01 May 2005
We give the assurance of our thoughts and prayers to all who are unwell, awaiting or undergoing treatment, or anxious or grieving for the loss of loved ones.
Link Club
The Club is pleased and privileged that, to mark its 20th anniversary this year, the Lord Provost is to host a Civic Reception on Wednesday at 10.30 am in the City Chambers.
Members, helpers and invited guests who are not going direct to City Square will leave Marketgait at 10 am prompt.
The AGM last Tuesday
- appointed officer-holders
- received the Chair’s Report and audited accounts
- expressed thanks to all office-holders, helpers, the Hon Auditor, and the Club Chaplain (Rev David Firth)
- agreed next AGM for Tuesday 25th April 2006.
Visit of the President and Vice-President of Conference
The Rev Will Morrey and Deacon Myrtle Poxon will tour our Circuit on Wednesday and have expressed a wish “to meet people”. They are due to arrive in Dundee for 7 pm, when it is hoped that a good representation of our congregation will come and share conversation about who we are as a gathered Methodist people centred on Dundee. From 7.30 pm there will be a more open conversation with Circuit friends, during which Will and Myrtle have been invited to speak briefly about themselves and their current roles and concerns.
The meeting will end no later than 9 pm and tea & biscuits will be available throughout. Everyone is warmly invited.
Are you interested in being a Church Steward?
After many years as a Church Steward, Clare has decided to take a break (from September). We all extend our thanks to her for her dedication as she has contributed to the life of the church in this office.
If YOU would be interested in finding out what is involved in being a Church Steward (or if you have already been a Steward and feel ready for a second term), please speak to any of the Stewards before the General Church Meeting on 29th May 2005.
Evangelism – Sharing Our Faith
Are they important? Who’s responsible?
An opportunity as a Circuit, to share thoughts, views and concerns, on a priority for the Methodist Church in Scotland at Dundee Methodist Church, Wednesday 11th May, 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm - 9 pm.
This invitation is from Grahame Lockhart, District Mission Enabler, as part of a series of gatherings around the District. Each meeting is open to everyone interested. For more information, contact Grahame.
Meetings this week
| Date & time | Venue | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 4th May, 10.30 am | City Chambers (map) | Link Club Civic Reception, hosted by the Lord Provost, to mark the club's 20th Anniversary. Members, helpers and invited guests who are not going direct to City Square will leave Marketgait at 10 am prompt. |
| Wednesday 4th May, 7 to 9 pm | Dundee Methodist Church | Visit of the President and Vice-President of Conference, the Rev Will Morrey and Deacon Myrtle Poxon. They will visit Perth at lunchtime and proceed via Blairgowrie, Montrose, and Arbroath (including High Tea). They are due to arrive in Dundee for 7 pm, when it is hoped that a good representation of our congregation will come and share conversation about who we are as a gathered Methodist people centred on Dundee. From 7.30 pm there will be a more open conversation with Circuit friends, during which Will and Myrtle have been invited to speak briefly about themselves and their current roles and concerns. It is hoped that as many as possible will come to the venues and thus enable the President and Vice-President to fulfil their wish to “meet people”, as well as giving them a brief insight into where and how we worship, work and witness. The meeting will end no later than 9 pm and tea & biscuits will be available throughout. Everyone is warmly invited. |
| Friday 6th May | Kirkcaldy | Ministerial Synod |
| Saturday 7th May | Livingston | Representative Synod |
| Sunday 8th May, from 10 am | Dundee Methodist Church | “Mission in Britain Sunday” – the Rev Graham Matthews will lead our consideration of Prison Chaplaincy. Coffee from 10 am with formal worship at 10.30 am and ending at 12 noon. |
Support other Organisations
Scottish Bible Society
In May the Bible-a-Month Club invites our prayers and support for work in Siberia where the Tuvin New Testament and Children’s Bible have been launched recently in southern Siberia. See library area noticeboard for details.
Our attention is particularly drawn this week to
- Scotland relay team taking part in the Belfast Marathon today
- United Bible Societies Global Board meeting on Tuesday
- ‘Faith Comes by Hearing’ Scripture cassette ministry in Guatemala (promoted in Spanish and 22 local languages)
Forthcoming events
| Date & time | Venue | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 11th May, 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm - 9 pm | Dundee Methodist Church | Evangelism – Sharing Our Faith. Are they important? Who’s responsible? An opportunity as a Circuit, to share thoughts, views and concerns, on a priority for the Methodist Church in Scotland. This invitation is from Grahame Lockhart, District Mission Enabler, as part of a series of gatherings around the District. Each meeting is open to everyone interested. For more information, contact Grahame. |
| Thursday 12th May, 11 am to 4 pm | Scottish Churches House, Dunblane www.scottishchurcheshouse.org | “Occasional Seminars on the Ecumenical Movement”. God, in your Grace, Transform the World : looking to the theme of the World Council of Churches 9th Assembly in Brazil in 2006, led by the Rev Alan Falconer, former Director of WCC Faith and Order Commission. Details on the notice board, contact SCH (01786 823588) - Jenny has already registered if you wish to go and have company! |
| Saturday 18th June, 10.30 am to 4 pm | Wallacestone Methodist Church, Shieldhill Road, Reddingsmuirhead, Falkirk (map) | District Networking Day (formerly “Officers’ Day”). This is open to “anyone who is interested in sharing what is happening locally and nationally in the Methodist Church in Scotland”. Soup and sandwich lunch provided – an idea of numbers for catering would help (Jenny E will act as ‘link’) but “all are very welcome”. More information will come soon from the District Office in Dunblane, please note the date now. |
| Saturday 2nd July, from 11 am | Edinburgh | Make Poverty History rally, in connection with the G8 Summit at Gleneagles, including
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| Sunday 3rd July, 3 pm | Dunblane Cathedral (map) | Ecumenical Service, in connection with the G8 Summit at Gleneagles, organised by the Church and Society Network of ACTS. Details from Tom Moyes – phone 01786 823588 |
Prayer Points for this week
- the President and Vice-President of Conference in Scotland this week, and in the North Lancashire District next weekend;
- District Synod - Ministerial session in Kirkcaldy on Friday and Representative session in Livingston on Saturday;
- those with responsibility for care of our Circuit’s Manses and church premises;
- local supporters and events throughout the UK (Christian Aid);
- radio training of volunteers by SEDEC (Methodist Church agency) in Chile (Feed The Minds);
- The Leprosy Mission’s research and evaluation work;
- Bible Society work in Siberia;
- we pray with and for the peoples of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru;
- we remember fellow Methodists in the Exeter Circuit (Plymouth & Exeter District), and Methodists and Episcopalians in the Rosyth Ecumenical Partnership (Edinburgh & Forth Circuit).
In this News Sheet
Next Sunday: 08 May 2005
- 10.30 am to 12 noon
- Worship led by the Rev Graham Matthews
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