Notices

CONGREGATIONAL INFORMATION

FLOWERS in the sanctuary are provided by the Jan Frew.

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.

We are sad to announce the death of Jenny Chalmers, formerly of Glen Eagles, last Sunday.  Funeral arrangements: Mon, 20 Oct at 1pm at West Lothian Crematorium.

We are sad to announce the death of our valued member Ann Morrison last weekend.  Please remember her family your prayers.  Ann’s funeral will take place in the church at 12:00 on Tues, 21 Oct, then 13:00 at South Lanarkshire Crematorium.

We were sad to hear of the passing of Douglas Hamilton who was our organist for many years before moving to the isle of Arran.  Please keep his wife Diana and family in your prayers.

The PETER GOUGH FOUNDATION is having a coffee morning on Sat, 25 Oct to raise funds for the great work Dawn is funding with the Hospice and the Beatson - Dawn will be there to tell us all about it.  Rolls and sausage will be available and home baking. Donations of home baking gratefully received.  Also any donations of raffle prizes.  Thank you.  Helen Cuthbertson 

CHURCH QUIZ NIGHT:   Please pay for your tickets asap and let us know the food choices for your guests.

PRAYER DIARY:  Dorothy Offor will be compiling the Prayer Diary for November. If you have any suggestions or requests for inclusion, please see Dorothy on a Sunday or email  dkoffor@sky.com

CLARION:  Please note that the deadline for articles for the next issue is 4 Nov - claremontclarion@hotmail.com

SHEILA STEVENS would like to thank all who contributed to her Coffee Morning, especially the BB who set up the tables the night before and all who helped.  Funds are going to support families affected by drugs and alcohol, and we wish Katie well in running the London Marathon. Total raised - £1,400. Well done to Sheila and the team.

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!

SAD NEWS: We were saddened to hear of the death of Chris Buchanan, a member and elder at the South Parish. Her funeral will take place on Thurs, 30 Oct at 10.00am at South Lanarkshire Crematorium.

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 60                              Thursday       Hebrews 8: 1-5

Monday        Hebrews 7: 1-10                    Friday      Hebrews 8: 7-13

Tuesday        Hebrews 7: 11–22                  Saturday       Hebrews 9: 1-10

Wednesday   Hebrews 7: 23-28                  Sunday         Psalm 61

You can access an online guide to the readings at

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

“It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for powers equal to our tasks, to go forward with a great desire forever beating at the door of our hearts as we travel toward our distant goal.”                                                            Helen Keller

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