Keeping You in the Loop September
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After a successful first planning meeting for our proposed Intergenerational Singalong, watch out for more information about the first meeting probably in October.
The Kirk Session will meet on Wednesday 22nd September at 7.30 in the Church Hall.
All items for agenda and team reports to the Session Clerk by Monday 20th September please.
The Youth Group held its very first Forest Mission on the 11th September 2021, following on from the success of the outdoor activities of the Summer Sunshine Club. Some photos posted in the Gallery.
We met at the church then walked over to the far end of the Lodge Park, this is where all future Forest events will take place, whatever the weather. There we played games, searched for forest items, heard bible stories, drank hot chocolate and ate sheep biscuits, can you guess what one of the stories was, we also confused the passing locals. Although our first outing was small in numbers it didn’t lack any enthusiasm from all attending and gave the team a great base to start from.
Here’s to our next Forest Mission on Saturday 9th October 2021 at 2pm.
Rev Mairi Perkins conducted the Service on Sunday, 12th September 2021
Rev Mairi Perkins conducted the Service on Sunday, 5th September 2021
Thought For The Week
Thought for the week
AUTUMN.
Autumn is the most mellow of seasons, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.
Autumn carries more gold in its packets than all the other seasons. It can be a time to adopt a fresh new outlook on life and find enjoyment in the little things. There may be fewer flowers, but there are plenty of ripe fruits to be found; from group hikes to apple picking and pumpkin patches. Autumn is the best season to get outside with family and friends.
Autumn is all about new beginnings, family traditions, and natural beauty. It’s time of reflection for many of us, with the changing colours and cooler weather reminding us of the cycle of life. Two sounds of Autumn are unmistakable …the hurrying rustle of crisp leaves blown along the ground…by a gusty wind, and the gaggle of a flock of migrating geese.
There is a time in the last few days of summer when the ripeness of Autumn fills the air and the time is quiet and mellow. The winds blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like Autumn leaves. As age comes on, one source of enjoyment after another is closed, but nature’s sources never fail
Ardoch Parish Church Youth Group 2021 Appeal
Welcome Pack Appeal
The Youth Group would like to help Scotland welcome Refuweegees by building welcome packs. Full bags of essentials OR individual items from the Essentials List can be dropped off at the church collection box outside the church hall entrance up until 8th October 2021. For more information contact ardochyouth@gmail.com
WE’RE ALL FAE SOMEWHERE
Refuweegee is a community-led charity that gives people a way to welcome and embrace those newest to arrive. We strive to ensure that people who have been forced to flee their homes arrive in Scotland to a warm welcome and some of the things that will help people to feel more at home here.
List of essentials:
- A bag, whether a gift bag or a rucksack – something to put all of the items into.
- Toiletries – Shampoo, shower gel, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant and sanitary or shaving items.
- Notepad and pen.
- Hat, gloves and scarf (2 of the 3 ideal)
- A wee token of Scotland – from tea towels to guide books, just think about what makes you think of home. Be creative!
- Something to read – Varying reading abilities so all books acceptable. Please do consider the content though.
- Something to eat – this is very often also the token of Scotland! It’s always nice to include something to munch.
- Letter fae a local – Your welcome letter to say hello, welcome and anything else you’d like to include. As long as it’s kind then it’s acceptable!
We are also happy to receive welcome packs for children. These should follow the same essentials list as above with age appropriate items and a small toy if appropriate.
Please ensure that the age of the child it is intended for is included on the outside of the pack. And please don’t forget that we welcome teenagers as well as younger children.
