Giffnock United Reformed Church

We welcome the Rev Lynsey Sanderson who is leading part of our worship service today with our Ministry in the Church team. Our minister is attending the National Assembly at Loughborough.

You are invited to join us for the lunchtime service every Wednesday at 11.30am. Bring your own piece (tea and coffee provided) and enjoy company and a chat after the service.

The Bible Study Group will meet on Wednesday 7th July at 7.30pm

Over £1100 has been raised for the Prince and Princess of Wales hospice as a result of the collection at Sarah Brown’s funeral and at our retiring offering last Sunday. Donations are still welcomed.

Garden Parties
If the date you have been given does not suit, please see Alison to arrange a different date.

Church Outing
Our Church Outing to Helensburgh, Luss and Lomond Shores will take place on Thursday 29th July. The cost of £17.50 will include transport, lunch and a two-course meal.
Places are filling up fast. Put your name on the list opposite the vestry or ask Mike Williams for further details.

Date for your Diary
As arranged at last Sunday’s church meeting, a discussion for members will take place on Saturday 7th August to look at the points raised during the recent Review and see how we as a church can move forward.
Tea and coffee will be served.
We would encourage as many people as are able to attend.

Christian Aid Prayer for the Week
This week please pray for all children, Israeli and Palestinian, who have been injured in recent conflict.

Lectionary readings for next week (11th July) are entitled “Who is my neighbour?”
Amos 7: 7 - 17
Colossians 1: 1 - 14
Luke 10: 25 – 37

You are invited to join us for the lunchtime service every Wednesday at 11.30am. Bring your own piece (tea and coffee provided) and enjoy company and a chat after the service.

Deacons are reminded of their meeting on Wednesday 30th June at 7pm for prayer and 7.30pm for the meeting.

Summer coffee morning dates for your diary:
Saturday 3rd July hosted by the Women’s’ Guild. There will be a Bring and Buy Stall.

Garden Parties
If the date you have been given does not suit, please see Alison to arrange a different date.

Church Outing
As discussed at the church meeting, we propose to have a church outing to Helensburgh and Loch Lomond to include lunch and evening meal.
The likely date is Thursday 29th July.
Please add your name to the list on the noticeboard to show your interest in this event. It will be a really enjoyable day!
Full details will soon be available.

A Date for your Diary
As arranged at last Sunday’s church meeting, a discussion for members will take place on Saturday 7th August to look at the points raised during the recent Review and see how we as a church can move forward.
Tea and coffee will be served.
We would encourage as many people as are able to attend.

Christian Aid Prayer for the Week
This week please pray for the people of India experiencing the harmful impacts of climate change.

Lectionary readings for next week (4th July) are entitled “Showing God’s love.”
2 Kings 5: 1 - 14
Galatians 6: (1 – 6), 7 - 16
Luke 10: 1 – 11, 16 - 20

You are invited to the City Chambers today at 3pm to
Glasgow the Welcoming City, a celebration of 1600 years of Christian faith through music and drama.

There will be a joint evening service at Shawlands URC at 6.30pm tonight.
Let Alison know if you require transport.

You are invited to a meeting on Tuesday 15th June at Priesthill URC at 7pm when the discussion on the Way Forward for the Southside churches will be continued.
Ask about transport.

Now that the Lunchbite has finished for the session, it is time to start making your pieces!
You are invited to join us for the lunchtime service every Wednesday at 11.30am. Bring your own piece (tea and coffee provided) and enjoy company and a chat after the service.

The Bible Study takes place on Wednesday 16th June at 7.30pm

Shawlands URC are hosting a Strawberry Tea on Saturday 19th June from 2pm till 4pm

Summer coffee morning dates for your diary:
Saturday 3rd July hosted by the Women’s’ Guild

Garden Parties
Invitations are being given out weekly for the Garden Parties of 2010.
If you can help with the delivery of invitations to friends or neighbours, it will be greatly appreciated.
Bakers, beware! Somebody, somewhere, will be approaching you for help!!

The Church Flower Group are looking for someone to join the team. Please `phone Nan Steele on 639-7222 if you think you can help, or speak to the minister or any of the other group members for further details.

Cathcart M.E. Support Group
Dr. Abhijit Chaudhuri, a leading UK specialist, will speak at a meeting in Cathcart Trinity Church, 90 Clarkston Road. on 24th June at 7pm (doors open at 6.30pm).
There will be a collection for ME research.

Barrhead URC
We are invited to a ceiidh organised by Barrhead URC on Saturday 26th June from 7.30 till 11pm. in St John’s RC Church, Barrhead
The cost is £5 and covers entertainment. Bring your own bottle.

Christian Aid Prayer for the Week
This week please pray for the people of Mali, where the changing climate is making life increasingly difficult for poor communities.

Lectionary readings for next week (20th June) are entitled:
“Words of challenge and healing”

1 Kings 19: 1 – 4, (5 – 7), 8 – 15a
Galatians 3: 23 – 29
Luke 8: 26 - 29

Now that the Lunchbite has finished for the session, it is time to start making your pieces!
You are invited to join us for the lunchtime service every Wednesday at 11.30am. Bring your own piece (tea and coffee provided) and enjoy company and a chat after the service.

There will be a joint evening service at Park Church at 6.30pm tonight

There will be a joint evening service at Shawlands URC at 6.30pm next Sunday, 13th June.

You are invited to the City Chambers on Sunday 13th June at 3pm to
Glasgow the Welcoming City, a celebration of 1600 years of Christian faith through music and drama.

Shawlands URC are hosting a Strawberry Tea on Saturday 19th June from 2pm till 4pm

Summer coffee morning dates for your diary:
Saturday 3rd July hosted by the Women’s’ Guild

Garden Parties
Invitations are being given out weekly for the Garden Parties of 2010.
If you can help with the delivery of invitations to friends or neighbours, it will be greatly appreciated.
Bakers, beware! Somebody, somewhere, will be approaching you for help!!

The Church Flower Group are looking for someone to join the team. Please `phone Nan Steele on 639-7222 if you think you can help, or speak to the minister or any of the other group members for further details.

It is not too late to offer to help with the crèche at Orchardhill this afternoon.
If you enjoy looking after small children, please see Lesley.

Christian Aid Prayer for the Week
This week please pray for the inhabitants of South Africa’s sprawling townships, many of which have no sanitation, water or electricity provision.

Lectionary readings for next week (13th June) are entitled “Be right with God and man.”
1 Kings 21: 1 – 10, (11 – 14)
Galatians 2: 15 - 21
Luke 7: 36 - 38