INTIMATIONS 28th February 2016
IT IS WITH SADNESS that we announce the death of Mr John Cross. Please remember Mr Cross’ family and friends in your prayers.
THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE KIRK SESSION ON MONDAY 7TH MARCH. The Agenda and Reports are now available in the Centenary chapel for those who have not received them by e-mail.
IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY! VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO DELIVER EASTER LEAFLETS ROUND THE PARISH. This is an important part of our outreach and it would be an amazing effort if we could ensure that every house in the parish received an invitation to join us for worship this Easter. Thank you in the hope of your participation. Look on it as a nice walk and healthy exercise!
DISTRICT VISITORS are asked to collect their copies of Good Neighbour and Life & Work from the room off the transept today please.
IF YOU HAVE STILL TO PAY FOR YOUR LENTEN BOOK CLUB BIBLE please give the money (£5) to Jeanne at the book club on Saturday or hand it in at the church office. Thank you.
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 please speak to Jeanne.
People from both churches will be able to work together on this Shawl Ministry. The knitting is mainly done at home.
FAT PINS (7mm & 8mm) AND DOUBLE KNITTING WOOL REQUIRED – IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE PUT IN BOX OUTSIDE THE CHURCH OFFICE.
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.
LADIES FAIR TRADE NIGHT 4th March, 8pm-10pm at Newton Mearns Baptist Church. Fair trade skin care products, savoury snacks and baking and craft and food stalls.
THE 36TH ANNUAL CHRISTIAN AID ART EXHIBITION & SALE will take place on 12th March from 10am to 4pm in the Carmichael Hall at Eastwood Park Leisure Centre, next to the swimming pool. This is a new venue this year as the Clarkston Halls are currently undergoing refurbishment. Entry costs £2 for adults and 50p for children and includes Tea, Coffee or juice and a biscuit. Home baking and local crafts will also be available for purchase. Please support this event by coming along to view and purchase art work; artists donate 1/3rd of the sale price to the work of Christian Aid. Mark Allan
SAINSBURY’S ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHERS are being collected by John Meek for B.B. equipment. Please hand them to John or put them in the designated box in the Hall of Friendship.
WHAT’S ON IN GREENBANK
NEXT SUNDAY, 6TH MARCH, THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION will be celebrated at 10.30am and again at 6.30pm with an All Age Communion. There will also be a short Communion Service at 3.00pm on Sunday 13th for those who, for whatever reason, were unable to attend services on 6th. After these services there will be a retiring offering on behalf of Age Concern Eastwood. Our Preparatory Service will be held on Friday 4th March at 7.30pm.
FAIRTRADE GOODS will be on sale in the halls after the service next Sunday, 6th March.
SANDRA AND ANGUS MCKINNON ARE SPEAKING TO THE GUILD on Wednesday afternoon at 2.15pm. The title of their talk is “The Other Marigold Hotel”.
THE FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ meets every Friday at 10am (except the last one of each month when you are invited to the Lunch Club). Why not come along to the church halls for a cup of tea and a blether? Bring a friend – the more the merrier! Blair Miller (577 5449)
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 are NOW AVAILABLE from members of the group.
CARE HOMES: Greenbank is one of a group of local churches who are on a rota for taking worship on Sunday afternoons at Bonnyton, Eastwoodhill, Mearnskirk and Williamwood care homes. The services last for half an hour and mainly involve singing some of the old favourite hymns and choruses. Over recent years the number of volunteers has reduced, so we would be very grateful for volunteers to boost these teams. Each team is only required every two to three months so it would not be a heavy commitment. If you are interested in becoming involved with this worship, please contact Elizabeth Wishart (644 4471) or Jane Livingston (586 6272).
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. Throughout writing these books she has focused on how these tips would act as a guide for others enduring hospitals, visiting hospitals and caring for their loved ones at home in order to collectively help their healing and reduce their 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.
GRASPING THE NETTLE – Challenging Atheism And Defending And Declaring Faith In God – A weekend conference with Professor John Lennox, Professor David Fergusson & other guest contributors, 18th – 19th March 2016. For more information / book online – www.graspingthenettle.org/conference or see details on the hall of friendship notice board.
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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