Notices

CONGREGATIONAL INFORMATION

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER MEETING immediately after this service.

COMMUNION SUNDAY: Sunday, 6 July is Communion Sunday. Those watching at home may want to have their elements prepared in advance.

FLOWERS in the sanctuary are provided by Avril Anderson.

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.

SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB this year will be held on Tues, 29 Jul and Wed, 30 Jul from 10am till 12 noon, snacks will be provided. Primary 1 to 7 (children starting in August fine and if leaving P7 this summer fine). Places are limited so please respond asap. https://tinyurl.com/5cb9z8a5

The South Parish Bible study group will be continuing to meet over the summer on Wednesdays at 7pm in the Primrose Room. From 25th June we will be starting a new series of sessions on the theme of gratitude. If you would like to join us for a cup of tea, a friendly discussion and a time of prayer on an occasional or regular basis you would be made very welcome. Speak to Ishbel Campbell or Claire Johnston for further details.

OFFICE CLOSURE: The office will be closed from Mon, 30 Jun until Mon, 7 Jul. For urgent pastoral support please contact Lesley Gauld at l.gauld1@virginmedia.com.

PVG: Disclosure Scotland Legislation now requires that any South/Claremont Parish member who 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!

SAFEGUARDING: New dates for training below - more details of further options available on noticeboard.

Trustee – Coatbridge. Thursday 4th September 7pm - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trustee-safeguarding-training-coatbridge-tickets-1418437427529?aff=oddtdtcreator

Trustee – Lanark. Saturday 13th September 10am - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trustee-safeguarding-training-lanark-tickets-1418450737339?aff=oddtdtcreator

Trustee – Blantyre. Tuesday 16th September 7pm - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trustee-safeguarding-training-blantyre-tickets-1418480526439?aff=oddtdtcreator

Introductory – Online. Wednesday 24th September 7pm - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introductory-safeguarding-training-online-tickets-1418485922579?aff=oddtdtcreator

FUNERAL NOTICE: We were saddened to hear of the death of a South Parish member, Elizabeth Muir of 120 Baird Hill, but latterly in Forefaulds Care Home. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, 8th July at 1 pm, at South Lanarkshire Crematorium. Please remember her family in your prayers.

Bible Readings

Today Psalm 44 Thursday Mark 6:30-44

Monday 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Friday Mark 6:45-56

Tuesday Mark 6:1-13 Saturday Mark 7:1-8

Wednesday Mark 6:14–29 Sunday Psalm 45

You can access an online guide to the readings at

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

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.”

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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