Intimations for Sunday 28th October
Men’s Club : The next meeting of indoor bowls will be tomorrow, Monday 29th October, at 1.30.m. A warm invitation is extended to all men of the congregation to come along and enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship.
Men’s Club Concert : The Club’s annual concert will take place in the Church on Monday 5th November at 7.30p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the group “Trilogy” who will be performing Scottish songs and music similar to the well-known group “The Corries”. Tickets, priced £5.00, which includes refreshments can be obtained from Club Committee Members or from the Resource Centre after Morning Worship. All proceeds will go to Church Funds. Please do come along and enjoy a good night out. Your support will be much appreciated.
You Are Invited: "The Vallely and McKillop families would like to extend an invitation to anyone from the St. Machan's congregation who would like to attend Cillian's Blessing and Dedication Service here in St. Machan's Church next Saturday, 3rd November at 2:00 p.m. The family are going into Glasgow later however, before heading off, they shall be through in the church hall after the service and everyone will be made most welcome to join them for a cuppa and a piece of cake! Please note - no gifts! Your presence is enough and would be very much appreciated!"
“National Day of Prayer” Breakfast : A national day of prayer has been planned by the Church of Scotland for Saturday 3rd November. “Together We Pray” is a national initiative to support the Church in responding to the call of prayer. The intention is that people will join together in praying for each other, our communities and for the future of the Church of Scotland within the changing spiritual, political and cultural landscapes of Scotland and beyond. The Wednesday Morning prayer and worship group are hosting a Prayer Breakfast on the 3rd in support of this. Breakfast will be served from 9.30a.m. with a time of prayer beginning at 10a.m. A very warm invitation is extended to all to come along and share in this special time of prayer and fellowship.
Holy Communion : This will be celebrated during Morning Worship on Sunday 4th November. Would Elders please uplift their duty rotas from the boxes in the Guild Room, ensuring a substitute is arranged should you be unable to fulfil your duty.
Guild : The Re-Dedication Service of the Guild will take place on Sunday 4th November during morning Worship.
McWhirter Home : On Sunday 4th November it is St Machan’s turn to take the afternoon service at McWhirter Home at 3p.m. As always, Alastair would be grateful for support to assist with the singing and to share a short time of fellowship with the residents after the servic
Remembrance Sunday Service : Morning Worship on Sunday 11th November will be at the later time of 11.30a.m. following the service at the War Memorial at 11a.m.
Special Remembrance Sunday Evening Service : This year is the 100th Anniversary of the ending of the Great War. The Church of Scotland are marking the occasion with several planned commemorations. One of these is they are encouraging every Church in Scotland, on the 11th November, to have a local Trumpet player to play The Last Post at 6.55p.m. in their local Church. This will be followed at 7.05p.m. when again every Church is being asked to “Ring out for Peace” and the bells will be rung then.
A special evening service in commemoration will be held in St Machan’s at 6.30p.m.. The Last Post will be played at 6.55p.m. by Karina Morris, S6, 1st Cornet Player from Larkhall Academy. The bells will be rung thereafter at 7.05p.m. A special invitation is extended to all to come and share in this special commemoration service.