Greetings from the Manse,
It’s always good to see so many people joining us for worship, both in church and online.
May you each know Gods presence and comfort at this time.
Our Notices for this week:
Dates for your Diary:
Sunday 5th December 4:00pm - Families at Four
Saturday 11th December 10:00am – 12:00pm – A Time to Remember
Sunday 12th December 10:00am – Sunday Service / DJ Club
{followed by Tea & Coffee in Halls}
Sunday 19st December 10:00am – Christmas Family Service with DJ Club; F4 & YF
{followed by Tea & Coffee in Halls}
Friday 24th December 6:30am - Christmas Eve Service
Saturday 25th December 10:30am - Christmas Day Service
Sunday 26th December 10:30am - Boxing Day Family Service
Sunday 2nd January 2022 10:30am – Sunday Worship 2022
Sunday Worship: Worship is very much open to all, we continue to monitor the latest guidelines to see what further steps we can take to bring our church life closer to the “normal” we all knew.
Readings: It has been wonderful to have different voices sharing the lesson each Sunday, a new readers list for Nov forward is in the display area; please don’t be shy about putting your name down.
Kevock Choir Christmas Concert: Saturday 11th December at 7pm in the Church : The Kevock Choir will be hosting “A Christmas Celebration” in the Church on Saturday evening. An evening of popular Christmas carols, with a few for the audience to join in. Entry by donation; proceeds to be shared between Choir and Church. Do come along and support them.
Gui Bonnie Buds: Each Thursday : 10:00am to 12:00pm Baby & Bairns Group in Halls
Private Prayer: Private Prayer Time on Wednesdays, between 10:00am and 12:00pm. Even if you do not feel ready to return to Sunday Worship you may find comfort in some quiet time within the Church.
Pitcairn Centre: We are now open; Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Saturday : 10:00am – 12:00pm. On Thursdays we are now open 10:00am to 2:00pm with burgers and filled rolls returning. I hope you will be able to drop in and enjoy a cuppa and a chat….or even a burger roll.
Milk Bottle Tops: the Guild is participating in a scheme to collect plastic milk bottle tops in all colours, which will be sold in aid of palliative care. Containers are available for these in the Church and Pitcairn Centre.
Hill Walking Group: Hill Walking Calendar 2021/22 available from display area. New walkers are welcome, all that is required are a pair of good strong boots, appropriate clothing and a reasonable level of fitness. For more information contact:
Christine Sinclair - 663 7712; Tom Thompson 663 5916, or Sheila Symon - 07889 009472
Christmas Card Address Labels: 2021 labels available to be collected from the display area for regular users of this service. For more info contact : Keith Leslie, Tel: 07549 024624
As we continue to connect digitally, the links for Sunday’s Service are below. We pray you know God’s presence as we worship together.
OR follow the direct route via:
Please share all these links with non Internet or Facebook users who may have access to YouTube via their Smart TV.
I absolutely love when people get in touch and I am very grateful for those who have, please do share your news, your opinions and your suggestions. My email address is
LPurden@churchofscotland.org.ukIf you are aware of any members or friends who do not receive this email and would like to receive future ones, please ask them to send their email contact details to Iain Thomson at sessionclerk@bonnyriggchurch.co.uk
Rev. Louise Purden
