SUMMER CELEBRATION: This Sunday, 3rd July, in Scone and St Martins, we invite you to join with us at 10.45am in Scone New Church for our All-together service. There is no 9.30am at St Martin’s this week but it is hoped to see the family all-together at 10.45am. Not to be missed.
A very big thank you to Margaret Breckenridge, and her team, for the lovely Strawberry Tea following Morning Worship. It was greatly appreciated.
We enjoyed having the Presentation of Prizes to our young children and to having them among us in church.
MARRIAGE: Linsey and Duncan, now Dr and Mrs Sanderson had a lovely day for their Wedding on June 25th. We congratulate them and look forward to seeing them soon.
KIRK SESSION: Our Planning and Development Meeting will be soon. See notice from Clerk.
Thanksgiving Service for Mrs Mary Smith in the New Kirk, July 1st at 1.15pm.
On July 1st there is a Thanksgiving Service, also, at the Perth Crematorium at 11.30am for Allan Rennie.
Ms. Ann Robb’s service is on Thursday, 7th July at the Co-op Funeral care, Service Rooms, 10-16 York Place, Perth PH2 8EP, at 11am and there-after to Jeanfield Cemetery for 11.45am.
On July 8th, there is a Thanksgiving Service at Perth Crematorium for Mrs Fiona Rennie at 2pm.
Detail will be given soon for the Thanksgiving Service for Mrs Beryl McArthur to be held in Scone Old Kirk.
We have been enjoying some splendid summer weather! I recall a saying, “If you be good, the day be good for you; if you be bad, the day be too good for you!” Happy to report that I heard the cuckoo in Aberfeldy at the beginning of June.!
On Saturday, 4th June, we celebrated the marriage of Catherine and Thomas in Scone Old Kirk, Burnside. They had a superb day for their Wedding. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs MacKay! We look forward to seeing them again!
The amount to date raised for Christian Aid, came close to the £2,000 mark. Thank you to all who have contributed. We are conscious that many also made contribution earlier to the Ukraine and to the Afghanistan Appeals, through Christian Aid and other charities and continue so to do.
Invitation from George Stewart our Senior Member (102 years): If you are out for a walk you are invited to walk around his walled garden. It is not a long walk but a lovely one. Donations may be made to our ecological projects.
UKRAINE: Do please remember in your prayers our secretary Roxy, and her family in Lviv, and all who are Ukrainian and their families, and the people of Ukraine. Pray too that throughout the world there may be a greater understanding and practise of Peace.
UP THE GEARS! It is heartening to see a goodly number getting up the gears! And, to see a lovely variety of people embracing fresh initiative! It is good to see the Lunch Club growing in numbers; plans afoot for the Hub re-opening; the Knit and Chat underway again; fresh Youth dynamic in the planning, and If you would like involvement, do not hesitate to let us know. As your minister I am only a phone-call away.
Planning and Development: In my humble opinion, the faster congregations and those who claim they wish a Church presence in their area join the many returning to Church, the better! It is not armchair sentimentality that keeps churches open but Active, Spirit led encounter, Engagement and Witness! And surely that, in a spirit of Affirmation, Warmth, Comfort and Love is to be preferred to global war-mongering!
Vestry Hour: Wednesday evenings: Phone the Manse 01738 551942, leave your name and telephone number and book an appointment.
Short services are held in Scone and St Martins each Sunday, 30mins – 35 mins. Mask wearing is no longer necessary but optional. Piano and organ accompany the hymns. We are blessed with our organists. You are welcome to join us.
Good to see many of our friends returning! Do book up for the use of the Hall. New requests are coming in.
Requests for BAPTISMS, MEMBERSHIP, and to conduct WEDDINGS – All LIVE!!! Please phone the Manse 01738 551942, if you are interested. If no reply, leave your name and telephone number.
OUT IN ALL PARTS OF THE PARISH: The visiting of homes and new homes in the coming weeks has commenced. Thank you to all who have visited the new housing and to those about to do so.
VOLUNTEERS! Please let me know if you would like to offer your help, whether you are associated with the congregation or not. Telephone: 01738 551942. Currently, we could do with more volunteers for the HUB!
Now, do COME, CELEBRATE, RENEW or FIND FAITH in Scone and St Martins. Everyone is welcome and every age. Our aim is to continue to grow the congregation in the coming year. If you would like to know more about joining our fellowship, please phone 01738 551942, and leave your name and telephone number. If using a mobile, be sure to leave your name and number. The phone does not answer to numbers withheld.
The Bible Study Group continues to meet on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm in CR1 at Balformo Road. All are welcome.
Balformo Road, Scone 
Every First Thursday at Burnside Hall
Every Third Thursday at Balformo Hall
