14 October 2012
Next Sunday
21 October 2012
- 11 am
- Worship led by Mr Charles Richmond
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.
“Jars of Grace”
Our support of the annual UNICEF Appeal is invited through daily / regular contributions during the next two weeks. Jars are distributed during worship today for return during worship on Sunday 4th November or thereafter. This year's theme is “Child Protection” - from violence, exploitation and abuse in a variety of situations.
Sound System
Further work has been done, including the installation of new speakers and a new standing microphone. Grateful thanks are expressed to Sue for her prompt action and to all others involved.
Methodist Relief and Development Fund
Harvest envelopes are available for return in offering plates.
The Methodist Prayer Handbook for 2012-13
Copies (£3.15) and one large print edition (£3.50) on Vestibule table. Payment to Jenny or David Easson when convenient.
“One Circuit” Resolution
To enable wide knowledge and discussion of this important matter before discussion and vote in the Circuit Meeting, Dundee Church Council encourages the use of
- copies of the current Report (8 double-sided sheets) available on the Vestibule table - more will be photocopied if required
- contacting of Synod Members for information, advice, to give feedback, share thinking.
- a Sunday “Faith Lunch” to be arranged in Marketgait for sharing of knowledge and thoughts.
- District Open Meeting on Saturday 20th October - see more details .
Meetings this week
| Date & time | Venue | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 17th October 2012, 10am to 11.30am | Blairgowrie Methodist Church | Coffee Morning. The support of Circuit friends is always much appreciated and a warm welcome given to all who come. |
| Thursday 18th October 2012, 7pm | Dundee Methodist Church, “L” | Circuit Leadership Team |
| Friday 19th October 2012, 12 noon - 1 pm | YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) | Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. A choice of soups (including a vegetarian option), bread and cheese, followed by coffee or tea is available, and a donation of £2 (or more!) is invited to support the work of Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to partake of the food and fellowship, whilst thinking of others worldwide. |
| Saturday 20th October 2012, 10.45am- 12.45pm | Stirling Methodist Church, Queen Street | District Open Meeting. The One Circuit Group will be
leading discussion of the various
possibilities for
specifying the 'ministry areas'. All Circuits have been asked to ensure ordained and
lay representation
if possible but the meeting is an open one for all who
are interested and
feel they can contribute.
Please advise Fiona Inglis (01786 820295) if you wish to stay for lunch after. |
Support other Organisations
Scottish Bible Society
Our support through the Bible-a-Month Club is invited in October for work in Georgia (ex-USSR).
Our prayerful attention is drawn this week to
- promotion of the Bible in Rwanda by the Bible Society and its partners;
- safety of Bible Society staff in Burundi during political instability;
- opportunities for work in Afghanistan and the safety of the often-persecuted Christian community.
Forthcoming events
| Date & time | Venue | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 23rd October 2012, 11am to 3pm | Dunblane | “The People Called Methodists - Our Future Mission Together in Scotland” - a seminar for all interested in mission. This will explore the holistic approach to mission agreed by this year's Conference ie the integration of 'world' and 'home' mission. More details contact Bill Reid: email - billreid@methodistchurch.plus.com; phone - 07876054986. |
| Thursday 25th October 2012, 7pm to 9pm | The Lady Chapel, St Ninian's Cathedral, Perth | Christian Aid and Scottish Bible Society Scripture Contextual Bible Study Taster Evening. More information. |
| Saturday 27th October 2012 | Queens Park Parish Church, 170 Queen's Drive Glasgow, G42 8QZ |
“Why Believe?”, the 'How Can I Say It?' conference
Organised by the Church of Scotland, ACTS, and Solas Centre “to help people give a reason for their faith”. The Keynote speaker will be Jeremy Begbie with workshops on
The Conference fee is £15, including coffee; please bring packed lunch; regretfully no crèche can be offered. To register, please contact Sheila Reeves on 0131 225 5722 or email sreeves@cofscotland.org.uk by 19th October. |
| Saturday 27th October 2012, 10am to 3.15pm | Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL | Church of Scotland and ACTS Autumn Conference on the theme “Ecumenical Relations in an Age of Change”. See noticeboard for details; contact / book through Ros Milne, Committee on Ecumenical Relations, Church of Scotland, tel: 0131 225 5722 ext 2370; email: rmilne@cofscotland.org.uk |
| Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November 2012, 11am to 3pm - coffee at 10.30am on the Saturday to 1pm on the Sunday (lunch available on request). | Tulliallan Police College, Kincardine, Fife, FK10 4BE | “Holiness and Risk Weekend: Place and Possibility”. The aim is for a gathering that is “relaxed, informal, inspiring and hopefully fun”; open to all. Accommodation will be paid for and travel costs reimbursed. For information, see poster on notice board; please return the booking form to Fiona Inglis fiona@methodistchurch.plus.com by October 26th. |
| Tuesday 13th to Saturday 17th November 10.30am to 4pm (except Saturday 10.30am to 2pm) | Barnhill St Margaret's, Broughty Ferry | Arts & Crafts Festival |
| Saturday 17th November 10.30am to 4pm | Barnhill St Margaret's, Broughty Ferry | Christmas Fayre |
Prayer Points for this week
- the President and Vice-President of Conference at the Queen's Foundation, Birmingham, Tuesday;
- Methodist Council meeting with the URC, Wednesday to Friday (Sandy Laurie is now the District representative on Council);
- The “One Circuit” process in the Scotland District;
- The Circuit Leadership Team and all coordinating the working of the Circuit, in cooperation with the Rev Lily Twist;
- flying to and over Madagascar (Mission Aviation Fellowship);
- The Leprosy Mission's work in India;
- farmers affected by the separation barrier (BibleLands / “Embrace the Middle East”);
- World Food Day on Tuesday (Christian Aid);
- projects in the London District (Methodist Homes);
- Bible Society work in Georgia;
- we pray with and for the peoples of Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal (WCC Ecumenical Calendar)
- we remember fellow Methodists in North Lambeth and Battersea (The London District) and in Paisley (Ayrshire and Renfrewshire Circuit).
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