Giffnock United Reformed Church

Deacons are reminded of their meeting on Wednesday 24th February at 7pm for prayer and 7.30pm for the meeting.

AGM letters. Please pick up your AGM letter today. If you can help us deliver to friends and neighbours, we would be very grateful.

Go Greener Forum Meeting at 2pm today Sunday 21st February. Meet TV weatherman Alex Hill.

The Guild will meet on Thursday 25th February at 2pm. The speaker will be Nan Steele – ‘Arabella Stuart’.

The alarm has now been reset after the flood. Keyholders should be aware of this and set and unset as required.

ACTS of Eastwood invites you to join us for Lent Study Group 2010 to reflect upon People on the Edge of His Pain. The study material is available to download (http://www.ctbi.org.uk/424) or some copies will be available on the night.
Sunday evenings
Coffee & tea at 7.30pm; Study starts 8.00pm
21st February St. Joseph’s, Clarkston
28th February The Park Church, Giffnock
7th March St. Aidan’s, Clarkston
14th March Giffnock URC
21st March The Church of Scotland, Busby
28th March Orchardhill Church, Giffnock

Fairtrade Fortnight Publicity Stall
Inside Sainsbury’s at Muirend on Friday and Saturday 26th/27th February and Friday and Saturday 5th/6th March from 12-2 and 2-4pm. The Ecumenical Forum led by St Josephs Clarkston are looking for volunteers to be on duty promoting Fairtrade products which Sainsbury’s stock throughout the year. The store are very enthusiastic to enlist our help. If you wish to become involved speak to David Christie.

During Fairtrade Fortnight there will be an event called ‘Fairtrade Fashion Fever’ on Saturday 27th February at 7.30pm. Fairly traded clothing and accessories as well as foods will be available. Fairtrade snacks and drinks will be served. Tickets cost £6. See David Christie. Please try to swap your usual brands of tea, coffee, biscuits, bananas, flowers and sweets for Fairtrade equivalents which you will find on supermarket shelves.

Count your blessings 2010—a life changing experience for Lent
These Christian Aid leaflets are available today as Lent started on Wednesday 17th February. Why not take up the challenges for the period of Lent and help those living in poverty across the world?

The lunchtime service will be on Wednesdays at 11.30am followed by the Lunchbite at 12.15pm.

Leisure & Learning. Wednesdays from 2-4pm. A couple of hours among friendly people listening to interesting short talks or watching a DVD. followed by discussion. Everyone welcome!

The Spring Craft Fair will take place on Saturday 17th April from 2pm till 5pm.
Entry costs £1 (50p concession)
There will be a tearoom (pay separately)
Donations are requested for the church table and for the lucky dip.
See Liz Russell for more details.

We recycle Christmas cards and stamps.

Reflections for Fairtrade Fortnight.
Pray that through Fairtrade impoverished farmers can build stability in their own lives that together we may tip the balance in favour of the poor. Let us not forget that to defend the rights of the poor and needy is your will. Therefore we pray that through us may your will be done.

A cheque for £100 was sent to Scottish Churches Housing Action as a result of last week’s Cup of Tea Day. Thank you for your generosity.

The Guild will meet on Thursday 11th February. The speaker will be Mrs Marion Anderson – ‘Royal Blind’ – services for the Blind.

The alarm has now been reset after the flood.
Those who enter the premises outwith normal hours should be aware of this and set and unset as required.

Fairtrade Fortnight Publicity Stall
Inside Sainsbury’s at Muirend on Friday and Saturday 26th/27th February and Friday and Saturday 5th/6th March from 12-2 and 2-4pm. The Ecumenical Forum led by St Josephs Clarkston are looking for volunteers to be on duty promoting Fairtrade products which Sainsbury’s stock throughout the year. The store are very enthusiastic to enlist our help. If you wish to become involved speak to David Christie.

During Fairtrade Fortnight there will be an event called ‘Fairtrade Fashion Fever’ on Saturday 27th February at 7.30pm. Fairly traded clothing and accessories as well as foods will be available. Fairtrade snacks and drinks will be served. Tickets cost £6. See David Christie.

The lunchtime service will be on Wednesdays at 11.30am followed by the Lunchbite at 12.15pm.

Leisure & Learning. Wednesdays from 2-4pm. A couple of hours among friendly people listening to interesting short talks or watching a DVD. followed by discussion. Everyone welcome!

The Rev Connie Bonner will be inducted to Barrhead URC on Saturday 13th February at 2.30pm.

The Spring Craft Fair will take place on Saturday 17th April from 2pm till 5pm.
Entry costs £1 (50p concession)
There will be a tearoom (pay separately)
Donations are requested for the church table and for the lucky dip.
See Liz Russell for more details.

Most of you expressed hopes that Giffnock URC could work more closely with other churches. Our National Synod of Scotland shares our hopes and, as you may remember, it has been involved in discussions with the Episcopal and Methodist churches. During the week of prayer for Christian unity, while we were enjoying pulpit exchanges, our Synod was signing an agreement with the Episcopal and Methodist churches. You can find out more about it in Mary Buchanan’s article in the next copy of Chancel.

We recycle Christmas cards and stamps.

Christian Aid Prayer for the week.
During the week, please pray for the people of Nicaragua where 90 per cent of rural businesses are linked to small, family-run farms.

Praying for local people and businesses.
During the week, please pray for the residents of Homeblair House.
The staff of DMC Joiners, Giffnock