Week beginning: Sunday 12th July 2020

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                                    NEWSLETTER

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Dear friends,

 

We are definitely getting closer to the day when we can be together again, in each other’s presence, worshipping God!

 

In light of the recent announcements from the Scottish Government, the Kirk Session (who are meeting together via zoom this coming Tuesday, 14th July) will endeavour to find a suitable date for this to happen.

 

There are many recommendations and guidelines from the Government and from the Church of Scotland which must be adhered to and there is no doubt things will have a different feel to them for some time.  You will be aware from the press coverage that singing is prohibited but please rest assured we can still have a joyful time of thanksgiving and praise!

 

Please continue to pray for the Session as they wade their way through the finer print of all the rules and that they would make sound and wise decisions on our behalf.

 

Although the Government has stated that communal worhip services can begin again from as early as this coming Wednesday, 15th July, realistically, because of the many precautionary measures which need to be put in place, which also involves completing a checklist and a risk assessment which require to be submitted to and accepted by Presbytery, we will not be able to resume holding Sunday Services at Priesthill Road for a few weeks yet.

 

Here is a direct quote from the Scottish Government website:

“Places of worship can re-open from Wednesday for communal prayer, congregational service and contemplation with limited attendance numbers and physical distancing. Specific guidance is being finalised with faith communities.”

https://www.gov.scot/news/moving-to-phase-3-of-lockdown-route-map/

 

As soon as the date of the first service is known everyone will be made aware.

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In the meantime, if you or friends and family have been missing Messy Church, due to Covid-19 we are running a Home Holiday Club this summer.

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Join us from your homes this week as we explore what it is to have HOPE together, with home activity cards and a short daily Zoom call for some group activities and games.

Please follow the ticket link on the 50p Church Facebook Page to sign up for the holiday club before its commencement.  Please message Naomi if there are any problems.