider first the needs of others - we pray for those who fear what the future holds those who have no place to call home those who are losing hope. May Your Holy Spirit fill them, empowering, guiding and protecting. Lord in Your mercy, hear our prayer. We consider the role of Your church in the lives of those in need. We pray for all throughout the world who spread the good news of Your saving love and all who dedicate their lives to ministering to the needs of others. We ask for your blessing on the work of this diocese and on Bishop Gregor. We thank you for the blessing of our own clergy and ask for Your hand to continue to rest on Scott, Maggie and Charlotte. We also pray for the work of our pastoral care team who give generously of their time & themselves. May Your Holy Spirit fill all who serve You, empowering, guiding and protecting. Lord in Your mercy, hear our prayer. We consider ourselves and the lives that we lead. We pray for Your direction and leading, Lord. Make us bold to live our faith, Deepen our dependence on You, Lord, And give us the courage to submit to Your will. We entrust ourselves and all those we love into Your hands and in moment of silence, we pray for those known to us who are in need of Your peace, grace and healing. May Your Holy Spirit fill all who seek You, empowering, guiding and protecting. handled so insensitively is not simply because of two competing views of the tradition colliding but because the fundamental nature of the tradition has been ignored. Instead of welcoming the stranger, the friend has been estranged. I'm not suggesting that the Anglican Communion should pretend that disagreement doesn't exist. On the contrary, it is precisely in the differences of opinion (if you like, the strange opinion) that we learn to honour the tradition. If we are unprepared to recognise and welcome the stranger, then it seems to me that we are in danger of turning the communion into a narrow sect which is more concerned about its own purity than about the numerous issues that endanger human flourishing throughout our world. You may well disagree with me on this. In doing so, however, you have proved my point. Scott Register Baptism “Suffer the little children to come unto me” (Matthew 19.14) 6 December Hamish Russell Alexander ************** Youth Group - situation vacant The children now at the “top end” of the Sunday School are old enough to leave the Sunday School and be part of the Youth Group. But for that to happen we need some people willing to act as leaders. Please speak to Scott or Maggie if you would be interested in helping with this important aspect of our church life. Lord in Your mercy, hear our prayer. 20 5 Christmas at St Margaret’s 2015 Christmas Lunch 13 December - the X factor This was a splendid family occasion. Around 60 people packed in to the hall (with its sparkling newly sanded floor) and greatly enjoyed a “bring and share” lunch. The catering was masterminded by Jan MacDonald and Kalpana, and Angela led the entertainment (party games and Christmas carols). We were treated to a special performance from the newly constituted St Margaret’s Jazz Band (Ajit, Richard, Jethro, Naomi and Jenny, respectively on guitar, clarinet, trumpet, trombone and voice, with computerised drum effects provided by Kalpana). Is there no end to St M’s musical talent?! – Ed). Adults and children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and are already looking forward to next year! Angels from the realms of glory….. Our theatre critic writes: The Nativity show at St Margaret’s was excellent. From 9.30 an energetic bunch of variously garbed children were to be seen practising their lines and their stage directions. Once the service started 3 angels sat on the chancel steps and one of them (7 year old Leila) played Silent Night on the harp. You could have heard a pin drop. We were then treated to a wonderful performance (to a well filled church) of the Nativity story, interspersed with verses from carols. The story centred round Herod and his machinations (played most convincingly by Elliot, arguing with the wise men about who was really a king, and swirling his robe as he said menacingly that he would have to “catch all the children”). 17 children took part, playing shepherds, Mary and Joseph, the wise men and Herod’s page boys (even the smallest children got parts) and the solo singing from Andrew Cash (Once in Royal David’s City) and Martha Kamugasa (Away in a Manger) was enchanting. The props including the bright star were convincing and the applause at the end was fully deserved. The Nativity show was followed by Scott giving a family talk about royalty, and how Jesus came to dwell with the meek and poor and lowly. Well done to Alison and Adrian the directors, and to June the piano accompanist. Truly, it was a five star show. 6 19 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Worth a 1000 words…. From Fiona Evans: Look what St. Margaret's and others have done for the children who use Family Mediation in Kilmarnock. With many thanks! The 8pm ‘Carols by Candlelight’ service lived up to its excellent reputation, with the choir in fine voice. Around 120 were present and the effect when the LED lights were switched on at the start of the service was magical, immediately setting the scene for a wonderful service. Choir carols and congregational carols were interleaved with readings from Isaiah and Luke’s gospel. The choir carols had great variety, including ‘Adam lay ybounden’ (medieval), ‘Sans Day Carol’ (Cornish), ‘Dormi Jesu’ (Latin) ‘I saw three ships’ (traditional), ‘Still, still, still (German) and John Rutter’s ‘Christmas Night’, and it was clear that Michael and the choir had worked hard to produce a most accomplished performance. The midnight Eucharist with around 40 present was quiet and reverential; Scott in his sermon reminded us that while the advertisers may say that they ‘totally get Christmas’, we truly ‘get it’ in God’s gift to us, recalled in the words of John Betjeman’s poem ‘Christmas’: And is it true, This most tremendous tale of all, Seen in a stained-glass window's hue, A Baby in an ox's stall ? The Maker of the stars and sea Become a Child on earth for me ? Christmas morning dawned bright and a lively congregation of around 50 celebrated Christ’s coming with carols and a ‘short form’ Eucharist. There was a quiz (centred on a well known football club’s advent calendar), fun, energy and a tinge of madness (after all it was the full moon that morning!). As noted in the last magazine, the Vestry had decided to support the local charity The Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre with the proceeds of the Christmas collections. We are delighted to report that, including Gift Aid recovery, the sum of £1,313 has been raised. 18 7 Around St Margaret’s February 2016 New girl on the block Hello! Second Sunday concerts The concert on Sunday 13 December featured the Canty Trio with Rebecca Tavener and Anne Lewis singing accompanied by Bill Taylor on harps. Suitably clad in medieval taberds they sang Christmas music across the centuries and provided an entertaining afternoon. January’s concert featured the Irish pianist Donal McHugh who played a wonderful programme of piano music with zest and zeal. He richly deserved the thunderous applause. (We are indebted to Edward Cais who noticed the Spooneristic fact that we had Hugh McDonald playing our music in the morning and Donal McHugh playing in the afternoon!). The next concert is on 14 February and will feature clarinettist Calum Robertson, who will be making a welcome return to St Margaret’s. Morning and Evening Prayer “It is good to give thanks to the Lord in the morning and in the evening praise his holy name.” Morning and Evening Prayer Worship, Prayer and spirituality are part of takes place in St Margaret’s on our chosen strands in the Monday, Wednesday, Diocesan Growth Thursday and Friday Strategy. We have at 9am and 5.30pm Morning Prayer at 9am All are very welcome. and Evening Prayer at 5.30pm every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday If you have any requests for prayer, and Friday. If you are please leave a note at the prayer not able to join us in church you may like to desk at the back of church. use the St Margaret’s Prayer guide, copies of which are available on the magazine table at the back of the church. 8 Jim approached me to write a bit about myself for the magazine, so here we go...I joined St Margaret’s in September when I moved to Glasgow. It’s been a real pleasure to be a part of the congregation so far, and I’ve enjoyed singing in the choir and playing a bit of jazz with the parish-famous St Margaret’s Jazz Band. Having worked at a church in Brussels since graduating with my theology degree from the University of St Andrews, I returned to Scotland for two main reasons: one being the location of my fiancé (a researcher at the University of Strathclyde) and the other being a call to serve in the Scottish Episcopal Church. I began exploring ordained ministry during my time in Brussels and have been welcomed with open arms back into the SEC. I recently attended a Scottish panel, where the advisors decided to support me in going to one final panel before being, hopefully, recommended for training. Although I’ve not been here long, St Margaret’s already feels like my church home, and I look forward to getting more involved with the congregation - particularly as we look to implementing our 2020 Vision. In particular, I hope to be a part of our eco-congregation developments. Beyond the church walls, I enjoy playing my trombone (as exhibited at the Christmas lunch!) and football. Jethro, my fiancé, and I have recently taken up climbing as a social activity and like running and cycling - although we make up for all the exercise by watching plenty of telly. I have yet to find employment in Glasgow to keep me going as I continue in the ‘discernment process’ (the official name for exploring ordained ministry), so if anyone needs a part-time employee who can do Theology and/or administration do let me know! Naomi Brown 17 Easter Lilies already? – Move quickly to order! Handbells and Moonlight Hannah Walker, who has recently started coming to St Margaret’s, writes about her Christmas to remember. For many years my grandfather took boys’ groups on holidays at Camas on Iona, and following on that tradition, I have frequently gone on pilgrimages to Iona Abbey with my mother. We went on a pilgrimage at the end of November and thoroughly enjoyed it. While I was there I learnt that they were looking to volunteers to help look after visitors for 10 days over the Christmas and New Year period. I knew that I had the time available, but was it really for me….? What would I be letting Iona Abbey myself in for? Well, it sounds like a good opportunity….. Why not…? And so I went and do not regret it for a moment. Yes it was hard work, getting up on cold and damp dark winter mornings, and doing all sorts of tasks around the Abbey. But it was a wonderful experience; I met people from all over the world, including the United States, Brazil, Singapore and South Korea, and I am sure that I will be friends with some of them for life. The midnight Christmas service was something special. The church was well filled and when it came to saying the Lord’s Prayer, we were asked just to say it in whatever form and whatever language we were used to. We also used handbells in the service; the Iona handbells are extraordinary; there are nine of them and they are expensive; they also have to be very well looked after as if they are damaged it will affect the timbre of the bell. There was a full moon that night and we walked back to our accommodation by the light of the moon. The whole evening was an experience I would not have missed for worlds. Iona is a wonderful place and The Episcopal Church runs Bishop’s House there as a retreat house. Go there if you can! 16 Yes it’s a bit alarming with Lent just around the corner! Easter Lily forms will be in the March magazine (due out on 28 February ) but please note that the timescale for ordering is very short this year and numbers will be required by Sunday 13 March. Moira Atkinson Lent activities Easter is early this year (on 27 March) so here are some dates for your diary: Ash Wednesday Services at 10am (instead of the normal Tuesday service) and 7.30pm Lent Reflections Tuesday evenings at 7pm from 16 February to 22 March; a time to come apart, to watch and pray, and prepare for Easter. Lent Study Group Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm from 17 February to 16 March. Our 2020 Vision is not just an idea dreamed up in a vacuum; it is undergirded by a theological response to topics such as finance, resources, stewardship, humanity, community and responsibility. The study groups will allow an opportunity to explore these issues. Words and Music for Advent Sunday 21 February. The choir will lead us in words and music as we start our travels on the road to Easter. On a wider front, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow Arts Project is again running its Lentfest programme; leaflets are on the literature table at the back of the church. Prayer Table Don’t forget to look at the Prayer Table as you come in to church. Each month the display changes (thank you Eileen!) and gives us an opportunity to reflect and to make specific prayer requests. These prayers are then offered at morning and evening prayer. Musical scores The choir has recently been given a collection of vocal scores of oratorios, which are surplus to requirements and are available in the choir vestry for anyone who wants them; first come, first served! 9 Fairtrade Diocesan Pilgrimage Days Bishop Gregor writes: Following the very successful Diocesan Pilgrimage Days which we had a few years ago at our Cathedral, there will be two further such days in February. The Cathedral will be hosting pilgrimage days on 20 and 27 February 2016. The days will have the theme "Who On Earth Are You" and will be an exploration of our identity as Scottish Episcopalians. I look forward to these days myself and hope for wide participation from around the diocese. In particular, I'd like each charge to try to send a car full of people to at least one of the days. Annual Lunch at Glasgow Indoor Bowling Club This is now fixed for Thursday 17 March, and I will shortly be taking names of those who wish to join us. Prue Clark. Sukhita Child Thank you to everyone who very kindly gave donations to both John and myself over the Advent period. This money, a total of £760 will be put to good use in Nepal, where we have committed to educating 5 children over the next 8 years. It goes without saying that we are overwhelmed by your continued support to Sukhita, once again thank you so much. Linda Fisher Recycling for Dog and Cat Home Now that old towels, flannelette sheets etc. are no longer acceptable in the church collection box, this is just to let you know that the above is always very grateful for such articles. If you have any please bring them to church, clearly marked, and I will pass them on. Many thanks. Prue Clark. World Aids Day - Light Up Scotland Sara Aoki, volunteer with HIV Scotland, writes: Thank you very much for your support for Light Up Scotland to raise awareness for World AIDS Day. Also thank you so much for the photos! It is great to see such a beautiful church light red. We had over 60 buildings across Scotland supporting World AIDS Day this year; it was great to have you participating and we really appreciated your contribution to the campaign. We will be uploading the stunning images we received from volunteer photographers onto our website, facebook page and 10 Thank you to everyone for your support and many purchases over Christmas. We made a strong effort to “Show we Care at Christmas”. Congratulations to all those who participated in the chocolate tasting. We still have a great variety of chocolate bars on the stall. Now Fairtrade fortnight is approaching (29 February to 13 March) and we hope to have a couple of events to mark this. I expect to hold my usual Big Brew at my house on Saturday 12 March. This is when we try to bring friends and family and introduce them to the Fairtrade way of buying. We also have a very enjoyable and sociable couple of hours as well as raising money for a very good cause. We are also planning a special Fairtrade breakfast between the two Sunday services and hope to see you all there. More information will follow in the bulletin. The tagline for Fairtrade Fortnight this year is “Sit down for breakfast, stand up for farmers!” and this year’s special campaign is entitled “Let it Grow” aiming to provide farmers and artisans with everything they need to escape from poverty and cultivate a better future. The target is to raise £500,000. Finally if you have any unwanted or broken jewellery or old or foreign banknotes please hand them in at the stall and I will send them into Traidcraft’s Recycling Appeal. Liz Bryce and the Fairtrade group. ************************ When I embarked on the voyage of life, I worried about having a cabin with a port hole, whether I would be asked to sit at the captain’s table, who were the most attractive and important passengers. I now see how unimportant such considerations are. The passion to accumulate possessions, to be noticed and envied, is now too evidently absurd to be entertained. Malcolm Muggeridge 15 2020 Vision - the next steps the AIDS Day Scotland website. Maggie McTernan writes: At the AGM last year, the congregation of St Margaret’s made a decision to release up to £200,000 to spend over the next five years, for the purposes of mission. As Scott said at the time, in a sense that was the easy part. Now comes the hard work of deciding what we are going to do - and then doing it! In order to do this, the vestry have agreed a three stage plan. In the first stage, between now and Easter, we want to find out as much as we can about St Margaret’s and our neighbourhood. As part of this, we want the congregation to let us know: · Are you involved in any groups/activities in the local community? This could be through work or voluntary involvement. · What do you think are the key areas of need in our neighbourhood? We’re putting a flyer out at church for comment, but if you want you can email your comments directly to me at [email protected]. The Vestry has already received some suggestions of possible projects so if you are aware of any projects or causes which would be worth supporting in order to further our mission, please get in touch sooner rather than later. Once we have pulled this information together we will move on to the second stage. The vestry will identify a few key areas to start working on. These are likely to build on areas where St Margaret’s people are already involved, and also help us develop partnerships with other groups working in our neighbourhood, both within and outwith the church. Thanks again so much for taking part in the Light Up Scotland 2015, and we hope you will take part in the campaign next year too. Thank you from Erskine…. We have received a letter and certificate from Erskine Hospital thanking us for the sum of £159.25 raised at the Retiring Collection at the Remembrance Sunday service on 8 November. Kerry Reich their fundraiser writes: It really is thanks to people like you that Erskine is able to provide such a high quality of care for the brave men and women who depend on us. Erskine has to raise £173,000 each week, or £8.9 million per year to support veterans in our care. This is to help fund everything from large items like specialised medical equipment to smaller things like special cutlery that helps veterans eat without assistance. Gifts from supporters also help Erskine provide services like physio and speech therapy an to run the daily recreation programme that does so much to improve the quality of life of our residents. Erskine celebrates its centenary this year. It cares for around 1,000 exService men and women every year, by providing unrivalled nursing, respite and dementia care in their homes. As long as there is a need for our Armed Forces’ involvement in conflicts worldwide, there will always be a need for Erskine to care. …..and from the Glasgow Children’s Holiday Scheme Proverbs 16:9 says that we can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Please pray as we start out on this journey together that God will guide us, so that whatever we do will help to build God’s kingdom here in Glasgow. Ann Rawson has received a letter from Douglas Wilson the scheme coordinator, in which he writes: Would you please pass on our thanks and gratitude for the wonderful support again received from St Margaret’s by way of gift and monetary donations. It was absolutely fabulous. I can assure you it went to good use and we were able to support a total of 180 children and 62 families thanks to your generosity. As you know there is still a great need across the city and it is so nice we can all play a part in making Christmas that bit better for so many children and families. (There are leaflets about the Glasgow Children’s Holiday Scheme on the table at the back of the church - Ed). 14 11 Then, once we have identified these areas, the third stage is to get on with it! We aim to begin to make things happen by the summer, and hopefully by the AGM this year we will have good things to report back. Readings for February February Diary of events Tues 2nd Wed 3rd Sun 7th Tues 9th Wed 10th Sun 14th Tues 16th Wed 17th Sun 21st Tues 23rd Wed 24th Thu 25th Sun 28th 7 February Exodus 34: 29-35 2 Corinthians 3:12 – 4:2 Luke 9: 28-36 14 February Deuteronomy 26: 1-11 Romans 10: 8b-13 Luke 4: 1-13 21 February Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18 Philippians 3:17 – 4:1 Luke 13: 31-35 28 February Isaiah 55: 1-9 1 Corinthians 10: 1-13 Luke 13: 1-9 Holy Communion 10am “Short and Sweet” service 7pm Rector’s Hour at the church 6pm Epiphany 5 Holy Communion 10am South Regional Council Meeting 7.30pm at St Ninian’s Ash Wednesday services at 10am and 7.30pm Rector’s Hour at the church 6pm Lent 1 Second Sunday concert in the church 3.30pm Calum Robertson - clarinet Holy Communion 10am Lent Reflection in the church 7pm Rector’s Hour at the church 6pm Lent Study Group “Theology and 2020” 7.30pm Lent 2 Words and Music for Advent 6.30pm Holy Communion 10am Lent Reflection in the church 7pm Vestry Meeting 7.30pm Rector’s Hour at the church 6pm Lent Study Group “Theology and 2020” 7.30pm Church and The Academy 5.30pm At 4 The Square, Glasgow University Speaker John Davies: Historical Scholarship and Liturgical Controversy in the 19th Century Scottish Episcopal Church Fairtrade Breakfast 9.30am Lent 3 12 13