INFORMATION
The Minister has returned on a graduated return to work, which is being monitored by the Ministries Council in Edinburgh. It is expected that it will take around 3 months till she is back to ‘normal working practice’.
Working hours will be restricted during this time, and so during the first six weeks or so the Rev. John Fairful will be assisting with funerals, but please contact the Minister first.
CALDER KITCHEN
The kitchen is on once a month and has been a worthwhile venture. We invite you to come along, bring a friend and enjoy a lunch with us (all homemade).
We would like to extend our grateful thanks to our Chef Mrs Grace Simpson and also thanks go to our waitresses, without them we could not run this venture. A thank you also to those who have donated tea, coffee, biscuits, etc.
We are always looking for volunteers to wait tables, wash dishes etc so we can hopefully set up a rota system. This would allow us to be on duty once or twice a year. If you would like to help us out please give your name to Margaret Herd, Ann Peat or Grace Lamont.
Dates for 2009 will be included in the next magazine.
CHRISTINGLE AND CAROL SERVICE
Sunday 7th December
Church Hall 6.30pm
Come along and join us at this very popular pre-Christmas celebration. Every year this has proved to be a very happy and festive evening, where everyone, young and old, have enjoyed fellowship together, singing our favourite carols.
We hope this year will be no exception with members of the congregation taking part and the young people doing the ‘Christingle Ceremony’.
Tea and mince pies will be served as usual at the end of the celebration.
2009 YEAR OF HOMECOMING
“You welcomed me as if I were an angel”
2009, the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, has been designated by the Scottish Government as a ‘Year of Homecoming’ during which our country will reach out to all those around the world with an interest in, or affinity to, Scotland.
The Christian faith provides rich and challenging perspectives on the Homecoming theme and it is appropriate that the Church of Scotland is a partner of Homecoming Scotland 2009. A Church Visitor and Tourism Strategy group is working closely with Scotland’s Churches Scheme to encourage congregations to welcome visitors and tourists in new and old ways, in 2009 and beyond.
In 2010 the international dimension of the Church will be celebrated with the centenary of the 1910 Edinburgh World Missionary Conference and the 450th anniversary of the Scottish Reformation.
The Year of Homecoming is an opportunity for congregations to affirm the vision of the Church of Scotland to visitors from near and far “to be a church which inspires the people of Scotland and beyond with the Good News of Jesus Christ through enthusiastic worshipping, witnessing, nurturing and serving communities.”
GOOD AS NEW SHOP
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
The shop will finish up on Thursday 11th December and will reopen on Thursday 15th January.
May we ask you not to leave any goods at the Church Hall door during this time. If you have goods please contact your Elder who will make arrangements for the hall to be opened up to receive your goods.
A thanks is extended to all who donate items to our shop and hope you will continue to do so.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL FROM SHOP STAFF.
‘WELCOME TO 2009’ FAMILY LUNCH
Sunday 11th January (after Church service)
Adults £3.00 - Juveniles £1.50
This is a popular time of fellowship within the Church and the usual menu will be served:
Homemade Soup and crusty bread
Selection of scrumptious puddings
Tea, coffee and biscuits
Tickets will be on sale soon.
Sunday morning Crèche facilities are provided to enable parents of young children to attend church regularly.
CHURCH MAGAZINE
Material for inclusion in the February issue should be handed in no later than Sunday 25th January.
Items for inclusion can be e-mailed to: magazine@calderparishchurch.org