REMEMBERING THEM
PILRIG St PAUL’S CHURCH NOVEMBER 2015
REGULAR CHURCH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY - 11am WORSHIP in the sanctuary, followed by tea or coffee and a chat in the Session Room. Children’s activities from 10.50am: 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' and then take part in activities or projects. ALL AGE FAMILY SERVICES TAKE PLACE SOME SUNDAYS. THESE ARE ANNOUNCED IN ADVANCE. Every Tuesday and Thursday – Open doorway 10.30am-12.30pm for tea, coffee and a chat, or some quiet time in the sanctuary The choir (Colin Grey 07901 556 217 or at Church on a Sunday) Tuesdays - The Guild 2.00pm see page 1 for dates and details (Irene Wexelstein 476 1385) Beavers, Cubs and Scouts 5 3/4 - 14 years The 5th Leith Scouts Edinburgh North East Broughton Primary gym hall contact 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 THERE ARE MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES HELD ON OUR PREMISES, SEE THE NOTICE BOARD IN PILRIG STREET (MIDDLE ENTRANCE) IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RENT OUR PREMISES, PLEASE CONTACT psp.halluse@gmail.com
PILRIG St PAUL’S WELCOMES YOU OCTOBER 2015
Sunday, November 1st 11:00am Sunday Worship Sunday, November 8st 10.50 am REMEMBRANCE SERVICE Tuesday November 10 th 2:00pm The Guild Sunday, November 15th11:00am SEAFARERS SERVICE AT SOUTH LEITH CHURCH see page 5 THERE IS NO SERVICE IN PILRIG St PAUL’S TODAY Thursday November 19th 7.30pm Congregational Board Sunday, November 22nd 11:00am Sunday Worship Tuesday November 24th 2.00pm Guild Sunday, November 29th 11:00am Sunday Worship Every Tuesday and Thursday – Open doorway 10.30am-12.30pm for tea, coffee and a chat, or some quiet time in the sanctuary Every Wednesday – Foodbank distribution. Providing Church Flowers in November 8th Catriona Blackwood 15th Seafarers Service in South Leith 22nd Shelagh Collier-Green 29th Maria Croall Please contact Aileen Fraser about a date if you would like to contribute flowers and Catriona Blackwood if you would like to write a few lines about the significance of your chosen date.
THE DONATIONS BASKET IS IN THE VESTIBULE. 1
“They shall not grow old as we grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” ~ Extract from “For the Fallen” by Laurence Binyon
Dear All, These words of Robert Laurence Binyon will echo through great cathedrals and small country churches alike on Remembrance Sunday. They are evocative words and they remind us that there are some things that endure beyond old age - even death values, virtues, and human qualities that live on in the collective memory of generation after generation. On Remembrance Sunday we gather as a community bound by the love of God to remember the human cost of armed conflict and consider our response to it. Many people of my generation and younger grew up not knowing first-hand the cost and carnage of war. It hadn’t directly touched our own lives, but more recent campaigns fought in Iraq and Afghanistan brought into focus for us the realities of the human cost of conflict. Most people had relatives, friends, neighbours, or friends of friends, who were serving in either Iraq or Afghanistan. And a global media presence meant that we also saw the plight and displacement of non-combatants caught in the chaos. Generations of those who were born post WWII saw the physical, emotional, and mental scars that armed conflict inflicts on individuals, families, and communities. At such times it can be hard for us to reconcile these experience of warfare with what we know and understand of God in our encounters with Jesus Christ. Yet try we must, for this is the nature of Remembrance. Remembrance Sunday is a time for reflecting on the human cost of pursuing justice through the 2
discomfort of warfare; on the personal sacrifice of so many people, young and not so young, in facing and meeting that cost; and on how we respond to such events. As Christians we remember and celebrate the sacrifice that purchased peace and mercy for the whole world – shown to us not only in the death of Jesus on the cross but also in the cost of love and openness to the stranger that marked his entire ministry. As we pause, once again, to reflect on the cost of human conflict we can do no better than seeking to follow Christ’s example of love, care and justice in our own lives and communities. Shalom Mark.
THANKS We would like to thank the Church for the flowers we received on 4th October. They were very much appreciated. Linda Garvey and family David Cameron and family Many thanks for the lovely flowers which we were given at Church last Sunday. They came as a complete surprise and were much appreciated. Christine and Alec (Edington) Many thanks for the beautiful flowers I received two weeks ago, they really brightened up my day. Thank you to Ella Gilfillan for bringing them to me. Thanks also to Ella for bringing my magazine every month. Maisie Ritchie
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PILRIG CHURCH BOWLING CLUB Competition results for 2015: Club Champion - Alex Allan Runner up - Ronald Eunson Pairs Winners - Brian Murray and Dennis Boal Runners up - Alex Allan and Alex Moncur Points Winner - Ailsa Greenwood Second - Brian Murray Third - Christine Allan League Results for 2015 League Winners - Pilrig Rink Trophy Winners - Pilrig Jubilee Pairs winners - Pilrig We were also runners-up in the Stirling Trophy and the Ladies pairs. A very enjoyable and successful Season was had by all 22 members. New members always welcome. Ronald Eunson PRESIDENT Congratulations to you all – it seems to have been an excellent season for the club! Editor THE MAGAZINE Thanks for all the information and articles this month. If you have material for December, please let me have it by 22 nd November, thanks. Catriona Blackwood 4
SAILOR’S SOCIETY The summer season of visiting cruise ships to Leith is now over, when 25 ships received visits the Leith Churches Together (L.C.T.) As usual a warm welcome was extended to all crew members who were given the opportunity to buy top up cards for their mobile phones which gives them cheaper calls, and for a much longer time to talk to their loved ones many thousands of miles across the seas. Thank you to the ladies who knitted hats for the crews, which were given out as gifts. This year L.C.T. have purchased 550 specially designed bags to present as gifts to sailors for Christmas. Once again the bags will contain several small gifts from the people of Leith and a specially designed Christmas Card from a pupil of Leith Academy Secondary School. If any members would like to donate tooth brushes, tooth paste or soaps they will be much appreciated, by Sunday 8th November, please. There will be a box in the vestibule for them. Once again, many thanks for your support, Eric Fisher
Prayer Corner Michael Head Jack McArthur Moira and Jim Fergie Jim and Jean Tait Isabel Hannay Helen Greig Matthew Green Frances Chambers Agnes MacAuley Betty Lauder and family Evelyn Turner Isabel Fyfe Margaret Gunn Isabel Pert Murdo and Joy MacLeod Charlie and Joyce Forman Mary Currie June Welsh Norrie Frazer Jackie Allan Gary Fraser Please inform Roy Eprile of any changes to be made, so that we can keep the prayer list up to date. 5
A reminder from Maria about the new re-cycling system.
GREEN RECYCLING BIN – AT THE BOTTOM DOOR BY THE STAIRS ALL CLEAN PLASTIC BOTTLES, POTS TUBS & TRAYS ALL PAPER INCLUDING ENVELOPES ALL CARBOARD, INCLUDING JUICE CARTONS CLEAN CANS, TINS & FOIL EMPTY AEROSOLS
BLUE RECYCLING BOX – IN THE HALLWAY BESIDE THE BENCH CLEAN GLASS – BOTTLES & JARS SMALL ELECTRICAL ITEMS HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES – PLACE THEM IN A CLEAR BAG FIRST
GREY LANDFILL BIN – AT THE BOTTOM DOOR BY THE STAIRS ANY WASTE THAT CANNOT BE RECYCLED GOES IN THIS BIN 6
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wide range of retailers available. Booking a Holiday or buying Insurance - come through easyfundraising.org.uk and raise even more money! Pilrig St Paul's will receive donations for every item purchased through this method. Go to http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/psp2/ or go to the church website http://www.pilrigstpauls.org.uk/news.php and visit our new fundraising page. Once you are registered, use the search box to find a retailer and click on the big green button to activate the donations. You will then be taken to the retailer's site and you just shop as normal. The church will receive a donation (plus Gift Aid) for every confirmed purchase. We don't see what you've bought, just the donation amount returned. This is a simple and effective way of generating funds for the church, it doesn't cost you anything and you get the same great offers and service you expect from your on-line retailers. You can also get donations when buying your holidays, train tickets and insurance. Register today and start raising funds! If you want more information, or are unsure how to do this, please speak to me. Mark Wexelstein Treasurer 7
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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. WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE MORE HELPERS, EITHER FOR A WEDNESDAY 4.30-6pm IN THE OPEN DOORWAY OR TO COLLECT SUPPLIES. For further information, please contact Roy Eprile
THE DONATIONS BASKET IS IN THE VESTIBULE.
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PASTORAL CARE TEAM We recently held a meeting of the team to review our progress and look at priorities for next year. In 2016 we aim to have a new plan of pastoral care and contact in place. We are also looking forward to building the views of those involved in the wider pastoral care for our congregation on the 1 st November into our plan when we are meeting up over lunch. Leith Community Cinema Our screening of Inside Out on the 12 th October was a sell out event with 100 people watching the film and a number of them also came along to our Community Café. It was a lively afternoon and it created a real buzz in the building. Many thanks to everyone who helped make it happen either in the Community Café or the set up and running of the cinema. We are now looking forward to our November events that are being held in different venues. Saturday 7th November – Doors open 6.30pm, screening commences at 7pm - From Scotland with Love in the Destiny Church, Casselbank Street, Leith Saturday 7th November 2.30pm – 4pm – Memories Alive, Family Memories Event, Ocean Terminal, ground floor opposite Debenhams. In December we are screening Elf, a film for all ages that will make you laugh and certainly cheer you up. The film is being shown at 4pm on Thursday 10 th December to accommodate children coming after school. We will have a festive theme to this screening with fruit punch and mince pies so this is likely to be a popular screening. To ensure you can be there please you book your tickets as soon as possible. 10
On Wednesday 16th December we are screening White Christmas at 2pm. We will be offering a hot drinks and cake café with doors opening at 1.30pm. Tickets can be booked now so please make sure you secure yours soon. To book you can do this by putting your name on the list in the Open Doorway, on-line or by phone. Please visit our new website on www.leithcommunity cinema.com, call us on 0131 510 6662 or send an e-mail on info@leithcommunitycinema.com. If you would like to help or be involved in any way with the Community Cinema and Café please let me know, as we are keen to create a team to work with us on the on-going development of the cinema. The Big Lunch Extras - Project Eden I had a great weekend with the Big Lunch Extras Scotland clan in September and was pleased to meet up with some from the May camp I attended and make new contacts across Scotland. The format of this event was to provide encouragement and support for the projects under way and to share best practice across the community. It was well run and well worth attending. As well as having a great time I was delighted to find out that we are to receive £500 of funding from the Scottish Government that has been secured by The Big Lunch Extras’ team for each community project they are supporting in Scotland. Our projects are the Community Café & Leith Community Cinema and so the plan is to use this funding to buy equipment for our café and cinema.
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Dance Class Our taster class is being held on Tuesday 10th December at 2pm where we are joining the Guild. If you would like to attend this taster class please let me know. Dance Ihayami is Scotland’s Indian dance company, dedicated to the contemporisation of Indian dance. The company challenges ideas about Indian classical dance and creates innovative contemporary work, regularly collaborating with different art forms and media. There will then be a monthly class commencing in January on the first Wednesday of each month at 11am. The classes will run through on the first Tuesday of each month until June. Each class will be followed by lunch. If you would like to join the class please sign up on the form in the Open Doorway. Cardigan Tea Cosy We are taking orders for these lovely tea cosies. If you would like to order one please see anyone in the Pastoral Care Team or complete one of the forms in the Open Doorway. They are £6 each and you can provide your own buttons if you prefer. We have a number of orders placed already and are looking for more volunteers to help the Knitting Team. If you can help please let me know.
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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. Our team are trained and able to support in a number of ways with pastoral care. 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. We are looking for one new member for our team. If you would like to join us please let me know. Pastoral Care Team Mark Foster - Minister Catriona Blackwood – Elder and Magazine Editor Christine Edington Ella Gilfillan Linda Gill – Elder and Pastoral Care Team Leader Cathy Purdie Fiona Rankin – Elder Jeanette Sime – Elder and Roll Keeper Linda Gill Pastoral Care Team Leader 669-7409 or helpinghands@pilrigstpauls.org.uk
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ACTIVITIES IN PILRIG ST PAUL’S CHURCH
COULD YOU USE YOUR SKILLS TO HELP WITH THE RUNNING OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS? CAN YOU HELP WITH A YOUTH GROUP,* PASTORAL CARE,* SING IN THE CHOIR, ASSIST WITH THE OPEN DOORWAY OR FOODBANK, SERVE TEA AND COFFEE AFTER CHURCH, HELP TO OPERATE THE SCREENS AT SERVICES…………..? PERHAPS YOU HAVE A GOOD IDEA FOR ACTIVITIES OR FUNDRAISING. CONTACT DETAILS FOR LEADERS AND OFFICEBEARERS ARE ON THE COVERS OF THIS MAGAZINE. *HELPERS WITH GROUPS INVOLVING CHILDREN OR VULNERABLE ADULTS REQUIRE TO BE MEMBERS OF, OR JOIN THE PVG SCHEME. THE AFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR, CATRIONA BLACKWOOD ARRANGES THIS
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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
Scottish Charity no. SCO07277 www.pilrigstpauls.org.uk www.leithchurchesforum.org.uk OUR WHEELCHAIR ENTRANCES ARE IN PILRIG STREET The views expressed in some articles are not necessarily representative of Pilrig St. Paul’s or the Church of Scotland. For further information, please contact the Editor.
Cover design by Catriona Blackwood
MINISTER Rev Mark Foster minister.psp@gmail.com (332 5736) SESSION CLERK John Innes - 33 Monktonhall Place, Musselburgh (07563 248722) pilrig@btinternet.com THE CONGREGATIONAL BOARD CLERK Aileen Fraser (07936 716 765) ASSISTANT CLERK Maria Croall (07747 071 545) CORRESPONDENCE to: pspcongragationalboard@gmail.com The Clerk to the Congregational Board Pilrig St Paul’s Church, 1B Pilrig Street, Edinburgh EH6 5AH TREASURER Mark Wexelstein (665 6881) mark.wexelstein@googlemail.com ROLL KEEPER Mrs Jeanette E. Sime - 1 South Trinity Road (552 9652) PASTORAL CONVENER Mrs Linda Gill (669 7409) SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR Mrs Catriona E.W. Blackwood - 4 Cambridge Gardens (554 6183) cewblackwood@tesco.net PROPERTY CONVENER Eric Fisher (552 8982) 104 Crewe Crescent HALL LET GROUP psp.halluse@gmail.com ORGANIST and CHOIRMASTER Colin Gray (07901 556 217) SUNDAY CLUB LEADER Mark Wexelstein (665 6881) mark.wexelstein@googlemail.com CHRISTIAN GIVINGS CONVENER Mrs Irene Wexelstein - 15 Upper Hermitage (476 1385) MAGAZINE Editor - Mrs Catriona E.W. Blackwood - see above Distribution - Mrs Margaret Cameron - 35 Lorne Street (554 2139)