Readings: Job 19:21-27, 1 Corinthians 15: 51-57, John 6:37-40
On Sunday we marked Remembrance in a shortened service to enable those who wished to, to attend the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial in the precinct. As well as remembering those who gave their lives in past conflicts and also in the present day, Robin focused on the importance of relationships between those serving in the forces, the courage and love shared, even at times to the point of self-sacrifice. He linked this to the sacrifice of Christ and how in our Christian lives we too are called to show these qualities of love, and to seek justice and peace in our world.
Many people attended the precinct Act of Remembrance standing together in silence and reflection and watching as wreaths were laid by representatives of the different organisations. A moving and reverent occasion, thankfully too on a dry and still day!
God our Father, your Son is our peace and his cross the sign of reconciliation:
help us, who share the broken bread, to bring together what is scattered
and to bind up what is wounded, that Christ may bring in
the everlasting kingdom of his peace; who lives and reigns, now and forever. Amen.
Notices
Today, 10.50am at the War Memorial in Milngavie Precinct
Milngavie Community Service of Remembrance led by the Revd Ramsay Shields [St Luke’s Church of Scotland].
Tuesday 10th November 10am Inter-church Prayer Group in St Andrew’s Garden Room.
Wednesday 11th November @ 11am—Armistice Day There will be a short and reflective service at the Milngavie Precinct War Memorial. It will be led by Robin.
Thursday 12th November in St Andrew’s Church
8.45am Morning Prayer [Scottish Episcopal Church 2024]
10am Said Eucharist led by Robin. Refreshments afterwards in Friendship House.
NEXT Sunday 15th November—Pentecost 25 @ 10am led by Robin; Organist Hugh Macdonald.
Readings: Zephaniah 1: 7, 12-18; 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11 Matthew 25: 14-30
Confirmation at St Andrew’s 22nd November 10am. Bishop Nick will be with us to preside at this special service at which our acolytes Xander and Patrick will be confirmed and accompanied in that step of faith by their mother Amanda who has kindly arranged special refreshments in the hall after the service. Please invite friends and family to this special service. Stephen Parratt plans to be back with us in the role of Bishop’s Deacon.
Seeking to call a new Rector The role has now been advertised in the Church Times and on the Provincial and Diocesan websites. See www.scotland.anglican.org and www.glasgow.anglican.org where links to the Church and Priest Profiles can be found. There are also printed copies of the Profiles in a red folder at the back of our church.
Forthcoming Community Events: See posters and flyers on Noticeboards in the Hall.
- Milngavie Choir Christmas Concert: Sunday 13th December, 4pm-6pm at St Joseph’s Church
- Strathclyde Chamber Choir Recital: Wednesday 2nd December 7.30pm, St Bride’s Hyndland
- Glasgow Women’s Art Collective Exhibition: Fri 27-Sun29 Nov, New Glasgow Society G3 8TL
- Glasgow Chamber Choir Concert: Sunday 22 November, 5pm St John’s Renfield G12 0NB
- Christmas with Origin Scotland: Sunday 6th December, Findlay Church, Glasgow G20 7PZ
All Saints’ Bearsden Annual Cake Walk those who accepted the regular invitation for St Andrew’s folk to join in the Cake Walk [this year from Eden Mill to Easter Carbeth] might like to know that a donation of £250 has been made to Macmillan Cancer Support from the funds raised at the walk. Thanks to all who gave generously.
Advent Study Group St Andrew’s folk are also invited to the Advent Study Group which will meet in All Saints’ Bearsden Small Hall in Drymen Road on Tuesday afternoons at 2.00pm on December 1st, 8thand 15th. The study book is Donkey Roads and Camel Treks (A pilgrim’s guide for Advent) by Gemma Simmonds. Please let Robin know if you’d like a copy of the book; Daydreams Bookshop can obtain them for us and he will place a bulk order.
Staying safe online: how to spot and avoid online scams Friendship House is hosting an AbiltyNet free in-person digital training morning [10am onwards] on Tuesday 17th November. AbilityNet is a UK charity providing free technology support to those over 55 or with disabilities who have difficulty accessing our increasingly digital world [eg Online Banking, Online Ticketing, Utility Accounts needing logins etc etc]. The capacity is 12-15 people so if you’d be interested in attending please go into Friendship House [Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, 10am onwards] or email friendshiphouse23@gmail.com or let Robin know.
Alison MacInnes our musician, continues to be unwell. Please sign the prayer card in the hall.