Welcome

Some of you may remember the MacLachlan's who worked as missionaries in Ethiopia for many years. As a church we supported them and they regularly sent us updates about themselves and their work.
They are now residents of the U.S. for the first time in 30 years. 
As they were leaving Ethiopia, an opportunity arose for Mark to work with SIM Ethiopia - coordinating new agriculture work in grain and vegetable crop production. He leaves for Ethiopia on February 7th for 2 weeks for this work against a background of armed conflict and fertilizer shortages. We are asked to pray for the continued and expanding ministry which involves supporting and equipping missionaries and facilitating workshops, coaching , mentoring etc. and also to pray for a smooth settlement back into life in the States.
The family are now living in Jonesboro, Georgia.
If anybody wishes further information please speak to me.
Enjoy the magazine

Denise

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Blythswood Care

Most of you are aware that a group of us at Maxwell help sort shoeboxes in November for sending to Eastern Europe. Throughout the year we collect all kinds of things to add to the boxes, to even them out, so that all the boxes are of the same quality. If we have large donations of some things we make up boxes ready for November. We all get very excited if we come across "bargains" when we are out shopping. We are always on the lookout for empty shoeboxes which we cover before filling them.
There will be a box at the back of the church where you are invited to place things we may use in our boxes. If anyone is spring cleaning or downsizing we try and add different things such as a piece of costume jewellery or some cutlery to each box. I will leave a few leaflets that may help you see what we use and a list of suggested fillers if you are spring cleaning!

Many thanks
Denise

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Music

Your Sunday music group is very grateful for your kind comments and encouragement for its contribution to our Maxwell morning services.   We enjoy working with our locum ministers - Mike, Alister, et al and hearing our congregation enthusiastically singing the songs and hymns.   

From time to time, however,  we will need to take the ‘occasional holiday’ and ideally have a rota for Sunday mornings.    We would therefore welcome interest from other members of our congregation to join us as singers and/or keyboard players.  You will receive great support and coaching.  If you can help us – please have a word with Ian after a morning service.

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Tea / Coffee Rota

11 February - Lynnette Hilditch, Karen Mowat, Lesley Young
18 February - 

There are spaces on the rota so please consider putting your name down for the rota as the more folk help, the less frequently you will be called upon.

We are really trying to become greener and it really helps if people bring their own cups/mugs.

Thank you
Jackie and Norman

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Castle Cafe

The next meeting of the Castle Cafe will take place on 15 February in the West Room at 2pm.

We look forward to hearing from Yvonne Macmillan. 


 

Bible Study

 

Safeguarding – Ensuring a Safe Church for All 
If you suspect or witness harm or abuse, or it is reported to you, you must immediately report it to one of the Safeguarding Coordinators:

Rev. Adam Dillon
Mobile: 07841673642  email: adillon@churchofscotland.org.uk