TODAY – Audrey Thomas and Sharon Goldie
1st & 8th September – Fiona McCreedy and Sylvia Nelson
Porch Duty Rota
TODAY – Chris Thompson and Lynda Walsh
1st & 8th September – Ian and Anne McDonald
The Church Office will be open this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please note the slight change in days.
Coffee/Tea after Sunday Worship: We will have another opportunity to meet after church for tea/coffee TODAY. Everyone is invited over to The Hub immediately after worship for this short time of fellowship together. It is perhaps a chance for us to get to know some of our fellow members a bit better. Visitors are particularly welcome and we look forward to meeting you. Thank you.
Election of New Congregational Committee
Voting papers are now available in the church vestibule for elders to collect and distribute.
All voting papers should be returned to the church and placed in the designated boxes in the vestibule by Sunday 8th September.
The votes will be counted by the Kirk Session on Tuesday 10th September. The persons having the highest number of votes will be deemed elected and will be contacted to ascertain if they are willing to serve.
Thank you. (Dr Michael Steele, Clerk of Session).
The Leisure Group meet this Tuesday for their final summer walk of the season,
leaving the Walter Nelson Hall at 7.00pm sharp. Everyone welcome.
They begin their new season on Tuesday 3rd September, at 7.15pm.
Old and new members will be made very welcome.
The Tuesday Club meet for their AGM on 3rd September. There will be two reports – general and financial – and an update on our programme for next year.
There is a meeting of the Property Committee on Tuesday 3rd September at 7.00pm in the Archie Agnew Hall.
Wednesday Private Prayer:- Our church is open for private prayer and quiet reflection every Wednesday morning.
If you have any pastoral needs, please contact our minister Rev. Paul Dalzell or leave a message with our church secretary.
Up-to-date contact details are on our website or in the latest edition of the
Eagle Wing newsletter.
Contact numbers for Elders or their Assistants are in the Church Directory.
Storehouse:- Gifts for Storehouse can be left in to the church on Wednesday morning (10 – 12 noon) or before Sunday Worship. Please continue to donate the usual cupboard items but keep an eye on our Facebook page or Website for any specific appeals. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
‘Wednesday Welcome’:- The Hub is open every Wednesday morning from 10:30 to 12 noon. Anyone is welcome to call in for a cup of coffee/tea and light refreshments. This is a chance to make new friends or just relax with a book or newspaper. A warm welcome is assured.
Summer Coffee Mornings:- Our summer coffee mornings are continuing to be held in The Hub every Saturday morning from 10:30 – 12 noon. Come and enjoy tea/coffee and scones and bring your friends! Specialty coffees are also available from our new dispensing machine in the foyer.
Eagle Wing Celebration 6th – 8th September 2024.
Programmes for the weekend activities are available in the vestibule.
Eagle Wing concert will be held on the Saturday evening in the Walter Nelson Hall – tickets cost £10 and can be purchased from Audrey Thomas, Sharon Goldie or Elaine Nixon. Tickets for other events can be purchased at Cockle Row cottages.
Something New! Hobby Hub commencing Thursday 12th September 2-4pm in the Hub. This is an opportunity for fun and fellowship while sharing interests and skills in a safe and relaxed setting. There will be some activities for you to join in with, or come along your own ideas, whether it is knitting, crochet, sewing, drawing etc. You can enjoy a game of chess, draughts or other board games or join others to build a jigsaw. The options are endless! Hobby Hub is for anyone in the community to come along. (Refreshments will be available). We pray this new venture will evolve and grow in the coming months.
Eagle Wing Newsletter: It is almost time for our autumn issue.
All articles should be submitted no later than 15th September.
Contributions can be sent to Rev Paul Dalzell on eaglewing@pauldalzell.uk
or to Julie at the church office on office@groomsportpresbyterian.com.
As many as possible are encouraged to contribute, perhaps those from our church organisations or committees who might like to update the church on what is taking place.
