INTIMATIONS 8/10/17

INTIMATIONS 8/10/17

TEA AND COFFEE will be served in the Fraser Hall after the morning service. All welcome.

IT IS WITH SADNESS that we announce the death of Mr Alan Smillie, 8 Woodbank Crescent, Clarkston. Mr Smillie’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 11th October at 1.45pm at Linn Crematorium. Please remember Mr Smillie’s family and friends in your prayers.

THE MODERATOR’S CONCERT will take place in the Church on Saturday, 14th October, 2017 at 7pm. Greenbank will welcome students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and their friends to entertain us. Tickets priced £10 are on sale from the Church office and from members of the Social Events Committee who will be available at tea/coffee after the service.

OUR MINISTER WILL BE ON ANNUAL LEAVE from 28th September – 13th October. If you require a minister during this time please contact Jerry Eve (644 3670). Please pass pastoral requests to our Session Clerk, Mr Derek Christie (638 0044).

A FABRIC & WOOL SALE FOR KWENDERANA takes place today after morning service.

A PRAYERS FOR HEALING SERVICE will take place in the CHURCH at 6.30pm on Sunday 15th October – all welcome. Prayer requests can be written on the pew cards and inserted in the Prayer Box at the front door of the church.

FAIRTRADE GOODS will be on sale in the halls after the service next Sunday, 15th October.

NOTICE FOR DISTRICT ELDERS – Communion invitations and the annual financial campaign envelopes for your district are now available for uplift from the front of the Centenary Chapel.

THE CHURCH OFFICE will be closed on Monday as well as Wednesday next week.

CANCER RESEARCH COFFEE AFTERNOON ON SATURDAY, 21ST OCTOBER, 2PM -4PM IN GREENBANK CHURCH HALLS. Various stalls, raffle, silent auction, bric a brac, home baking. Cream tea (£4) Juice and tray bake for children (£2). Proceeds to breast Cancer UK. A. Howie (638 5169).

ARTICLES FOR THE NOVEMBER EDITION OF GOOD NEIGHBOUR should be received at the Church Office by Sunday 15th October.

PETER AND JOHN DOUGLAS are making a return visit to THE GUILD on Wednesday afternoon. We are delighted to welcome them back as we have greatly enjoyed their talks in the past and we hope for a good attendance. All very welcome.

FRIENDSHIP CAFÉ meets this Friday between 10am and 11ish, new customers or helpers very welcome.   Enjoy some coffee or tea and our speciality toasted fruit loaf with butter.  The café meets each Friday except for the last Friday of each month when the Lunch Club is in operation. Blair Miller (577 5449)

The next outing of GREENBANK WALKING GROUP will be on Saturday 21st October.  This is a change of date.  Further details will follow later.

THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND IS GETTING BACK ‘ON THE ROAD’ (11 NOVEMBER, 2pm-4pm, Renfield St Stephen’s Church, Glasgow) to share what we have learned from listening to church members and to listen to your feedback on our report. What we heard was that the Kirk must widen its reach, deepen its commitment and become more flexible in its approach if it is to meet the needs of 21st Century Scotland. The Councils of the Church have been drafting up the Strategic Plan as part of planning for the future. Come and join us again, or even for the first time, ‘On the Road’ as we look to feed back to you what we heard and where we have reached. These events are an open invitation to everyone connected with the Church. Whether you are a regular worshipper, or an occasional attender; whether you take a leadership role in your local Church or simply drop in from time to time – ‘On the Road’ wants to hear from you.

If you can’t make the Glasgow date you can go along on 23rd November to St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church, Edinburgh, 7pm -9pm. There are also alternative dates in Dundee and Inverness.Booking is open now at:

http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/connect/on_the_road Group booking is available so bring others along with you!

CAR TRANSPORT: please note that Bill Robertson retires as transport organiser at the end of September and his successor is Mark Allan, whose telephone number is 638 3916.

VOLUNTEERS TO READ THE BIBLE LESSONS OVER THE NEXT 3 MONTHS would be much appreciated. A new list is available in the Centenary Chapel and if you would be willing to read the lesson please add your name and telephone number to the service of your choice. You will be contacted on the Friday of the preceding week with the readings.

COULD YOU VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT THE SNAP YOUTH GROUP ON ONE SATURDAY NIGHT BETWEEN NOW AND CHRISTMAS? It would be particularly helpful to have another volunteer on 2nd December and 9th December. If you can help on any of these dates please contact the church office or email snap@greenbankglasgow.org.uk

SLEEP IN THE PARK – a mass sleep-out to end homelessness in Scotland. For Good. Saturday 9th December.

Social Bite, a proactive charity working around Scotland with and for homeless people, is organising the world’s largest ever sleep-out and is hoping to attract 9,000 people to Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens. The charity hopes that by raising funds and working together, the people of Scotland will create such an impetus that homelessness will be eradicated over a 5 year period. The aim is not only to find provision for housing, but also to provide rehabilitation; job opportunities and support that will help people get back on their feet and find their place within society. John Cleese, Deacon Blue, Rob Brydon, Sir Bob Geldof, Liam Gallagher and Amy Macdonald will be present on the night. You might not be able to take part yourself, but you might know someone in your Church or workplace, a child or grandchild, a student friend who might be able to get involved individually or as a group. The challenge is for each individual to raise a minimum of £100 towards the cause. 2,000 people have already signed up. Find out more at www.SleepInThePark.co.uk or register at www.SleepInThePark.co.uk/register. Anyone from Greenbank who is interested in taking part in the sleep out should come to a meeting in Room A on Monday 16th October at 7.30pm.

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