INTIMATIONS 6th OCTOBER
Shoebox Appeal 2024:
The last Sunday for returning boxes is Sunday 27th October. There is now a table at the side door in St Machan’s Church for any filled boxes and there will be one in the foyer at Chalmers on the 13th. 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.
Monday 7th October :
• Book Club - will meet on Monday 7th October at 10.30a.m. in Larkhall Library. The book being discussed this month is The Au Pair by Emma Rous. A warm invitation is extended to any book lovers to join us for some lively discussions.
• 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 8th October : The Friendship Circle. The first meeting of the new session of the Friendship Circle will be held in St Machan’s hall at 1.30p.m., and will take the form of a
“Catch Up and Sing Along with Phyllis”. A warm invitation is extended to all to come along and enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship.
Wednesday 9th 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.
• Bible Study – the 2nd of a three session Bible Study will take place in St Machans Church from 7.00 till 8.30pm, where we will be focusing on Heaven.
What the Bible says about Heaven………. What we think about Heaven ……Who goes to Heaven? If you are interested and would like to learn more then please come along to the three sessions or speak with Graham Duncan. The sessions will be informal and relaxed, with everyone encouraged to ask questions and put their point of view or just listen. (You will also get a cup of tea)
Sunday 13th October: Morning Worship will be held in Chalmers Church at the usual time of 11a.m.
ADVANCE NOTICE
Sunday 20th October : Harvest Thanksgiving Family Service. The Kirk Session agreed, once again this year, all of our produce gifts will be donated to the local food bank and our cash donations will be sent to “Open Doors”. This is an international ministry serving persecuted Christians and Churches worldwide. Open Doors supplies Bibles, leadership training, literacy programmes, livelihood support and advocacy services. They also mobilise the Church in the UK and Ireland to serve Christians living under religious persecution.
Can I ask that no fresh produce items be given – only sealed tins, packets, boxes, cartons etc all marked with as late a date as possible. For all cash donations, a plate will be at each exit door marked “Open Doors” to differentiate from the normal offering plate. Thank you in anticipation of your generous support.