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CONGREGATIONAL INFORMATION
FLOWERS in the sanctuary are provided by Win Baddon.
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. Edith Gordon, Pastoral Care Coordinator
SAD NEWS: One of our long serving members, Betty Henderson passed away this week. Her funeral will be in Claremont on Mon, 29 Dec at 10am and then Phillipshill Cemetery at 11am. Please remember Matthew, her son, and all the family in prayer. Retiring offering will be in aid of EK Dementia Care.
LADIES CIRCLE CHRISTMAS DINNER: Wed, 17 Dec. Meet at John Wrights Sports Centre – 1pm for lunch at 1.30pm.
COFFEE MORNING: Sat, 20 Dec (10am-12noon) in aid of Dementia Care (Pine Crescent). Donations of home baking/raffle prizes on the day would be gratefully received.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES:
Bereavement Service – Sun, 14 Dec at 3pm
Uniformed Organisations Service Sunday morning – 21 Dec at 10.30am
Christmas Eve Family Service – 24 Dec at 6.30pm
Christmas Day Service 25 Dec at 10.30am
BIG CHRISTMAS CARD: The big Christmas Card is now at the back of the church. Donations this year will be going to Kilbryde Hospice. Thank you for your support.
SEARCHLIGHT THEATRE: The highly talented Searchlight Theatre Company are returning to Westwoodhill Evangelical Church tonight at 7.15pm to present their Christmas play "Oliver, with a Christmas twist”. Tickets will be on sale at the door. An event not to be missed!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We require volunteers to do some work in the manse in preparation for calling a minister. A short meeting will be held at the front of the church after today’s service to discuss what is involved and timings. If you can help in any way, please come to the meeting. Thank you in anticipation.
EKin CHRISTMAS GIFT BAGS: Would you like to offer some extra Christmas cheer? We are planning to give some essentials to the EKin men in the Bruce Hotel. If you are able to help, collect a gift bag before 15 Dec, then fill with any of these items: Sports socks, boxers, hats and gloves, deodorant and body wash, chocolate. Please leave your filled bags on the table at the back of the church/the church office/Cafe Clare. Thank you! Maureen Thomson & Anne Collard
PVG: Disclosure Scotland Legislation now requires that any Claremont/South 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!
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 68 Thursday Isaiah 64: 1-12
Monday Isaiah 60:1-14 Friday Isaiah 65: 1–7, 17-25
Tuesday Isaiah 61:1-11 Saturday Isaiah 66:1-16
Wednesday Isaiah 64: 1-12 Sunday Psalm 68
You can access an online guide to the readings at
https://content.scriptureunion.org.uk/wordlive
“There is no virtue in the Christian life which is not made radiant with joy; there is no circumstance and no occasion which is not illuminated with joy. A joyless life is not a Christian life, for joy is one constant recipe for Christian living.” William Barclay
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
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