Dalziel  St.  Andrew’s  Parish  Church ‘The  Kirk  at  The  Cross’

Believing in Christ – Belonging to Christ – Becoming like Christ

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the

resurrection of Jesus Christ from the  dead.” (1 Peter 1:3)

Kirk Matters Congregational Newsletter

March – May 2015

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The Manse  of  Dalziel  St.  Andrew’s  Parish  Church Dear friends, One  of  my  friends  was  aghast  to  find  Cadbury’s  crème  eggs  for  sale  in  a shop on Boxing Day last year. “What  do  they  think  they  are  up  to?” he protested, “We   have   hardly   finished   celebrating   Christmas,   and  they’re  rushing  us  on  to  Easter!” Personally, I just bought one and ate it! Someone once said, “One  man’s  meat  is  another  man’s  poison!” Trust me, I can eat chocolate at ANY TIME OF THE YEAR. However, there is a serious point here. It seems to me that maybe the retailers have it more right than we would give them credit for. Contained within the Christmas story, and the birth of one very special baby, is the intimation of what lies ahead. The Christ-child came into our world to die. And, not like each one of us is destined to pass away, but to literally lay down His life for the ransom of our souls. Birth and death are linked together profoundly by the presence of Almighty God, Who is there at both the beginning and the end of life. In fact, just as one (birth) ushers in a life of opportunity for each child who enters this world, so the other (death) offers a fresh start to those who trust in all that Christ has accomplished for us in the heavenlies. So, by Sunday 5th April 2015, whether you are still finishing off the last of that huge box of Dairy Milk chocolates you were gifted at Christmas, or moving on to something rather more in the shape of an egg, rejoice that life and death are in the capable and gracious hands of our Creator and Saviour. And, do take the time, during the first stirrings of spring, to join us for worship. Whether it is the vibrancy of Palm Sunday praise, the reflective service of Holy Communion on Easter morning, or the joyful nature of a praise for all ages, I hope that you will come along (or tune in online), so we can give thanks together for our salvation. I trust you all enjoy a very happy (Christ exalting, chocolate munching) Easter.

Derek W. Hughes

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Dates for your Diary

Sunday 29th March 2015 PALM SUNDAY PRAISE at 11:00am

Please bring along a chocolate egg, which will be passed on to Glasgow City Mission for use in their work

Monday to Friday (30th March – 3rd April) Services for Holy Week at 7:30pm (St.  Margaret’s  Parish  Church)

3rd April 2015 Sanctuary open for Good Friday devotions

between 12 noon and 3:00pm Come and go as you please.

Stay for as long or short a time as suits you. ALL welcome!

Sunday 5th April 2015 – EASTER DAY Holy Communion at 9:30am All age worship at 11:00am

Watch out every Sunday for worship services, which are live-streamed, filmed and uploaded to our church YouTube channel.

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Kirk Session OCTOBER 2014

The Kirk Session met on Thursday 9 October2014. The Revd. Derek Hughes (Moderator) welcomed everyone to the new session and gave an updated report on sick elders and their families and asked the Kirk Session to remember them all in their prayers. The Moderator then opened the meeting with a reading from Philippians 2: verses 1-11, a hymn and constituted the meeting in prayer. Thirty-four elders were present, with thirteen apologies.

BUSINESS ARISING: Stuart Love: The Moderator welcomed Stuart Love, Student for Ministry of

Word and Sacrament to the meeting. Stuart started his two-year placement with us last week and has already been involved in the church service and visits to organisations and hospitals.

Holy Communion: The Session Clerk thanked all who had helped with both

the morning and evening services of Holy Communion. He also thanked the Moderator for two thought provoking and uplifting services. The Session Clerk informed the Kirk Session that there had been a total of 258 cards handed in; 227 plus 8 visitors at the morning service and 23 at the evening service this was 17 down on October 2013. At the morning service 149 communicants took the individual cup and 86 common cup. Roy Simpson informed the Session that a number of members had asked if it would be possible to have individual as well as common cup served at the evening service. The Session Clerk agreed to alter the arrangements for February Holy Communion to incorporate this change.

Enquirers: The Moderator informed the Kirk Session that a new enquirers

group would start on the evening of Sunday 2 November. Scientists in Congregations in Scotland (S.I.C.S.): The Moderator informed

the Kirk Session that letters had now been sent out to scientifically minded members of the congregation and a meeting would take place on Sunday 2 November to discuss ideas for a programme to involve schools and the wider community.

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Doors Open Day: The Church was open on Sunday 14 September 2014 as part of Lanarkshire Doors Open Day. There were five visitors who were given information leaflets about the church and shown round the Sanctuary.

CORRESPONDENCE:

World Mission Council: The World Mission Council magazine has been posted  on  the  notice  board.  Colin  Weir  (Boys’  Brigade  Captain)  informed  the  Kirk Session that the World Mission Council Service and cheque presentation would be hosted  by  Motherwell,  Bellshill  and  District  Battalion  of   the  Boys’  Brigade and held in our sanctuary on Friday 14th November 2014 at 7:00pm. The Moderator of the General Assembly would be present and the service would be lived streamed. Antony Short: A letter was received from Antony Short our World Mission Partner updating us on what has been happening in recent months in Tabeetha School, Jaffa. The letter will be posted on the notice board. Revd. Keith Ross (Elders Conference): Notification of a forthcoming Elders Conference   ‘Learn’   in   Dalziel   St   Andrew’s   Church   on   Wednesday   12  November 2014 at 7.30pm. This would be on a wide range of topics and both new and experienced elders are encouraged to attend. Leaflets are available for advanced booking. General Assembly Committee Nominations: Notification was received from 121 George Street regarding the selection of individuals to General Assembly Councils and Standing Committees. Nomination forms are available from the Session Clerk.

PRESBYTERY REPORT:

Stephen Day gave the Presbytery Report and informed the Kirk Session that the October Presbytery had been a conference on the subject of mission. The Presbytery   had   split   into   small   groups   discussed   their   view   of   the   church’s  mission going forward and then reported back on their findings.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE: The Session Clerk informed the Kirk Session that the Annual Christmas Fayre

is being held on Saturday 6 December starting at 11.00am. After discussion

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the Kirk Session decided to participate by the provision of a Fancy Goods Stall.

LONG SERVICE AWARDS: The Session Clerk informed the Kirk Session that Roy Simpson, Willie Brown,

Douglas Barr and Fred Graham had served as elders for a period of thirty years and were now due Long Service Certificates from the Church of Scotland. These will be presented at a suitable Sunday Service in November.

ORGANISATION VISITS: Choir: Julie Graham and Helen Gibson visited the Church Choir on

Wednesday 1 October 2014, were warmly received and gave best wishes from the Kirk Session. They had a wonderful evening and impressed on the choir that the Kirk Session appreciate the commitment of each and every member of the choir for sharing their musical gifts. Eighteen members were present on the night along with Eric Geddes, Director of Music, with four apologises. The congregation are fortunate to be blessed with such a dedicated group of people, ministering to them and leading worship. They asked that the kirk Session continue to uphold each member in prayer and also continue to seek additional members.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES: The Moderator proposed that the services over the festive period would be

as follows: 7 December 2014 Gift Service; 21 December 2014 Sunday School Nativity Service; 24 December 2014 Family Service at 6.30pm and Watch-night Service at 11.30pm; Christmas Day All Age Service starting at 11am. Normal Service on 28 December 2014 at 11am with a Messy Church on the theme of lost sheep in the afternoon. Normal service would be held at 11am on 4 January 2015. The Kirk Session agreed.

DEPUTY SESSION CLERK: The Moderator informed the Kirk Session that the Session Clerk felt that

when he had experienced ill health in the recent past a deputy Session Clerk, with a view to take over as Session Clerk in future, would have been of great assistance. Helen Lawson had, as secretary, been working closely with both the Moderator and the Session Clerk and has agreed that her name be put forward as a candidate. As there were no other nominations the Kirk Session unanimously endorsed this appointment.

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OFFERING COUNT, SETTING UP ARRANGEMENTS:- The Session Clerk informed the Kirk Session that Willie Brown, Treasurer, asked if volunteers not involved in other duties could now do the setting up procedures for the offering count, formerly this had been undertaken by the late Rankine Williams. After discussion the Kirk Session decided that each welcome group should undertake this duty. UPSTAIRS ACCESS:-

Douglas Graham informed the Kirk Session that during the on-going roof works it has been necessary to restrict access to upstairs for health and safety reasons. Also the bell rope has now been drawn back up into the bell tower and the bell will require to be rung from this position.

ALTERATIONS TO THE COMMUNION ROLL: In by Restoration to the Communion Roll:- Pamela Speirs, 37 Alyssum Crescent, Motherwell, ML1 1DF. Out by Certificate of Transfer:- Stephanie McGinn, 4 Laurie Court, Uddingston, G71 6RL to Viewpark Parish Church. Out by Death:- The Kirk Session was sad to hear of the death of Margaret Reid, 6 Brandon Court, Motherwell.

NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Thursday 11 December 2014 at 7.30pm. The Moderator thanked all the Elders for their attendance and contributions,

and closed the meeting with prayer. Crawford Moffat

Session Clerk

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Annual General Meeting

This year the Annual General Meeting for the congregation will take place following morning worship on Sunday 22 March.

Do come along and participate in this so very important meeting for all of our members.

Lift: Work is just about complete on the lift which is working very well. Just a few tidy up jobs with handrails to go. Hopefully complete in next two weeks. Roof: Work is just about finished on the roof and walls. Scaffold now almost down and last tidy up work in place. The bad weather has held up the final phases. The installation of the CCTV security system from Pointer Alarms has taken a little longer than expected and will be completed soon. The conclusion of the Architect is that it has been very important to address all of the previously unseen problems in roof and windows as this will prevent much more serious concerns developing in years ahead.

Makeover Project

“Forward  for  Jesus”

Update to end of January 2015

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Upper Floor Toilet: In 2013, to ensure that we did not overspend our budget, we had to exclude the upgrade of the upper floor toilet in our contract for kitchen and toilet overhaul. Now, thanks to the continuing support of the congregation and Social Committee, plus a further generous grant from Viridor Credits, we are able to catch up with this outstanding job with work planned to start on 27 January to make this unisex toilet match the ground floor facilities. It will take about 4 weeks to complete, all being well. Caretaker’s   Flat:   With all of the work proceeding in the church we have not forgotten the need to upgrade the flat and work was carried out in several areas in recent years, including installation of double glazed window units. Now there is an opportunity to address further upgrade and decoration work. This will also be tackled in January/February. Cupboards: To ease pressure on cupboard space in the small hall, two new cupboards have been added in rooms L1/L2. Janette is linking in with cupboard users to see how best to use this new space and hopefully help with (super and most welcome) pressure for space from Crèche/Toddlers. Thanks: Thanks to all who continue to help in any way. Also for all patience. Recommendation: The Kirk Session and Congregational Board are asked to note progress being made in the various phases of the Makeover Project – Forward for Jesus.

Ian Morrison & Alex Baird Property Convener & Chairman of the Congregational Board

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Stewardship Update By way of a general overview of our finances we are pleased to report to you that during 2014 we met all our commitments to the wider work of the Church. The Ministry and Mission allocation to the Church of Scotland for 2014 was £76,677 and this was fully paid by the end of the year although cashflow issues meant we had to stop, with Presbytery approval, the required monthly payments but we were able to make the full payment by the end of the year. Accomplishing this goal was not easy and was only achieved thanks to the generosity of you the members. Offerings are also up on last   year   by   just   over   2%,  which   in   today’s  climate is an outstanding achievement. In relation to our offerings, our analysis shows that the extra income we are securing is balanced towards income achieved by way of those who donate by Giftaid. All offerings are most welcome but, if you pay tax, it is particularly helpful if you sign one of the very simple Gift Aid Forms to be found at the front and back doors of the church. This allows us to claim back the tax you have paid on the offering and so assist us in reaching our targets. Last year we were able to reclaim over £19,000 in Giftaid!! We also have a good number of members who pay their offerings by way of Standing Order or Direct Debit. This makes life simpler and also allows us to predict cash flow rather better. Should you wish to hear about the Accounts in more detail then we would encourage you to come along to the Annual General Meeting, which this year will be held after morning worship on Sunday 22nd March.

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In the meantime should you wish any further information on our finances please do not hesitate to speak to either of us. Thank you for all your continued support.

Willie Brown and Douglas Barr Treasurer and Stewardship Convenor

Bibles for Africa

“No  one   can   read   this  book  without  being  convinced that there is Someone here at work   besides   mere   human   beings.”  (J.B.Phillips) Thank you for the continued donations of bibles which come my way for onward shipping to areas of the world where people are not so fortunate as us in having ready access to The Word – such a wonderful flow

of love. Any unused bibles I will gladly pass on to Book Aid.

In His Service Alex Baird

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Sunday School & Bible Class The excitement of Christmas now seems so long ago. Thank you to everyone who helped, prayed and contributed by giving gifts of money and sweets to make the very busy month of December happy and successful for all of the children. The parties, film afternoon and bowling were all enjoyed by the various departments. The Nativity story was a joy to all as the children told the first Christmas story in word and song. Thank you so much to the Sponsors of the Costumes and T/shirts. All are laundered and packed carefully away until next Christmas. There have been some changes to the Sunday School and Bible Class (SSBC) Register.

Lily Brown has moved from the Crèche to the Beginners department. We wish her well as she joins the older children in the upstairs hall.

Kayla Cassidy has joined the Beginners Department. We welcome Kayla and her family who have returned to Scotland from Australia.

Brodie Bryce has also joined the Beginners Department and we hope he will be very happy in the lively class of 3 – 5 year olds.

The Crèche has also welcomed three new children to their register. It is a joy to add Heath Mitchel, Layla Bryce and Andrew James to the SSBC Roll.

The forward plan of lessons is now available for the Beginners, Primary, Juniors and Teens (Bible Class). Each department study the same story but at a level suitable to meet the age group being taught. During January and February exciting lessons from Genesis about Creation and Noah were studied.

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The crèche team of SSBC teachers have organised the new crèche rota for January to June. Thank you to all of the additional crèche helpers who are on this list. Leading up to Easter we look to the Gospels to learn more about Jesus. On Palm Sunday 29th March, the children will join the Church family bringing Easter Eggs which will be distributed to Glasgow City Mission. Easter Sunday will be an All Age service at 11am. The following Sunday, April 12th, SSBC classes will be on holiday except for the crèche which will be on as usual. Following Easter the wonderful OLD Testament character of Abraham will be studied for six weeks. Once again we will turn to Genesis as we study this great man of faith. It is wonderful to have a large vibrant Sunday School. I know many members of the Congregation uphold the Children and Teachers of SSBC in regular prayer which is very much appreciated. Thank you for your prayers and for the regular giving of sweets and pennies. We are blessed in our Church having so many who care and support the young people of our Church family – Thank you. At the moment planning for the Summer Holiday Club is at the discussion stage. More information will be given in the June magazine. If you have time please look at the SSBC Notice Board in the Large hall which is being changed every two months to share our work with others who use the hall. Please keep praying for the work of the Sunday School. We love to see the register of names growing!

Anne Brown

Sunday School and Bible Class Coordinator

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Social Committee

The Social Committee have continued to be busy. Over Christmas they held the Annual Christmas Tea and attended to the catering for Woolly Messy. In  February  there  was  the  catering  for  the  Men’s  Club  Scots  Night,  the  Annual   Cupid’s   Lunch   and   the   following   week   they   attended   to catering for Messy. It is hoped that there will be a Christian Aid Lunch in May and this will be notified in the Weekly News Sheet. Members are reminded that most Sundays Christine Scott has a Table of Cards and Gifts for sale in the Large Hall. All proceeds going to Church Funds.

Janette Black Social Committee Convener

Guild

The second session of our Guild year is now well under way. We have enjoyed some very interesting speakers and lovely soloists. The attendance has been excellent and we would welcome any new members or visitors to any of our meetings. 10th February Alex Baird

Soloist Susan Boland (Reford) 24th February Joyce Brown (Hamilton Palace)

Soloists Cathie Hastie & Anne Kerr

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10th March Alasdair McEwan (Delightful Chocolates)

Soloist Maureen Ferguson 17th March AGM

Bring & Buy & Buffet Our session end with our Closing Social on March 24 at 7.30 entertainment by Bearsden Fiddlers. Tickets from committee members price £3.50.

The Committee

Befriend Motherwell is now well into its fourth year now with lots of activity in one-to-one; group; telephone; and well-being befriending. In addition to the financial support provided annually by Dalziel St. Andrew’s  we  have  been  very  well supported by several organisations with grants which have allowed the project to continue. The Church of Scotland Go For It Fund continues to be very helpful and we have benefitted locally by grants from Reshaping Care for Older People via Carers Together and Social Work. To help us plan the way ahead, and strive to ensure continuity for several more years, we have been fortunate to receive a grant from the Big Lottery Investing in Ideas Fund. With this we have now engaged an expert Consultant (Mr Douglas Hutchens) who was

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appointed after a competitive process. Douglas will work with myself and Colin in the next few months and bring his expertise to assist in shaping our organisation for the years ahead. Please do pray for success for this latest initiative as we continue to work to serve the Lord via our project. We can always do with extra support. If you have an hour to spare any week there is sure to be an area of work at Befriend Motherwell you can help with. Just give myself or Colin (07736285850) a call. Thank You.

Liz Magunnigal Befriending Co-ordinator

Restarting the Evening Service

One of my projects while working at Dalziel St. Andrew's Church is to look at restarting the evening services. My brief was suitably broad: "Not a repeat of the morning service". As such, I have made plans for the following services to take place, each being a different taster of different ways of worshipping God. Feedback will form part of each service. The purpose of this is to gather views from those who attend, specifically looking for the kinds of things people would want to see in a regular series of evening services. I, along with others, will reflect on this feedback over the summer, with a view to launching something more permanent and regular in September 2015. If you are able to attend any of these services, you would be made most welcome:

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1st March: A quiet and reflective service, thinking about where we are in the world today, and what we as Christians can do about it. 29th March: Palm Sunday. A station based time of worship, where we will walk through the story of Holy Week, reflecting on the death and resurrection of Jesus, and thinking about what that means for us today. 26th April: An evening of praise and worship, hopefully led by a band of musicians, where we will be thinking about what it means to be Church in the 21st Century 24th May: CAFE CHURCH! We will meet in the Church building for Coffee and Cake and Chat around the theme of the hope Christians have for the future. I look forward to sharing in worship with you all, as we look to restart this important time of worship in the life of our church!

Stuart Love

The Prayer Groups

Prayer Groups meet in the Prayer Room

Monday 7.30pm – 9.00pm &

Wednesday 1.00pm – 2.00pm

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Rejoice! Rejoice!

Let Not Your Heart be Troubled, Let not your soul be sad,

Easter is a time of joy, When all our hearts should be glad.

Glad to know that Jesus Christ, Made it possible for men,

To have their sins forgiven, And, like Him, to live again.

So at this joyous season, May the wondrous Easter Story, Renew our Faith so we may be,

Partakers  of  ‘His  Glory’. All are welcome to join in any of our prayer groups. Requests for prayer can be made via the prayer boxes at the front and rear church doors or via our church website.

The Prayer Groups

Thank You The Congregational Board has recorded its most sincere thanks to Douglas Graham who, after a good few years of excellent service, has decided it is time to stand down as our Property Convener. Douglas took the opportunity to emphasise just how rewarding the role had been and how honoured he felt that he had been able to use his talents for our Lord in this role. It was acknowledged at the Board that the Property Convener role in recent years had been made particularly onerous as it had embraced

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the many challenges and upheavals associated with our Makeover Project – Forward for Jesus. The Board also took the opportunity to thank Ian Morrison who has kindly offered to take over from Douglas and continue in the work of striving to maintain and improve our overall property stock. Thank you both.

Alex Board Chair of the Congregational Board

Helping the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Work is well underway in the planning for our Reach Out and Listen Seminar planned for the morning of Saturday 7 March. We are very keen to improve the service we offer to the deaf or hard of hearing. Not just by way of new technology but also in regular worship. Please do pray for some success as we strive to take the Word of God to all, irrespective of their personal condition. Thank You.

Alex Baird

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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

We have booked our Pilgrimage to the Holy Land from 14 to 23 October of this year. As part of our preparation for the Pilgrimage we plan to hold an informal meeting of those who have registered to go as Pilgrims and also to include in the evening the folk who are still considering whether to join in. We will have a DVD to show of the places where we will visit and worship, and also share in time over a cup of tea to look ahead to the detail. The travel schedule takes in visits to Jerusalem; Mount of Olives; Bethlehem; the Via Dolorosa; Worship in Jerusalem; Masada and the Dead Sea; A Mediterranean Day; Nazareth; Sea of Galilee.

Might you be interested in going? If so, you are welcome to join in, without any commitment, at our get together in March. If you would wish to attend please do let us know so that we can arrange some catering in advance.

Doreen & Alex Baird (262915)

The evening will be held from 7.30pm on Thursday 26 March. A separate letter will be sent to all who have registered to travel. The evening is, however, open to all who may wish to hear what lies ahead for the group in the Holy Land. There is still time to add on more to the travel group.

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Former Dalziel Parish Church – War Memorial

Recently, we received a letter from James McBroom of Ayr. He is the son of the man who designed the former Dalziel Parish Church War Memorial, which you can see if you look immediately to your left on entering the main door of our church building. In the centenary year of the outbreak of the Great War, it was wonderful to hear from the man whose father has helped generations of our congregation actively to remember and give thanks for those who died in that conflict. James McBroom (junior) visited the Memorial in December 2014, along with family, and took pictures for their own personal records. It was  an  emotional  journey  for  a  man  whose  father  was  in  his  mid  50’s  when James (junior) was born. As well as supplying the photograph below, which shows James (junior) alongside the War Memorial, he has written something of the history of his father and how he came to complete this work of art.

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We thought that many in our church family might be interested to read his account. “James  Nicol McBroom (senior) was educated first in Motherwell, and subsequently at Hamilton Academy where he enrolled in Glasgow School of Art from 1915-1917, and at which he was a distinguished student and prize winner. James suffered from poor health in the earlier part of his life and so was judged not to be fit enough for military service. This is why he was assigned to munitions related War work and was employed at the drawing office of Alexander Findlay and Co. between 1918 and 1921 (around the time he designed the roll of honour). James went into teaching  and  worked  at  St.  John’s  Grammar  School  in  Hamilton  and  at  Wishaw High School before becoming Head of the Art Department at Lanark Grammar School in 1937. He remained in Motherwell for the first part of the War and did some fire watching on the roof of Dalziel High School accompanied by a fellow pupil, Alexander Gibson, the future conductor of the Scottish National Orchestra! James’   time   in   Motherwell   came   to   an   end   following   his   marriage,  when he subsequently moved with his wife to live at Lanark, where James (junior) was born in 1952. James (senior) retired in 1961 and his remaining years were spent at Ayr, where James (junior) remains active in the church, including serving as an elder there. James (senior) died in 1983, but was survived by his wife (who was 14 years his junior) for a further 30 years before her own death in 2013 at the grand old age of 102.”

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Property Matters Caretaker’s  Flat

The handover of caretaking duties from Artie Spence to George Martin has provided a good opportunity to carry out some decoration and upgrade  works  to  our  Caretaker’s  Flat.

With considerable help from members of the congregation, and also some help from external contractors, we are building on the double glazing and electrical work we have carried out in recent years with a view to making the flat modern and comfortable for George and Laura.

The   “downside”   is   that   our   new   Caretaker   and   his   wife   have   been  unable to move in straight away but we do hope that it will be worth the wait as we proceed to carry out this work as soon as we are able.

Upper Floor Toilet Refurbishment

In 2013 we secured funds to carry out our upgrade of the toilets and kitchen in the halls. At that time the hope was that the toilet located on the upper floor could also be refurbished but the tenders came back at a price which prevented this being addressed.

Since then we have continued to receive financial support from the congregation   from   sources   such   as   the   Makeover   Table,   Christine’s Craft Table, Collecting tins, and donations. We have now received confirmation of a further grant award from Viridor Credits (who have helped us in prior phases of work). We thus have enough money identified now to enable this last piece of work to be tackled.

A contract has been awarded and it is hoped that work will be completed by February or March. There will be a few weeks when the toilet will not be available for use but the adjacent stairs will remain open.

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We do appreciate all patience as we near the end of these important areas of work.

Thanks for all support.

Ian Morrison Property Convener

Flower List

There is always an opportunity to add your name to the Flower List which involves donating towards the cost of the flowers which both adorn our sanctuary and then give support to so many when delivered to homes after the service. If your name is not on the list, and you would like to help in this so special outreach of love, have a look at the list which is on the wall outside the kitchen. Aileen Hamilton can advise.

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“It  is  infinitely  easier  to  suffer  in  obedience  to  a  human command than to accept suffering as free,

responsible men.

It is infinitely easier to suffer with others than to suffer alone.

It is infinitely easier to suffer as public heroes than to suffer apart and in ignominy.

It is infinitely easier to suffer physical death than to endure spiritual suffering.

Christ suffered as a free man, alone, apart and in ignominy, in body and in spirit.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer 1906 to 1945

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Letters and Cards We would like to thank everyone for their prayers and cards. Thanks also to Derek, our minister, for the comforting words and the Kirk Session for flowers. This was greatly appreciated by us both during a difficult time following the passing of Caroline, our Daughter in Law.

Joan and Douglas Graham I would like to thank Derek and the congregation for the cards and beautiful plant I received after I came out of hospital. They were very much appreciated.

Margaret Sneddon Just a note to say thank you for the beautiful flowers I received on my birthday. It cheered me up. It was very much appreciated. Sadie McLaig I would like to express my thanks to Derek and the congregation for the lovely church flowers I received on my birthday. Also to the Wednesday Prayer Group for their card and beautiful flowers and to the Sisterhood for the lovely card and flowers and for birthday cake we shared. Finally for the many cards from friends. I feel so grateful to everyone.

Chris Wilson

On behalf of my dad, Bert Williamson, I would like to thank you very much for the lovely Poinsettia which he received from the Church at Christmas time. It was placed in the lounge so that all the residents could enjoy it.

Sandra Jackson What a wonderful blessing   it   is   at   Dalziel   St.   Andrew’s   to   have   the  fantastic technology allowing Church Services to come into our homes. I attended morning Communion on 1st February but was unable to return for the Evening Service. However, I did view the recording the

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following morning and what an uplifting sermon from 2nd Corinthians 4:6 – 5.1 reflecting on the hurdles of life and what lies beyond - a wonderful promise to all of us. Without the technology I would have missed out on this teaching. Thank you Derek and thank you technology  team  of  Dalziel  St  Andrew’s.  To  anyone  who  has  not  viewed  this Service I would strongly recommend it.

Anne Brown

Thanks to all those involved in the preparation and distribution of the lovely church flowers. It is very much appreciated.

George and Mary Colquhoun

Thank you to   everyone  who   sent   cards,   flowers   and   best  wishes   on   Peter’s  100th birthday.

Mr and Mrs Currie

I wish to say thank you for the lovely flowers and cards I received following the death of my sister, May. Thanks also to Derek for a very uplifting service. It gave all my family great comfort.

Nan Chapman Letters, e-mails and telephone calls have also been received from the following people, expressing appreciation for cards, prayers, flowers and support

May Henderson, Susan Miller, Tom Sneden, Nessie Johnston, May McQueen, Effie Brant,

Edith McMillan

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Congregational Register

BAPTISM: the LORD bless you and keep you

Anna Linda Elaine Geddes,

infant daughter of Andrew and Lorna (nee Simpson) on Sunday 23rd November 2014

Maia Claire Brown,

infant daughter of Colin and Hazel (nee Lafferty) on Sunday 30th November 2014

Charlotte Helen Brown,

infant daughter of Colin and Hazel (nee Lafferty) on Sunday 30th November 2014

Lily Chrisanna Brown,

infant daughter of Colin and Hazel (nee Lafferty) on Sunday 30th November 2014

FUNERALS: left this world, but not forgotten Jean Sloan, Parksprings Care Home, Motherwell Lesley Anne Bell, 500 Bellshill Road, Motherwell

Tom Campbell, 109 Fife Drive, Motherwell John Richards, 510 Bellshill Road, Motherwell

Agnes (Nan) Cullen, 4 Burnside Tower, Motherwell Ruby Ross, Netherton Court, Wishaw

Evan Robert Hughes, 2 Nursery Gardens, Uddingston Elizabeth Lillie Brunton, 9 Princes Street, Motherwell

David Curran, 11 Milnwood Drive, Motherwell Annie Milne Cooper, Thornhill House, Wishaw

Mary (May) Jane Scollan Thomson, 7 Shields Tower, Motherwell Janet Aitken Lee, 9 Wood Street, Motherwell

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Flowers in the Chancel

March 1st Jem Jarvie & Margaret Neilson IN MEMORIAM Jean Wyper, 38 Forgewood Road

March 8th FLOWER FUND donations welcome

A.H in MEMORIUM March 15th Helen Gibson, 13 Kerr Grieve Court

Irene MacGregor in MEMORIUM March 22nd Margaret Stewart, 57 Glassford Tower

Elma Lory, 6 Duke Street March 29th Alistair Stewart, 14 Sharp Street

Betty Murray. 3 Gavin Street April 5th Effie Brant, 3 Allan Street

Carole McKinley, 24 Brandon Court April 12th Helen Gibb, 22 Sharp Street

Marion Taylor, 5 King Court April 19th Rae Blagg, 97 Fife Drive

Margaret Anderson 140 Manse Road April 26th Etta Warnock, 61 Douglas Street

FLOWER FUND May 3rd Helen Walker, Flat 10, McAlpine Court, Wishaw

Eleanor Weir, 125 Ravens Court, Camp Street May 10th Sybil Miller, 5 Young Wynd, Bellshill

Mrs Linda Simpson 26 Sharp Street May 17th May Dudgeon 46 Highfield Crescent

FLOWER FUND

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May 24th Dorothy Arthur, 23 Dalzell Drive Janette Black, 30 Queen Elizabeth Court

May 31st Mary Colquhoun, 28 Henderson Court

Susan Duncan 11 Wellview Drive

Flowers in the Vestibule

March 1st Betty Patten, 39 Lamlash Place March 8th Elsie Bett, 68 Brandon Court March 15th Charis Barr, 6 Cobbet Road March 22nd Anne Kerr, 8 Cassels Grove March 29th Elizabeth Baxter, 1 Woodlands Street April 5th Elizabeth Devlin, 23 Airbles Crescent April 12th Morag Young, 24 James Street April 19th Chris Wilson, 24 Cunningham Street April 26th Etta Thomson, 59 Calder Grove May 3rd Anne Allan, 25 Elvan Street May 10th FLOWER FUND donations welcome May 17th Betty Graham in MEMORIUM May 24th Anne Brown, 5 Wellpark Road May 31st Helen Thomas, 13 Fort Street

Thank you to everyone who kindly donate to the flowers which

beautify the sanctuary during worship.

If you would like to help in this so special outreach of love please add your name to the Flower List (on the wall outside the kitchen) or speak

to Aileen Hamilton or Rae Blagg. This involves donating towards the cost of the flowers which both adorn our sanctuary and then give

support to so many when delivered to homes after the service.

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Christ is Risen! It   is  recorded  that   in  the  early  1920’s  a  Russian  politician  was  sent  to  address a great anti-God rally in Kiev. In a fervent speech he attacked the Christian faith with all the power at his command, and afterwards questions were invited. There was a short silence, and then a priest of the Orthodox Church gave the crowd the simple and ancient Easter greeting. ”Christ   is   Risen!” Instantly the crowd rose and made a thunderous reply “He  is  risen  indeed!”

Against such a conviction no argument can prevail.

Kenneth Budd

He lives! He lives! Christ Jesus lives today;

He walks with me and talks with me

Along  life’s  narrow  way.

He lives! He lives! Salvation to impart.

You ask me how I know He lives?

He lives within my heart.

Alfred H. Ackley

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Organisations & Activities

Sunday 11:00am Morning Worship in Main Sanctuary Sunday 11:00am Crèche, Sunday school & Bible Class Sunday 12:00 Noon After service tea/coffee bar Sunday 3:00pm Worship at Glenview Court (Monthly) Sunday 6:30pm Evening Worship (as announced)

Monday 9:30 – 11:30am Crafts Group in Small Hall Monday 2:00 – 4:00 pm Carpet Bowls in Large Hall Monday 5:15pm 19th Motherwell Rainbows Monday 6:30pm 19th Motherwell Brownies Monday 7:30pm Men’s  Club  in  Small  Hall Monday 7:30pm Prayer Hour in Sanctuary Quiet Room

Tuesday 6:30pm Hamilton Presbytery

(1st Tuesday of Month) Tuesday 6:30pm Hamilton Presbytery Committees

(3rd Tuesday of Month) Tuesday 7:00pm The Church of Scotland Guild

Wednesday 1:00pm Prayer Hour in Sanctuary Quiet Room Wednesday 2:00pm Sisterhood in Small Hall Wednesday 6:30pm 3rd Motherwell  Girls’  Brigade Wednesday 7:30pm Choir Practice in Lower Rooms

Thursday 2:00 – 4:00pm Carpet Bowls in Large Hall

Thursday

7:30pm

Kirk Session in Small Hall (2nd Thursday of Month)

Thursday

7:30pm

Congregational Board in Small Hall (3rd Thursday of Month)

Friday 6:00pm 2nd/4th Motherwell B.B. Anchor Boys Friday 6:30pm 2nd/4th Motherwell B.B. Junior Section Friday 7:00pm 2nd/4th Motherwell B.B. Company Section

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Abbeyfield

The Abbeyfield House, 17 Douglas Street, Motherwell, provides supported accommodation.

We currently have rooms available,

which would suit someone who would enjoy the company of a small group of friendly residents.

Lunches and evening meals are provided by our staff.

If you are interested and would like more information,

please telephone 01698 263 309 or 0131 225 7801

Next Edition of Kirk Matters

Please send your contributions for the next edition of Kirk Matters

to Linda Irvine, either via email lirvine@athenadevelopment.co.uk or place in my pigeon hole

no later than Sunday 3rd May 2015

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Thank You to everyone who helped produce and distribute Kirk Matters including; EDITING: Linda Irvine PRINTING: Helen Lawson

COLLATION: Margaret Anderson, Alex and Doreen Baird,

Janette Black, Robert Crowe, May Johnston, Betty Morton, Margaret Reid, Irene Struthers, Margaret Walker, Eleanor Weir.

DISTRIBUTION: Helen Lawson, along with the large team of volunteers who deliver our quarterly newsletter.

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Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew’s  Parish  Church is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC 015503