The full Sunday Bulletin for 20th May 2012 can be downloaded as a PDF file from HERE
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. Let him know if he can help.
Coffee Mornings are held on Thursdays from 10.00am-11.30am in the church hall. Come and join us for tea or coffee and a chat. You are always welcome. See Tracy Thomson for complimentary tea or coffee vouchers for the Thursday coffee mornings. Valid any Thursday in May.
The Flowers in Church today are dedicated to the Glory of God and are in loving memory of Nan Steedman. They are gifted to the church by her daughter, Jean Forsyth.
Church Flowers Would anyone in the congregation who would like flowers delivered from the Sunday service to the elderly, sick, bereaved, or someone going through a difficult time please contact the person dealing with the flowers for that month. The ladies volunteering for the following months are, for May – Christine Annandale, for June – Margaret Johnston and for July – Jean Wilson.
General Assembly Webcast The 2012 General Assembly opened yesterday and runs until Friday 25th May. During the Assembly there will be a free video webcast of all the proceedings. (Follow the link on the Church of Scotland Website) Join the Assembly each day at 9.30am for the start of worship and then the follow the business of the day.
Recipe Book We need your help to compile a church cookery book. We need a title for the book and we need recipes for the book. There will be a prize for the best title. Sections are:- Soups / Starters / Fish / Main Dishes / Desserts / Cakes & Scones / Biscuits / Confectionery / Preserves & Chutney. Title and/or recipe to Jean by Sunday 24th June 2012 to:-
Mrs Jean Forsyth, 7 Guthrie Crescent, Markinch, KY7 6AY Email: Overdale73@hotmail.co.uk
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert A Diamond Jubilee Concert will take place in Markinch Town Hall on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th May at 7.30pm. The following organisations will all be taking part in the concert:- MARKINCH PRIMARY SCHOOL – MARKINCH AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY – MARKINCH COMMUNITY & DISTRICT CHOIR – MARKINCH SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS – THE TULLIS RUSSELL MILLS BAND
Tickets are priced at £5 and are available from members of any of the groups or from:- Valerie Thomson, 16 Betson Street, Markinch, Tel. 01592 754537
ALL PROFITS WILL BE GOING TO LOCAL CHARITIES
Life and Work magazine
Life and Work is the magazine of the Church of Scotland. In a history spanning over 130 years, it has established itself as the pre-eminent voice of the Church of Scotland. Though firmly rooted in the affairs of the Kirk, it also aims to cover a broad range of subjects of interest to church-goers across the spectrum from international affairs and British political and social issues to science, ethics and the arts. Each monthly issue includes a forum for views on current social and moral issues, a monthly meditation and regular articles on the spiritual side of life, reviews of the latest books, videos and Christian resources, and regular features on the Church worldwide.
May edition of Life and Work out now:
Dedicated to Caring – a series of articles celebrating the work of nurses in the church
Nine page General Assembly preview, including interview with the Moderator Designate, Assembly reports and the Heart and Soul celebration
And much more!
June edition of Life and Work coming shortly:
The Diamond Jubilee – the Rev Ian Bradley reflects on the spiritual influence of the Church of Scotland on the Monarchy; and a look back at the Queen’s visits to the General Assembly.
Harry Reid looks back at Outside Verdict.
20 years of The Glasgow Gospel
And much more!
To subscribe – See Tracy Thomson or call 01592 775752