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Together we make a difference
The series of Congregational Gatherings, at the heart of our giving programme will soon be taking place. The dates and times are Thursday 19th February at 7.00 pm and Sunday 22nd February after Church.
There will be opportunities for all of us to hear about the wonderful work that is done because we give money to God for the work of his Church. Good things that happen here, good things that happen throughout Scotland, good things that happen in other parts of the world - all because members of this congregation and other congregations of the Church of Scotland give money to enable the sharing of the gospel.
Our giving really does make a difference by enriching individual lives and the lives of communities.
At the Congregational Gatherings there will be plenty of time to ask questions and make comments. There will also be time to chat with others over a cup of tea or coffee.
Look out for your visitor, bringing your invitation. Please make a special effort to come to one of our Congregational Gatherings and hear good news!
Clerk to the congregational board
The Congregational Board received the resignation of the Clerk few weeks ago. It was with reluctance that we accepted the resignation of Elizabeth Denholm who has been Clerk for the past five years. Elizabeth was very painstaking and always very anxious to record the Minutes well. We thank her for her devotion and for her concern for the others on the Board.
We are delighted to say that Mrs May Lovell has already taken her first Minutes as our new Clerk. At the same meeting the Board unanimously co-opted her to be a member of the Board. We wish May much pleasure as she tackles something new and challenging.
Funerals
Jesus said, "I am the Resurrection and the Life."
January 6 - Mary Gilchrist,
January 13 - George Hawk
Sincere thanks
Mrs Margaret Simpson wishes to thank everyone who sent cards, gave her flowers and gifts during her recent illness. She greatly appreciated your thoughtfulness.
Mrs Anne Baillie would like to thank everyone for their prayers, good wishes, cards and flowers she received after her operation. She is making a good recovery.
The Girls' Brigade
1st Holytown Company Girls' Brigade extend an invitation to all former members and friends of the Company to our 70th Anniversary Praise Service to be held on Sunday 8th March 2009 at 3.00 pm in Holytown Parish Church. The Service will last approximately one hour with light refreshments afterwards in the Church Hall along with a small display of Company history.
If you know of any former members that may not receive our Church magazine please let it be known to them that this Service is taking place.
The Company will be delighted to see as many former members and friends as possible at this Service and to enjoy fellowship with them.
Thank you.
Marlene Milton, Captain
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