PILRIG St PAUL’S CHURCH JUNE 2017 1
WELCOME TO PILRIG St PAUL’S SUMMER 2017 Sunday, June 4th 11:00am Sunday Worship followed by Soup and Roll lunch, postponed from 28th May. See page 10 Saturday 10 June Leith Churches Tea Tent at Leith Gala. See page 10 Sunday, June 11th 11:00AM joint Sunday worship at Leith St. Andrew's Church.
There will not be a service in Pilrig St Paul’s that day. Friday 16th June Community Cinema, see page 9 Sunday, June 18th 11:00am Sunday Worship Great Big Get Together lunch after the service. See page 8
Sunday June 25th 11:00am HOLY COMMUNION This is the Lord’s Table. ANYONE who loves God and responds to Christ’s invitation to join together in this feast is welcome to join us in the celebration. OPEN DOORWAY EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 10.30-12.30 come to the open doorway for coffee, a chat, and quiet time in the sanctuary. PROVIDING FLOWERS IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST 2017 June - 4th Jeanette Sime, 18th Fiona Rankin, 25th Flower fund July - 2nd Louise Illingworth, 9th Frances McPherson, 16th Irene Wexelstein, 23rd Antje Armstrong, 30th John Brown August – 6th Ian Quinn, 13th, Lisa and John Innes, 13th Evelyn Torrance, 27th Christine and Alex Edington. Please speak to Aileen Fraser if you would like to provide flowers for the Church. 2
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY - 11am WORSHIP in the Sanctuary, followed by tea or coffee, and a chat, in the Session Room. There is a creche for younger children, while those of school age join the congregation, including taking an active part in the all age 'Time to Talk’. ACTIVITIES NOTE THAT MOST YOUTH ORGANISATIONS DO NOT HOLD MEETINGS IN JULY AND AUGUST. PLEASE REFER TO INDIVIDUAL CONTACTS FOR DETAILS Alternate Tuesdays - The Guild 2.00pm Every Tuesday and Thursday 10.30-12.30 come to the open doorway for coffee, a chat, and quiet time in the sanctuary Wednesdays - Lunch club 11.30 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts 5 3/4 - 14 years The 5th Leith Scouts Edinburgh North East (Evelyn Torrance 552 1657) For Rainbows, Brownies and Guides please send all enquiries to www.girlguiding.org.uk . We have two groups associated with Pilrig St Paul’s The Church contact list is at the back of the magazine. THERE ARE MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES HELD ON OUR PREMISES, PLEASE SEE THE NOTICE BOARD IN PILRIG STREET (MIDDLE ENTRANCE) TO RENT OUR PREMISES, PLEASE CONTACT psp.halluse@gmail.com OUR WHEELCHAIR ENTRANCES ARE IN PILRIG STREET 3
Dear All, At the opening of this year’s General Assembly of The Church of Scotland her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, was invited to address The Assembly in her role as Lord High Commissioner. She spoke about the forthcoming 500th anniversary of The Protestant Reformation in Europe and of the impact that this had on the people and nation of Scotland. At the heart of the Reformation in Scotland was the firm belief that there should be a school in every parish. The Reformers strove and succeeded in bringing education to every man, woman and child regardless of their social class – breaking the traditional mould of education being only available for the rich. It is not surprising that history shows us that this period was followed by a great flowering in Scottish culture and intellect – known as the Scottish Enlightenment. This was a time when Scotland provided the world with the likes of the economist, Adam Smith; the philosopher, David Hume; the architect, Robert Adam; the artist, Henry Raeburn; the poet, Robert Burns; and many others whose work still stands as an inspiration and an influence to millions of people in the world today. Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, reminded The Assembly that the Church of Scotland is still making a significant contribution to the lives of many people in Scotland today through the work of CrossReach (The Church’s Social Care Council) and through the welcome that the Church offers at a time when there is a great need for welcoming and offering hospitality. 4
The Church of Scotland has a long and rich history and we should never forget the important role we have played in shaping our country. Despite declining numbers the Church of Scotland is still a significant force for change in people’s lives and we must never forget that we are part of God’s continuing work to transform people’s lives for the better. May we continue to enlighten hearts and inspire minds. May we continue to offer welcome and hospitality. May we continue to serve the people of Scotland in Christ’s name. Shalom. Mark The Magazine Thank you for all the contributions received this month, and for meeting the deadline. There will be no magazine in July and August. Please may I have articles for September by August 20th? Thanks to everyone who has helped with the magazine this year: The Minister, Clerks, Treasurer, and conveners of groups for their articles, John Innes who prints it, Roy Eprile who compiles the Prayer Corner, Margaret Cameron and her team who make it up into magazine form, and my husband, Bill Blackwood, who proofreads it. We now have a break until the end of August. I would like articles for the September magazine by August 20th, please. Thank you, Catriona Blackwood
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The food bank is designed to help individuals and families in crisis through the provision of emergency food supplies. Local care professionals in the Leith area refer people, with a food voucher, to the Foodbank distribution point where they are given their food supplies. For further information, and to volunteer to help on a Wednesday, please contact Roy Eprile THE DONATIONS BASKET IS IN THE VESTIBULE. DONATIONS OF SUGAR, JAM AND TINNED MEAT ARE PARTICULARLY ASKED FOR IN JUNE, PLEASE. IN JULY AND AUGUST: SUGAR UHT MILK CARTONS OF FRUIT JUICE TINS OF FRUIT TINS OF VEG TOILETRIES We are grateful for other foodstuffs too and thank folks for all their donations.
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THANK YOU
Joy and Murdo MacLeod thank you for all the calls and enquiries, telephone calls, cards, good wishes and offers of help received during Joy's illness and stay in hospital recently, and we are grateful that we were in your thoughts when we needed you. We thank the Minister for his visits to both our home and hospital, which were particularly supportive. May all of God's blessings be with you all. Many thanks for the lovely flowers I received recently. They were much appreciated. Jean Ramage Thank you to everyone, and particularly Maria Croall and Aileen Fraser, who caretake on Friday and Saturday nights when required for bookings. This really helps with our hall use and lets income. Foodbank Thank you to all the dedicated volunteers. Once again, nothing is too much trouble as they give up their time to help others. Roy Eprile (And also to Roy who does behind the scenes work. Ed) Count your Blessings – Lent Appeal We had a superb response from all those who decided to join in our Lent Appeal for 2017. You donated the sum of £639.80 (£455 of which was given by Gift Aid, which when claimed will add a further £113.75). This gives us a total of £ 753.55 in support of the work of the church. Thank you to all those who took part.
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Open Doorway Thank you to everyone who staffs the Open Doorway on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am – 12.30pm. If you would like to help us, please contact me at Church. Eric Fisher Halls and Heating Thank you to Maria Croall who makes sure that the Sanctuary and Halls are ready for all who use them and to Ian Bethune and Roy Eprile who stay back every Sunday to set the timer for the heating. Catriona Blackwood The Magazine Thanks to all the team who put the magazine together and distribute it. Without their assistance on the last Thursday of the month the magazine could not happen. Enjoy a summer break - see you again on 24th August. Margaret Cameron Thank you to our Editor Catriona Blackwood for once again an excellent magazine and her helpers who do the distribution. Roy Eprile Safeguarding Thank you to all those on our safeguarding register who visit our less able members and look after the children in the creche. You are always conscientious about making sure that there is the right number of registered people in the halls with the children. Some of our members also assist with forum activities in the school holidays. Catriona Blackwood Congratulations to Aileen and Callum Fraser and to Joyce Loughlin on the recent births of two new grandchildren/great grandchildren, Rory William Fraser and Nieve Olivia Fraser. 8
Pastoral Care Team June 2017 Welcome Pack The welcome pack is ready and can be provided to anyone looking to know more about how things work and who is who in our church. If you would like one or know someone who would benefit from a copy please complete one of our Helping Hands cards, one of the slips in the open doorway, or provide details to any of the Pastoral Care Team. Thanks go to Catriona Blackwood for leading on this and all the hard work she has done in pulling it all together. The Great Get Together Would you be prepared to approach a friend or neighbour who lives alone to invite them to come with you to our Great Big Get Together lunch on Sunday 18th June after the service? We are arranging a community meal as part of the Big Lunch collaboration with the Joe Cox Foundation. In previous years, the lunch has really been an event for our congregation with a few visitors from the local community. This year I would appeal to everyone to think about how you might bring someone along who would otherwise be spending the afternoon on their own. There is so much evidence that social engagement and interaction has very positive health benefits and so please do your bit to support someone you know to get out and have lunch with us. As we sit down to lunch together there will be people all across the UK doing exactly the same so we will be taking part in an event that will be reaching out to people to ensure that they are not alone that afternoon. If you would like to help in the planning or running of the lunch please let me know. Leith Community Cinema Update 9
In May we held two screenings that both proved to be a success. Our Laurel & Hardy screening, our first dementia friendly and fully accessible event, sold out and Mary Poppins was attended by people of all ages. Plans are now under way for our next screening on Friday 16th June when we are collaborating on a screening of independent films along with a Q&A discussion on the Gentrification of Leith. Tickets go on sale on Monday 22nd May. Helping Hands Please remember to let us know if you would like a visit or phone call from us or would like to arrange this for a member of our congregation you feel would appreciate this type of support. All you need to do is complete a Helping Hands form and pop it into the box in the Open Doorway of the Church or speak/call any of our team. Linda Gill Pastoral Care Team Leader 669-7409 or helpinghands@pilrigstpauls.org.uk Pastoral Care Team Catriona Blackwood – Elder, Safegaurding Co-ordinator and Magazine Editor Christine Edington – CrossReach Co-ordinator Ella Gilfillan Linda Gill – Elder and Pastoral Care Team Leader Michelle Muhammad – Congregational Board Member Cathy Purdie – Contact for Special Needs Fiona Rankin – Elder Jeanette Sime – Elder and Roll Keeper
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The Leith Churches Tea Tent on Saturday 10 June is looking for donations of baking. Please contact Aileen Fraser. Thank you.
The Guild soup and roll lunch is now being held on June 4th after the morning service as the 28th May is the marathon and some people cannot get to church. Please come and join us. Entry free, but small donations on the day will be welcomed.
Great coffee is a pleasure Great friends are a treasure How true. Ian Bethune
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Prayer Corner
Max MacFie The Wexelstein family Helen Greig Elspeth Dixon Matthew Green Frances Chambers Norrie Frazer The Davis family Murdo and Joy MacLeod Emily Dickson and family Alex and Nancy Fleming Martha and Willie Cruickshanks Gary, Margaret and David Fraser David and Lynn Cameron and family Frazer and Craig Garvey and families Evelyn and Euan Robertson
Christine McGonigal Jim and Jean Tait Robert and Karen Wood Joyce Loughlan Margaret Gunn Anne Dunn Sybil Muir Isabel Fyfe Tom Gilzean Isabel Pert
Please let Roy Eprile know if you would like someone included in the prayer corner
1b Pilrig Street Edinburgh EH6 5AH www.pilrigstpauls.org.uk Church Office 0131 553 1876
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MINISTER Rev Mark Foster (0131 332 5736) MFoster@churchofscotland.org.uk SESSION CLERK John Innes - (07802 917910) pilrig@btinternet.com THE CONGREGATIONAL BOARD Church address and phone number CLERK Aileen Fraser (0131 553 1876) ASSISTANT CLERK Maria Croall (07747 071545) pspcongragationalboard@gmail.com TREASURER and CHRISTIAN GIVINGS CONVENER Mark Wexelstein (0131 665 6881) mark.wexelstein@gmail.com ROLL KEEPER, GUILD CONVENOR Mrs Jeanette Sime - (0131 552 9652) PASTORAL CONVENOR, CINEMA LEADER Mrs Linda Gill Linda Gill <lindagill365@sky.com> linda@leithcommunitycinema.com SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR, MAGAZINE EDITOR Mrs Catriona Blackwood - (0131 554 6183) cewblackwood@tesco.net PROPERTY CONVENER Eric Fisher (0131 552 8982) eric.fisher@hotmail.co.uk HALL LETS psp.halluse@gmail.com ORGANIST and CHOIRMASTER Colin Gray (07901 556 217) PRAYER CORNER, FOODBANK CONTACT Roy Eprile MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION Mrs Margaret Cameron (0131 554 2139) LUNCH CLUB Alex Allan (0131 554 3174) Scottish Charity no. SCO07277 www.leithchurchesforum.org.uk
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Do you know someone who would appreciate being remembered in our prayers each Sunday, a visit, a phone call, a card in the post or perhaps some flowers from us? Please provide the details below and put this card into the box in the Open Doorway or contact: Linda Gill on 669-7409 or helpinghands@pilrigstpauls.org.uk Postal address: Linda Gill, Pastoral Care Team Leader, Pilrig St Paul’s Church, 1B Pilrig Street, Edinburgh EH6 5AH Member's Details Name .................................................................................................................... Address ............................................................................................................... Phone number................................................................................................. Please choose from the following, which you think would be most appropriate. You can tick more than one option Remembered in our prayers each week ……. Visit to their home ……. Flowers from the Service ……. Phone call........ Card posted to their home……. Would you like to help with this? Yes / No (If you select yes please also provide your contact details) ................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................. Pilrig St. Paul's Church SCO 07277
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