Our services for Sunday 23 March 2025, Abercorn Church 10.00am, Winchburgh Church 11.30am. All Welcome
Abercorn, Pardovan, Kingscavil and Winchburgh Parish
Church notices, week commencing 23rd March 2025
Coffee and Chat Friday 28thMarch 2025, 10.00am – 12 noon.
Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) Are you an unpaid carer or disabled adult living in West Lothian? If so, then book into one of weekly advice session and have a chat with a member of the team! At Friday Coffee and Chat every Friday. See poster
Coffee Morning yesterday. – Raised £1,051.63 (+£87.50 Gift aid to claim) for church funds; a fantastic result to a busy and well supported day. Thanks to the Fundraising Team for organising this event and all who helped and supported it.
Bathgate Orchestra Concert in Winchburgh Church Friday 28 March 2025 at 7.30pm – entrance by donation. See poster.
An exhibition of Philpstoun memorabilia will be held in Philpstoun Community Centre Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March, 1pm – 4pm. Refreshments available.
Silent Auction in Winchburgh Church Tuesday 6th May 2025, 7.00pm. Donations for the auction can be given to Sheena, Hilda and Joyce.
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.
The Stated Annual Meeting of the Congregation, 27 April 2025 in Winchburgh Church after the service.
This week’s worship:
Readings: Old Testament: Psalm 63:1-8. New Testament: Luke 13:1-9
Hymns CH4: 110, 81, 198, 465, 644. 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)