Notices

CONGREGATIONAL INFORMATION

FLOWERS in the sanctuary today are provided by Noah’s Ark Toddlers Group.

PASTORAL SUPPORT:  If you are aware of anyone who is unwell or would appreciate the flowers, please leave their name in the orange book on the high table or leave a message with the church office. Edith Gordon, Pastoral Care Coordinator

SOCIAL MEDIA: If any church group would like an event highlighted on Facebook or Instagram, please contact Jenni McLaren at: social@claremontparishchurch.co.uk

SAD NEWS:  We were saddened to hear about the death of Isabel McKenzie, a former chemistry teacher at Duncanrig and Claremont, on 20 April. Funeral details:   11:00 on Tues, 12 May in South Lanarkshire Crematorium.

The BB are hosting a Family Quiz Night on Sat, 2 May for fundraising towards our Summer Residential Camp at the end of May. Doors Open at 7pm with the first round starting at 7:30pm. Tickets cost £6 each, or £40 to reserve a table of 8. Tickets on sale the next two Sunday's or by emailing 2ndand7thEKBB@gmail.com. Come along alone or with friends, family or colleagues for a lighthearted evening of quizzing, entertainment and BB fellowship. Refreshments will be provided during the night. We have an amazing selection of premium raffle prizes donated by local businesses, including Football Memorabilia, Gift Boxes and Retail Vouchers. We would also welcome any donations of raffle prizes on the night too. These can be passed to one of our BB leaders at any point. Looking forward to seeing you all!

CALDERGLEN JAZZ BAND are hosting a coffee morning on Sat, 2 May (10am – 12noon), with live music from the band.  Donations of home baking and raffle prizes would be much appreciated.

CALDERGLEN CHURCH FIRST SPRING FAYRE - Sat, 9 May:  We are desperately seeking Items for our tombola (toiletries, chocolates, wine, candles etc).  We would also greatly appreciate donations of new or nearly new bric-a-brac, books, etc. With the fayre now less than two weeks away, we hope you will be able to support us with your donations.  Helen Cuthbertson

CLARION DEADLINE:  All articles should be submitted by 5 May.

The CHURCH OFFICE will be closed week commencing 4 May.

FOCUS GROUP:  The next Focus Group series will begin on 10 May and we will be looking at 1 Corinthians chapter 13, over 5 weeks.  The material is written by our own Keith Offor and we’re looking forward to un-packing this important passage of scripture, both in the preaching and in the Focus Groups.  If you’ve not been part of a Focus Group before, you would be most welcome to come to any of the groups, which meet at various times and places through the week. Details of venues and times are available in the vestibule and from the Church Office. Please note there is an online group on Tuesday evenings at 7pm for anyone living quite far from the church/other meeting locations, who prefer an evening meeting but do not like going out or driving in the dark, or are disabled or housebound. If you would like to join this group please contact Pamela Templeton (pamelat01@blueyonder.co.uk) (07429361789)

PVG: Disclosure Scotland Legislation now requires that any Calderglen Parish member who is 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!       

  “If we knew how to listen to God, we would hear him speaking to us.  For God does speak.  He speaks in his Gospels.  He also speaks through life – that new gospel to which we ourselves add a page each day.”                   Michel Quoist

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