INTIMATIONS 15th OCTOBER
Thank You : The Tea Dance team involved in the very first Larkhall New Church, Afternoon Tea Dance would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to all who contributed in any way to making it so successful. We asked for help and support and it was given with energy, generosity and enthusiasm. We are delighted to report that the sum of £335 was raised from everyone’s combined efforts. A splendid effort. Thank you all.
Monday 16th October: Men’s Club Indoor Bowls will take place at 1.30p.m. in St Machan’s hall on Monday 16thOctober. A Warm invitation is extended to all men of the congregation and friends to come along and enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship.
Tuesday 17th October : The Guild will meet at 1.30p.m. in St Machan’s hall on Tuesday 17th October. The guest speaker is Rev Deborah Chestnutt from Braehead House who will speak about “My Journey In To Ministry”. A Warm invitation is extended to all ladies of the congregation and friends to come along and enjoy an interesting afternoon with some good fellowship.
Wednesday 18th October : The Wednesday Morning Prayer and Worship Service meet in St Machan’s. A warm invitation is extended to all.
Prayer Service – 10.15 a.m.
Worship Service – 11.00 a.m.
Sunday 22nd October :
• Morning Worship will be held in St Machan’s Church at the usual time of 11a.m when the guest preacher will be Mr Arthur Stewart.
• Shoebox Appeal 2023: I have now had confirmation that the boxes will be uplifted from St Machan’s Church on Friday 27th October. Sunday, 22nd will be the last Sunday you can bring filled boxes. For anyone who is unable to do so then and still wishes to donate a box, either let me know – 07866 454737 - and I will pick them up or alternatively, you can drop it off into the Guild room up until Thursday 26th but access will only be as and when the halls are open for the various organisations using them. Thank you. Linda.
ADVANCE NOTICE
• Tuesday 24th October - Snowdrop Bereavement Support Group : This is a new venture beginning on Tuesday 24th October from 7.30 – 9p.m. in the Lighthouse, King Street, Larkhall, running for 7 weeks. The aim is to help explore the impact of bereavement in a safe and confidential setting where it is hoped offering and allowing freedom to communicate personal experience with others in the same situation will help come to terms with and process their loss. If you are interested in attending or wish more information, please speak to Lorraine McKillop at Church or on 07749 761188.
• Friday 3rd November – Machan Trust Thank You Coffee Morning : The Trust staff would like to hold a “Thank You Coffee Morning” which will take place on Friday 3rd November from 10a.m. – 12noon. There is no entry charge and a very warm welcome is extended to everyone in our Church Family when the Trust Staff look forward to seeing you there to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, cake and chat.
Over the last month or so there have been major works carried out to 2 Marshall Street which are used as offices for the Machan Trust. This was required as the property had some serious damp issues resulting in both dry and wet rot being found in several locations. The damp and rot issues have now been treated and a new heating is currently being installed with the property being redecorated throughout.
The Machan Trust is immensely grateful for the upgrading of 2 Marshall Street. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the month and in their own words “ it will be amazing to have heating and newly decorated offices. We are very excited!!”.
• Wednesday 8th November – The Girls’ Brigade are holding a Beetle Drive on Wednesday 8th November at 7p.m. in St Machan’s Church Hall to raise funds to subsidise their membership fees. Tickets are £3.00. Tea/coffee and home baking will be provided on the night. Please do come along and enjoy a few hours of fun while supporting the Brigade.