Peebles Old Parish

Church of Scotland

with Eddleston Parish

Church of Scotland

Magazine

January 2009

Pastoral letter January 2009

Following the services on the last Sunday of the year (28th

December), a number of people asked if the Meditation from those

services could be reproduced in the Magazine and so, instead of the

customary pastoral letter in this issue, the Meditation appears

below.

As the new year begins let us hope that it will be one in which the

life and witness of the congregations of Eddleston and Peebles Old

will continue to grow and develop with more and more people participating in the ongoing life of the Church.

A happy and fulfilling 2009 to you all.

With love,

Calum Macdougall

How long does Christmas last? Longer than the once succulent turkey, centrepiece of many a

celebration meal?

What a sense of anticipation there was as the carver made that first incision and the prospect of lush, tender breast made the mouths at

table water. But time wears on, only the unfashionable bits remain, perhaps no longer to satisfy human appetite, instead to bring delight to

a salivating cat. What was so recently fresh and enticing looks a little

parched and tired now. It seems it’s time to move on to other culinary attractions.

But what of Christmas that was the reason for our feasting? How long does Christmas last? Have we grown a little tired of it too? Are we the

parched ones, ready now to be refreshed in some other way? Is it time to move on?

How long does Christmas last? Longer than the gatherings of friends and loved ones?

We looked forward to their arrival. The kisses and embraces brought visible seal to the affection felt. There was to be so much fun to share:

Such delight in the uninhibited joy on children’s faces. With some

there were tidings to share, news to catch up with. With others, it was

just the sheer pleasure of unhampered relaxation, perched together

round the groaning table or unwinding in a hearthside chair.

But where excited voices filled the room, and laughter echoed through the house, it’s all much quieter now. The guests have gone. Like us,

they have other things to do, other folk they have to see. And what of those first guests gathered at a hay-filled manger? They

came with greater excitement than we have known. Their eagerness would have persuaded them to go to the ends of the earth. Where are

they now?

They too have gone. They’ve responsibilities to attend to among the hillside flocks. They’ve had their time out. They’ve been and gone.

That part of the story has been told. Is it time to move on?

How long does Christmas last? At the foot of the tree and in oversize stockings, the gifts waited to be

claimed. Parcels were shaken, felt and smelt to see what clue to contents might be revealed. Some made the effort to remove the

wrappings carefully, reasonably so for recycling, but sometimes the effort was too much, the packaging too perfect to allow perfect

unwrapping. For others, unbridled enthusiasm made inevitable the

vigorous pulling and tearing. Eyes lit up. Tears of happiness rolled down. Kisses, hugs and heartfelt

“thank yous” were exchanged. How did she know that that was just what was required? How had he sussed that that was a heart’s desire?

Broad beams of pleasure reflect the deepest mirth.

Now the collection for recycling groans under the increasing weight of torn sheets of festive paper. As it all lies there in its growing heap, the

magic is all but drained from it. Meanwhile some gifts will be used frequently. Some will be stowed away for the right time. Others will

decorate the house and others still will adorn the persons to whom

they were given. Meanwhile the Christmas paper is simply a sad bundle that has brought its pleasure, served its purpose.

We have not reached the wise men’s visit in our reflections. Perhaps we’ve jumped the gun ... brought out the gifts too soon. But that part

of the celebrations is past. Presents have been exchanged. Is it time to move on?

How long does Christmas last? The decorations still are up. The tree lights still glisten. The cards still

adorn the walls and mantelpiece. Holly wreaths provide signs of welcome on the doors. Smiling, bouncy Santas give the illusion of

flying with their reindeer through the air. Still we hear the Christmas

music, though fainter day by day.

But we know the days of these pleasures are numbered. Not so long now till all is packed away once more and deposited in a corner of a

cupboard. All will be as it was. Late December’s jollity will give way to early January’s bleakness.

Is it time to move on?

How long does Christmas last?

We still sing our carols, familiar words rekindling fond memories of Christmases past. The merry organ bids us add our voices to the rising

chorus. The brass band warms the hearts the crowd that gathers, enveloped by a shroud of visible breath. So many of these songs

inform our thinking; stimulate our sense of wonder at the miracle of

the Incarnation. What would this Yuletide be without them? Soon, however, the well-thumbed pages of seasonal song will be left

for another year and the next approaching season will be anticipated. Is it time to move on?

How long does Christmas last?

The feasting, the partying, the exchanging of gifts, the colourful lights

and tinsel, and the carolling – these pass. But they are merely elements in the celebration. They are not the

celebration itself. The miracle of the Incarnation that the God and Lord of all enters fully

into human experience in the form of a little child cannot be for one

day alone. The Son of God is made flesh on Christmas Day, yet that is no less the truth for each day since and for all days.

The trappings will disappear but God with us in Christ is to be known and experienced every moment.

How long does Christmas last? Christmas lasts for ever.

Happy New Year

to all our readers

News from our organisations What we’re up to.

Book of Remembrance

The Book of Remembrance goes away once a year to be updated. For most of the year the

Book is kept in the glass-topped table in the North Aisle. The pages are turned to the

current date, so that on anniversaries we may

look at the names of our loved ones in the Book and perhaps sit a while with our

memories. If an anniversary which is meaningful to you falls on a day when you are unable to view, please

do not hesitate to ask to have the Book shown to you at your special

page.

I intend sending the Book away at the beginning of March so if you

have anyone whose name you would like inscribed in the Book of Remembrance then please give details of the deceased one’s name,

and dates of birth and death to Sheena Edgar Tel: 723327,

email:sheenaedgar@btconnect.com. There is no need for the person to have been a member of the Old Parish Church or indeed of any

church or even to belong to Peebles.

There is no charge for putting an entry in the Book, but contributions

to the Remembrance Fund are invited. The Fund is used for significant

projects e.g. the foundations of the Church Centre were financed from the Fund and perhaps now the Disabled Access.

Thank you from Joann Mellors

I was taken completely by surprise on Christmas morning, when the

Minister announced to the Congregation about my retiring from

ringing the bells. I was speechless and “off the cuff” speeches is

not one of my strong points.

Being one of the TOPCOP Clangers has been a pleasure and a privilege and although I shall miss it very much, circumstances are

unavoidable. Thank you all for listening.

Joann Mellors.

POST CHRISTMAS BLUES? A FUN AND CHEAP NIGHT OUT IS WHAT YOU NEED

Are you feeling fed up after Christmas and want a cheap

night out? Then come along to our Beetle Drive on Saturday 31 January 2009 where you will be guaranteed fun and laughter. You might even win a prize! Bring your friends

with you – the more the merrier!

All ages welcome - the only skill required is being able to

count the spots on the dice!

Light refreshments will also be served.

Tickets costing only £2 for adults and £1 for children will be available throughout January from either Alistair

or Evelyn Robertson

Start time of 7 pm – don’t be late!

Organ Recital by John Kitchen

Friday March 20th More details to follow

Old Parish Forum Alistair Robertson

The Old Parish Forum got off to an excellent start on our theme

for the year – “Scottish Culture” - with talks in October by David

Todd on “The Age of Enlightenment” and in November by Professor Lindsay Paterson on “Scottish Education”.

The series will continue with a talk on “The Scottish Legal

System” by The Right Honourable Lord Gill, The Lord Justice

Clerk. This will take place on Tuesday 27 January 2009 at

7.30pm when Lord Gill will discuss the contribution of Scots

Lawyers to Scottish Culture in the pre-Reformation period; during the Enlightenment, and in the 19th and 20th centuries. He

will conclude with some thoughts on the future of the Scottish

Legal System in the post devolution era. Lord Gill is the second

most senior judge in Scotland and his presentation promises to

be both informative and fascinating. It is hoped that as many

as possible will be able to attend.

The February meeting will take place on Tuesday 24 February

2009 when the speaker will be Malcolm Fraser who will discuss

the development of Scottish Architecture. Not only is Mr Fraser

a leading Scottish architect but he has also received publicity

recently in being one of the leaders of the fight against the take-

over of HBOS by Lloyds TSB.

On Tuesday 31 March the forum will be addressed by 6th year

students of Peebles High School on a topic of their own choice.

The Scottish

Legal System Rt. Hon. Lord Gill

The Lord Justice Clerk

In the church

27th January

7.30

pm

1940s DVD Showing – Apologies from Anne

I’m so sorry that the dreaded ‘flu bug prevented me from being

able to show the 40s Night DVD on 14 December. I know lots of

people turned up in anticipation and I must apologise for the

disappointment .

However, the DVD will be shown and I plan to do this after church

in early January. Please watch the Order of Service for an announcement.

Copies of the DVD are available for a donation of £5.50 and I am

delighted to say that we have already made another £100 towards

disabled access as a result of these DVD sales.

To reserve your copy, speak to Anne at church or phone 721075.

Access for All Update

Roger Trueman

The Detailed Planning Application, together with the Application for

Listed Building Consent, was submitted on 1 December 2008 to

Scottish Borders Council. This is likely to take a minimum of 6 weeks to process. A Building Warrant Application is being prepared and will

be submitted at an early opportunity. It is currently anticipated that tender documents for the proposed works will be put out to contractors

for pricing in February 2009 and work could be on site during April/May 2009.

Lunch & Film by popular request

Sunday 22nd February Soup and Sandwich lunch at noon

followed by the film at 1pm Adults £5, Children free

Contact: Karen Ritchie 01896 833108 With thanks to Collider.com

Burns Supper Friday 16th January

7 for 7.30 in the MacFarlane Hall

Chairman Alistair Robertson

Address to the Haggis and a song

or two Walter Brodie

Immortal Memory; Stewart Houston (retired

Procurator Fiscal from Lanark)

Toast to the Lasses; Geoff Goldstraw

Reply for the Lasses; Lynn Coultard

Songs from Marianne and Ruby.

Music while we eat; Fiona & Rod Sinclair

Neeps from Archie

Smellie,Hattonknowe

Farm,Eddleston.

Tatties from Drew Walker,

Darnhall Farm,Eddleston.

Tickets £10 (including a glass of wine) from

Geoff Goldstraw and Sheena Edgar Help is required with ticket selling, neep bashing and

tattie boiling...please contact Geoff on 722040

A Year in the Tower Anne Derrick

First of all, a big thankyou to all our ringers for their dedication

and enthusiasm in what has been a busy year.

It’s been great to see our new ‘apprentices’ flourish and gain confidence and they are now adding their skills individually or in pairs

on the rota.

The highlight of the year was, of course, the very successful Bells Service in May. We certainly broke a lot of new ground by ringing the

bells in harmony and experimenting with the stunning sound created by combining bells and organ. This is something we would hope to

repeat in the future, with the hope that the new sound system will

make it easier to communicate between church and tower. On Beltane Saturday as usual, we ‘rang in the Beltane’ at 8.00am with

a fine selection of Scots songs, setting the mood for this most important day in the life of the community.

We again hosted the annual Arts Festival bellringing open day, though

howling gales and torrential rain didn’t help the attendance. The surprisingly large number of brave souls who did turn up thoroughly

enjoyed the experience and the Open Day also gave us a chance to sport our new navy blue sweatshirts, complete with Bellringers’ logo.

Appalling weather conditions also afflicted the ‘Bells Requests’ which

Fiona, assisted by Joann, organised in aid of the Talent Scheme, but once again we were heartened by the number of folk who turned out

on another dreadful morning. Maybe this is something which could be repeated on a future occasion and in better weather.

At the time of writing, we have yet to ring on the Saturday afternoon

before Christmas to cheer on our Christmas shoppers, but we hope that we encouraged you and put you in the Festive mood. Looking

ahead, Robert Burns’ 250th Anniversary falls on Sunday, 25 January, and our ringer that day will be Alison, who will mark the occasion by

ringing a special programme of Burns songs.

We hope that you always stop and listen to our ringing as you arrive at church, are patient when we drop a clanger and, even more so, realise

that it is not a recording but a real person up there in the tower ringing our bells over the town every Sunday and on other special occasions.

Best wishes for 2009 from the Bellringers:

Judy Cairns, Cathy Davidson, Anne Derrick, Margaret Ireland, Jeanette

Mackison, Joann Mellors, Angus Russel, Wilma Smith, Fiona Taylor, Roger Trueman and Alison Cruickshanks (St Peter’s) , Malcolm

Lumsden (St Andrew’s Leckie)

Well with Christmas past we’ve had a good chance to put our new system through it’s paces and we’re pleased to report that it’s a case

of “so far so good”!

Not only have we used it for worship but our building has in it’s role as

the biggest venue in town been host to the first public performance of

inChorus the recently formed town choir under the direction of Andrew Russel. As a result of their very successful evening Inchorus made a

very generous donation of £520 to the church.

Do you have a computer? Can you type? Well we could use your help!

What would be a great help would be if we could find someone to help

with the typing of the words for hymns. This takes quite a bit of time but another pair , or pairs, of hands could lighten the load. There was

due to be a digital version of CH4 by now but due to its continuing absence we’re having to type in the words manually so your assistance

would be appreciated. All you need is a computer and the ability to

type into a Word document then e-mail it to me...you don’t even have to worry about setting up powerpoint as we’ll continue to do that. If

you’re able to help I’d be delighted to hear from you.

Either give me a call on 07968 390 886 or e-mail

mrfixit.rapid@virgin.net

Our thanks to inChorus

The Kirk Session would like to thank new Peebles choir inChorus for

their very generous donation of £520 following their debut public

performance in the church in December.

Sound and Vision -a new dimension

John Scott

One year on…

It hardly seems a year since the Old Parish took its first steps

towards becoming an Eco Church. Light bulbs have been changed,

bulbs, plants and birdfeeders added to the garden round the MacFarlane Hall to encourage wildlife, recycling stepped up and of

course Fair Trade products plugged and used. Hopefully many of

you will have followed the advice from this section of the magazine

and “greened” up your personal life and space. As a spokesperson

for the Church of Scotland said recently “ The Scottish Governments

biggest secret weapon against climate change could be sitting in the

pews of Scotland’s churches “. It would be great to think that we could play such a big part and I’m sure we can with each of us

making even one small change to our lives, such as just turning

down the thermostat in our houses by one degree. On 17th

December Eco- Churches were the subject of debate in the Scottish

Parliament and the work of Eco-congregations in Scotland was

commended to Parliament.

It would be interesting to know what changes, if any, you may have

made this past year towards living a “greener” life, whether they

were inspired by something you read in the magazine and whether

you have any tips of your own you might like to pass on to others.

Please let us know by e-mailing the editor, ringing me or writing in

to the church administrator. A Happy Green New Year to you all. Diana Brown (720817)

Please have a look at our website

topcop.org.uk There’s useful information and things to see there.

Now Here’s a Thought… Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton

As I write this we are still in the season of advent which brings me

to think of one of the characters we are introduced to in the Gospel

records. The character I am thinking of is that of John the Baptist.

He is introduced in the Gospel of Luke as the cousin of Jesus and

his birth is presented in parallel terms to that of our Saviour.

However, what interests me most about him is his name.

In the Gospels of Matthew, Luke and John he is referred to as John

the Baptist; however, in the Gospel of Mark only he is referred to

as John the Baptizer. In this Gospel the suffix to his name

describes the actual work that he did. He baptised people in the

river Jordan. That was the prime thing he was remembered for. Now as many of you may know I carried out some ministry in the

Islands while I was a student at the University of St Andrews. On

the Island of Tiree I came across the Baptist church there and that

time the Pastor was the father of the Professor Donald Meek and

was known locally as ‘Meek the Dooker.’ This name refers also to

what he was known for on the Island of Tiree—he dooked, or

rather baptised adults in the practice of Believers baptism.

Now in the Acts of the Apostles we are informed that, ‘and in

Antioch the disciples were for the first time called

Christians.’ There was something about the lives of these early

disciples in Antioch that spoke of the life of the Lord Jesus Christ

whom they worshipped and served. They lived up to their name.

The application of all of this is surely obvious---whether we are in Antioch or Peebles the call of the Gospel to us today is that we

should live up to our name---and our name is that of Christian.

Are you living up to your name?

in Peebles Old Parish daily at 10am

For further details and if you’d like to help please contact Tom Fairbairn on 01721 720642

Peebles Old Parish Church of Scotland

Where all are welcome

www.topcop.org.uk

Daily Worship

Daily Worship Leaders – January Monday 5th January John Moore Tuesday 6th Janette Cameron Wednesday 7th John Fairless Thursday 8th Janet Macdougall Friday 9th Fiona MacFarlane Saturday 10th Elizabeth Parker

Monday 12th Alastair Robertson Tuesday 13th Diana Brown Wednesday 14th Lily Swinney Thursday 15th Douglas Kesting Friday 16th Elspeth Knowles Saturday 17th Pauline Copeland

Monday 19th Alan Douglas Tuesday 20th Marjory Renton Wednesday 21st Calum Macdougall Thursday 22nd Cathy Davidson Friday 23rd Fiona MacFarlane Saturday 24th Russell Copeland

Monday 26th Sheena Edgar Tuesday 27th Geoffrey Goldstraw Wednesday 28th Wilma Barrett Thursday 29th Marjory McFarlane Friday 30th Frances Caroll Saturday 31st Jim Edgar

Monday 2nd February Tom Mills Tuesday 3rd Diana Brown Wednesday 4th F. Dalrymple-Hamilton Thursday 5th Douglas Kesting Friday 6th Marjory McFarlane Saturday 7th Elizabeth Parker

From early in their history, the church has developed forms of daily worship. At the Reformation, the people were encouraged to join in daily worship in their parish churches, and the 1564 book of Common Order made provision for daily services.

Who we are This month it is our Flower Committee Convener

Maureen Collier

What’s your day job? Housewife, gardener and flower arranger.

Got a favourite food? Cullen Skink (how about a recipe? ed.)

Got any famous relatives? Afraid not!

What’s on the CD player in your car? Relaxing classical music

Best career move? Retiring.

What’s your ambition for TOPCOP? To help it achieve it’s goals

whenever I can.

How would you sell the idea of TOPCOP to your friends?

Forward thinking group with the future of the church at its heart.

Ideal length of sermon? 10-15 minutes.

What was the last book you read? The Wind from the East by

Almudena Grandes.

Do you have a favorite book/film? Ryans Daughter is my favourite film.

What’s important to you? My family, the church and people.

What is your greatest strength/weakness? Fair organizational

skills but sometimes my weakness is that I take over too much! What are your other interests? Music, theatre and holidays in

interesting places.

Got a favourite hymn/anthem? How great thou art.

If you were to write a book, what would it be about?

Absolutely no chance. I haven’t got the time.

We’re out of subjects again! Thank you to those who took the time

to respond last year and the editor is looking for more brave souls to have their souls bared in this column. There are entry forms in the MacFarlane Hall or they can be e-mailed to you. Just send a

message to editor@topcop.org.uk

Bell-tower Craik More tea Vicar?

The Fox.

The Auld Fox crept along the field,

his nose was twitching longly,

to Geoffreys pond he slowly went anticipating strongly,

he thought he heard a quack or two and said my

dinners waiting,

but as he peeped into the pond he heard the

quack abating,

he glanced and saw geoff standing there with

four ducks on his shoulders, Geoff shouted out "I’ve beat you now and walked away a smiling,

the old fox grinned and crept away ,tomorrow he’d be back

he knew that Geoffrey still had hens and that’s another quack.

Geoffrey McGonnigal Goldstraw.

Thanks to all of you who have contributed to this edition of the TOPCOP magazine.

If you’ve an event happening within the church and would like

people to know about it through this magazine? Let the editor

know, so it would be a great help if articles or intimations for the February magazine be sent in by 28th January to David MacFarlane

on 07711 851611 or preferably e-mail: magazine@topcop.org.uk

Articles or contributions for any of the sections in the magazine are welcomed. Humour, recipes, poetry, travel, photos. About 300-

400 words will fill a page but don’t restrict yourself to just one! We’re especially short of recipes and jokes.

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CONGREGATIONAL REGISTER

PEEBLES

BAPTISM

7th December Olivia Grace, daughter of Alison and James McQuaker,

Craigengar, Lamancha

DEATH

4th December Miss Marjorie Harper, 29 Connor Street, Peebles

EDDLESTON

BAPTISM 14th December Veronica Joslin, daughter of Felicity and Andrew

Vodden, Johannesburg, South Africa.

EDDLESTON OFFERINGS

EDDLESTON Total Offerings for December 2008 £888.90 Total Offerings for December 2007 £1,033.95 Total Offerings for 12 months 2008 £7,946.57

Total Offerings for 12 months 2007 £7,855.99 Surplus/(Deficit) £90.58

CHURCH ORDERS (PEEBLES)

READERS

January 4 Sheena Edgar Jeremiah 31:7-14 St John 1:1-18

11 Jim Edgar Genesis 1:1-5 St Mark 1:4-11

18 Diana Brown 1 Samuel 3:1-10

St John 1:43-51

25 Geoff Goldstraw Jonah 3:1-5,10

St Mark 1:14-20

February 1 All Age Worship Deuteronomy 18:15-20 St Mark 1:21-28

8 Douglas Kesting Isaiah 40:21-31 St Mark 1:29-39

15 Dean of Guildry 2 Kings 5:1-14 St Mark 1:40-45

22 John Fairless Isaiah 43:18-25

St Mark 2:1-12

DUTY ELDERS North South

January Jim Edgar Archie Cameron Bob Gregory Marjory Renton February Norman Kerr Tom McAndrew

Diana Brown Drew Lowe

SHORT ORDERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

January 25 February 22 Leonard Grandison Graeme Coulthard Tom Mills

Sacrament of Holy Communion Elizabeth Parker

THE CLANGERS January 4 Anne Derrick (am) Fiona Taylor (pm)

11 Roger Trueman 18 Angus Russel 25 Alison Cruickshanks

250th Anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns

FORTHCOMING SERVICES

EDDLESTON

January

Sunday 4th 11.45am

Morning Worship

Second Sunday after Christmas

Sunday 11th 11.45am

All-age Morning Worship – First Sunday after Epiphany

Sunday 18th 11.45am

Morning Worship Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Sunday 25th 6pm

All-age Evening Worship

Third Sunday after Epiphany.

February

Sunday 1st 11.45am

Morning Worship Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

FORTHCOMING SERVICES

PEEBLES

January

Sunday 4th

10am

6pm

Morning Worship Second Sunday after Christmas

Monthly Evening Service

Sunday 11th

10am

Morning Worship First Sunday after Epiphany

Sunday

18th

10am

Morning Worship

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Sunday

25th

10am

6pm

Morning Worship with the Sacrament of Holy

Communion. Third Sunday after Epiphany

February

Sunday

1st

10am

6pm

All age Morning Worship

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Monthly Evening Service

FLOWER CALENDAR Convenor: Mrs Maureen Collier (724633)

4 Donor Christmas Arrangements Arranger

Distributor 11 Donors Mrs Margaret Ireland, Edderston Road.

Mrs Anna Edgar, Northumberland.

Arranger Margaret Percy Robb Distributor Marianne Ewart, Cuddyside. 18 Donors Mrs Thomson, Kingsmuir Crescent,

Mr Forrest, Edderston Road. Arranger Eileen Williamson Distributor Eileen Williamson

25 Donors Mrs A Goodburn, Innerleithen Road Mrs E Peat, South Park West.

Arranger Audrey Annand January

Distributor Mrs Lamont, Rosetta Road.

1 Donor Maureen Collier Arranger Maureen Collier Distributor Mrs A Love, Kerfield 8 Donors Mr & Mrs Williamson, Caledonian Cottages

Arranger Diana Brown Distributor Anne Derrick, Edderston Road 15 Donor No Donor yet

Arranger June Grandison Distributor June Grandison 22 Donors Mrs Lamont, Rosetta Road

Mrs Paton, The Mount Arranger Anne Ross F

ebrua

Distributor Mrs Forsyth, Soonhope

Who’s Who at Peebles & Eddleston

Minister: The Reverend Calum Macdougall

The Manse, Innerleithen Road, Peebles.

01721 720568 calum@topcop.org.uk

Session Clerk: Sheena Edgar 5 Jubilee Park PEEBLES Tel: 01721 723327. sheena@topcop.org.uk

Treasurer: Alan Douglas

3 Edderston Ridge, Peebles.

01721 723038

Organist & Choirmaster: Andrew Russel Glensax, Bonnington Road, Peebles. 01721 721127 music@topcop.org.uk

Roll Keeper: Alison Duncan

14 Crossburn Farm Road, Peebles. 01721 721033

Beadle: Edward Knowles 56 Elliots Park, Peebles. 01721 722860

Hall-keeper: Tess Goodwin

16 Elcho Street, Peebles. 01721 720674

Eddleston Session Clerk: Margaret Love 11 Old Manse Road, Eddleston. 01721 730263

Eddleston Treasurer: Archie Smellie

Hattonknowe, Eddleston. 01721 730282

Eddleston Organist: Lorraine Mulholland Millbank, Eddleston. 01721 730332

Eco-congregation & Fairtrade Co-ordinator:

Diana Brown Springhill Road, Peebles.

01721 720817

Church Administrator: Marjory MacFarlane 07791 438759 01721 722127 admin@topcop.org.uk

Registered charities (Peebles) SCO13316 (Eddleston) SCO10081

And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the

year: “Give me a light that I may tread safely into

the unknown.” And he replied, “Go out into the

darkness and put your hand into the hand of

God. That shall be to you better than light and

safer than a known way.”

Minnie Louise Haskins

(Quoted by King George V1 in his Christmas broadcast 1939)