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Auchterarder Parish Church

24th September 2017: Service led by Rev Dr Rob Barlow

Minister - Rev Dr Rob Barlow 01764 662 399 rob@miragemedia.co.uk

Assistant Minister - Rev Iain Paton 01764 682 234 iain.f.paton@btinternet.com

Session Clerk - Anne Robertson 01764 664 528 anne@friendlylion.net

Church Office - 24 High Street, Auchterarder 01764 660 152 info@auchterarderparish.org

Web Site - www.auchterarderparish.org Registered Charities SC001688

AUCHTERARDER PARISH CHURCH

24 September 2017 10.30am

We seek God’s presence Introit

Welcome and Intimations Welcome

Intimations We worship as a family

Praise - You are my strength PRAYER and Lord’s Prayer (words on screen)

Talk Time Praise - Our God is a great big God Offering and Prayer of Dedication

(Groups leave for Centre) -----------------------

We listen to God’s Word Reading Exodus 14:10-31

Praise: CH4 36 God is our refuge

Theme ‘What is the Gospel?’

Praise: CH4 191 Do not be afraid We remember the needs of others

Intercessory prayers Praise: CH4 167 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah

BENEDICTION (Sung Amen)

All Praise words are found on separate sheet

Members and friends of Auchterarder Parish

Church welcome you to worship today.

Duty elders are at the door to welcome you and to assist you with any enquiries. We have a loop system in operation which can be tuned in to by setting your hearing aid to the loop position. Our Ministers Rob and Iain will be happy to visit any new to our congregation, or to help with any pastoral needs, baptisms or weddings etc. Please don’t hesitate to chat to them.

Date Beadle Reader

24th Sept Irving Small GRID Fiona Macfarlane

1st Oct Keith Allan Margaret Gilmour

8th Oct Larry Gilmore Keith Allan

15th Oct Ian Mitchell Alan Mordaunt

22nd Oct Ron Porteous Hazel Buchan

29th Oct Stewart Robertson Breakfast Plus

Auchterarder Parish Church Sept/Oct

The Home Group will be meeting at the home of Bill and Olive Small, 4 Spruce Entry Auchterarder PH31GL on Thursday 28th September at 7.30 p.m. We will be continuing our 'Christian Beliefs' series. This week we will be looking at knowing God. Our reading is from Isaiah 40: 9-31. Come and join us as we share fellowship together. Contact Bill for any further information at 01764 430260 or billysmall45@gmail.com

Chrismon Coffee and Cake: Why not come along this coming Wednesday morning 27th September to the Church Centre between 10am and 12 noon and meet with all those who are interested in making Chrismons for the Chrismon Tree at Christmas? A chance to see beautiful work already done and to find out how to make different ones. Also to enjoy coffee, cake and a chat.

Notices: 1. There will be a short service celebrating Holy Communion immediately after the main service, in the side aisle, today. Do join us if you can. 2. At a meeting of the kirk session last Monday evening the matters arising from Rob and Gwens forthcoming departure were discussed. As a result of that review we have identified a number of tasks where new volunteers would be most necessary and welcome. Some are included with your service sheet, and there are sheets on the table at the back of church which give opportunity to indicate your willingness to help with these tasks. Thank you. 3. Next Sunday 1st October the service will be led by Rev Iain Paton 4. On Sunday 8th October we will be

following a Harvest Thanksgiving

theme, led by Rev Rob Barlow.

Help required A number of the current breakfast team are standing down in the next few weeks. The current rota is made up till the end of September More volunteers are urgently needed if we are to continue to provide this service. Yours The Breakfast Team

Breakfast Plus continues from 1005-1020 on Sunday mornings in the Centre. Here’s what’s coming up over the next two weeks:

01 October – Sheila Ferguson-Smith & Lynn Gourlay on Art in the Community

08 October – The Choir Sings the Gospel

Both sessions will be new to Breakfast Plus, so do come along and join us!

Weekly Intimations - please let Sylvia Elsmere know by the previous Thursday evening. Intimations can be posted or handed into the church office, or email sylvia.elsmere@hotmail.co.uk. 01764 660146

Art Exhibition 2017

Auchterarder Community Church Centre

Friday 29th Sept - 10am to 7pm

Saturday 30th Sept - 10am to 4pm

catalogue & refreshments £2

children free

Preview Evening Thursday 28th Sept - 7pm to 10pm

Tickets £12.50, includes

fork super, wine & catalogue

Contact John Boyd

01764 663484 email

jh.gmboyd@btinternet.com

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Auchterarder Parish Church - Mini Bus

A few additional drivers are being sought to help with the newly acquired church bus. There is a list on a clipboard on the table at the back of the church. If you could help with this from time to time. please add your name. Please note, all you need is a D1 license, you do not need a Midas certificate. For more information please speak to Rob.

Thought for the Week Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. ************************ Father in Heaven, we ask for hope and perseverance to continue reaching out to others. ************************* In prayer we call on God "who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine."

Samaritan Purse - Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal 2017

Auchterarder Parish Church have been supporting this Appeal for many years. Please join us this year and help us to give hope to children who don't have the home comforts and privileges enjoyed by our own families. Small toys, school supplies and hygiene items bring pleasure to children who live in difficult conditions and have nothing. Explanatory leaflets with a list of gift suggestions, unwanted items and the necessary labels for the boxes, are available at the back of the Church. It is

important that you read them carefully. We would like to receive your boxes by 29th October at the very latest so that they can be sent to the checking station before delivery to the final drop off point.

10:10 Walk – Sunday 1 October

Circular walk of Loch Freuchie in Glen Quaich (12.5km, approximate duration 3 hours plus 40 minutes travel time in each direction)

Start and end point, car park at Amulree Village Hall just off A822 at Amulree

Sunday 1st October 2017 - meet 1pm outside Auchterarder Parish Church (good weather permitting)

This walk is mainly flat, along landrover track and a paved road so should be suitable for all walking abilities. Wear walking boots and a warm jacket, pack a waterproof and bring drinks and snacks to consume en route. I'll carry a first aid kit and have walking poles if anyone would like them. Dogs welcome as long as they are kept on a lead.

To help plan transport, please can you let me know if you would like to join in pls contact Chris Cameron chris260686@msn.com

10:10 Film Night – Friday 20 October

Film night in the Auchterarder Parish Church Centre, Fri 20 Oct from 7am onwards – film won’t start before 7:30

Bring your own snacks and drinks – I’ll lay in a few basics

For more info, or to offer film suggestions, pls contact Stewart Robertson – stew@friendlylion.net

Change of Date - Coffee morning - 10:00 am till Noon Community Church Centre

Church Fund Raising Coffee Morning

Please note the monthly coffee morning will be on Saturday 7th October and not the normal last Saturday of the month as the Art Exhibition is on. Tea, Coffee, & Juice with Refill’s and delicious and varied Home Baking. Usual tables with Brick a Brack, books, clothes etc. and baking. Donations of Home Baking, Items for the sale tables, Very Welcome.