Notices for Sunday – 8 December 2024 (Advent 2 C) – and for the coming week.

Dec 6, 2024

Services 

Sunday 8 December 2024 (Advent 2 C) – 10.30 am – Sung Eucharist (Christ Church Lanark)

President & Preacher

This Sunday Drew will preside and John Wilcox will preach.

Steward on duty at Christ Church Lanark

This Sunday the Steward on duty will be: Bob Rabagliati

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.

Table Top Sale

The Table Top Sale raised £130 for church funds.  Thanks to all who organised, contributed and participated. 

Memory Lane

This Wednesday, Memory Lane will hold its Christmas Dinner.  It starts at the earlier time of 1 pm.

Lanarkshire Region Advent Carol Service

Our region of the Diocese is holding an Advent Carol Service on Sunday 8 December at 7.30pm in St Andrew’s Church in Uddingston.  There will be a retiring collection for St Andrew’s Hospice.  If you would like transport to the event, please speak to the Rector. 

Vestry Meeting

The new Vestry will have its first meeting of the year on Wednesday 11 December at 6 pm on zoom.

Christingle Service

This year’s Christingle will take place on Sunday 22 December at 6.30 pm in the church.  Spread the word and let as many people know as possible. 

Situation 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.   

Music in Lanark

The next concert in the series will take place on Saturday 14 December at 19.45.  Please consult the brochure (on the shelf in the porch) for details.

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” page https://www.scotland.anglican.org