Libertonkirk.net A Guide to Giving

October 2013

No 624

Magazine



A Guide to Giving

Liberton Kirk

Why Give? How to Give? How much to Give?

`Our aim is to draw closer to God and to each other

so that, through us, He can make known to all

people the joys and challenges of following Jesus.'

Vision Statement 2009 Scottish Charity Number SCO11602

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Blythswood Shoebox appeal

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Cameron Toll Chaplaincy

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Change of Address form

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Choir for Lessons and Carols Service 9

Congregational News

10

Cr?che Rota

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Crossword for October

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Crossword - September answers 22

Elder's Sunday Duties

14

Flowers

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Guild News

14

Justice and Peace Group

6

Liberton Names and addresses

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LIFE AND WORK

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Messy Church

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Minister's letter

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Mission Aviation Fellowship

6

Monday Cafe

5

Money Matters!

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Neighbourhood Scheme

14

New

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November Diary

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October Diary

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Our page Quiet Morning Senior Citizens Club Sermon Recordings Take time to Pray Useful `phone numbers Web Addresses Welcome Desk Rota William McGonagall supper Youth Report

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Adverts

Alan Johnstone Plumbing

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Ascot Decorators

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Bluebird Care

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Cello Lessons

22

HCC Electrical

17

John Cameron Blacksmith

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Julie Bell Piano Care

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Lemon Squeezy Driving School

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Local Garden Services

20

Soup Pot

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Toddlers Groups

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Take Time to Pray

God whose mystery no tongue can describe and whose thoughts no speech can utter; receive the praise of your whole creation and illumine our souls with the glory of your presence, for you live and reign, now and for ever. Amen.

Gregory of Nazianzus (c.329-389)

Make your ways known upon earth, Lord God, your saving power among all peoples. Renew your Church in holiness and help us to serve you with joy. Guide the leaders of all nations, that justice may prevail throughout the world.

Web Address Scottish Charity Number SC011602

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From the Minister

Glimpses of heaven

A few years ago we refurbished the sanctuary of Liberton Kirk, and one of the new features I have grown to love are the curtains for the two big windows at the front. These curtains, gold in colour, are drawn for the 11am service so that the screens can be lowered for the projectors, and, on a sunny day, you can still see where the curtains join together from the bright chink of sunlight down the middle of each screen. It warms my heart every time I see this, because I often imagine that heaven is separated from earth by a curtain, and that there are occasions when the wind of the Spirit blows, moving the curtain so that a glimpse of God's glory bursts through.

A couple of week-ends ago we seemed to be mourning the loss of a number of well known figures who passed away quickly in turn. It began with the death of Mel Smith, the comedian, and he was followed in quick succession by Cliff Morgan, the Welsh rugby star, David Frost, the reporter, and David Jacobs, the music presenter. There is no doubt that world is a poorer place without them, but their deaths got me thinking about the names of some of the well known members of our church at Liberton, who we are also missing

? names from the past month, like Betty Laurie and Derek Pape. The world, and the

family of the church, is a poorer place without them too.

As well as fond memories, however, they have left behind something far more precious ? hope. I often say, (usually at funerals), that the reason that I believe in heaven is because Jesus did, and that I think he knew what he was talking about. C.S Lewis suggests that glimpses of heaven are there for all to see . . .

Whenever we see true beauty there is an aching sensation of homesickness for something or somebody we have never had and never will have ? the instinct for heaven. We live with it and it is our constant companion.

Jesus was also quite challenging when it came to who he would like to meet there. Listen to his words on the subject . . .

"Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven." (Matthew 10.32-3)

Notice how he is not talking here about how good we've been, or even how pious or religious we are. Rather, what seems to matter to Jesus is simply whether or not we have been faithful to him.

Something else I often say at funerals is that, if we don't believe in God, our service can only be about the past, whereas, if we do, it can be about the future as well.

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In the past few weeks we have had the privilege of being involved in a number of services at Liberton, which have been as much about the future as about the past.

So thank you to the friends we have lost. Your farewells have not only been celebrations of the life of the faithful, they have also been occasions when I have felt the wind

of the Spirit, and the glow from the chink in that curtain.

And, finally, here's a question to leave with you (and me). How will our lives be celebrated, and will those occasions only be about the past, or will they be about the future too?

with much love

Hi . . . . .

Hello all! Last month, you read about the newly-arriving Children's Worker, Rachel Willis, and I'm happy to report that my first few weeks in Scotland have been delightful and busy. I'm settling into the various aspects of Sunday clubs and other children's activities at Liberton Kirk, and also chaplain's visits to Gracemount Primary School. There is quite a bit to familiarise myself with, from uniform organisations to holiday clubs, but that is because there is such a wonderful spectrum of things happening in children's work in the community! And of course, it's been lovely to get to know people both at Liberton Kirk and other nearby churches. I can tell that everyone is working hard to ensure that our children have enjoyable, safe Christian activities in which to participate- and I'll work hard at that as well! Thank you for being so welcoming, and God bless you!

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As another term starts at ICC I face entering my final year and having to start reflecting on what I am going to write my final year dissertation on. These past three years at Liberton Kirk have been eye opening. I have learnt so much from Andy and from the church family as a whole and I am excited to explore some ideas on what to write my final piece on. I know that Liberton Kirk's grounding has been so valuable in getting me through college and it is scary to think that this is my last year here as your Student Youth Worker. It has been incredible to see the young people of our church growing up and hearing about Jesus and I know this last year will be no different. I am excited for this final incredible year of working here with this family and I want to thank you for all the blessings you have poured out on me and will continue to pour out on me over this coming year.

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After having started here at Liberton at the busiest time of the summer, with

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Stage'n'Slam, Powis and Summer Buzz, I've had a great opportunity to get to know many of the young people. As college starts back I'm looking forward to getting my week sorted out, as I get involved in Liberton and Gracemount High School in my role there as a chaplain. I'll begin work working with pupils who need a little extra support in grammar and essay writing- ideal work for a German girl!

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I'm delighted at the way our new girls are fitting in. By now, many of you will have met Rachel and seen her at the front of church and at Sunday Buzz. She also came along with us on the History Tours we've been running with the three Primary 6 classes at Gracemount Primary School. She loved the rapport that children have with all 8 stations of the tour. She learnt the history of Major General Wauchoup from the stain glass window and she was impressed by the warmth and welcome shown by all our guides to the children. As always, the pupils represented themselves and their school in a fantastic light. They asked insightful questions and cared for the artefacts they were shown. They were polite and well-mannered throughout. No wonder our volunteers love this interactive, inter-generational project so much!

The Monday caf?

The Monday caf? resumes on the 7th October in the

Foyer at the usual time 10-12noon.

Scones and home baking will be there, to have with

tea or coffee, in a friendly atmosphere. All are very

welcome.

Jill Niven

Cameron Toll Chaplaincy Sunday

27th October 2013

Cameron Toll Chaplaincy continues to flourish, supported by Newington Churches Together (NCT) and South East Edinburgh Churches Acting Together

(SEECAT). Now in our eleventh year, amongst other activities, we have been

involved in the start-up of the latest Basics Bank as a three

month pilot venture.

Our two chaplains

and

are available in

Cameron Toll every Tuesday and Friday morning from 10am, until 12noon. They can be found outside Sainsbury's from 10.30 until11am.

On our special Sunday we would ask you to continue to pray for us.

Louise Ogilvy, Secretary to CTC, camerontollchaplaincy@

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