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Contacts

Minister

Rev Margaret (Maggie) Lane 333 3298

Session Clerk

David Buchanan 333 3393

Treasurer

Robert Brechin 333 3252

Keeper of the Roll

Karen McKay 01506 202125

Organist

David Denholm 333 1834

Hall Management

Gill Davidson 333 2214

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Kirkliston Parish

Church of Scotland

Maggie’s Message

‘Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing,

but let us encourage one another.’

As I read my Sunday newspaper an article caught my attention entitled

‘Off to church today? Bet it’s nothing like THIS service.’ Apparently ‘Cool’

Christianity with DJ’s, dry ice and celebrities is on its way to Edinburgh.

It’s a rock ‘n’ roll church on a mission to make Christianity cool. With

tattooed pastors in ripped jeans, dry ice, chart topping hymns and more

than one million instagram followers. The Hillsong phenomenon is on

its way and could apparently transform the fortunes of Christianity north

of the Border.’ With its Sunday services, attracting more than 10,000

people each week in central London alone, it’s a bold claim.

Quite simply Christianity is being urged to move with the times to

become a more relevant experience for a younger generation of spiritual

seekers often disenfranchised with our long-standing traditions, hymns

and a liturgical language that is out of step with present culture.

The Reformation of the church is under way – mega churches attract in

their thousands those seeking a more authentic experience of worship

not dissimilar to a pop concert.

It’s a challenge for a rural church on the outskirts of Edinburgh where a

congregation meet in an ancient 12th century building, to faithfully

worship God as a family of all ages. For the many who have gone before

us have seen numerous changes take place in the style of worship from

old hymns to new, in lay out, in the introduction of a multi media system

– but clearly if this article is to be believed we are still a long way off

from offering a relevant and cool experience for spiritual seekers ‘out

there.’

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In June, two of our senior boys Cameron Stein and Connor MacPhie

gained their Queens Badge.

This is the highest award in the Boy’s Brigade and is the culmination of

two years of hard work and training. They are pictured below with

Baillie Norman Work, The City of Edinburgh Council at the Presentation

Ceremony in The Canongate Kirk Edinburgh.

Still to come we have a visit to the

Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the 3 August

for all sections.

The company section has a trip to Fordel

Firs at the start of the new session.

We meet Monday nights in The Thomas

Chalmers Centre.

For start dates and times look for us on

Facebook for contact details under

1st Kirkliston Boys' Brigade

Valerie Edwards

Games & Pizza Night

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Kirkliston Boys’ Brigade Company

We held our Annual Display and parent’s night at the

end of May, and our theme this year was the 100th

birthday of Junior Section.

There was figure marching, P T to music and team games, finishing off

with the boys receiving their badges. Squad 3 won best squad, Euan

Jones, Ben Johnston, Thomas Nutley & Murray Small Four boys received

perfect attendance, Logan Blain, Lewis Young, Max Williams and Thomas

Nutlley

Juniors and Anchors continued for another two weeks with games nights,

while company section went hillwalking in the Pentlands and to Binny

Craig and a visit to the Kelpies

Binny Craig

Pentland Hills

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There has been so much said in recent years about the various reasons

why people are leaving the church in their droves, but I want to

encourage you to think about why people stay with the church.

The church is still the best community in the world to belong to bar none.

We are not perfect because people are not perfect, and all of us are on a

journey of transformation each at different stages. From babies through

to old age the church provides a space to meet friends, build

relationships, use your gifts experience and knowledge to serve and help

one another.

The church builds community and serves the community. The church

enables us to experience the love of God and encourages us to love

others, we may not always be cutting edge but the depth of this faith

community is far-reaching and transformative.

We know in our individualistic and consumerist culture the church needs

to makes changes if it is to be relevant and reach the least the last and

the lost, and for many it is not changing quickly enough but in the wake

of recent events in our nation where terrorists strike and tower blocks are

consumed by fire leaving so many dead and injured – the church is at the

heart of things trying to help people with their grief and pain, offering

support being the presence of God in the midst of this carnage and fear.

We did not need to be cool we just needed to be there and demonstrate

in genuine ways that we care, and politicians and police alike have all

announce, ‘our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost

a loved one.’

Whether we offer a Glastonbury experience or the simplicity of quiet

meditation and Psalm singing, a family friendly service or messy church –

we are the community that are here for people living out our faith in the

midst and because God loves us and gathers us together to worship him

in Spirit and in Truth…….now I’m just off to the local tattoo parlour in my

old ripped jeans!!

Your friend and minister

Maggie

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GUILD OF ST LUKE

The Guild of St. Luke is our health and healing group whose members

are committed to praying each day for the people on our prayer list.

We meet on the third Monday of the month in the prayer room within

the church centre to update our prayer list, from 6.45pm to 7.45pm

If you would like to join us in this prayer ministry, please feel free to

come along.

There are prayer boxes in the entrances to the church where you can

place any prayer requests you may have. Our lists are confidential and

only the first name of the person is required along with the reason for

prayer.

For more information contact Linda Moss on 0131 333 3779

COPPER COLLECTION

This quarters copper contributions amounted to £50, which I have sent

to Threshold Edinburgh.

This Crossreach project provides housing support and care at home

within mainstream housing to adults with learning difficulties.

Thank you

Muriel

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Healing Rooms

The Healing Rooms in Kirkliston at the Thomas

Chalmers ' Centre is now closed for the summer.

We will reopen on

Monday 28 August 2017 from 2.00 pm to 4.00pm

We offer prayer for healing , emotional , spiritual or

physical .

Isaiah 61 v 3 ' A garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair'

Any queries please ring , Katie Marshall 07768 530 800.

Many thanks

Blessings

Katie C.A.B.—Children's Action Bus

We have had a good fun filled season but we are now finished for the

summer holidays. We will return to our Gateside stop on the 18

August.

Have a very blessed and happy summer.

Christina and C.A.B. Team

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the citizens in the countries under the harsh rule of that empire would

have wanted to do was pray for their ‘rulers’ but that is what the Apostle

Paul is saying in his letter to Timothy that we need to do, if we want to

“live peaceful and quiet lives….” .

Those in Government, whether at Westminster or Holyrood, are not

supermen or superwomen. They are human beings just like us with

weaknesses, faults and failings. They do not ’have all the answers’,

though they may try to persuade us that they do!

As the Church, as God’s representatives here on earth, we have a

responsibility to pray for those who govern us – whether we like their

politics or not. A key prayer is to ask God for His wisdom to guide them

in their discussions, debates and decisions.

As the Church, as God’s representatives here on earth, we have a

responsibility to pray for those who govern us – whether we like their

politics or not.

If we want a Government that listens, takes good advice

and makes wise decisions – pray!

If we want a Government that is fair and just – pray!

If we want a Government that enables the country to

prosper, so we can afford to do all we need to do – pray!

If we want a Government (and a society) that really cares

for the poor, the disadvantaged, those who genuinely need

the ‘safety-net’ provided by the state – then pray!

Pray believing that your prayers will have an effect, because God’s word

teaches us, and many stories throughout history remind us…..Prayer changes things!

Alistair Barton Director, Pray for Scotland

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Safeguarding

If you volunteer within the church with either children or vulnerable

adults training is now mandatory. More training for volunteers is planned

for the autumn: Wednesday 13 September at 7pm in Blackhall St

Columba's.

If you wish to attend please advise our Safeguarding Co-ordinator Paula

Roots so that your place can be booked through Presbytery.

Chris Cameron, our Youth Worker, and Paula will be working on job

descriptions for all roles with children and young people, which are

overdue a review. This helps everyone to know what is expected of

volunteers.

Paula Roots - 07598 397 962

Alpha coming back soon!

Our small team of seven people meet regularly to plan

and consider ways of reaching out to people. Last year we

ran a successful Alpha course jointly with South Queensferry and

Dalmeny churches. We are currently planning another Alpha, again to

start in September so look out for the information soon, in churches, on

buses and on TV adverts.

Alpha is now worldwide, having started in Holy Trinity in London as a way

of introducing people to God's Word and the promise of salvation

through Jesus Christ. The main elements include a meal, informal

welcome, a DVD on a different topic each week such as 'Who is Jesus?'

'How and why should I read the Bible?' - covering the themes of faith in

the modern world over 12 weeks. Everyone is welcome.

Paula Roots

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LITTLE COFFEE STOP

What am amazing season we have had in Little

Coffee Stop!

Friday mornings have been the usual controlled

mayhem of play, snack and song-time finished off

with our legendary Conga round the hall! We have been busy in terms

of activities too – the children decorated Easter bonnets which they wore

to church on Easter Sunday, we did Father’s Day cards and made some

amazing masterpieces for our “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” theme for Gala

Day. It was great to have so many families join us in the parade wearing

their hand-crafted star t-shirts and carrying their star wands – thank you

everyone for turning up on a cool damp day. Our visitors this term have

included Potty Emma and Gentle Beginnings. We are hoping to organise

some sessions with The Sleep Lady in the new term. We had a fun-filled

“Nursery Rhyme-themed Tea Party” in aid of Gala Funds on 9 June –

many of the children dressed as nursery rhyme characters and the

volunteers included Little Red Riding Hood, Mary Mary Quite Contrary

and Little Bo Peep. The children (and the adults!) enjoyed the games,

disco and puppets – heartfelt thanks to all who helped out in any way.

We were very touched by the Grenfell Tower tragedy and at our last LCS

of the season we donated our profits and had a collection and raised the

fantastic total of £140 for the Grenfell Nursery. Thanks to all who

contributed.

For the first time ever, we had a summer holiday event – on Monday 3rd

July, we had an afternoon Little Coffee Stop – and what a fabulous

afternoon we had! It did feel a bit strange not to have the aroma of

gently cooking bacon floating up the steps from the hall, but the home

baking definitely made up for it!

Our volunteers are amazing, committing their time and energy week

after week, going above and beyond to serve the under-fives and their

families living in our village (and a few other nearby locations).

We are also privileged to have so many wonderful grownups and

children that come along to participate and enjoy the Little Coffee Stop.

Just in case you haven’t visited us before, we would love to invite all

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Dorcas

Dorcas lunches will start again on Tuesday 19 September in the Church

Centre at 12 noon.

We are looking forward to welcoming back our regulars, and hopefully

seeing some new faces joining us, for a nice lunch and a chat.

This is open to everyone, all ages, old and young. Come and give us a try,

bring a friend.. A warm welcome awaits

PRAY FOR THOSE IN GOVERNMENT

“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and

thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in

authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and

holiness. “

[1 Timothy 2 :1 - 2]

The year that started with the EU Referendum vote last June has ended

with a ‘snap’ General Election with a result no-one expected when the

campaign began – not just over the UK as a whole where no single party

has a majority at Westminster, but also in Scotland where the SNP’s total

of 56 MP’s from the 2015 election was reduced to 35 with corresponding

increases in the number of MP’s from other parties.

For at least the next 2 years we are in the ‘uncharted waters’ of the Brexit

negotiations to leave the European Union – a process which will have a

huge impact on all of our lives. Brexit has been called the most

important single event to affect the UK since World War II, something

that no country has done before.

The Scripture versus quoted above were written in a time when the

Roman Empire ruled much of the known world. The last thing many of

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FLOWER DELIVERY

September Mrs A. Denholm, Mrs G. King, Mrs E Marsden

October Miss J. Wemyss, Mrs J. McConnachie, Mrs M. Glen

November Mrs Wynne, Mrs Reilly, Mrs Pearson

December Mrs M. Rooney, Mrs A. Kay, Mrs A. Thomson

There are a few vacant dates in October and November if you would like

to provide the flowers or make a contribution to the cost of them on any

Sunday please let me know. Please if you would like to help out with

flower deliveries even on just one Sunday in the next few months I would

be very grateful.

Thank you to all who have made donations to the flower fund and helped

with deliveries in the past few months your assistance is much

appreciated.

If you know of anyone who has been ill or just needs cheering up please

see me or the delivery ladies after the Service.

If you would like to put flowers in the Church over the Christmas period

or make a donation to the Flower Fund for any Sunday my phone

number is below.

Joyce Brooks

Flower Convenor Tel: 0131 333 3710

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parents, grandparents and grown-ups with under 5s to come and join us

on Friday mornings during term time from 0930 in the Church Centre.

The Little Coffee Stop is completely free. We have a café that runs

alongside selling delicious bacon rolls, veggie sausage rolls, scones and

cakes. Snacks are provided for the children and there is a quiet room

with a sensory area.

The Little Coffee Stop is taking a summer break but will be back on Friday

25 August at 0930, bright-eyed and excited to start the new term with

more fun and good times.

For more information contact lcsfriday@gmail.com or keep up to date

through our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/Littlecoffeestop

Hi Everyone

Since I wrote my last article our men’s group have had two very enjoyable

outings, the first one being back in May when we went for a hearty

breakfast at a premier Inn in Dunfermline followed by two games of ten

pin bowling, as always it was a highly competitive affair with Brian Lane

emerging victorious after battling it out with the rest of the group so well

done Brian.

In June we had a trip to Houston driving range where

we had a go at golf, our very able teachers were none

other than Gordon McConnachie and Wilson Marshall

who both taught us some much needed lessons in

how to shoot the golf balls up on to the fairway, some

of us it has to be said picked it up a wee bit better than

others and Keith Moss in particular proved that even a

beginner can make it look easy, afterwards we went for

our well deserved breakfast, this time at Dobbies Garden Centre and once

again a good time was had by all. We haven’t quite decided yet whether

to have a summer break as we are now coming into holiday season and

most of our members have breaks already planned.

As always if you would like to join us for any of our activities you will be

very welcome, so please do come and speak to us on the techie desk on

any Sunday morning at church.

David Wynne

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Fair Trade

By the time you read this the winter/Christmas

catalogues will be on their way and Traidcraft is no

exception. About half of our income is made in the last

three months of the year, mainly from the beautiful

crafts made in small workshops around the world. The

key to fair trade is that the farmers and crafts people

receive a fair price for their work, which includes a premium to allow

them to support their wider community. Usually this means they can

build a school or a health centre to improve opportunities for others,

especially girls and women.

The monthly stall is held after morning worship on the second Sunday of

each month, except November when it is the first Sunday so as not to

clash with Remembrance Day. Do come and see the variety and quality of

the products: there are usually free samples as well!

Paula Roots 07598 397 962

Down under

On a recent holiday in Australia I had the opportunity

to worship in the Scots Kirk in Colac, Victoria. It is a

small but enthusiastic congregation who extended a

warm welcome to this visiting Scot! They asked me to

speak in their 'sharing slot' about the church in

Scotland. There are some differences worship is

supported by an accordion player and they pray for ill or housebound

members by name. They also go out for Sunday lunch together regularly!

Their similarity to Kirkliston is preaching which is biblical and powerful,

with a focus on prayer. God is surely working in their town through their

ministry.

Paula Roots

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FLOWER CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER to DECEMBER 2017

SEPTEMBER

3 Mrs Nutley, Main Street

10 Mrs J. Dall, The Square

17 Mr & Mrs Wm McKay, Winchburgh

24 Mrs B. Hamilton, The Glebe

OCTOBER

1 Harvest Thanksgiving

8 Mrs E. Robertson, The Glebe

15 Vacant

22 Guest Family

29 Vacant

NOVEMBER

5 Vacant

12 Remembrance Sunday – Mrs M. Brechin

19 Mrs C. Kellet, High Street

27 Vacant

DECEMBER

Church Decorated for Christmas

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Transport to Church

August - December 2017

August October

6 Maggie McConnachie 1 Anne Reilly

13 Ann Denholm 8 Ella Marsden

20 Helen McPhee 15 Maggie McConnachie

27 Anne Reilly 22 Ann Denholm

29 Helen McPhee

September November

3 Ella Marsden 5 Anne Reilly

10 Maggie McConnachie 12 Ella Marsden

17 Anne Denholm 19 Maggie McConnachie

24 Helen McPhee 26 Ann Denholm

December

3 Helen McPhee

10 Anne Reilly

17 Ella Marsden

24 Maggie McConnachie

31 Ann Denholm

If you would like a lift to Church, please contact the person n the rota by

9.00am. Any questions, please speak to Ann Denholm

Ann Denholm 0131 333 1834

Helen McPhee 0131 333 2479

Anne Reilly 0131 629 1488

Ella Marsden 0131 333 0799

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Kirkliston Guild

At our A.G.M. in March, we presented quite a few of our

members with 25 years and 40 years long service badges.

The remaining ladies were not left out and were all given

guild member badges.

At our Spring Tea in April we were entertained by the

local accordion band which everyone enjoyed.

Later that month, Joan, Liz and Valerie took part in the Christian Aid

Bridge walk and raised £707, many thanks to all our sponsors.

We continue to collect milk bottle tops and stamps for recycling, and

nationally guild members collected £3620 worth. This money went

towards research at The Borders Hospital.

In May the ladies enjoyed a day trip to Floors Castle, which everyone

enjoyed despite the weather.

We start our new session on 13 September, and new members will be

most welcome. This year’s theme is Go in Love

Joan McConnachie

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Parish Register

Baptism

Let the children come to me.” (Luke 18:16)

9 April 2017 Gabriel Andrew Robert James Hogg

Kirkliston

4 June 2017 Eleanor Harriet Rose Cory

Edinburgh

4 June 2017 Murray Harden

Kirkliston

Funerals

“I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25)

17 March 2017 Louise Mochrie

Kirkliston

21 April 2017 Ross Taylor

Newbridge

30 May 2017 Thomas Stringer

South Queensferry

13 June 2017 Chrissie Pettigrew

Kirkliston