CHRISTIAN AID

The coffee/tea day at Greenbank Manse raised £612 for Christian Aid.  Many thanks to all who came, helped, baked, gave gifts and plants and especially, to Jeanne for the use of the manse.

Anne

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK/COFFEE TEA DAY

It’s pleasing to report that Greenbank has raised £4,494 made up as follows:-

Christian Aid Week                          £3,882
Coffee Tea Day at the Manse             £612
Total                                                 £4,494

Sincere thanks to all who contributed to this excellent effort, especially our collectors, helpers and counters.  The total included 1,471 one pence pieces!

Special thanks are due to Anne and David Margetts for organising the coffee tea day.

Greenbank continues to show its support for Christian Aid in the world.

Allan

POSTCARDS

The season for postcards dropping through your letter box is almost with us.  These have a charity value so when finished with please hand them in for "recycling" (either directly to me at 5, Overlee Rd. or via the boxes at the front door of the church or the hall.  Anyone with old postcards wondering if they are worth anything - just ask! Ekwindeni fund made £20.00 last year from 4 postcards handed in that I managed to sell! 

Duncan

KWENDERANA (EKWENDENI) PARTNERSHIP GROUP (MALAWI)

A concert by the Holy Heart of Mary Alumnae Choir (40 ladies) from Newfoundland, Canada has been arranged for Sunday 18^th July at 6.30pm in Williamwood Church.  The choir is touring Scotland and Ireland and has performed in churches of various denominations at home and abroad.

Proceeds from the concert will go towards our funds to build a teacher’s house and classrooms at Ekwendeni – the plans for which have now been drawn.

No tickets are being issued but a donation of £5 (children £1) can be made at the door. 

It is hoped the congregation will support the event.

Ian

CHURCH OF SCOTLAND HIV/AIDS PROJECT

Members will recall that Greenbank Church took part in "Souper Sunday" on 10^th January to raise funds for the C. of S. HIV/AIDS Project.  The total sum raised throughout Scotland was in excess of £83,000.  This was an excellent effort, especially taking into account the weather problems encountered by some congregations.  The money raised enables the Project to assist new partner projects both at home and abroad.  Thanks to all who supported this wonderful effort.  The C. of S. HIV/AIDS Project can be contacted on 0131 225 5722