Sunday Bulletin – 17th April 2011 – Palm Sunday
Sunday Bulletin – 17th April 2011 – Palm Sunday

Sunday Bulletin – 17th April 2011 – Palm Sunday

The full Sunday Bulletin for 17th April 2011 can be downloaded as a PDF file from HERE

We welcomed Rev. Alistair McLeod who led us in worship today.

Ministers Vestry Hour 12 noon – 1.00 pm. Please contact the Minister for an appointment – phone 01592-758264 or E-mail alex@arforsyth.com  In the event of hospitalisation, serious illness, family anxiety, bereavement or personal difficulty the Minister is readily available to visit. You have to let him know if he can be of help.

Maundy Thursday Service at 7.00pm in the Church, this coming Thursday 21st April

Easter Lunch Today is the last day for purchasing Easter lunch tickets. The lunch, consisting of soup & dessert for £3.00 will be on Sunday 24th April following the Church service. Tickets from Tracy Thomson or Karen Wood, after today’s service. Coffee Mornings are held on Thursdays from 10.00am – 11.30am in the church hall. Come and join us for coffee and a chat. You are always welcome. The total of £1201.91 was raised during January, February and March.

Coffee Morning at the Manse on Wednesday 20th April 10.00am to chat about the Strawberry Teas. All welcome.

Guild Coffee Morning on Saturday 7th May, 10.00am – 12.00noon in the church hall. Tickets £2 from Jean Forsyth. Baking for the stall or teas, Bring & Buy items or ‘Lucky Ticket’ prizes will be gratefully received on the day.

The Re-scheduled Concert by The East Fife Ladies Choir on behalf of Help for Heroes will now take place on Tuesday 17th May at 7.00pm in the Church. Please use your old ticket if you bought one previously. Tickets can now be purchased from the minister, priced £5.00 or you can pay at the door. Donations of prizes for the ‘Help for Heroes’ Lucky Tickets to Jean Forsyth please.

Rag Bag Collection Unwanted clothes, shoe and textiles can be donated towards the Rag Bag collection until Sunday 22nd May.  Donations can be left in Church hall any Thursday (10am – 11.15am) or Sunday following the Church service. The Church earns a cash donation from Rag Bag depending on the weight of the goods.

Zumba Class in Markinch Parish Church Hall on Tuesdays from 6:00 – 6:55pm.
Ditch the workout, come and join the party!!! All fitness levels are welcome. Cost is £3 per class. Further information from Debra on 07949 523976

Glenrothes and District Churches Together – Election Hustings on Tuesday 26th April at 7:15pm in the CISWO centre. Questions to the candidates can be submitted in advance and will be given preference. Send them to gkcarratt@tesco.net

Churches Together – Falkland Hill Easter Service Sunday 24th April at 6.30am in the car park at the mast, off the A912 New Inn to Falkland road. Everyone is invited afterwards to Leslie Baptist Church for bacon rolls or to Trinity Parish Church for hot cross buns. Contact Irene on 01592 743058 for details

The Flowers in Church today are dedicated to the Glory of God and are in loving memory of Russell Johnston. They are gifted to the church by his father Ian, Fatima and the girls.

What’s on in Markinch Parish Church this week

Tuesday 19th April
Zumba class from 6pm – 7pm    Tel 07949 523976 for more info

Thursday 21st April
Coffee Morning   10am – 11.30am
Maundy Thursday Service     7.00pm in the Church
Youth Club   6.30pm – 8pm for Primary 5 upwards
Youth Centre   8pm – 9pm for High School Youngsters (Tel 01592 775752 for more info)

Sunday 24th April
Easter Service    11am in the Church
Easter Lunch following the Sunday service