Services
Christ Church Lanark – Sunday 19 May 2024 (Day of Pentecost) – Sung Eucharist – 10.30 am
Teas and Coffees will be served in the hall after the service. All welcome
Preacher & President
This Sunday Drew will preside and Lay Reader Rob Thain will preach.
Steward
The Steward on duty this coming Sunday is: The Revd Liz Clelland.
Choir Practice
Choir Practices are suspended for the time being.
Autumn Ladies
This coming Wednesday the Autumn Ladies are going on a bus trip to Dumfries House. Please note that everyone should be on board the bus at the hall by 9.15 am for a timeous departure.
Christian Aid Envelopes
A reminder that, if you took away a Christian Aid Envelope last Sunday, you should return it – filled – this Sunday. Please leave your envelope on the big brass plate on the table at the back of the church.
Lanarkshire Regional Council
The Council will meet on Wednesday 22 May at 7.30 pm in St Mark’s Church East Kilbride. The Bishop will visit the council for the last time before his retirement.
Confirmations & Receptions
In June of this year I shall be celebrating the silver jubilee of my ordination to the priesthood. Bishop Kevin has agreed to come to Christ Church to conduct a service of confirmation and reception for anyone in the congregation who would like to be formally received into the church. If you would be interested in joining a preparation class, add your name to the list on the table at the back of the church. I will get back to you with possible dates for meetings.
Bishop’s Visit on 9 June
To help celebrate with our candidates for confirmation and reception and me on the silver jubilee of my ordination to the priesthood we are holding a special, fully catered lunch in the hall after the Sung Eucharist at on 9 June. Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church if you intend to attend the lunch and indicate your preference for Ham or Chicken. Thank you.
Brunch & Browse
Please pick up a flyer from the table at the back of the church for our new Brunch & Browse initiative. If you intend to come along to the next meeting on Thursday 30 May (12 noon until 1.15), please add your name to the sign up sheet next to the flyers so that the organisers know how many to cater for.
New Daylight Bible Reading Notes
The next edition of the notes is due out very soon. If you wish to receive a copy, add your name to the sheet at the back of the church.
Volunteers
We are currently looking for someone in the congregation to volunteer to cut the grass in the church garden. Alan Comrie did this for many years but is no longer able to do so. Please let the Rector know if you would like to be Alan’s replacement.
Gold Appeal
Remember we told you that the first donation of broken gold jewellery raised in excess of £800 for church funds? An additional donation of broken gold jewellery was also received with the specific request that it be earmarked for Memory Lane. You’ll delighted to hear it raised £713.92. Thanks to the kind donators and to Ken Scott for turning gold to cash on our behalf.
Away Giving
In the year ahead the remaining recipients of our Away Giving will be: CHAS, Clydesdale Foodbank and Neuroendocrine Research.
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
Church Hall
If you hear of anyone who is looking for a hall to conduct a group or activity please direct them either to me (Tel: 01555 663065… Email: thecanteringcanon@outlook.com). We currently have availability most mornings, afternoons and evenings of the week.
