Two posts are being advertised; both roles are half-time (17.5 hours per week) and temporary (from 1 December 2017 to 31 August 2018). Closing date for applications is 25th October 2017. Details can be found on www.goodmoves.org.uk/vacancy/33161.
This handbook to support our prayers for work in Scotland and beyond has been prepared by Sue Marshall-Jennings, with others; she is the District representative to the Connexional One Mission Group. The Diary has been circulated to Synod members but is intended for anyone wishing to use it. Please ask a member of Synod to forward it; printed copies could be provided by David Easson on request.
During Caragh’s holiday, we are asked to remove chairs today and set out for next Sunday, please.
Please contact the Rev Nik Wooller if the services of a Minister are required.
Extraordinary Gifts are now available. Choose your gift, and receive a Christmas card to send to your family or friends.
The newsletter of the Methodist Church in Scotland – In Touch – contains articles form various writers, including, this time, Beryl Cowling.
After a period of print publication, it is now being sent by email from the District Office with local distribution to be arranged by churches. If you wish to receive a copy by email or a printed copy, please let the Eassons know. There is a paper to sign on the vestibule table to indicate your wish. Alternatively, read it now!
The next Dundee Worship Consultation will be on Wednesday 8th November at 1pm.
All interested are invited; feedback, comments on and material for worship can be given to Sue Commander.
Saturday 4th November, 10.30am to 4.30pm
Dundee Methodist Church
The Circuit Preachers are holding a training day to which they warmly invite all interested; it will consider and plan for the marking of Advent in and throughout the Circuit’s churches.
“This is open to Preachers, Church Stewards, members of Worship Consultation groups and anyone else interested. It is hoped that during the session, as well as exploring many aspects of Advent, a suitable Advent liturgy can be agreed for use throughout the circuit.”
The cafe service speaker is from the The Gideons
Gideons International is a Christian organisation founded in 1899 in Wisconsin, USA, with its headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. It is registered as a charity in England & Wales, and in Scotland, with its registered office in Lutterworth.
Its primary activity is the free distribution of Bibles. This comprises a global enterprise in some 200 countries and members currently distribute over 8 million Scriptures annually.
The name comes from the Biblical character Gideon whose story can be found in the Old Testament book of Judges, chapter 6.