NEXT SUNDAY:
11.00am Morning Worship will be conducted by [...]]]> TODAY:

• 11.00am – Morning worship conducted by Very Rev. John C. Christie and Rev. Douglas Hamilton.
• Membership classes: Rev. Douglas Hamilton will be holding a series of membership classes starting today after the morning service in the Heritage Room. Anyone interested, please just turn up.

NEXT SUNDAY:
11.00am Morning Worship will be conducted by Very Rev. John C. Christie and Rev. Douglas Hamilton and will include the Sacrament of Baptism.

EIGHT O’CLOCK CLUB:
The next meeting will be held on Monday 30th January at 8pm in the Lang Hall. The entertainment is “Sounds Familiar”. All welcome.

WYND WORSHIP:
The following dates in February require volunteers for Wynd Worship: 2nd; 3rd; 7th; 9th. If you can help please contact John Stewart or Catriona in the Church office.

CROSSREACH:
Copies of the prayer booklet from CrossReach are available in the Church vestibule. Please pick up a copy soon. They are very useful for private devotions. CrossReach is the Social Care Foundation of the Church of Scotland.

CHRISTIAN UNITY SERVICE:
Organised by PACT to mark the Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, this is being held in St. Charles’ Catholic Church (Union Street) on Sunday 22nd January at 3pm. All welcome.

TRINITY MAGAZINE:
All contributions for inclusion in the next issue of Trinity Magazine should be in as soon as possible, by by Sunday 29th at the latest. The magazine will be available from mid February. Remember to include advance notice of any events between mid February and the end of May. Also, let us know of any ideas for items/features you would like to see in future issues of Trinity and we will see what we can do. Items should be given to Sheila Miller (smiller14@btinternet.com) or Lynn Ferguson (lynn.ferguson@ntlworld.com) or Catriona in the Church office.

USED STAMP COLLECTION:
The stamp collection will continue until end of January 2012.

DYNAMIC WORSHIP DAY:
Saturday 4th February – 10am-4pm. Clydebank United Reformed Church. An event for anyone in West Link Churches Group interested in exploring different types of worship. Workshops will cover prayer, music, community, storytelling, drama, multimedia, etc. Soup, tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own sandwiches. If you are interested please speak to Sheena Young.

The Interim Minister has [...]]]> TODAY

• 11am – Morning Worship conducted by Very Rev. John C. Christie & Rev. Douglas Hamilton.
• All departments of the Sunday School resume.

NEXT SUNDAY

• 11am – Morning Worship conducted by Very Rev. John C. Christie * Rev. Douglas Hamilton.
• Fairtrade stall will be open after the service.

KIRK SESSION GATHERING

The Interim Minister has asked that there be a ‘Session Gathering’ on Sunday 15th January at 12.30pm. The Gathering will be organised along the same lines as the Congregational Gathering. Your presence and opinion is important. Please be there (along with your sandwiches). The gathering will finish by 2pm.

TRINITY LUNCH CLUB

The next meeting is on Wednesday 11th January at 12.30pm in the main hall of the Wynd Centre. The speaker is Gus McKay from Lodging House Mission, a Christian organisation providing help for people in need. Please put your name on the sheet in the church vestibule if you plan to attend, this helps with catering. All welcome.

MEMBERSHIP CLASSES

Rev. Douglas Hamilton will be holding a series of membership classes starting on Sunday 22nd January after the morning service in the Heritage Room. Anyone interested please just turn up.

WYND PRAYERS

We are looking for volunteers to take the Wynd prayers on Thursday 19th January. If you can help please contact John Stewart or Catriona Muirhead in the Church office.

USED STAMP COLLECTION

The stamp collection will continue until the end of January.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

15/01/2012 12.30pm – Kirk Session Gathering in the hall.

22/01/2012 12.30pm – Membership Class in the Heritage Room.

23/01/2012 7.30pm – Kirk Session meeting in the Lang Hall.

14/02/2012 7.30pm – Greenock & Paisley Presbytery meeting.

11am Christmas Morning Family Worship

The Interim Minister [...]]]> TODAY

• Morning Worship – The Sunday School Nativity Play
• Thought Tree – “Tags” will be given out for you to add someone or some family
  you would like thought about, thereafter please add to the Thought Tree in the
  Church.

NEXT SUNDAY

11am Christmas Morning Family Worship

KIRK SESSION GATHERING

The Interim Minister has asked that there be a “Session Gathering” on Sunday
15th January at 12.30pm. The Gathering will be organised along the same lines
as the Congregational Gathering Your presence and opinion is important. Please
be there (along with your sandwiches). The Gathering will finish by 2pm.

CAR PATROL

The Kirk Session has agreed that the Sunday Car patrol will be discontinued
with immediate effect, due to the lack of any incidents. Fingers crossed.

LARGE PRINT BIBLES

A small number of large print New International Bibles have been boughts. If
you need one please pick it up from the Vestibule and return it when you leave.

EIGHT O’CLOCK CLUB

Our grateful thanks to the members and friends who participated in our raffle for
a Christmas hamper. The sum raised was £230 and the winner was Ellen Hay.

APPEAL

Help is required to take down the Christmas decorations on Wednesday 4th
January at 7pm.

CHRISTMAS GOODS

There are still a small number of goods from the Christmas Fayre and these
will be available in the hall after the service. We also have a Christmas doll
donated and shall be taking bids in a silent auction.

REMINDER

Helen Tannahill will collect your used stamps in January.

NEXT SUNDAY:
11am – Morning Worship when we have Very Rev. John C. Christie preaching.

THE EIGHT O’CLOCK CLUB:

The next meeting will be held tomorrow evening when the speaker is Professor Brian Caddy, who [...]]]> TODAY:

• 11am – Morning Worship conducted by Rev. Douglas Hamilton;
• 3pm – Pastoral Care afternoon in the Wynd Centre.

NEXT SUNDAY:
11am – Morning Worship when we have Very Rev. John C. Christie preaching.

THE EIGHT O’CLOCK CLUB:

The next meeting will be held tomorrow evening when the speaker is Professor Brian Caddy, who will
tell us about Forensic Science.  Members old and new will be made welcome.

LIFE AND WORK:

The church is about to place its order for Life & Work for 2012.  If you wish to be added to
the monthly readers list (cost £18 per annum); or wish to withdraw your name from the list; please
inform Bob Copleton at Church or via the office.

TRINITY LUNCH CLUB:

The next meeting is on 9th November at 12.30pm in the main hall of the Wynd Centre.  Speaker Rev.
David Burt of Hillhouse Church of Scotland, Hamilton.  Subject is Church Growth.  Please put your
name on the sheet in the church vestibule if you plan to attend, this helps with catering.  Everyone
welcome.

TRINITY MAGAZINE:

All items for inclusion in the next issue of Trinity Magazine should be in as soon as possible but
by Sunday 13th November at the very latest.  Advance notice of any event between December and early
March 2012.  Please hand or email items to Sheena Miller or Lynn Ferguson, or the Church office.
Do you have any suggestions or ideas for items you would like to see included in future issues of
Trinity?  Please let us know and we will see what we can do.

PEW BIBLE FUND:

The Kirk Session have agreed that the pew Bibles need to be replaced due to almost 30 years of
usage and also the New English Bile is no longer being published.  Donations have been received
which will pay for new Lectern and Pulpit Bibles and start contributing to the replacement of the
pew Bibles.  There is, however, a shortfall of around £600 which needs to be raised.  WILL YOU
DONATE – one Bible, two Bibles, or even five Bibles at say £10 to help fund the shortfall?  Please
consider if you can help.  Contributions should be given to the Church Treasurer (Alan Milton) or
the Session Clerk (Bob Copleton).  Cheques should be made payable to “Oakshaw Trinity Church – pew
Bibles”.   THANK YOU FOR GIVING THIS CONSIDERATION.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE – 19th November

This week we are asking for contributions to the Absolutely New stall, which is being
organised by the fundraising committee.  We need items in their original packaging which could be
unwanted gifts, unused gifts, soft goods, household items, toys or other goods which have not been
used.

You may also decide to buy something and donate it to the stall.  If you intend to contribute,
please complete the forms in the foyer and pass them to Margaret Kelly or talk to Margaret,
Joyce Allen, Alison Harper or Alex Smith to let them know of your intentions.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

• 8th November – Fabric meeting at 7.30pm in the Session House;
• 13th November – Sunday School “Bake-A-Thon” proceeds to Children in Need;
• 15th November – Finance meeting at 7.30pm in the Session House;
• 16th November – AMEC meeting 7.30pm in the Session House;
• 17th November – Adams Trust Meeting;
• 19th November – Christmas Fayre in the Wynd Centre;
• 21st November – Kirk Session meeting at 7.30pm in the Lang Hall;
• 27th November – Sunday School Gift Service.

NEXT SUNDAY:

ELDERS: Please note that the next Kirk Session Meeting will be on [...]]]> TODAY:

• 11.00a.m.MorningWorship is conducted by Rev.Douglas Hamilton.
• Elders please collect your district envelopes from the hall.

NEXT SUNDAY:

• 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship will be conducted by Rev. Douglas Hamilton
• Fairtrade Stall will be open after the service and will be promoting fruit tea.

ELDERS: Please note that the next Kirk Session Meeting will be on Thursday 12th May, 2011 at 7.00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Church.

OAKSHAW EXPLORERS: Our next Sunday afternoon outing is on the 8th May, 2011 to the Glasgow Necropolis Heritage Trail. Bring a packed lunch which can be eaten in the large hall prior to our departure. We leave shortly after 1.00 p.m. Comfortable and supportive footwear is recommended. All welcome

Our first Saturday outing is on the 14th May 2011 to Inchmahome Priory on the Lake of Menteith. Please meet in the church grounds no later than 9.00 a.m. Comfortable and supportive footwear is recommended. A packed lunch is probably a good idea. All welcome.

GUILD: Our annual outing takes place on Tuesday 17th May.  Please note the coach will depart from Bridge Street at 9.30am travelling to Peebles: returning to Paisley approx 8.30pm.

EIGHT O’CLOCK CLUB: Our outing is on 30th May when we are going to Brisbane House Hotel, Largs for Dinner. There are a few seats still available on the bus. Cost is £22.00. Please let Lillian Hogg know if you are interested.

ADAMS TRUST: The next committee meeting will be on Thursday 19th May, 2011 at 7.30pm in the Wynd Coffee Shop.

ADULT EDUCATION AND MISSION COMMITTEE: Paisley Christian Aid Commit- tee is holding a Market on 14th May between 10.00—12.00 in Wallneuk North Church. Tickets are on sale today in the hall vestibule. Even if you do not get a ticket, please support this event.

Please remember that the URC Synod day is to be held in Perth on 18th June. We are not arranging transport as most people wish to use their own transport. Please speak to Tom Clark if you want a lift to Perth. We will have a new banner on display and we hope to have it in the Church before then. This is an important event in the life of the URC so please give it full support.

AMEC meets on 11th May—a good attendance of the members is desired.

U.R.C. SHAWLANDS are holding an anniversary service and lunch on Sunday 15th May. The guest preacher is the Rev. Carolyn Smyth. Service starts 11.00 a.m. lunch 12.45. If you plan to attend please contact Lesley Richmond 0141 639 9059. All are warmly invited to attend.

On 29th May at 11.00 a.m. Mrs. Val Morrison, Co-Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church will lead worship at Barrhead URC (Arthurlie Street). Anyone interested in either events contact Sheena Young.

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 ar- range this for you. Please speak to Margaret Rew.

NEXT SUNDAY: 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship will be conducted by Rev. Douglas Hamilton

ELDERS: Please note that the next Kirk Session Meeting will be on Thursday 12th May, 2011 at 7.00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Church.

FABRIC COMMITTEE will meet on Tuesday 3rd of [...]]]> TODAY: 11.00a.m.MorningWorship is conducted by Rev.Douglas Hamilton.

NEXT SUNDAY: 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship will be conducted by Rev. Douglas Hamilton

ELDERS: Please note that the next Kirk Session Meeting will be on Thursday 12th May, 2011 at 7.00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Church.

FABRIC COMMITTEE will meet on Tuesday 3rd of May, 2011 at 7.30 p.m. in the Session House

BOYS’ BRIGADE: The annual Review of the 14th Paisley company will take place on Friday 6th May in the Wynd Centre from 6.45 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. This year the Annual Review will take the form of an open night allowing guests to explore a sample of the weekly activities in all three sections. The Annual Review will also incorporate the End of Session Service, which will begin at 7.30 p.m. in the Main Hall of the Wynd Centre. A tea bar will be open during the course of the night. All members of the Congregation are invited to attend.

EIGHT O’CLOCK CLUB: Our outing is on 30th May when we are going to Brisbane House Hotel, Largs for Dinner. There are a few seats still available on the bus. Cost is £22.00. Please let Lillian Hogg know if you are interested.

OAKSHAW EXPLORERS: Our next Sunday afternoon outing is on the 8th May, 2011 to the Glasgow Necropolis Heritage Trail. Bring a packed lunch which can be eaten in the large hall prior to our departure. We leave shortly after 1.00 p.m. Comfortable and supportive footwear is recommended. All welcome

Our first Saturday outing is on the 14th May 2011 to Inchmahome Priory on the Lake of Menteith. Please meet in the church grounds no later than 9.00 a.m. Comfortable and supportive footwear is recommended. A packed lunch is probably a good idea. All welcome.

ADULT EDUCATION AND MISSION COMMITTEE: Paisley Christian Aid Commit- tee is holding a Market on 14th May between 10.00—12.00 in Wallneuk North Church. Tickets are on sale today in the hall vestibule. Even if you do not get a ticket, please support this event.

Please remember that the URC Synod day is to be held in Perth on 18th June. We are not arranging transport as most people wish to use their own transport. Please speak to Tom Clark if you want a lift to Perth. We will have a new banner on display and we hope to have it in the Church before then. This is an important event in the life of the URC so please give it full support.

AMEC meets on 11th May—a good attendance of the members is desired.

U.R.C. SHAWLANDS are holding an anniversary service and lunch on Sunday 15th May. The guest preacher is the Rev. Carolyn Smyth. Service starts 11.00 a.m. lunch 12.45. If you plan to attend please contact Lesley Richmond 0141 639 9059. All are warmly invited to attend.

WATATO CHILDREN’S CHOIR FROM UGANDA are holding a concert on 4th May at 7.30 in St. Andrew’s Parish Church Port Glasgow. The organisation provides holistic care for orphans, vulnerable children & women in Uganda including those affected by HIV/AIDS.

On 29th May at 11.00 a.m. Mrs. Val Morrison, Co=Moderator of the General As- sembly of the United Reformed Church will lead worship at Barrhead URC (Arthurlie Street). Anyone interested in either events contact Sheena Young.

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 ar- range this for you. Please speak to Margaret Rew.

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NEXT SUNDAY: 11am – Morning Worship will be conducted by Rev. Douglas Hamilton.

ELDERS: please note that the next Kirk Session meeting will be on Thursday 12th May at 7pm. The [...]]]> TODAY

• 9.00am – Early Easter Morning Service followed by breakfast in the hall/
• 11.00am – Morning Worship. Both services conducted by Rev. Douglas Hamilton

NEXT SUNDAY: 11am – Morning Worship will be conducted by Rev. Douglas Hamilton.

ELDERS: please note that the next Kirk Session meeting will be on Thursday 12th May at 7pm. The meeting will be held in the Church.

FABRIC COMMITTEE: will meet on Tuesday 3rd May at 7.30pm in the Session House.

BOYS’ BRIGADE: The annual Review of the 14th Paisley company will take place on Friday 6th May in the Wynd Centre from 6.45 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. This year the Annual Review will take the form of an open night allowing guests to explore a sample of the weekly activities in all three sections. The Annual Review will also incorporate the End of Session Service, which will begin at 7.30 p.m. in the Main Hall of the Wynd Centre. A tea bar will be open during the course of the night. All members of the Congregation are invited to attend.

DUNOON HOLIDAY: Next Saturday 45 senior members of the congregation are off to Dunoon for their annual holiday. The coach leaves Seedhill Road alongside Eastend Park at 12 noon and will proceed to Dunoon via the Lodge on Loch Lomond where afternoon tea will be served. On return the following Saturday the coach will travel via the Clyde Ferry and will arrive at Seedhill Road around 12 noon. We shall be delighted to see any visitors from the congregation during our stay at the Hotel. Our days outing on Tuesday, however, should be remembered. A.M.

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 Margaret Rew.

STAMP APPEAL: Once again the Wold Mission Council are appealing for used stamps. The money raised from the collection will go to help The United Church in Jamaica to support The Mount Olivet boys home for neglected or abused boys. All stamps will be gratefully received by myself Helen Tannahill.

VOUCHERS: The Rainbows, Brownies and Guides are collecting Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers. If anyone interested in collecting vouchers these can be left in the kitchen of the Church or given to any member of the organisation. Thank you.

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