Week beginning: Sunday 6th September 2020

 

 

                                                                  NEWSLETTER

 

 

Dear friends,

 

It is with a very heavy heart that we have to inform you of the death of Mr Stuart Bruce.

 

Many of you will remember that Stuart provided pulpit cover on two occasions last year when Douglas was on study leave and was joined in the congregation by his dear wife Ann.

 

Stuart suddenly became very ill on Tuesday and died in Hairmyers hospital on Friday.  We take comfort in the sure knowledge that Stuart is with his Heavenly Father but

please remember Ann, their sons and grandchildren and wider family and friends at this desperately difficult time, that they will know God’s peace and comfort.

 

Healing Service

We will all have a chance to meet together again on Zoom tomorrow, Monday 7th September at 7.45pm for the Monthly Healing Service.  The theme of the service is entitled: “The Return.” Everyone is most welcome and encouraged to attend whether or not you have been to a previous Healing Service, whether or not  you have a need for healing.

 

There will be a time of worship, teaching and a chance to pray for others.  It is very informal and a good opportunity for us to “touch base” before the church opens again on Sunday 20th September at 11am.

 

If you would like a link to the Zoom service please contact Katherine Nicol via email KMNicol19@gmail.com or by texting 07877302189 by 6 pm on Monday.

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Plans for Sunday morning worship

Preparations are in full swing for our return to worship with the installation of sanitiser points and a draft cleaning schedule has been drawn up – in terms of what needs done and when, but for this to work we desperately need more volunteers.  The more workers, the less often you need take a turn.  Please consider whether you are able to give some time to this to enable us all to keep safe.

 

You should receive an email or letter this week from Douglas outlining the plans for Sunday 20th September.  We must emphasis there is no pressure to attend in light of all the restrictions – everyone must prayerfully make that decision for themselves.  Again we pray for a halt in the cases of COVID 19 and look forward to the day that we can all meet completely freely to worship God in the Sanctuary.

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As ever, if you have any worries or concerns, prayer requests or indeed good news to pass on, please do not hesitate to contact one of the ministry team...details below.

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MINISTER: Rev Douglas Nicol, 36 Springkell Drive, GLASGOW G41 4EZ

0141 427 7877   Email: DNicol@churchofscotland.org.uk

PART-TIME PARISH ASSISTANT: Kirsteen Marshall

07720 625 789  Email: KMarshall@churchofscotland.org.uk

PART-TIME children and Families Worker: Naomi Sutton  

07486 563 779  Email: NSutton@churchofscotland.org.uk