INTIMATIONS 14th February 2016

MEMBERS OF OUR PARTNER CHURCH, in the east end of Glasgow, Garthamlock & Craigend East Parish Church, have combined their love of knitting/crocheting into a SHAWL MINISTRY which reaches out to those in need of comfort and support, as well as in celebration and joy. The shawl makers begin with prayers and blessings for the recipient. The shawls are very simple to make and upon completion, a final blessing is offered before it is packed away in tissue to be passed on to someone. Made in prayer and completed in prayer, the shawls are often made and given to recipients anonymously. If you feel that you want to know more about, or get involved in this Shawl Ministry you are invited to a meeting on Monday 15th February at 7.30pm at Garthamlock & Craigend East Parish Church. On this evening you will hear some of the amazing stories of those who have already embarked on this very special ministry. If you would like to go, please contact Jane at the church office [644 1841] and leave your name with her. If you need a lift to Garthlamlock transport is available. After the meeting on the 15th February it is hoped that people from both churches will be able to work together on this Shawl Ministry.

MINUTES OF THE KIRK SESSION MEETINGS OF 3 JANUARY & 7 FEBRUARY are available in the Centenary chapel along with copies of the Elders/Associates Address List and The Cascade List for those who have not received them by e-mail.

ARTICLES FOR THE MARCH EDITION OF GOOD NEIGHBOUR should be received at the Church Office today please.

COPIES OF THE AL-SHUROOQ SCHOOL WINTER NEWSLETTER are available on the coffee table in the Hall of Friendship.

COMMUNION INVITATIONS: Would district elders please note that their Communion invitations are now ready to collect from the front of the Centenary Chapel. Tickets for the Kirk Session Coffee Morning are attached. Communion takes place on 6th March.

NON-DISTRICT ELDERS, RETIRED ELDERS & ASSOCIATES should pick up their Kirk Session Coffee Morning tickets from the front of the Centenary Chapel.

WE ARE A SMALL GROUP WHO MEET AT 7PM ON TUESDAY’S in front of the church and we walk for 1 hour (approx 3 miles) round Clarkston area, chatting all the way. If you are fed up indoors come and join us – weather permitting. Evelyn Clelland

CHURCH TRANSPORT: Any passengers not attending church and any drivers changing the date of their turn between Sundays 31st January and 28th February should notify Jim Guy and he will take care of any alterations.

GLASGOW NE FOODBANK warmly invites you all to a get together/show on Thursday 25th February at 2pm titled 30-60-80. A one woman show celebrating 3 lives spanning 50 years. It is being held in Calton Parkhead Parish Church. It is also an opportunity for Greenbank and friends to meet some of the volunteers and find out how the foodbank you generously support operates –and it’s FREE! Please come along. For more information contact Alex Howie on e-mail: alexghowie@aol.com.

DISTRICT 21 (Mansefield Road) requires a District Visitor to visit 8 homes with copies of Good Neighbour at the end of each month. If you can help please contact Margot or Gordon Blyth.

TEA/COFFEE ROTA VOLUNTEERS STILL REQUIRED: The rota is now available for 2016 in the Centenary Chapel. If your organisation is able to help, even if only for a couple of Sundays, please add your details opposite the date/s of your choice.

COLLECT SAINSBURY’S ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHERS for B.B. equipment. Please give to John Meek or put them in the box in the Hall of Friendship.

UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE WITH OUR VERY OWN CHARLIE CLEGG can be seen on BBC 2 on Monday 22nd February.

WHAT’S ON IN GREENBANK

FAIRTRADE GOODS will be on sale in the Fraser Hall after morning service today.

A PRAYERS FOR HEALING SERVICE will take place in the CHURCH at 6.30pm this evening – all welcome. Prayer requests can be written on the pew cards and inserted in the Prayer Box at the front door of the church.

THE GUILD look forward to a happy afternoon with Jill Liddell and to testing our brains with another Quiz afternoon. All welcome on Wednesday afternoon at 2.15pm.

THE FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ meets on Fridays at 10am . Why not come along to the church halls for a cup of tea and a blether? Blair Miller

B.B. PARENTS’ COMMITTEE COFFEE MORNING & BOOK SALE on Saturday 20th February, 10am-12noon. Tickets priced £1.25.

THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF GREENBANK WALKING GROUP on Tuesday 23rd February at 7.30pm in Room A to arrange the programme for the 2016 season.

THE KIRK SESSION COFFEE MORNING will be held on Saturday 19th March this year and your continuing support would be appreciated. Tickets price £2 (children £1) will be available in February from Elders and Associates.

THE GREENBANK PLAYERS PRESENT A MURDER MYSTERY – “Who killed the Director? Saturday 19th March, 7pm for 7.30pm. A light supper will be served at the interval along with wine and soft drinks. Tickets priced £10 available soon.

WORLD BOOK DAY AT BUSBY LIBRARY – THURSDAY 3RD MARCH, 2PM-3PM. Lady Wise, a local author, will be talking about her books on the subjects of: 111 Tips when visiting someone in hospital and 111 Tips when caring for someone at home. Lady Wise has focused on how these tips would act as a guide for others in order to collectively help healing and reduce stress levels. She will also be covering topics of Power of Attorney, Wills, and making sure you don’t lose your home to nursing home fees.

THINKING ALLOWED LECTURE SERIES Orchardhill Church on Thursday 3rd March, 7.30pm for 8pm. “Tell me the old, old story – where Christian spirituality and psychotherapy converge”. Speaker: Margaret Webb.

2016 ST. ADIAN’S LECTURES – SCIENCE & RELIGION WHERE NOW? Speaker: Dr. Michael Fuller, University of Edinburgh, Saturday, 23rd April, 10.30am-4pm. Please see pre-registration forms on the coffee table in the Hall of Friendship.

Further information: www.staidansclarkston.org/lectures. Enquiries: staidanslectures@hotmail.com

ANYONE WHO WISHES TO JOIN OR KNOW MORE ABOUT GREENBANK; or knows someone who would appreciate a visit from the Minister in hospital or wishes to be prayed for, is invited to fill out one of the POSTCARDS placed on the pew boards. Completed postcards can be handed to welcome team members at the church door or posted through the letterbox at the entrance to the halls any time during the week.

NB: IN ORDER TO MAXIMISE THE LIFE SPAN OF OUR DRAINS AND DRIVE WAY SURFACE, VEHICULAR ACCESS TO THE CHURCH IS ONLY FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY AND THOSE DELIVERING ITEMS TO THE CHURCH AND HALLS. YOUR SUPPORT AND COMPLIANCE WITH THIS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

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