Giffnock United Reformed Church

Next Sunday the 8th November is Remembrance Sunday. Our service will begin at 10.50am.

Would the cleaning team please meet on Friday 6th November at 10am and every Friday until further notice?

Sheila Graham lost a small blue photo album on Sunday 3rd October when the Genesis members were taking part in the service. Can anyone help?

Jean Smith has provided a synopsis of the College Courses – Growing Together 2009-2010. Copies are available on the table outside the vestry.

Eastwood Choral will present songs from Britain and America on Saturday 7th November at 7.30pm in St. Margaret’s, Newlands. Tickets £8 (concession £6)

Lunchbite has now resumed on Wednesdays from 12.15 till 1.30pm. The midweek service will be at 11.30am.

The Saturday Sales & Tea/Coffee mornings are now open each Saturday at 10am.

Glasgow South Churches
The next team ministry consultation and exploration day will take place here on Saturday 7th November at 10am for 10.30am and will last until 3pm. Tea and coffee will be provided, but those who attend should bring their own packed lunch (piece!!).

Pollokshields URC will be holding a special Service at 7pm on Friday 20th November. This will be a time of worship to give thanksgiving for the past and a to mark the closure of PURC in its current form. On this sad occasion we will very much appreciate the company of all our friends in the Synod.

Pollokshields URC are hosting a concert by the Fotheringay Players on behalf of Christian Aid at the Fotheringay Centre at 6pm Sunday 22nd November. Neil Black, an Oboe soloist of world renown will play the Richard Strauss Oboe Concerto in what promises to be a memorable short programme of music in this lovely venue.

Christian Aid Prayer for the week.
During the week please pray for more people to consider leaving a gift in their will to Christian Aid

Praying for Local Businesses
Focus for week beginning 1st November
Bettina’s – Giffnock
We pray for all the staff who recently witnessed the sudden tragic death of one of their reps in the shop after an incident in the lane.

Deacons are reminded of their meeting on Wednesday 28th October at 7pm for prayer and 7.30pm for the meeting.

The Women’s Guild will meet on Thursday 29th October at 2pm. Helen Dunbar will speak on ‘Mercy Ships’.

Jean Smith has provided a synopsis of the College Courses – Growing Together 2009-2010. Copies are available on the table outside the vestry.

From the 1st November we will need help with the cleaning of the church premises. If you are available to assist, please see Chris McEwan.

Lunchbite has now resumed on Wednesdays from 12.15 till 1.30pm. The midweek service will be at 11.30am.

Glasgow South Churches
The next team ministry consultation and exploration day will take place on Saturday 7th November at 10am for 10.30am and will last until 3pm. The venue has still to be decided.
Tea and coffee will be provided, but those who attend should bring their own packed lunch (piece!!).

The Craft Fair is on Saturday 31st October from 2pm. Items are required for the Lucky Dip (value £1) and also donations for the Church Stall. Baking would also be appreciated. There is an urgent request from Liz Russell for the loan of an electric frying pan for pancake making at the Craft Fair.

Age Concern Eastwood.
Giffnock URC run the Baking Stall at their Autumn Fair. Donations of suitable goods would be gratefully received. These can be delivered to our Church Hall between 6pm & 7pm on Friday 30th October or given in at Clarkston Halls on Saturday morning 31st October.

Rev Jim Graham will be leading worship at Pollokshields URC at 10.30 am on Sunday 1st November. This will be a Communion Service and a celebration of the 60th anniversary of Jim’s ordination (delayed from earlier in the year). All friends of Jim and Jean will be most welcome.

Reform Subscribers
Would all Reform subscribers please note that for next year’s subscription, ‘Reform’ would like to send the magazine to each individual, and to this end could you please pick up a renewal form and send it off? Please note the new subscription is £19.80 and not as noted in the magazine. Deadline for receiving forms is Friday 27th November. See Danny if you have any questions.

Christian Aid Prayer for the week.
During the week please pray for the Burmese refugee camps along the Thai-Burma border and the Thai villages which have shown incredible acts of generosity and sanctuary to Burmese refugees.

Praying for Local Businesses
Focus for week beginning 25th October
Black and Lizars
We pray that Black & Lizars will continue to offer a competent and caring service to all their customers and that they will be able to afford the latest technology even in times of recession. We hope that they think of Giffnock URC as a helpful and considerate neighbour.

From the 1st November we will need help with the cleaning of the church premises. If you are available to assist, please see Chris McEwan.

Lunchbite has now resumed on Wednesdays from 12.15 till 1.30pm. The midweek service will be at 11.30am.

Leisure and Learning
Mary Buchanan will be coming to the Leisure & Learning group to speak about “Ways to Prayer”. This will be an open meeting … everyone will be welcome, especially some men! Wednesday 21st October at 2pm in the lounge.

The Bible Study group meet on Wednesday 21st October at 7.30pm.

Convenor deacons are reminded of their meeting on Friday 23rd October at 2.30pm.

The Saturday Sales & Tea/Coffee mornings are now open each Saturday at 10am. We have completely new stock for sale and everybody is very welcome to come along and enjoy the chat over coffee and browse over the sale tables.

Shoebox packing (followed by a fish and chip supper) will take place on Saturday 24th October from 4.45pm. Come and have fun as we prepare the shoeboxes for delivery to Europe.

The Craft Fair is on Saturday 31st October from 2pm. Items are required for the Lucky Dip (value £1) and also donations for the Church Stall.

Age Concern Eastwood.
Giffnock URC run the Baking Stall at their Autumn Fair. Donations of suitable goods would be gratefully received. These can be delivered to our Church Hall between 6pm & 7pm on Friday 30th October or given in at Clarkston Halls on Saturday morning 31st October.

Rev Jim Graham will be leading worship at Pollokshields URC at 10.30 am on Sunday 1st November. This will be a Communion Service and a celebration of the 60th anniversary of Jim’s ordination (delayed from earlier in the year). All friends of Jim and Jean will be most welcome.

Reform Subscribers
Would all Reform subscribers please note that for next year’s subscription, ‘Reform’ would like to send the magazine to each individual, and to this end could you please pick up a renewal form and send it off? Please note the new subscription is £19.80 and not as noted in the magazine. Deadline for receiving forms is Friday 27th November.

Christian Aid Prayer for the week.
During the week please pray for the people of Zambia, especially the grandparents and older siblings who have to care for orphaned children – often without adequate resources.

Praying for Local Businesses
Focus for week beginning 18th October
John Taylor of Giffnock
We pray that people in Giffnock and surrounding areas will buy their electrical goods from John Taylor so that their business remains viable in this time of recession. We pray that personnel issues within the company are dealt with justly and with compassion.

Members are reminded of the church meeting to be held after the service TODAY.

Thanks to all who donated goods for our Harvest appeal. They were delivered to Loaves and Fishes last Sunday afternoon. A big thank you to Margaret Campbell for making the Harvest Loaf. Margaret has made this loaf for Harvest since 1976! What commitment!

The Women’s Guild will meet on Thursday 15th October at 2pm. Pat Connell will speak on her Indian Ocean Cruise. A warm welcome is extended to all.

From the 1st November we will need help with the cleaning of the church premises. If you are available to assist, please see Chris McEwan.

Lunchbite has now resumed on Wednesdays from 12.15 till 1.30pm. The midweek service will be at 11.30am.

The Leisure and Learning Group will meet every Wednesday from 2pm till 4pm.
Come along and enjoy this interesting group.

The Saturday Sales & Tea/Coffee mornings are now open each Saturday at 10am. We have completely new stock for sale and everybody is very welcome to come along and enjoy the chat over coffee and browse over the sale tables.

Helensburgh URC Autumn Fayre will be held on Saturday 17th October from 10am till 2pm. Entry Adult £1.50, children 50p.

Shoebox packing (followed by a fish and chip supper) will take place on Saturday 24th October from 4.45pm. Come and have fun as we prepare the shoeboxes for delivery to Europe.

The Craft Fair is on Saturday 31st October from 2pm. Items are required for the Lucky Dip (value £1) and also donations for the Church Stall.

Christian Aid Prayer for the week: During the week please pray for the Nets for Life scheme in Nigeria. This scheme aims to distribute five million mosquito nets in Africa.

Praying for Local Businesses: Focus for week beginning 11th October is Russell Electrical. ‘We pray that there will be a steady flow of work in the months ahead, that any difficulties will be quickly and easily resolved and that customers will pay promptly for work completed.’

Chancels are now ready for uplift by deliverers.

Members are reminded of the next church meeting to be held after the service on Sunday 11th October.

Budget report. Copies of the budget report are available today.

Lunchbite will resume on Wednesday 7th October from 12.15 till 1.30pm. The midweek service will be at 11.30am.

The Leisure and Learning Group will meet on Wednesday 7th October from 2pm till 4pm.
Come along and enjoy this interesting group.

The Saturday Sales & Tea/Coffee mornings are now open each Saturday at 10am. We have completely new stock for sale and everybody is very welcome to come along and enjoy the chat over coffee and browse over the sale tables.

Calling recyclers. Take part in local magic by turning plastic milk and fruit juice tops into a wheelchair! Orchardhill Parish are making the collection to help raise funds to purchase one. Bring your plastic tops to us. The collection point will be outside the vestry.

Christian Aid Prayer for the week.
During the week please pray for the people of Sri Lanka as they struggle to rebuild their lives after the violence earlier this year.

Praying for Local Businesses
Focus for week beginning 4th October
Beveridge the Fishmonger

Since Alan’s death in June, his wife and two daughters have been struggling with the decision of whether or not to keep on the business.
They give thanks for the love and support shown by their staff but need our prayers that the customer base will remain loyal and that the three of them will learn quickly the skills to manage the business successfully and for it to continue to be financially viable.

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