PASTORAL CARE TEAM

The Kirk Session at St John’s & Kings Park church has set up a Pastoral Care team from members of the church congregation.

A co-ordinator is appointed to work with the minister and this person then relays information to the other care team members.

The idea is that each team member has between one and three persons to visit every 6 – 8 weeks, just to see how they are getting along and have a chat with them.

Most of the people on the list cannot attend church for different reasons so it is a way of keeping in touch with them and providing some company if they are in the house alone.

If for any reason they wish to contact the minister the team will arrange this for them.

When the team member visits, if no one is in, a card with the care team members name and phone number is left in case the person would like a chat over the phone or to request a more suitable time and day to revisit.

The pastoral care team meet up every couple of months to discuss how the visiting is going and to update team members on any new information needed.

IT’S THRILLINGLY EASY TO MAKE FOLK GLAD
A FRIENDLY SMILE OR A WORD OF CHEER
A BIT OF PATIENCE WHEN LIFE IS DREAR
A LITTLE HELP OR A LISTENING EAR
AND WE’VE BROUGHT NEW JOY TO A HEART ONCE SAD.

Be still and know that I am God – Psalm 46:10

If you know anyone that would appreciate a visit please get in touch with either Keith or Avril Hay.

GUILD MEETINGS AND EVENTS PLANNED

Thursday 2nd December at 2:00 pm
Mrs. Lawrie will talk on her visits and experiences in the Philippines, a presentation that promises to be highly interesting and enjoyable.

Thursday 16th December at 7:30 pm
As a follow up to the very successful show he gave last year, Mr. Bill Prentice will present a compilation of entertaining “Old Time” films.

In addition, there will be a Secret Santa – and mince pies and coffee.

Thursday 13th January
Guild Night Out to the County Hotel

Thursday 20th January at 7:30 pm
Bertha Walker will be visiting with a selection of vintage clothes. Come along and see if you recognise some of them!

Thursday 3rd February at 2:00 pm
Rev. Keith Mack will give a talk on this year’s theme: “What Does The Lord Require of You – To Have Mercy”.

May we wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and please join us at any of our meetings. You will be made most welcome.

Sheena Henderson, Secretary

GUILD INFORMATION - NOVEMBER 2010

Our new Guild Session got off to an excellent and enjoyable start in October with a fundraising event for the Church Repair Fund when Helen Anderson and her Choir ‘Cantare’ entertained us.

The meetings and events planned for November are as follows:

• On 4th November at 2pm, major John Houston from the Salvation Army will give a talk on the work of the organisation.
• On 18th of November at 7.30pm, a speaker from the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) will give a presentation titled “Mission Run – Madagascar”. Our Guild has chosen to support MAF as our project this session.
• On Saturday 20th November, the guild Coffee Morning in aid of Church Funds will take place from 10am – 12 noon. Admission is £2, with a selection of home baking and coffee. There will also be a Bring and Buy stall.
• At the beginning on Guild Week on Sunday 21st November at 11am, Guild Members will conduct the Guild Dedication service and at the end of Guild week on Sunday 28th November after the service, the Guild will provide lunches. A 3 course lunch with coffee will cost £4 (children £1), with the proceeds going to the Guild Project.

On Thursday 2nd December at 2pm we will have a highly interesting talk headed “Visits to the Philippines”, by Mrs Lawrie. Please come and join with us at these Guild events. You will be made most welcome.

Sheena Henderson
Secretary