Oakshaw Trinity Church

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Next Sunday:  Morning worship at 11.00am when Rev. Alistair Cherry BA, BD, Presbytery Clerk of Greenock and Paisley Presbytery will be our guest preacher.

Fairtrade Fortnight:  Our next meeting is tomorrow night, 22nd February, when our speaker will be Dr. Phil Cotton, who will talk about “Fairtrade”.  All will be made welcome.

The Guild:  The next meeting of Oakshaw Trinity Guild will be held on Tuesday 23rd February at 7.30pm in the Lang Hall.  The guest speaker will be Rev. Alistair Shaw who will give a slide presentation of his visit to the Greek island of Santorini.  All welcome.

PACT:  An open meeting on the Street Pastors Scheme, recently established in central Paisley, will be held in the Elim Church (18 Gordon Street) tonight, 21st February, at 6.30pm.  The Street Pastors Scheme Initiative has been operating on Friday nights since December 2009 and is a service to vulnerable young people.  The meeting will include the dedication of the Pastors and an account of their work so far.  It promises to be an interesting experience.  All welcome.

Local Ecumenical Partnership:  The third LEP Gathering will be held in Augustine United Church, Edinburgh, on Saturday 13th March.  Local Ecumenical Partnership Gatherings are opportunities for people involved with or interested in Local Ecumenical Partnerships to meet and share with one and other.  The third gathering will explore the theme “Getting to know you”.  The morning session will focus upon “Traditions in Conversation”, recognising that on our journey together we learn much from others, both about their traditions and our own.  Our conversationalists will be Rev. John Humphreys, Moderator of the United Reformed Church, National Synod of Scotland; Very Rev. Sheilagh Kesting, Ecumenical Officer, Church of Scotland; Right Rev. Brian Smith, Bishop of Edinburgh, Scottish Episcopal Church; and Rev. Lily Twist, Chair of the Methodist Synod in Scotland.  This will be an interactive conversation between our guests and participants.

The afternoon session will bring news from the Scottish Churches National Sponsoring Body for Local Ecumenical Partnerships and introduce peer accompaniment as the new method for carrying out ecumenical reviews of LEPs.  Those wishing to attend can obtain a booking form from the Church Office.

Flower Remembrances:  If you would like to mark a Sunday which is “special” to you by contributing to church flowers, the committee would be happy to arrange this for you.  Please speak to Sheena Clark.

 Oakshaw Oracle 21st February 2010

TODAY:

• FAIRTRADE STALL will be open after the service
• ELDERS: District Envelopes are available from the hall after the service.

RETIRING COLLECTION last Sunday raised the sum of £1,000.00.

THANK YOU: The Sunday School Teachers’ would like to thank the children and the congregation for their support last Sunday. The sum of £175 was raised and included in the Retiring Collection.

NEXT SUNDAY: Morning Worship at 11.00 a.m.

EIGHT O’CLOCK CLUB: Our next meeting is on Monday 22nd February when our speaker will be Dr. Phil Cotton, who will talk about “Fairtrade”. All well be made welcome.

THE GUILD: The guest speaker at our meeting on Tuesday 16th February, will be John Steel who will tell us about his experiences as a Student Teacher. His talk will be followed by a Business Meeting. The Spring Meeting of Paisley Presbyterial Council takes place on Wednesday 17th February at 7.30 p.m. in Laigh Kirk Hall. The speaker will be Gordon McClelland, a retired Police Officer from Strathclyde Division.

PACT: An open meeting on the Street Pastors Scheme, recently established in Central Paisley, will be held in the Elim Church (18 Gordon Street) on Sunday 21st February at 6.30 p.m. the Street Pastors Scheme Initiative has been operating on Friday nights since December 2009 and is a service to vulnerable young people. The meeting will include the Dedication of the Pastors and an account of their work so far. It promises to be an interesting experience. All Welcome.

LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP: The Third LEP Gathering will be held in Augustine United Church, Edinburgh on Saturday 13th March, 2010. Local Ecumenical Partnership Gatherings are opportunities for people involved with, or interested in Local Ecumenical Partnerships to meet and share with one another. The third gathering will explore the theme “Getting to know you”. The morning session will focus upon, ‘Traditions in Conversation’, recognising that on our journey together we learn much from others, both about their traditions and our own. Our conversationalists will be Rev. John Humphreys, Moderator, United Reformed Church National Synod of Scotland, Very Rev. Sheilagh Kesting, Ecumenical Officer, Church of Scotland, Rt. Rev. Brian Smith, Bishop of Edinburgh, Scottish Episcopal Church and Rev. Lily Twist, Chair of the Methodist Synod in Scotland. This will be an interactive conversation between our guests and participants. The afternoon session will bring news from the Scottish Churches National Sponsoring Body for Local Ecumenical Partnerships and introduce peer accompaniment as the new method for carrying out ecumenical reviews of LEPS. Those wish to attend can obtain a Booking Form from the Church Office.

FLOWER REMEMBRANCES: If you would like to mark a Sunday which is “SPECIAL” to you by contributing to Church Flowers, the committee would be happy to arrange this for you. Please speak to Sheena Clark.

Oakshaw Oracle 14th February 2010

TODAY:

• RETIRING COLLECTION will be taken after the service for the Haiti Earthquake Children’s Appeal.
• BOOK STALL is open after the service.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN are doing a sponsored “Workout” & “Jump A Thon” during the Church Service this is in aid of the Haiti Earthquake Appeal. Code of dress for Teachers and Children will be pyjamas.

SATURDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2010: The Church Car Park will be closed all day due to repairs being carried out.

NEXT SUNDAY: Morning Worship at 11.00 a.m.

FAIRTRADE STALL will be open after the service

THE GUILD: At our meeting on Tuesday 9th February, our speaker, Kirsten Sinclair, will talk about the work of Yorkhill Children’s Foundation. There will be a sales table of a small selection of items from their Gift Shop. The Guild meets on Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m. in the Lang Hall and all are welcome to attend.

TRINITY LUNCH CLUB meets on Wednesday 10th February when the speaker will be Margaret Morton of the Religions Society of Friends/Quakers (postponed from January). If you wish lunch at 12.30 in the WYND CENTRE please add your name to the sheet in the Vestibule, even if you are a regular attender. This helps with catering arrangements. All welcome—come and bring a friend.

FLOWER REMEMBRANCES: If you would like to mark a Sunday which is “SPECIAL” to you by contributing to Church Flowers, the committee would be happy to arrange this for you. Please speak to Sheena Clark.

PACT: An open meeting on the Street Pastors Scheme, recently established in Central Paisley, will be held in the Elim Church (18 Gordon Street) on Sunday 21st February at
6.30 p.m. this initiative has been operating on Friday nights since December 2009. the meeting will include the Dedication of the Pastors and an account of their work so far.
It promises to be an interesting experience. All Welcome.

Oakshaw Oracle 7th February 2010

NEXT SUNDAY: Morning Worship at 11.00 a.m. A retiral collection will be taken after the service for the Haiti Earthquake Children’s Appeal.

THE GUILD: The guest speaker at our meeting on Tuesday 2nd February will be Rev. Effie Irvine. She will give a slide talk on the Holy Land. The Guild meets on Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m. in the Lang Hall. All welcome

TRINITY LUNCH CLUB meets on Wednesday 10th February when the speaker will be Margaret Morton of the Religions Society of Friends/Quakers (postponed from January). If you wish lunch at 12.30 in the WYND CENTRE please add your name to the sheet in the Vestibule, even if you are a regular attender. This helps with catering arrangements. All welcome—come and bring a friend.

FLOWER REMEMBRANCES: If you would like to mark a Sunday which is “SPECIAL” to you by contributing to Church Flowers, the committee would be happy to arrange this for you. Please speak to Sheena Clark.

LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP: The Third LEP Gathering will be held in Augustine United Church, Edinburgh on Saturday 13th March, 2010. Local Ecumenical Partnership Gatherings are opportunities for people involved with, or interested in Local Ecumenical Partnerships to meet and share with one another. The third gathering will explore the theme “Getting to know you”. The morning session will focus upon, ‘Traditions in Conversation’, recognising that on our journey together we learn much from others, both about their traditions and our own. Our conversationalists will be Rev. John Humphreys, Moderator, United Reformed Church National Synod of Scotland, Very Rev. Sheilagh Kesting, Ecumenical Officer, Church of Scotland, Rt. Rev. Brian Smith, Bishop of Edinburgh, Scottish Episcopal Church and Rev. Lily Twist, Chair of the Methodist Synod in Scotland. This will be an interactive conversation between our guests and participants. The afternoon session will bring news from the Scottish Churches National Sponsoring Body for Local Ecumenical Partnerships and introduce peer accompaniment as the new method for carrying out ecumenical reviews of LEPS. Those wishing to attend can obtain a Booking Form from the Church Office.

Oakshaw Oracle 31st January 2010

NEXT SUNDAY: Morning Worship at 11.00 a.m.

EIGHT O’CLOCK CLUB: The next meeting is on Monday 25th January when our speaker Mr. George Goldie will entertain us with “Tales of Advanced Drive and Road Safety”. All will be made welcome.
THE GUILD: The next meeting of Oakshaw Trinity Guild will be held on Tuesday 26th January. Our quest speaker will be Ann McColl who will give a talk on her “Journey to Counselling”. The Guild meets on Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m. in the Lang Hall. All welcome.
FLOWER REMEMBRANCES: If you would like to mark a Sunday which is “SPECIAL” to you by contributing to Church Flowers, the committee would be happy to arrange this for you. Please speak to Sheena Clark.
P.A.C.T. The Annual Christian Unity Service is today at 3.00 p.m. in Wallneuk Church. Rev. Alistair Shaw, Moderator of the Greenock & Paisley Presbytery will give the address. A good attendance is hoped for.

USED STAMP COLLECTION: There has been a great response to the above for which many thanks. The collection will close in January 2010. This will allow you to save all your Christmas stamps. It would be helpful if you could trim the stamps, leaving a 1/4” margin round each one. Would you then hand
your stamps to Helen Tannahill, many thanks.

LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP: The Third LEP Gathering will be held in Augustine United Church, Edinburgh on Saturday 13th March, 2010. Local Ecumenical Partnership Gatherings are opportunities for people involved with, or interested in Local Ecumenical Partnerships to meet and share with one another. The third gathering will explore the theme “Getting to know you”. The morning session will focus upon, ‘Traditions in Conversation’, recognising that on our journey together we learn much from others, both about their traditions and our own. Our conversationalists will be Rev. John Humphreys, Moderator, United Reformed Church National Synod of Scotland, Very Rev. Sheilagh Kesting, Ecumenical Officer, Church of Scotland, Rt. Rev. Brian Smith, Bishop of Edinburgh, Scottish Episcopal Church and Rev. Lily Twist, Chair of the Methodist Synod in Scotland. This will be an interactive conversation between our guests and participants.
The afternoon session will bring news from the Scottish Churches National Sponsoring Body for Local Ecumenical Partnerships and introduce peer accompaniment as the new method for carrying out ecumenical reviews of LEPS. Those wishing to attend can obtain a Booking Form from the Church Office.

Oakshaw Oracle 24th January 2010

Today:  Bookstall is open over in the hall after in the service.

Next Sunday:

• Morning worship at 11am when our guest preacher will be the Moderator of Greenock & Paisley Presbytery, Rev. Alistair Shaw.
• Fairtrade stall will be open after the service.

The Guild  is cancelled due to bad weather.

Trinity Lunch Club is cancelled due to bad weather.

Flower Remembrances – if you would like to mark a Sunday which is “special” to you by contributing to Church Flowers, the committee would be happy to arrange this for you.  Please speak to Sheena Clark.

Christian Aid: Thank you to everyone who returned Christian Aid Christmas appeal envelopes.  The total raised was £300 which will be added to the £500 raised from the mission boxes as both are going to Christian Aid’s work in Israel and the occupied Palestinian Territories.

Used Stamp Collection:  There has been a great response to this for which many thanks.  The collection will close in January.  This will allow you to save all your Christmas stamp.  It would be helpful if you could trim the stamps, leaving a quarter inch margin around each one.  Would you then hand your stamps to Helen Tannahill.

Dates for your Diary:

• 19th January – Wynd Board meeting meets at 7.30pm in the Apse of the Wynd Centre;
• 28th January – Wynd Board AGM in the Lesser Hall of the Wynd Centre;
• 16th February – Fabric Committee meeting at 7.30pm in the Session House;
• 17th February – Youth Committee meeting at 8.00pm in the Lesser Hall of the Wynd Centre;
• 24th February – AMEC Committe meeting at 7.30pm in the Session House;
• 25th February – Adams Trust Committee meeting at 7.30pm in the Lesser Hall of the Wynd Centre.

Oakshaw Oracle 10th January 2010

Next Sunday:

• Morning worship at 11am when the preacher will be Rev. Elizabeth Malaney.
• All departments of the Sunday school resume.
• Bookstall will be open after the service.

Trinity Lunch Club: meets on Wednesday 13th January, 2010 when the speaker will be Margaret Morton from the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).  All welcome.  If you wish lunch at 12.30pm in the Wynd Centre Main Hall, please add your name to the sheet in the Vestibule, even if you are a regular attender, this helps with catering arrangements.

Flower Remembrances: If you would like to mark a Sunday which is “SPECIAL” to you by contributing to the Church Flowers, the committee would be happy to arrange this for you.  Please speak to Sheena Clark.

Reminder: Helen Tannahill will collect your used stamps in January.

Church Office & Wynd Centre:  Re-opens on Tuesday 5th January 2010.  If anyone is in need of a Minister please contact Rev. Hutton Steel on 0141 887 0884.

Oakshaw Oracle 27th December & 3rd January

Attached to this post is the order of service being used at the Watchnight service and on Christmas Day.

Christmas 2009

Next Sunday:  Morning worship at 11am.

Missionary Giving, October to December 2009: There was a Christian Aid report within last week’s Oracle and an envelope for our Christmas gifts on 27th December.  Our giving to aid the Kenyan Harvest Food crisis was good, and our ongoing Mission fund to support the vital fight against poverty in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories has so far reached about £560.  This is excellent and we hope to make a presentation on 27th December.  The Christmas Eve collection will be used to support the work of CHAS.

Reminder: Helen Tannahill will collect your used stamps in January.

Bookstall: The next bookstall will be on Sunday 10th January.

Flower Remembrances:  If you would like to makr a Sunday which is “SPECIAL” to you by contributing to Church Flowers, the committee would be happy to arrange this for you.  Please speak to Sheena Clark.

Oakshaw Oracle 20th December 2009

Here are some photos taken at today’s Sunday School Nativity Play