News from Session
It’s been a busy year and lots of things have been happening around us. You will read in this Newsletter the latest news from Martin, our Interim Moderator, regarding the Cluster. We must thank all the members of the Cluster team who have endured over 2 years of lengthy meetings, which has not been an easy task by any means.
On Saturday 9th November we held a Silent Auction and Coffee Morning which was a great success, raising over £3,500, so a massive thanks to those who supported this event and a big thanks also to the newly formed Fundraising Committee for all their hard work in raising funds for the Church. We look forward to their next endeavour!
There are many groups within the Church, at last count around 16 or so. You don’t have to be an Elder to join a group, so for example, if you fancy your hand at ringing the bells on a Sunday morning, enjoy a spot of gardening, doing a bible reading, or just helping with church door duty, just speak to any of the Session Clerks or Pam in the office. Volunteers are always welcome in any capacity.
The Advent and Christmas Services are highlighted in the Newsletter. We do hope to see as many of you attending as can manage. Our Carols, Candles & Communion Service (15th December @ 6.30pm) is always a highlight and our Gift Service this year will be helping Women & Children First Renfrewshire (8th December 10.15am).
Jars of Grace are collected every year and each year a different charity is nominated to receive your pennies – which mount up! This year we will be donating our pennies to the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, so keep collecting and leave any jars in the church vestibule for collection. Thank you!
We were delighted to be able to join with Eddie at the end of November to help him celebrate his Birthday. After the service we enjoyed tea, coffee and of course Birthday Cake. We wish Eddie many, many ‘Happy Returns’ from all the Kirk Session and the Congregation. We greatly appreciate Eddie’s ministry and continued presence within our midst.
All that remains is to wish each and every one of you a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and Best Wishes for 2025.
