13 October 2013
Next Sunday 20 October 2013
- 11 am
- Worship led by Mrs Jenni Whittle (NB change to Plan)
We give the assurance of our thoughts and prayers to all
who are unwell, awaiting or undergoing treatment, or anxious
or grieving for the loss of loved ones.
We continue to prayerfully remember all those known to us who have recently been in hospital or having treatment at home; likewise, those who have regular contact with them, be they family, friends or staff.
Faith Lunch - meet the Chair
As previously intimated, the opportunity is offered to meet
the new Chair of the Synod, the Rev David P Easton, at a
Faith Lunch today following worship.
A warm welcome is given to everyone to stay and share
food & conversation together. If you have not brought
your own food then do not worry, there is usually enough
food to share, and drinks are provided as usual.
Please note that car-parking charges start at 1pm.
Sabbatical Arrangements
During the Rev Mary Patterson's sabbatical (ie to the start
of January 2014), the Rev John Butterfield will act as titular
Superintendent of the Circuit. Pastoral matters requiring
reference to a Minister should be directed to him in the first
instance, and administrative, practical or clarification
questions pertaining to the Circuit should be addressed
to David Cowling as Senior Circuit Steward. The Church
Stewards or other office-bearers would normally be the
first contact anent local church matters.
Dundee Methodists and Food Banks
During the discussion in the September Café
Service led by Sue Marshall-Jennings on the theme of
“Harvest” and the inclusion of a section
on “Food Banks” led by Liz Kay, there was
a consensus that this congregation should, as far as
practical, support Food Banks in Dundee.
More information will follow but support for the Dundee
Foodbank can be done with immediate effect by bringing in
any of the suggested items from the
Shopping List that is
available on the table on the upstairs landing, and placing
the items in the box provided below it. As well as the
Shopping List, there is an explanatory slip available.
Liz or Sue will take these items to Dundee Foodbank for
distribution to those in need. Your support in terms of
giving money is also welcome and again - see either Liz or
Sue. We hope to be able to set up displays and provide more
information over the coming weeks so “watch this
space”.
Incorporation of Broughty Ferry
into Dundee
Events forming part
of the Ferry's marking of the Centenary of its Incorporation
into Dundee as from 4th November 1913
- a United Service on Sunday 3rd November at 6pm
in
Broughty New Kirk.
- A Joint BF Churches Choir will
participate in the Service: rehearsals will be on Tuesday 29th October
at 7.30pm and 12.30pm on Sunday 3rd November, in New Kirk.
- displays and “open days” in a “Church Trail”;
- Public Lecture by Dr Chris Davey in St Marys' Episcopal
Church and a Poetry Competition for Children and Young People;
St Margaret's Café
Lunches / afternoon teas are served in
Barnhill St Margaret's Hall on Wednesdays from 12.30 pm
to 4pm.
Meetings this week
Date & time | Venue | Details |
Wednesday 16th October 2013, 10am to 11.30am
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Blairgowrie Methodist Church |
Coffee Morning. The support of Circuit friends is
always much appreciated and a warm welcome given to all who come. |
Friday 18th October 2013, 12 noon to 1pm
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YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S
Food”) (map) |
Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid Soup Lunch.
A choice of soups
is offered, with bread and cheese, followed by tea or coffee, for
which a minimum donation of £2 is requested. A warm
welcome is extended to all to partake of the Soup Lunch
and join in the warm table fellowship throughout the autumn
and spring. |
Saturday 19th October 2013, 1pm
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St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, High Street, Dundee |
Lunchtime Concert - David Mowle - piano. Tickets at the door - £4 adults,
£3 concessions, schoolchildren free. Coffee and tea are
served after each concert.
Series programme. |
Support other Organisations
Scottish Bible Society
Our support via the Bible-a-Month Club is invited in
October for work in Laos. Our prayerful attention is drawn this week to
- translation work into local languages and literacy promotion in Argentina;
- “Read to Live” Bible study literacy programme, helping thousands of women in Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Panama, and Ecuador to learn to read and write, increase their self-esteem and challenge domestic violence;
- projects in Uruguay including outreach to prisoners, drug addicts and people with HIV / AIDS;
- sharing the Gospel with the deaf community in Venezuela.
Forthcoming events
Date & time | Venue | Details |
Wednesday 23rd October 2013, 7pm
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Baxter Suite, Tower Building, Dundee University
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Dundee Fairtrade Forum AGM. Professor John Riches
of
Just Trading Scotland will give a talk on 'The Story of
Malawian Rice Farmers'. A free curry and rice supper and
Fairtrade wine will be available.
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Friday 25th October 2013, 7.30pm
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Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee
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“Battle of the Organs”. Hear Kevin Bowyer and Carol
Williams compare and contrast the Caird's own Harrison organ
and a custom instrument from Viscount organs.
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Tuesday 5th November 2013, 11am to 4pm
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Perth Methodist Church, Scott Street
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“Inviting People to Stay”
This District Event will focus on follow-up from 'Back to Church Sunday' contacts.
Michael Harvey will lead the seminar; refreshments and lunch
will be provided. For further details see poster on notice board,
contact Rev Martin Keenan: tel: 01542 831176; 07921 540 170;
email:
martin.keenan@methodist.org.uk.
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Saturday 9th November 2013, 10.30am to 4.00pm, followed by early dinner
(optional)
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Old Churches House,
(former Scottish Churches House) Dunblane
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“Live Upside Down” The Holiness and Risk Group invite us
“to think what
it means to follow a man who challenges us to see the world
differently”. Please book through Fiona in the District Office (01886 820295;
fiona@methodistchurch.plus.com
).
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Prayer Points for this week
- the President of Conference in Bristol until Thursday and in East Anglia next weekend;
- the Vice-President and others including Sandy Laurie
at the Methodist Council, Monday - Tuesday;
- ACTS members meeting in Coatbridge on Wednesday and Thursday,
and our Methodists attending it;
- the Rev Mary Patterson continuing her sabbatical;
- the amphibious floatplane in
Bangladesh, and the fixed-wing
aircraft in
East Timor, both vital in their communities (MAF);
- The
Leprosy Mission's work in north-east India;
- residents and staff in the Manchester and Stockport District (Methodist Homes);
- the educational and campaigning activities of
Fairhaven School,
Alexandria, Egypt (Embrace);
- the
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Thursday (Christian Aid);
- Bible Society work in Laos;
- we pray with and for the peoples of Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal (WCC Ecumenical Calendar);
- we remember fellow Methodists in
Stafford (Wolverhampton
and Shrewsbury District) and in
New Stevenston (Lanarkshire Circuit).
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