INTIMATIONS 21st SEPTEMBER
Guild : Tickets for the Guild outing to the play "Up a close" on Friday 24th October are now on sale. Price will be £25.00. Would the ladies who requested a seat please contact either Phyllis Brophy or Nan McMahon as soon as possible.
Shoebox Appeal 2025:
September is always a busy month in our Church calendar and reminds us that we have to start planning for our annual shoe box appeal early in order to get the boxes to their destinations for December.
Since Blythswood Care started this appeal back in 1993, we have helped them send nearly three million boxes – each one different, each one personal, each one an expression of your care and kindness towards a stranger in need. Fitted with small, practical items such as toiletries, stationary, sweets and clothing, the individually wrapped boxes have been distributed in schools, hospitals, orphanages and care homes, and to households in very low income communities throughout third world countries.
Many this year again will be heading to people affected by the war in Ukraine as well as areas around the Middle East where so much unrest is taking place. Leaflets are now available around the Church at each exit. The final date for boxes has not yet been confirmed, but an intimation will be made as soon as we have an update from Blythswood. ( It’s usually end of October )
Many thanks for all your kindness and generosity in the past and we look forward to another successful appeal this year. Your gift truly makes a difference.
If you would like any further information, please see John Gilroy
CAN YOU HELP?: We are looking for a volunteer to carry out general admin office tasks, printing and photocopying for the Church. This would suit someone who has a bit of spare time, who knows their way around a PC and can work excel spreadsheets. Training on how to use the office equipment will be given. The task is not onerous but an important job that needs to be done.
If you are able to help please contact Linda Turnbull (07866 454737) for further information.
Monday 22nd September :
• Men’s Club – Indoor Bowls at the usual time of 1.30p.m. in the hall of Larkhall New, St Machan’s building. A Warm invitation is extended to all men of the congregation and friends to come along and enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship. There is no joining fee – only a small donation to help with tea/coffee and biscuit costs.
• Contact is our bible study which is held on Monday evenings in our St Machan’s building from 7.00 – 8.00p.m. The format is a relaxed café style where all can feel comfortable as we find out more about God, Jesus and his plans for us. No matter our age or Christian experience we are all seeking to know more and Contact will be delivered in a simple and straight forward way that we can all relate to.
All are welcome and you can bring a friend as no one will be put on the spot.............Come and be Refreshed, Refocused and Renewed.
Tuesday 23rd September : Coffee Morning ☕️- from 10am to 11.30a.m in Larkhall New – St Machan’s hall. All are welcome. Please come along and enjoy the coffee/tee and of course good fellowship.
Wednesday 24th September - Wednesday Morning Prayer and Worship Service. Services are held every Wednesday morning in the small hall in Larkhall New - St Machan’s. A warm invitation is extended to everyone. You will be made most welcome.
Prayer Service – 10.15a.m.
Worship service – 11a.m.
Friday 26th September : 🥞☕️Friday Pancake Coffee Morning returns from 10am – 12 noon in Larkhall New - St Machan’s hall. A very warm welcome is extended to everyone to drop in for a freshly made hot pancake and a cup of tea or coffee and please also bring along your friends and neighbours. The Pancake Mornings are held on the last Friday of each month.
Sunday 28th September : Morning Worship will be held in Larkhall New – St Machan’s building at the usual time of 11a.m.