Notices

CONGREGATIONAL INFORMATION

COMMUNION SUNDAY:  Next Sunday, 7 Sept is Communion Sunday.  Those watching at home may wish to have their elements ready in advance.

FLOWERS in the sanctuary today are provided by Maisie Carrick.

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.

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!

CLARION:  Latest edition of the Clarion is now ready for collection/delivery and is available to download from the website.

EKin:  Thank you for your continued support of EKin, with prayers, interest and donations. I haven’t asked for particular items for a while, but have now had an appeal for the items below. If you are able to help with any of these, there is a red box in the foyer for donations or speak to me if that’s easier for you.

Backpacks (for those starting college) and suitcases.  Gents trainers, especially sizes 8, 9, 10.  Gents winter jackets, new underwear/trainer socks.  Toiletries, kettles, irons, pillows, clothes horse, large pots, frying pans, woks, microwaves, hoovers.  Thank you!   Anne Collard (07703 168063)

WANTED:  Seniors required for our award-winning Befrienders - (about 1 - 1.5 hr a week with 2 pupils from S6 Calderglen High School - Must live within walking distance of school).  You can have a cuppa & chat, get odd jobs done, phone or  iPad learning, tidy garden, clear cupboards and many other things you may like attended to ... or just a cuppa and chat. The pupils learn so much from chatting with you. We are also looking for volunteer drivers to take the pupils to more distant seniors using a community mini-bus. Please see Avril if you think you can help.  Many thanks. 

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 53                              Thursday       Hosea 6:1- 7:2

Monday        Hosea 1:1- 2:1                      Friday      Hosea 11: 1-11

Tuesday        Hosea 2: 2-23                        Saturday       Hosea 14: 1-9

Wednesday   Hosea 3:1–5                          Sunday         Psalm 54

You can access an online guide to the readings at

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

“Contentment….has  an internal quietness of heart that gladly submits to God in all circumstances.”                                                                           Joni Eareckson Tada

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