30
Mar 2016
The second meeting of the Shawl Ministry Group in conjunction with our twinning partners, Craigend East and Garthamlock Parish Church, took place on Saturday 12th March at Greenbank where we heard some inspirational stories about the creation of the shawls. Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before shawls are sent on their way accompanied by a written prayer/blessing for a recipient. Some recipients have continued the kindness by making a shawl and passing it onto someone in need. Thus, the blessing of the shawl ripples from person-to-person, with both the giver......
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30
Mar 2016
LODGING HOUSE MISSION EASTER APPEAL Please support the Lodging House Mission this Easter by making a cash donation. The LHM regrets if it seems that they are repeatedly asking for money, but the reality of their work is that they can only continue to offer food and shelter to Glasgow’s homeless and hungry through the kindness and generosity of churches like ours. This Easter, their numbers are likely to be significantly higher, given that the LHM has been hosting the Winter Night Shelter. Donations can be made by post (Lodging House Mission,......
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30
Mar 2016
The recent 36th annual Christian Aid Art Exhibition and Sale took place in Carmichael Hall on Saturday 12th March. Once again it was well supported by local and invited artists who entered approximately 300 art works. The event was very busy with the tea room area well filled for much of the day. A particular thank you must deservedly go to the willing volunteers who helped serve many cups of tea and coffee throughout the event. Figures are still to be finalised for the total sales including home baking, craft stalls, and......
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27
Mar 2016
INTIMATIONS 27/3/16 THIS MORNING WE WELCOME AS NEW MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH by profession of faith, Neil Martin McGeoch and Kirsty McKay. DISTRICT VISITORS are asked to collect their copies of Good Neighbour and Life & Work from the room off the transept. ARTICLES FOR THE MAY EDITION OF GOOD NEIGHBOUR should be received at the Church Office by Tuesday 5th April if at all possible (after 5th April the secretary will be on holiday). Please send any later articles to Alison Harvey (alih21@virginmedia.com) or Jill Liddell (liddell.jill@gmail.com). Please note that the......
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07
Mar 2016
The charity that is closest to my heart is Down’s Syndrome Scotland (DSS). Sixteen years ago, on Sunday 21st February, my sister gave birth to her third child, Amy, and soon after was told by the doctors at Yorkhill Hospital that Amy had Down’s Syndrome. My sister’s world was turned upside down. She had to grieve for the child that for 9 months she thought she was having and start accepting an uncertain future. Down’s Syndrome Scotland is a charity based in Edinburgh that gives invaluable support and advice to families like......
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04
Mar 2016
Sincere thanks to all who supported the Lodging House Mission this Christmas by purchasing Christmas cards and by making a financial donation. You bought 305 packs of cards and additionally donated a total of £406.30....
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04
Mar 2016
The ladies of Time Out raised £600 from their Storm in a Tea Cup coffee afternoon. The monies raised were split between Glasgow Street Pastors, the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice and Erskine Homes. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard on the day and to everyone who attended....
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