Robin’s sermon focussed on the reading for John’s Gospel chapter 10 verses 1-10 which describes Jesus as the Good Shepherd. He wondered whom Jesus might have been referring to as “thieves and bandits” at the time he was speaking. Commentators suggest that it was those in power who ultimately crucified Jesus. Robin wondered who might fit that description now in the context of leadership in our world today. The importance of being able to distinguish what is authentically good in such leadership, using the character of Jesus as a guide, was suggested as one way of discerning in such complexity.
NOTICES
Monday 27th April 11.15 Dorcas Group monthly meeting in the hall. They will continue to be creative with buttons, creating pictures in old picture frames. All welcome to join the group, even for one session.
Tuesday 28th April 10am Ecumenical Prayer Group in St Andrew’s Garden Room
Thursday 30th April
8.45am Morning Prayer [Scottish Episcopal Church 2024] at the rear in St Andrew’s Church.
10am Said Eucharist in St Andrew’s Church followed by refreshments in Friendship House.
10 to 16 May Christian Aid Week
Envelopes will be available in church along with information about this year’s themes.
Thursday 14th May,
2.30pm Book Group @ Clare’s—discussing The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce
7.30pm North West Region Joint Eucharist for Ascension Day @ All Saints’ Bearsden.
Church Walk Saturday May 16th Old Kilpatrick Saltings to Bowling Harbour
We suggest that we go by train leaving Milngavie at 1.06 and Bearsden 1.11, changing at Westerton and returning from Bowling. There is a small carpark off Erskine Ferry Road G60 5EU, which we will pass soon after 1.50pm. The walk is easy, downhill or level circa 3 or 4 miles if returning to Old Kilpatrick. There is a cafe with toilets at Bowling and at Old Kilpatrick. For more information, please speak with Tim or Jane.
Sunday 17th May 4pm—Milngavie Choir Spring Concert [for the choir’s 50th Anniversary]
in Cairns Church—Fauré’s Requiem arranged for female voices. See posters in the hall.
The Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2026 If you have used St Andrew’s traditional Lent Boxes, please put them on the offertory plate TODAY or let Robert know if there is a contribution to come. This is so we know when we can send on our contribution to the Diocesan Office.
Laundry of Altar Linen—Volunteer(s) sought. Each week the two small cloths used in each communion service need laundering and ironing. The Vestry is seeking volunteers to help with this on a rota basis. If you want to know more about what is involved, please speak with Robin. If you want to join a rota, please speak with Helen.
NEXT Sunday 3rd May—EASTER 5
10am Sung Eucharist led by Robin. Organist: Alison
Readings: Acts 7: 55-60 1 Peter 2: 2-10 John 14: 1-14
6.30pm at St Michael & All Angel’s Helensburgh, the Revd Heller Gonzalez [Rector of St Augustine’s Dumbarton] will take Cistercian vows in a special service of Evensong. All welcome.
Copies of the April/May Newsletter are available at the back of the church and in the hall by the kitchen door. They are also on the website.