Notices for Sunday – 17 November 2024 (Trinity 25 B) – and for the coming week.

Nov 15, 2024

Services 

Sunday 17 November 2024 (Trinity 254 B) – 10.30 am – Sung Eucharist (Christ Church Lanark)

Teas and coffees will be served in the hall after the service.  All welcome.

President & Preacher

This Sunday Drew will preside and Lay Reader Bobby Burgon will preach.

Steward on duty at Christ Church Lanark

This Sunday the Steward on duty will be: Irene Bryce

Away Giving

In the year ahead the remaining recipient of our Away Giving will be: Neuroendocrine Research. 

Prayer Tree

We now have a prayer tree in the church hall.  If you would like someone or something to be prayed for, please write your petition on the hearts provided and place it on the tree.  Your prayer will be prayed for in church.

Brunch & Browse

Our fellowship and bible study group meets this coming Thursday from 12 noon until 1.15 pm.  The Revd Liz Clelland will continue her exploration of “journeying with Jesus”.  Please add your name to the sign up sheet at the back of the church if you intend to attend for catering purposes.

Memory Lane Winter Warmer

Saturday 23 November, Christ Church Hall, 11.30 am until 2.30 pm.  Entry: £4.  Come along for some home made soup, crusty bread, a dessert and a beverage and be sure to gather up all your friends and bring them along.  All proceeds to Memory Lane.

Table Top Sale

We are holding a table top sale on Saturday 30 November from 10 am until 2 pm in the church hall to raise funds for Christ Church.  If you are thinking of having a good old clear out before Christmas, why not take a table (cost £10) and make some money towards the cost of Christmas by what you sell.  Please sign the sheet on the table at the back of the church and pick up a leaflet for passing on.  Invite your family and friends either to participate or to come along.  If you’d like to help on the day, please speak to the Curate, Jackie.

 Autumn Ladies

The Autumn Ladies will meet in the church hall on Wednesday 20 November from 2 pm until 4 pm.  This week they will be treated to some armchair yoga. 

New Daylight Bible Reading Booklets

It’s getting close to the time for ordering the next edition of the booklets.  If you’d like one, please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church. 

Music in Lanark Concert

The next concert will be on Saturday 16 November at 19.45.  For full details, consult the brochure. 

Situations Vacant

We still have one vacancy to fill – that of Hall Convener.  If you would be interested in finding out more about the position, please speak to the Rector at your earliest convenience.   

Prayer

When she is with us on Sundays The Revd Liz Clelland will offer pastoral prayer in the Memorial Chapel after the Sung Eucharist to individuals who would like it.

Provincial Online Services

If you are unable to attend church but would like to engage in some kind of worship, click on the link below for access to the Provincial Online Service which is highlighted on the right-hand side of the “Home” pagehttps://www.scotland.anglican.org    

News in the Pews

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The Rector thanks everyone in the congregation who sent him cards, flowers and messages of condolence at the time of his...