The Link July 2021
July 2021 Issue of The Link
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A few words from our minister and updates which apply from this Sunday.
As we continue to journey through the ever-changing Covid guidelines and directions from both our government and the Church of Scotland I wanted to explain to everyone that the path we as a church will continue to follow is one of caution. Just because we” can” does not mean that we” have to”. For many people things are moving too fast whilst for others the situation is not moving fast enough. As your Minister my priority is that our duty of care to our Church congregation and community here in Ardoch will always be more important than our own personal desires to extend our freedoms.
God Bless
Rev Mairi
In the light of changes to physical distancing regulations this week, the Session Clerks met with Mairi and agreed the following:
- We recognise the change from 2m to 1m physical distancing for indoor public places and a further possible change in Scottish Government regulations in a few weeks’ time.
- We believe that the 2m distancing is working for the numbers who are attending worship each week.
We will therefore not rush to change the markings and positioning of usable seats with the understanding that they now allow for a certain flexibility as we move around the building. - We want to respect and encourage those who are more tentative to attend worship knowing that 2m spacing is still the pattern in our buildings.
The ongoing requirement for any refreshments to be served at tables of limited capacity continues to preclude teas and coffees after a service. - Booking a seat for our Sunday Service has been suspended, as numbers attending can be accommodated adequately. Therefore it will no longer be necessary to contact the Session Clerk. Everyone is very welcome.
Kind Regards,
Charles Robertson
Session Clerk
- Guild News
The good news is that the first meeting of the Guild for many many months without the use of Zoom will be on 5th August at 2.00pm when the Speaker will talk about Mary’s Meals. Kirsty Duncan’s concert called Songs of Hope has been postponed until 2nd September when hopefully the restrictions will be less onerous and we can enjoy her lovely singing. Click on the Guild blog Keeping you in the Loop July 2021 for further news and details. - A certified copy of the Church Accounts can be found under Parish Documents.
- A short compilation of updates from the various Guild projects we have supported are posted on the Guild page.
The Rev Mairi Perkins conducted the Service of Worship on 25th July 2021 at 10.00am
Learn how the Holiday Club had a successful and most enjoyable week outdoors
The Service was recorded and you can view it by clicking below
Recorded Service 11th July 2021 conducted in Ardoch Parish Church
The Service of Thanksgiving for 240 years of witness and worship recorded on Sunday, 25th April 2021
25th April Ardoch Anniversary Order of Service
Thought For The Week
Thought for the week
Change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past and present are certain to miss the future. The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting for the old but on building the new. To improve is to change, to be perfect is to change often.
You can’t change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails to always reach your destination. If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change, change your attitude.
Every day the clock resets. Your wins don’t matter, your failures don’t matter. Don’t stress on what was, fight for what could be. The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.
If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run, then walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward. Just take any step, whether large or small, and then another, repeat day after day, it may take months, maybe years, but the path to success will become clear.
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
