11th October – Joyful Hope

16th October 2026

Pentecost 20

Readings:       Isaiah 25: 1-9   Philippians 4: 1-9   Matthew 22: 1-14

In his sermon Robin highlighted a theme which was present in the readings: in times of trial there is hope by prising God which will enable us to find joy. Our response to God’s hospitable invitaion should be to clothe ourselves in a Christlike way.

NOTICES

Tuesday 13th October        10am Inter-church Prayer Group in the Garden Room.

Thursday 15th October in St Andrew’s Church
8.45am Morning Prayer [Scottish Episcopal Church 2024] led by Robin.
10am Said Eucharist led by Robin. Refreshments afterwards in Friendship House.

NEXT Sunday 18th October—St Luke’s Day @ 10am; AGM following

10am Sung Eucharist led by Robin          Musician: Hugh MacDonald

Readings:       Isaiah 35: 3-6   2 Timothy 4: 5-17   Luke 10: 1-9

The October edition of the St Andrew’s Newsletter is available at the back of the church and in the hall as well as on the church website. Please take copies to give to friends.

St Andrew’s AGM 18th October after 10am service. See agenda in porch/bottom of stairs. Papers will be circulated by email this week.

Confirmation at St Andrew’s 22nd November 10am Anyone who would like to take this opportunity to recognise that they are at a significant stage of their faith journey can also be involved. Please speak to Robin. If you plan to attend the service please help with the planning of catering afterwards by signing up on the sheet at the bottom of the stairs.

Remembrance Sunday Other Milngavie churches are changing their service times so people can attend the Community Remembrance at the village War Memorial at 11am. Please let Tim or Helen know your views on the idea of changing St Andrew’s service time on 8th November to 9.30am for this purpose.

Please indicate positively or negatively.

The Vestry will be meeting on 19 October to decide.