Our services for Sunday 16 March 2025, Kingscavil Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All Welcome
Church notices, week commencing 16th March 2025
Coffee and Chat Friday 21st March 2025, 10.00am – 12 noon.
Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) Not at Friday Coffee and Chat this week.
Dementia Friendly Winchburgh Project being facilitated by the Development Trust at Coffee and Chat 21 March. Initiative funded by the West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership to inspire early interventions in the dementia journey. They are particularly keen to connect with unpaid carers.
Craft Club meets Monday 17th March 1.30pm in Winchburgh Church
Coffee Morning. - Saturday 22nd March 10.30-12.30pm in Winchburgh Church. Tea/ coffee scones, pancakes and cake. A few stalls to include Easter/ Mother’s Day gifts, jewellery, some home baking & Easter egg tombola. Donations of priced home baking will be accepted on the day preferably before 10.30am. Donations for the Easter tombola would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Painting: The interior of Winchburgh Church is in dire need of painting. We initially thought this would be part of the renovations at the back of the church, but this is not likely to happen this year. The Kirk Session is mindful that our finances are not in great shape. We intend to paint the church ourselves using our own (free) labour and fund the cost of the paint from donations. If you would like to make a donation you can do so in the box at the back of the church or give it to an Elder.We estimate the cost of the paint would be circa £1,000.00; the work would start after Easter.
If you are a tax payer and have not already signed a gift aid form but would like to do so, please see the Treasurer, George Taylor. Recovering the tax adds 25% to the value of your gift. Thank you for your help and generosity.
Bathgate Orchestra Concert in Winchburgh Church Friday 28 March 2025 at 7.30pm – entrance by donation. See poster.
Word Search Competition. The winner of this was Joyce Harvey and she received a gift Voucher for M&S. £234 was realised for Church funds from this event. Thank you to all who contributed in any way.
An exhibition of Philpstoun memorabilia will be held in Philpstoun Community Centre Saturday 29th and Sunday 30thMarch, 1pm – 4pm. Refreshments available.
The Stated Annual Meeting of the Congregation, 27 April 2025 in Winchburgh Church after the service.
This week’s worship:
Readings: Old Testament: Psalm 27 New Testament: Luke 13:31-35
Hymns CH4: 113, 189, 259, 462, 555. Blessing 786.
May the God of Peace go with us as we travel from this place may the love of Jesus keep us firm in hope and full of grace.
Ian Jamieson. (b1939)