Notices

CONGREGATIONAL INFORMATION

FLOWERS in the sanctuary are provided by Sandra MacKenzie. These flowers are given in memory of my mum Catherine (Rena) Conn who would have been 100 on Tues, Feb 3. My mum was a member of the church after we moved to East Kilbride in 1968 until she died on Christmas Day in 2013. I will always be grateful to Gordon Palmer who was a faithful visitor to my mum during her illness and who came to offer me his sympathy and support on that Christmas Day.

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

FOCUS GROUP:  We are starting a new 5 week Focus Group series on Sun, 8 Feb on the book of Ruth, with material written by Martin Russell.  We’d love as many as possible to join one of the Focus Groups (or start a new one!) Details of where/when the existing groups meet are available from the church office.  Study material on the book of Ruth will be available on Sundays, on the church website or from the office.

THE PETER GOUGH FOUNDATION:  The spectacular Studio 32 are performing in St Bride’s Hall on Fri, 6 Feb to raise funds for the foundation.  Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm performance.  Bar and raffles on the night.  Tickets cost £10.  For more info call Sharon Greig on 07799 167108.

PARKINSON’S UK:  Coffee morning Sat, 14 Feb (10am-12 noon) in aid of Parkinson’s UK.   Donations of home baking and raffle prizes would be appreciated. Tickets £2.  Tickets on sale today – all welcome.

SPRING FAYRE:  Sat, 9 May - Please save the date in your new diary. A great day to be part of reaching out to the community and having fun - looking for help on the day, please speak to Helen or Fiona Mair.  Donations for tombola, auction etc greatly received. Bric-a-brac also, as long as it’s new or nearly new. Books, toys and any suggestions for a stall you would like to have, please let us know.

CLARITY: The teenager group Clarity has started another session, and continues to meet in Sawers. We remain in the Church for communion the first Sunday of each month, and join together for the remaining Sundays. In this session we are studying Alpha Youth Series one week, spending time together in prayer the next, and lots of other fun sessions each month. All teenagers (or close to teenagers) are welcome to join us in the Sawers room each Sunday. If anyone has questions or interested in joining, please contact David (07562362555) or Pamela (07922925172) at david.pamela2011@gmail.com.

CLARION:  The deadline for submitting articles for the next issue is 3 Feb – claremontclarion@hotmail.com

SAFEGUARDING TRAINING:  All trustees are required to attend training.  List of dates available on noticeboard – please help yourself to a copy.

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 74                  Thursday       Jeremiah 7: 1-29

Monday        Jeremiah 6: 1-15        Friday      Jeremiah 8: 18 – 9:9

Tuesday        Jeremiah 6: 16-20      Saturday       Jeremiah 10

Wednesday   Jeremiah 7: 1-20        Sunday         Psalm 75

You can access an online guide to the readings at

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

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."                                                  Martin Luther King Jr.