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INTIMATIONS 21st JANUARY
Finding out about Church Membership
For those who are considering joining Larkhall New, as a Church Member, there will be an information evening held on Tuesday 30th January 2024 at 7.00pm in St Machan’s Session Room. It would be good to see you there.
If you require further information please contact Graham on 07889007427.
We are hoping to have a special service in the spring to admit our new members.........that will be a Happy Day.
The Larkhall Foodbank are looking for new recruits and invites individuals over eighteen years of age to assist with daytime volunteering to help those in need in our community - must be fit as some of the work can be physically challenging. To find out more please contact the foodbank on 07591 104027 or email info@clydeavonnethan.foodbank.org.uk
Monday 22nd January : Men’s Club: The next session of Indoor Bowls will meet tomorrow, Monday 22nd January at 1.30p.m. in St Machan’s Church Hall. A Warm invitation is extended to all men of the congregation to come along and enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship.
Tuesday 23rd January : Friendship Circle will meet at 1.30 p.m. in St Machan’s. The guest speaker will be Mr. Ian Reid, Hon President of Airdrie Burns Club. An invitation is extended to the whole congregation and friends to come along and enjoy a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns.
Wednesday 24th January :
• Wednesday Morning Healing Prayer Group and Worship Service meet in St Machan’s. All will be made most welcome.
Prayer Service – 10.15 a.m.
Worship Service – 11.00 a.m.
• The Wednesday Evening Praise and Prayer House Group will meet at 7pm at 58 Hamilton Street. There is a warm welcome for all.
Friday 26th January – Friday Pancake Morning returns on Friday 26th January 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. Please bring along your friends and neighbours. The Pancake Mornings will be held on the last Friday of each month.
Sunday 28th January - Morning Worship will be held in St Machan’s Church at the usual time of 11a.m. The service will be conducted by Rev Elizabeth Clelland.
Advance Notice
Journey to the Cross
It is hoped that an Easter Labyrinth will take place in Larkhall New – St Machan’s - during Holy Week. We did this special Labyrinth a number of years ago and it was very well received but to do so it requires a number of people to put it together. If you would be interested in helping could you please speak to Fiona Sandeman after this mornings service or contact her on 07928 819908. Thank you.
An Alpha course returns to our church and ALL ARE WELCOME to attend. We will meet on Wednesday evenings from 7.00 till 8.30pm. The 10 week course will start on 7th of February 2024 and will be held in St Machans Church building.
The sessions cover the basics of the Christian Faith in a simple and straight forward way using videos hosted by Nicky Gumbel, the writer of the Alpha course, who is a very good and engaging speaker.
Being put on the spot is the big anxiety for folk thinking about attending the course. This will NOT HAPPEN, however personal questions and opinions can be given as and when you want ……. or not at all.
It is all about the individual meeting Jesus where they are, in their circumstances and building their personal relationship with him.
The group will consist of different people at different stages in their Christian experience, coming to listen, learn and understand in a relaxing environment….and you get a cup of tea.
If you are searching for some answers, I would encourage you to consider being part of the next course and if you are interested, please contact me to discuss or put your name on the list at the resource centre or church notice board in St Machans or Chalmers.
Telephone: 07889 007427 Email: grahamduncan85@gmail.com
Don’t worry if you cannot attend some of the weeks as you can catch up online……you can also bring your friend who does not attend church if they would like to come along.
It would be great to see you there.
Graham
Graham Duncan
Alpha course coordinator
Alpha.org