Current Notices
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Welcome to our Church. If you wish to know more about our activities, or any other matter, one of the Duty Team at the door will be delighted to help. Our Prayer Group meets each Sunday morning at 10.30 in the Carswell Centre. Please come either regularly or occasionally. Church Builders - meets on Sundays for songs, stories, games and more and everyone from Nursery age to P6 is welcome. We start in church, then move to the Carswell Centre for our own time. Contact: Julie Robertson: On the third Sunday of the month our Early Service is at 9.30am in Church, and Kairos is at 11am in the Carswell Centre. Our Midweek Service is each Wednesday at 11am in the Carswell Centre. Alastair Anderson is leading it this week. We finish with tea, coffee and a natter. EPYC - our Youth Group - meets on Sunday evenings from 7pm to 8.45pm in the Carswell Centre and is designed for all those in P7 and high school age. For more information, contact James Edgar: jamesedgarepc@gmail.com We are hoping to restart the church crèche with a new angle - it will be called "Tots Praise" and involve some free playtime with toys and games, music and a bible story. We need at least 8 volunteers. If you are willing to donate some time and get involved, please contact Catriona Edgar . You do not need to be a parent or grandparent to get involved! The Church of Scotland has produced advice for congregations concerning Covid-19 (Coronavirus). This can be accessed using the following link. Information is also available on the notice boards in the Halls. https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/resources/advice-for-churches-covid-19-coronavirus Mary’s Meals. The last chance to enjoy Wednesday lunch and companionship for this winter series is on Wednesday, 18th March from noon. Homemade soups, bread and baking as usual. Come along, enjoy yourselves and support an excellent charity. The Guild - This coming Wednesday is our Annual General Meeting. Members are reminded that at this meeting we have a Bring and Buy Stall. Meeting at the usual time 7.30pm.in the Carswell Hall. Walking Group - At the moment, there is a walk planned for Wednesday 25th March. It is a linear walk from Darnley to the Dams and back on good tracks and a very quiet road. We leave Mid Road at 10am and all are welcome.
Our next Messy Church will take place in the Carswell Centre on Friday 27th March from 4 to 6pm. Please join us to enjoy learning from the Bible, having fun with crafts and eating together in a warm and friendly environment. Contact Kirsty Clark as soon as possible to book your place. 1st Eaglesham Guides - Daffodil Tea Unit Fundraiser, Monday 30th March 7.30-9.00 pm Carswell Centre. Tickets £1.00 includes tea and cake. Sweeties in a Jar/Bunny's Birthday/Tombola Stall/Mocktails and Tuck Shop. Look forward to seeing you there!! Easter card. A card is being prepared for delivery to all houses in Eaglesham and Waterfoot. Our current list of deliverers is three short of a full team. If you are not already involved and think you can help please contact Duncan MacIntyre…macintyre74@btinternet.com The Pastoral Care Team are planning a visit on Tuesday the 5th May to Mount Stuart House on the Isle of Bute. We plan to leave the village at approx 9.30am and return late afternoon. The cost of the trip will be approx £20 which includes the transport, your ferry ticket and a guided tour of Mount Mount Stuart House. There are a limited number of seats available, so if you would like to join us, please contact John Lyons to book your place. Mean Bean Challenge fundraiser: Anna Blair is seeking sponsorship for taking part in the Tearfund-run Mean Bean Challenge between 23rd and 27th March. Anna will eat only rice and beans, with no sauce or seasoning, and drink only water for five days. Tearfund will send the money raised to self-help groups in Third World countries. Please speak to Anna or her parents (Debbie and Giles Blair) if you would like to sponsor her. The Church Office will be closed on Friday 27th March. If you wish an intimation included in the Order of Service for Sunday 29th March, could you please ensure it is sent to the office no later than the Tuesday of that week. Very many thanks. ‘Come and Sing’ John Stainer’s The Crucifixion on Saturday 4th April at Bellshill Central Church 346 Main Street, Bellshill, ML4 1BA. Organist, Derek Burns, Conductor, Alan Mathew. Singers’ suggested donation, £5. To register and for further information visit www.lanarkshireorganists.co.uk or telephone 01698 283805. Prayer “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” Isaiah 40:31 Lord we pray for all those in leadership in these times. Give your strength to medical and care staff; your wisdom to those in government and your hope to those with responsibilities in churches, organisations and businesses. Help us to trust you for good things, and to be a source of encouragement and consolation for those in need at this time. For Jesus’ sake, Amen.
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