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Carstairs

Parish Church

If you have faith God’s got the power,

If you make the commitment God opens the way,

If you make the pledge God gives you the winning edge.

Dear Resident

This leaflet comes from Carstairs Parish Church to extend good wishes for the coming seasons and to assure you, your family or friends, a warm welcome at our events. Note our leaflet and see further details on our Church website and Facebook, and in the Gazette under Carstairs News. Come rain, hail or shine, your local church is here for you.

Read here some of our news and activities on offer. There is room for more! Among our new happenings are Night Kirk which is an informal time of worship and our new Children’s experience called Open the Book. The Boys’ Brigade, Girls Brigade, the Net, and Messy Church all continue and are commended. This year our special celebration is the Centenary of the Life Boys/ BB Junior Section and if you were a member of the Life Boys please let us know!

Carstairs Church serves the Village and the Junction, Ravenstruther, Cleghorn, and Kames, and much of the surrounding rural area towards Forth, Lanark and Carluke. The parish is one of beauty and the warmth and dynamic to be found in our area is super. The Church is open, welcoming and up for adventure, we are loving, caring, outgoing, and a whole lot more. We welcome you whether you are native to the area or an incomer. Variety and diversity of interest is on offer including peace, quiet, and friendship, caring and fun!

Recently we sent a questionnaire to our membership to elicit people’s interests and skill sets and received an upbeat response that should make for good, purposeful and active times ahead. We’d love to hear from you by email, phone or post card if you have a challenge for us, or a need we might help meet, or if you have a talent or skill you would like to share.

Look out for our prayer tree on the grassy area near the ramp up to our Church. You are invited to pin your prayer requests on to it and find prayers and poems on it. We hope to open the Church midweek for prayer and meditation so keep an eye open for further detail. The Jigsaw Bible Study is on offer fortnightly. Note the meeting dates of the Guild.

The Church is open every Sunday for worship and all denominations are welcome as are the doubters, sceptics, and any who would like to explore the Christian Faith.

Do remember that the Church calls me not to serve a congregation but the Parish and I am here for you.

Meantime, wishing you many blessings,

(Rev) Maudeen I MacDougall

Worship with Us

NIGHT KIRK

Sunday, 17th September

Carnwath Town Hall at 4.30pm

This will be an informal time of worship held once a month on a Sunday concluding with a light supper. We will move around venues which will include Carstairs Junction and Carstairs Village.

FAMILY SERVICE

Sunday, 24th September 11.30am

Come along and join in this all age service.

DEDICATION SERVICES

The Guild

Sunday, 1st October 11.30am

Boys & Girls Brigade

Sunday, 8th October 11.30am

Join us as our Guild, Boys Brigade and Girls Brigade re-dedicate themselves to one another and their groups.

HARVEST CELEBRATION

Sunday, 22nd October 11.30am

Join with our Farmers to give thanks for the Harvest.

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE

Saturday 11th November, 10.50am

at the War Memorial Carstairs Junction.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE

12th November 11.30am

Poppy wreathes will be laid at the War Memorial on the Village Green following the service.

THANKSGIVING SERVICE

For loved ones departed

Sunday, 19th November at 7pm

There will be an opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one.

SCLUB

SClub is a time for children of all ages to meet and discover the Christian faith for themselves through games, stories, crafts, drama and more. We meet in the church first and then move to Carstairs Community Centre.

JIGSAW BIBLE STUDY

The group restarts on Monday, 4th September from 7pm - 9pm. Why don't you come and join us in an informal group for fellowship. You will be blessed and encouraged in your walk with God, as we have been, by studying and learning more of God's word. We would be glad to see you. Let God speak to you through His word.

OPEN THE BOOK

We hope to offer this in the community once a month and each Sunday morning. It is story telling through word, drama, action and interaction. Do you have drama or musical skills to offer? Please contact the Rev Maudeen MacDougall (871258).

The Girls Brigade

New session begins

Thursday 7th September

P1 - P3 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm

P4 - P7 from 7.15pm to 8.30pm

S1 – S6 from 7.15pm to 8.30pm

All the fun takes place in Carstairs Community Centre

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Tuesday 5th September

Join us every Tuesday at Carstairs Community Centre

P1 - P3 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm

P4 - P7 from 7.30pm to 9.00pm

CELEBRATING JUNIORS 100 in 2017

During 2017 we are celebrating the centenary of the Juniors, a significant anniversary in the life of our organisation and one that is being celebrated locally and nationally. If you are a past member of the Boys Brigade please get in touch with Elizabeth Brown (870787).

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YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

Sunday, 17th September

The Net is a youth group that offers a safe space for young people to meet with friends, have fun and enjoy a variety of activities. If you are P7 or S1 upwards join us on alternate Sundays at Carstairs Community Centre from 7.00pm to 8.45pm.

MESSY CHURCH FRIDAY’S

15th September

&

17th November

5pm – 7pm

Carstairs Junction Hall

Messy church is as it says 'it's messy' and 'it's church'. People of all ages are welcome to come along and explore the bible in a very ‘hands on’ and different manner. The story is shared through a narrator, drama or film but its meaning is then explored through games, crafts, baking and even using science. There is music and prayer and we always have a meal together at the end of the night. Come along, join the fun and discover more about the God who loves us all.

THE GUILD

4th October at 1.30pm

Carstairs Community Centre

A chance to enjoy fellowship with meetings held every 2 weeks. The work, worship and focus of the Guild falls under the strategy: Be Bold, Be Strong and this year’s theme is Go in Love! Meetings include a guest speaker, tea/coffee & home baking. Everyone is welcome to attend meetings either as a member or visitor.

SoSING

Music is truly a gift from God and SoSing are privileged to be able to use it in worship. The group are looking to resume practices. If you would be interested in joining please contact Ann Mackenzie (07826852391).

CARSTAIRS CHURCH BUILDING

A place for our community to worship God and have fellowship with one another. Our property group are looking at how our buildings were used in the past, how we use them at present and how we will use them in the future. Do you have a special memory of an event; a special occasion or a time you remember being in the church or part of a church activity maybe a school service, a church picnic or with family. We would love to hear from you. Please speak to Ian Brown Jnr (870028) or email: ibrowncarstairs@.

In the Community

CARSTAIRS DRAMA GROUP

The Drama Group is a community led group; many of our congregation are members of it. Rehearsals for the Panto 'Babes in the Wood with Robin Hood' will start in September. Performances will be Friday, 24th November (children & adults) and Saturday, 26th November (adults only). All proceeds this year will go to St Andrew’s Hospice. Anyone interested in getting involved contact Roberta Finlayson (870817).

Carstairs Parish Website: carstairschurches.btck.co.uk

Parish Minister: Rev Maudeen MacDougall – 01555 871258

Email: Maudeen.MacDougall@.uk

Service times: 11.30am till 3rd December then changes to 10am

Carstairs Parish Church Registered Charity No SCO 28124

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CARSTAIRS PARISH CHURCH

Sacrament of Holy Communion

You are warmly invited to join our church family on

Sunday

10th September at 11.30am

Back to Church Sunday’s

Sunday, 3rd September &

Sunday, 22nd October

Carstairs Parish Church

11.30am

Everyone welcome

Bring a Friend

Talking of “fun”, how would you like to support your local Church and have fun in the process? Two of our members (keen walkers) are doing a sponsored walk up Tinto Hill in mid- September. Are you interested in taking part for fun and to help the Church? Details and Sponsor Forms can be had from June Wallace (870619).

COMMUNITY FUN DAY

(Supporting ALL groups within Carstairs Village Community)

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SATURDAY, 9th SEPTEMBER

12noon – 4pm

Boys Brigade Car Wash Home Baking by the Guild

Girls Brigade fun run with a twist....

Pre 5 Corner

Farmers Market

Afternoon Tea & Cakes

Carnival games

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