news

This is the
churches' news-sheet
for
September 2008

From the Manse

There was excitement in the Manse the other week and an air of expectancy as I offered to cook our family meal. The reason for the ever so slight raising of an eyebrow by the usual Chef de Cuisine is that I once (only!) had the dubious honour of setting fire to an oven full of Yorkshire puddings! Whilst flames in a gas oven are acceptable, apparently they are not so welcome in an electric one. Fortunately for me and the Manse, on this occasion everything went according to plan much to the relief of Forres and Gordonstoun fire crews who had been on stand-by!.

Food though, has become a passion in the western world, hasn't it?. We've become a nation of 'foodies'. Hardly surprising given the amount of TV celebrity chefs venting their overdone egos on hapless trainees and in language that could flambe a fillet at forty feet! we are approaching the traditional time of Harvest. A time when our churches are filled with fresh fruit and veg and many other symbols of plenty. Yet there are still so many stomachs in the world that are bloated through lack of food! Still there are youngsters, even babes in arms, who are but skin and bone and whose lives are measured in minutes. We shake our heads , but still send our goods to the usual safe places. Perhaps this year we could act on some fo the special appeals for dry goods and life-saving nourishment?

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.

I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink.

I was a stranger and you invied me in.

I needed clothes and you clothed me...."

As if we needed reminding! - God bless you and yours. - Duncan.

Parish Register

3rd August Aaron Wedekind, son of Ari and Ricarda Wedikind, Monaughty, Alves.
3rd August Chloe Taylor, daughter of Alan and Amanda Taylor, Perth.

2nd August Mark Stephen Rooke and Emma Batchford
16thAugust Alistair Laird and Sarah-Jane Reynolds

We extend our condolences to members of the family.
19th August Mr A D Main, 3 Dunphail Place, Burghead.

Sunday Services - Scripture Readings

A NEW list of Bible Readings for each of the services for the next three m onths is on the Notice Board at the church entrance. Anyone who would like to read a lesson during the service, please append your name to the sheet.

Guild news for September

All Guild Members are invited to bring a friend to afternoon tea at Ruth's , 10 Seaview Road, Cummingston from 2.30 on Tuesday 9th September. Please, no gifts, but contributions to the Pushkino Orphanage welcome.

The new Guild year starts with a 'Welcome Taster' meeting in the Church hall at 7.30 pm on Tuesday 16th September. Rev Duncan Shaw will lead us in an exploration of this year's Guild theme "He restores my soul" culminating in an informal communion.

The Thursday club for P4 to P7 starts on Thursday 18th September from 6 .00 to 7.30 pm in the Church hall. It will be held every other Thursday. Please spread the word to your young friends and relations. Contact Ruth (01343 835 946) if you would like to help at any time and in any way.

Invitation from Male Voice Gospel Choirs

Blythswood

The monthly collection will be on Tuesday 23rd September.

Please ensure that no bags are left until the day or the night before the collection.

Blythswood Care:Shoe Box Appeal for Christmas

This year's collection is at Burghead Church of Scotland, 1.00 - 1.30 pm on 23rd September and 21st October
Details on Church News Sheet or see news page for September 2007 which varies only slightly from 2008 version.