Notices

CONGREGATIONAL INFORMATION

FLOWERS in the sanctuary today are provided by Struan Robertson.

PASTORAL SUPPORT:  If you are aware of anyone who is unwell or would appreciate the flowers, please leave their name in orange book on high table or leave a message with Church Office.

RETIRING OFFERING last Sunday raised £430 for EKin.  Thank you.

SOUTH PARISH BOARD/SOUTH PARISH KIRK SESSION meetings are at 7.30pm on Tues, 16 Sept (Sawers Room).

THE MANSE garden at 17 Deveron Road is in need of a major tidy up.  To that end we are arranging a work party for Tues, 16 Sept at 10.00am.  If you are able to help please let David McLaren or John Weir know.  No experience necessary.  However if you have gardening tools please bring them along. Thank you in anticipation of your participation.

MONCRIEFF QUIZ NIGHT:  We are holding our quiz night on Sat, 20 Sept and would love if you would join us for a fun night. Details are: Moncreiff Church, 7-9pm.  Tickets £5 each, bring your own bottle and nibbles, tea and coffee available.  Call 223328 to reserve tickets.

FOCUS GROUPS:  A new Focus Group series starts on Sun, 28 Sept. We will be looking at the Apostles Creed together over the six weeks of the series.  The Focus Groups provide a small group context to study the scriptures and pray for and support one another. There are currently 8 groups meeting in various locations and days/times through the week.   If you’ve not been part of a Focus Group before, we would love you to try it out – you can be sure of a warm welcome.  Details of when and where the groups meet can be had from the church office office@claremontparishchurch.co.uk

2025 MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING:   Once again we are hosting our annual Macmillan Coffee Morning in the church on Fri, 26 Sept from 10am-12 noon. Admission is still only £3 so please tell all your friends - your support makes all the difference!  We would welcome donations of wine/sweets/biscuits for our Raffle/Auction and Home baking on the day of the coffee morning.  We also need a few strong volunteers who could come along on Wednesday evening (24th) at 7pm to help us set up and help us restore the sanctuary seating afterwards.  Please speak to Irene Ferguson, Thea Fleming, Janey Hendry or Jennifer Brown if you can help in any way. Thank you - Patricia & Jim Leslie

QUIZ NIGHT:  The church quiz will be held on Sat, 15 Nov at 7.00pm.  Tickets, priced £15 per person, are now on sale.  The ticket price includes refreshments and a fish supper.  Buy now to avoid disappointment.

SAFEGUARDING:  Please see noticeboard for leaflet giving all course options.

PVG: Disclosure Scotland Legislation now requires that any South/Claremont Parish member visiting a care home (even as part of a worship group) now needs to hold the relevant PVG. Please speak to Ishbel Campbell if this includes you!

South Parish Based Weekly Activities

Tuesday

1.00-3.00

Murray Hub (St. Mark’s)

Thursday

11.00 -12.00

Foodbank & Café (St. Mark’s)

Bible Readings

Today           Psalm 55                              Thursday       Mark 10:32-34

Monday         Mark 10:1-12                         Friday      Mark 10: 35-45

Tuesday        Mark 10:13-16                       Saturday       Mark 10:46-52

Wednesday   Mark 10:17–31                       Sunday         Psalm 56

You can access an online guide to the readings at

https://content.scriptureunion.org.uk/wordlive

“While it looks like things are out of control, behind the scenes there is a God who hasn’t surrendered his authority.”                                                             A.W. Tozer

SOUTH PARISH ENQUIRIES:  Please contact Session Clerk: Fiona McEwan (Email: f.mcewan@hotmail.co.uk) Phone: 07985 595167

East Kilbride South Parish Church of Scotland, SC008332

                                                                                                                    Church Website: www.southparishchurch.co.uk