More than half the congregations in the Presbytery were represented at the conference ‘Making a High Impact Welcome’. The 53 participants considered the merits of treating those who come to our church services as special ‘Guests’ and as ‘gifts from God’ to our churches. Consideration was given to the practicalities of helping our guests have a fulfillinig and enriching experience with us and also of how to continue the relationship beyond the initial visit. Powerpoint slides used during the conference are available for download from the main presbytery website.
Cowdenbeath Trinity Church in response to requests made by a local School are running “Children - What Would you do with them” - a five week discusion group for parents to come together and discuss some of the problems we all find in bringing up young children. The group starts on Monday 26th October at 10.00am in Trinity Church Halls Sinclair Drive Cowdenbeath. Anyone interested in coming should contact Pamela Scott our Family and Children’s Worker on 01383 410530 or at the Church office 01383 512079. There wil be a creche available.
Five members of Cowdenbeath Trinity Church, Mitch and Isobell Drysdale, Caroline Bowman, Ella coates and Helen Heggie are going on an exchange trip for a week to visit the Evangelical Church of the Czech Republic. They will visit churches in Miraslov and Olomouc. During the visit they will also spend time in the churches, the local schools, a school for retarded children and visits to families in the local community. The group will take with them small gifts for their host families and two banners, one for each church, reflecting the unity we share with them. There will of course be time for some sightseeing and the hosts have planned time for this in Prague and in Cesky Krumlov one of the most beautiful towns and castle in the Czech Republic. The group will meet with the congregations and during an evening service will share some of the work that happens in Trinity Church
Dunfermline Presbytery
Dedication Service for all children’s workers/youth leaders
Sunday 6th September 2009 6.30 pm at St Serf’s Parish Church, Benarty
An opportunity for all involved in children’s and youth ministry in the Presbytery of Dunfermline to get together for worship, fellowship and an act of dedication for another year’s service. You are invited to stay for refreshments and fellowship after the service
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010 resource ‘You are Witnesses’ will be available from Mid September may be ordered from:
Norwich Books and Music Downloadables and web orders from www.ctbi.org.uk/weekofprayer
English Pamphlets are £1.00Larger print English Pamphlets are £1.00Prayer cards are £1.00 for 10 A3 Posters (pack of 2) are £1.50There is £1 handling charge for orders under £10 and £2.50 handling charge for orders between £10 and £50Free postage or orders over £50.
The material may be adapted for local use
CTBI hope that local churches will be creative in the ways they mark the Week of Prayer and they would be glad to hear of what has been tried, what works and what doesn’t! Sometimes a pilgrimage around the churches is organised – on each day of the eight days in a different church, following the daily Bible readings. This permits each church to worship in its own style and offer hospitality to others. Some people organise daily prayers in their place of work. Church schools may put on services and events.
This year’s themeThis year’s material is based on that prepared for the work church by a group from ACTS. 1910 was the Edinburgh Mission Conference and there are a number of events taking place during the year to mark the centenary of this important milestone in the history of the ecumenical movement. (further details can be found at www.edinburgh2010.org/
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010 reflects the themes of Christian unity and mission..Dates of EventsMost places observe the ‘Week’ in January (18th to 25th) others at Pentecost (which calls on 23 May in 2010). Locally, you may make your own decision. To allow for variation, the material only has the year on it and the days are denoted by numbers – one to eight. The resource material may be used at any time in the year
A half-day conference for all those who want their church welcome to be even better!
Meeting from 9.30am - 1pm in St.Andrew’s Erskine Church, Robertson Road you are invited to consider how you can create a welcome that helps guests to stay!
Cost of the conference is free, so send along your entire welcome group !!!
ALPHA at BEATH&COWDENBEATH NORTH CHURCH, COWDENBEATHStarts on Fri 25th Sept. and then every Friday until 4th Dec. 7pm - 9pm in the BCNC Church Hall
Alpha weekend away 6th - 8th Nov. Kincraig near Aviemore
Please check out our website for more information. www.beathandnorth.org.uk
Saturday 5th September 2009 1.00 - 3.00 pm
This event has now been cancelled
For further information please contact Barbara Leppard
Children and Youth Support Ministry Worker
01383 729811 or email barbara.leppard@dunfermlinepresbytery.org.uk
Culross and Torryburn Church Summer Fete will be held this year on Culross Village Green on Saturday, August 15th from 12 noon until 4pm. No entry charge!
A ‘gala’ event is anticipated, with a varied selection of over thirty stalls and refreshments will be served in the marquee on the green.
Please note this event in your diary and come along with your family on the day and have a great time!
Plenty of parking spaces at both east and west car parks.
Further info is available from ahm276@aol.com
The results are in. An overwhelming 90% of you believe poverty can be eradicated. That’s great news. But what do you believe is the most important step to take towards eradicating poverty? This is what you said…24% End corrupt governments22% Make international trade rules fairer21% Improve access to education and health services14% Halt climate change8% Increase aid to poor countries5% Curb tax dodging by multinationalsTake a look at what people have been saying and add your own response; do you agree or disagree? www.christainaid.org.uk
