INTIMATIONS 20th OCTOBER
Shoebox Appeal 2024: The last Sunday for returning boxes is next Sunday, 27th October. There is a table at the side door in St Machan’s Church where filled boxes can be left. Anyone making a cash donation, please ensure it is put in the envelope found in the leaflets or pop it in an envelope and mark on the front “Shoebox Appeal” and put in the plate which will be on the table. Thank you.
Money Matters : We are now half way through October, our designated month of special giving appeal. As a reminder as to what this is the article in the magazine on page 16 entitled “Money Matters” fully explains the need for this special appeal. Thank you to all who have already very kindly and generously returned the printed envelope found in your magazine with your donation. Should anyone need an envelope there are spares on the entrance table to the Church and if you are able to make a donation and pay tax, then please remember to complete the Gift Aid information on the front of the envelope. Thank you.
Guild Quiz :
There are two boxes for quiz entries situated in the Church. One on the table as you come through the glass doors and the other at the side door leading to the office/ corridor. You can also give your entry to any Guild member. Last date for entries is Tuesday 5th November. Thank you.
Monday 21st October : Men’s Club Indoor Bowls. The next session of the Indoor Bowls will begin at the usual time of 1.30p.m. in St Machan’s Church Hall. A warm invitation is extended to all men of the congregation and friends to come along and enjoy an afternoon of fun and friendship.
Tuesday 22nd October : Friendship Circle. The meeting will begin at 1.30p.m. in St Machan’s hall with Alastair conducting a short service when Holy Communion will be served. This will be followed by a selection of songs from the Shows with “Him & Me” otherwise known as Jim Pollock & Graham Duncan. A warm invitation is extended to all.
Wednesday 23rd October : The Wednesday Morning Prayer and Worship Service Services are held every Wednesday morning in the small hall in 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 25th October : Coffee and Pancake Morning returns from 10am – 12 noon in 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 27th October: Morning Worship will be a rededication Family Service for the Boys’ and Girls’ Brigades and will be held in St Machan’s Church at the usual time of 11a.m.
Advance Notice:
Sunday 3rd November: Holy Communion will be celebrated during morning Worship.
Sunday 10th November: Remembrance Sunday. There will be a short service at 11a.m. at the War Memorial in the park on Glenview. There will be 2 Remembrance Day Services for Larkhall New, the first will be held in St Machan’s at the later time of 11.30a.m., and the second in Chalmers Church at 3p.m.