Next Sunday’s worship, a Local Arrangement, will be a “Noisy Service” with instruments, focussed around ‘unquiet’ Biblical incidents. Please send suggestions of stories or hymns to Jenny and Lorna asap.
Dear Friends,
Greetings to you.
This letter accompanies the final preaching plan for the Angus, Dundee and Perthshire Circuit. I am grateful to Marian and Phil for their work in producing the preaching plans over recent years. From September the plan will include the services from Inverness to Dunbar, Peterhead to Girvan and all in between, including the treasure of Perth, Blairgowrie, Dundee, Arbroath and Montrose. By then the Montrose church will have joined with the Arbroath church to form Angus Methodist Church, with the congregations continuing to worship in Montrose and Arbroath.
I have found both joy and pain in serving as the superintendent minister during this year in the circuit. I am so thankful to have come to know some special people who are following the Way of Jesus in these challenging times. I have encountered grace and generosity and been humbled by the offering that so many are making.
The focus on those who are for the present not coming to our church buildings for Sunday worship is inspirational and reflects the character of Jesus. The ministry at the Women’s hub in Dundee, the opening of the café at Arbroath and the growing opportunities offered through RENEW at Perth come to mind. We are thankful that God has provided.
We rejoice in having purchased a new manse for David and Fiona when they arrive later in the summer. They both bring gifts and experience in ministry, and their physical presence in the circuit will be an encouragement to you all. I continue to give thanks for the Methodist Church – with all its shortcomings as an institution – that at its heart is a desire that all people are welcome in the embrace of God’s love.
I commend to you those who will lead worship in the circuit this quarter, assured that you will be praying for them in their preparation and encouraging them in their ministry.
Thanks again for the fellowship we have shared over this this year, which I will carry into my “sitting down” this summer.
Peace and love.
Andrew
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If anyone is having a tidy up or clear out and has any of these items that they would like to donate we would be very grateful. If you are able to help or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact
Jill Oakley on 07796168140 or Graham McKee on 07802527223.
Thank you.
The Inaugural Service of the Scotland Circuit and Circuit Welcome Service for the Revds David Bidnell and Daniel George will take place on Sunday 31st August at Dunblane Cathedral at 3.30pm. We look forward to celebrating the start of the Scotland Circuit and welcoming new ministers. The preacher will be the President of the Conference, Revd Richard Andrew.
Those meeting by zoom on Wednesday
Various suggestions for venues and formats are being taken forward, including the Botanics, V&A, use of homes . Details of the ‘programme’ to follow asap.
Join Christian Aid and their partners on the 24th of each month (7-8pm) on Teams as we continue to pray for peace in the Middle East. On 24 May we’ll welcome Laurie Jubran, artist, theologian and tour guide based in Nazareth. Sign up for the Prayers for Peace webinar link.
Christian Aid Week is nearly here! Join us for seven days to make a difference against global poverty.
The climate crisis is ravaging the farms of Indigenous communities in Guatemala. As plants die, food becomes scarce. But with specialist training, Aurelia’s leading her community to grow resilient crops, make fertiliser, and conserve water. By taking her learning back to her community, Aurelia is holding hope in her hands.
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