Fellowship Lunch
Every First Thursday at Burnside Hall, Scone, PH2 6LP
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Easter Blessings from Scone and St Martins. Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
This Sunday we worship in Balbeggie Community Hall at 9.30am and in Scone Old Kirk at 10.45am. The theme is “Down by the Water’s Edge”. HYMNS, as usual, are Upbeat and on theme. Quotes are drawn from The Reef Foundation and the reading is John 21: 1 – 14. We broke away from the Lectionary last week for our VE Day Celebration.
Congratulations and Celebrations to our Roman Catholic Friends on the Election of Pope Leo X1Vth. We honour the past by living in the present to a good future and God and the example of Jesus Christ and the power of the Spirit received splendid publicity. Thank you!
Saturday 10th MAY: Booksale in Kinnoull Church, 10am – 4pm, for Christian Aid.
11th MAY marks the Commencement of Christian Aid Week. Please give generously to the work of Christian Aid and in Thanksgiving for the 80th Anniversary of Christian Aid.
NEXT WEEK: 18th MAY: SPECIAL SERVICE – CAFÉ CHURCH in the OLD KIRK HALLS, BURNSIDE, to mark CHRISTIAN AID’S 80th ANNIVERSARY. OUR ALL-TOGETHER SERVICE welcomes JUSTIN WALKER, Christian Aid Representative, who will show a Video and Slides, as he Reflects. All areas of our Union will be involved, and there will be singing, readers and prayers, and refreshments served.
If you live here, have moved into the area, are holidaying here, do join us. We are warm, welcoming, and inclusive.
LOVELY to have all parts of our congregation coming together and friends and visitors popping in to join us at worship. YOU are warmly welcome to join us.
LAST WEEK: Sunday was a great day! It was super to have the Pipers, Ex-servicemen, Masons, Members of Sunday Club, the Rainbows and Brownies, Mothers and Toddlers, Boys Brigade, and Parents and Friends, along with Members from all parts of the parish on foot, two on mobility scooters and one with walking frame adorned with union flags, all processing from the Common to the Old Kirk. And it was good to see people outside their homes to greet the Procession and with cameras.
The down stairs of the Kirk, centre and transepts, were well filled. Banners and balloons adorned the Galleries etc., and it was good participative worship. Refreshments followed in the halls.
THANK YOU to all involved in any way. A huge thank you to the Police who superbly combined humanity and professionalism, also to roads network. Organist, Margaret Buchan’s voluntaries were appreciatively received and the community singing as the congregation entered, went down a treat. (When you’re smiling, Tipperary, Run Rabbit Run, Daisy, Daisy, and the White Cliffs of Dover).
NEW MEMBERS: If you would like to join our warm and welcoming fellowship then please let the minister know. Phone Maudeen on 551942.
CHURCH MAGAZINE is available and DESTINY, THE COMMUNITY NEWS, is out now.
LOVING THOUGHTS are sent to all who are infirmed and to all supporting them.
LOVE AND SYMPATHY is extended to all who have lost loved ones. Please continue to keep them all in your prayers.
Christian Aid Week 2025
The climate crisis is ravaging the farms of Indigenous communities in Guatemala. As plants die, food becomes scarce. But with specialist training, Aurelia’s leading her community to grow resilient crops, make fertiliser, and conserve water. By taking her learning back to her community, Aurelia is holding hope in her hands.
Christian Aid Week is seven days to make a difference, and there are so many ways to get involved! Learn more about the stories and order resources for your church by visiting our website. Or get in touch for support: Edinburgh@christian-aid.org / 0131 221 0254
Meet Christian Aid partners from the Middle East (New)
We are privileged to have three Christian Aid partners from Israel, Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territory visiting Scotland on 19 March. Please join us from 2–3:30pm in Augustine United Church, Edinburgh or online, to hear more about the current situation and how Christian Aid and our partners are responding.
To read the speaker profiles and sign up, visit Meet Christian Aid partners from the Middle East.
GUIDE DOGS: We welcome Guide Dogs to all our services. Jorja, a lovely black Labrador sets the example. We are glad her health is restored.
Each Sunday, invite old and new friends and bring them along to join us. The faithful, the doubters, the sceptics, those of world faiths and those of no faith – come, join us. Scone and St Martins is a super congregation, warm and inclusive. We are congregations that sing out our faith.
RDM SCHOOL: We welcome New Year contact with the RDM School and look forward to contact with Guildtown and Balbeggie Schools.
TREE OF PROSPERITY APPEAL by the Treasurer: We thank all who are generously responding. Watch the leaves grow on the tree as donations grow.
Whether you’ve been in our Parish a while, are new, visiting, at home for a short break, or passing through, you’ll find a welcome here. We cover: Scone, St Martins, Stormontfield, Balbeggie, Guildtown and Wolfhill.
2025: A YEAR OF FRESH AND ENERGETIC DEVELOPMENT!
Throughout the coming weeks and months, we will work on actively witnessing, as we embrace fresh projects, what the Water and the Wine of Life mean to us.
Let us give thanks for the personal blessings we’ve known and for those in family and congregational life. As we keep treasured memories, let us move forward in development, mindful of the Example we follow.
NEW CLUB?
A member showed me her lovely new scooter. We joked about forming a SCOOTER CLUB – scooting in a line to the Kirk! Buzz the Manse if interested.
CARS, MOTOR BIKES, CYCLES, SHANKS PONY, etc. are also welcome methods of coming to church.
SCHOOLS: RDM and Guildtown have now renewed links since Covid. Still hoping to catch Balbeggie.
GROUNDS OF SCONE OLD KIRK and BURNSIDE: Big thanks to our friendly Council Gardeners! The graveyard is looking super. If taking dogs in, keep them leashed and clean up after them.
CHURCH GARDEN, BURNSIDE: The Church Garden, planted with biblical shrubs and flowers, is a lovely tribute to Ron Cathro. Thanks to Helen & Mike Moir and the gardening teams at Scone New Kirk and St Martins.
ECOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT: We are blessed in Scone and St Martins with nature’s beauty. Thanks for the insect boxes and colourful planting. Let’s continue to respect and protect birds, bees, and butterflies. More info: https://www.ecocongregationscotland.org/
STEWARDSHIP: Gifts of Time, Talents and Money are always welcome. The National Church is exploring new approaches. Learn more: https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/resources/stewardship
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING: All who require training should do so. Contact:
- Session Clerk: Mike Moir (1738 551549)
- Safeguarding: Marian Forgan (01738 552064)
- Minister: Maudeen MacDougall (01738 551942)
If you have gifts and talents to offer the Church, we’d love to hear from you. You are welcome among us as we move forward in Spirit and Faith.
REQUESTS for Baptisms, Membership, and Weddings – LIVE!
Phone the Manse: 01738 551942. Leave your name and number if no reply.
COME, Celebrate, Renew or Find Faith, Hope and Love in Scone and St Martins.
Our aim is to grow our congregation. Want to join? Call 01738 551942.
UKRAINE: Please pray for our secretary Roxy and her family in Lviv, and all affected Ukrainians. May peace grow worldwide.
VISITING: The visiting of homes in the Parish is ongoing. Thanks to all involved.
If a family member is ill at home or in hospital, please contact the minister directly.
HUB ON WEDNESDAY: Balformo Road Halls, 10am – 12noon
KNIT AND CHAT: First Wednesday of the month, 10.30am