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June/July 2014CommunityP E E B L E S B A P T I S T C H U R C H

All the believers met together in one place and shared everythingthey had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the

money with those in need. They worshiped together at theTemple each day, met in homes for the Lords Supper, and sharedtheir meals with great joy and generosity all the while praising

God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day theLord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42-47

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I ts competition season. With the Football WorldCup, the Ryder Cup, Wimbledon, the US Open,and the Commonwealth Games, theres really no

getting away from it for the next few weeks. We evenhad a major world sporting event here in Peebles two

weeks ago - the the Enduro World Series mountain bike race, which came to Britain for the very first timeand brought thousands of people into Peebles for a veryexciting weekend.

At the other end of the spectrum (with all due respect tothe competitors), Kingsland Primary School Sports Day was in full swingthis week, and it looked like everyone was having at least as much fun as in

a major world event - possibly more! I was leading a school assembly at theend of the week, and we thought about competitions, and how much funthey are, and how they can bring out the best in people.

Perversely though, competitions can also bring out the worst in us. There isa lurking desire in all of us to succeed on our own, without any help. And we forget that actually were not on our own in life were part of acommunity.

Even when we are in a competition, the very best competitions are actuallyabout celebrating community too. Think about what we saw at theOlympics two years ago - we will have forgotten who actually won medalslong before we forget the sense of unity, purpose and welcome that the whole event brought.

Well be celebrating the Beltane Festival this coming week, which afterthree years Im still thoroughly enjoying. There are few things more fiercely

competitive than the question of who gets to be in the Beltane Court - andthe result is that those chosen have a huge responsibility to ensure that thecommunity is enhanced, and not damaged, as a result.

In case you worry that Im just moralising here, bear in mind thatcommunity is Gods idea. Everything from Genesis 2 (it is not good for theman to be alone...) through to the early church in Acts 2, who worshipped together, pooled their money

and possessions, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity. Hmmm... now I wonder what wecould do to build a bit of community... I a n

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We Need You!

The Big Sunday Festival on August 17 th is a hugely exciting opportunity toshare Gods love with our community. The safety and smooth running ofthe event, as well as the extent to which we offer the community a warm welcome, will depend on a small army of volunteers, and wed like peopleto sign up now to things that they feel able to help with.

The areas of work that need volunteer support are as follows:

Over the next two months:

Penny Gospel distribution (putting through doors)Publicity distribution (e.g. putting up posters and banners)

During the week before the event:

Home baking

Before and during the event:

Physical labour! (setting out chairs, putting up gazebos etc)Drivers (especially if you have access to a van)StewardingHospitality (serving drinks etc) Activity helpers (e.g. for the mini-sports competitions, MessyChurch crafts etc) Admin support (e.g. keeping track of competition entries)Technical team

Please sign up on the sheets on the Noticeboard.

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Dont miss this yearsBaptist Assembly in Scotland!30th October - 1st November 2014

Ask anyone whos been to the Assembly over the last few years,and theyll tell you its a first -class event. There are excellentspeakers, and lots of opportunities to make new friends and to

hear what God is doing not just in churches the length and breadth of Scotland, but right across the world.

In this important year for Scotland, Assembly will be considering theplace of Baptist communities within our nation. What do we anticipate when we pray Your Kingdom come? What influence do we expect to

have in the shaping of the future of our nation? How can we influence thehealth of Scotland for the better, encourage our communities to supportone another and engage with areas such as education and social justicethrough the mission and ministry of the local church? Speakers include Andy Hawthorne OBE, evangelist, author and leader of The MessageTrust, Iain Macaulay Senior Pastor, Queens Park Baptist Church, Glas-

gow, and John Upton President of the Baptist World Alliance . ForPeebles Baptists one of this years highlights will be seeing our pastor,Ian, receiving his accreditation with the Union.

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Whats happening tothe magazine?The eagle-eyed among you will have noticed that this magazine is several weeks later than normal coming out, and also that its covering (or tryingto cover!) both June and July. Ok, we confess, that partly just because wedidnt get it out on time... But it does actually tie in nicely with plans tochange the frequency of the magazine, from monthly to every twomonths. Producing a monthly magazine (as well as all the other forms of

communication we have such as the weekly supplement, the website, theFacebook page, and the noticeboards) is a significant amount of work,and well be trying the new reduced frequency for a while to see how itgoes.

The next magazine will therefore be the August/September edition, when we will welcome Morag back into the editors chair after her break to work on a production of a different nature entirely!

We would, as ever, love to receive contributions for the next magazine, which should be emailed to magazine@peeblesbaptistchurch.org byJuly 12th.

The Wintours would verymuch like to thank thechurch for...

PRAYER

GET WELL CARDS

VISITS AND PHONECALLS

GIFTS AND FOOD

during time spent in hospital and recovery at home.

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Prayer for our fellowship andfriends for June and July:

Jennifer Lockhart in the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh

Jeanette Cook - now home from hospitalMargaret McLeod

Margaret & Viv McLennan as they recover from illness

Jim & Carolyn Munro

Helen Craig

Lynne Bell (Jennie Jacobs sister) Willie & Wilma Wintour

Gordon & Ingrid Gray (Ians parents)

Jacqueline Wilson as she plays a lead role in the Beltane celebrations.

Also, please pray about the exciting opportunity for Peebles as we give out

6,000 Penny Gospels in June and July, then have Big Sunday open air worship, a family fun afternoon, and an evening celebration on TweedGreen. Pray for a move of Gods Holy Spirit, that people in the community will come to know Jesus.

Pulse is the churchs pastoral caregroup, which provides prayer,visiting, and practical help. If youwould like to find out more aboutPULSE, please see the board near

the front door for more information about who to ask, or how to get incontact.

Pastoral prayer requests, whether public or confidential, should begiven to Fergus and Vi. PRAYERFUL UNENDING LOVE SERVICE ENCOURAGEMENT

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BUS Prayer Link Calendar:June July 2014June 15th

Scottish Baptist Women's FellowshipFalkirk Baptist Church Forres: The Lighthouse ChurchFort William Baptist Church

June 22nd

Scottish Baptist Lay Preachers' Association gariochchurchFraserburgh Baptist Church Galashiels Baptist Church

June 29th

Beatrice Anderson, Finance Assistant, BUSGerrard Street Baptist ChurchGlenrothes Baptist Church Gourock Baptist Church

July 6th

Roberta Hope, Administrator, BUSGrace Community Church Granton Baptist ChurchGrantown-on-Spey Baptist Church

July 13th

Jenny Wilson, General Director's PA, BUSGreenock Baptist Church Hamilton Baptist ChurchHarestanes Baptist Church

July 20thIvy Young, Ministry Administrator, BUSHawick Baptist Church Helensburgh Baptist ChurchHigh Blantyre Baptist Church

July 27th

Peter Dick, Finance Director, BUS

Hillhead Baptist Church

Hillview Community ChurchHopeman Baptist Church

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Jackie Cowan (daughter of Margaret and the late Billy) recently graduatedin Israel as an accredited representative for Bridges for Peace(www.bridgesforpeace.com) , a Jerusalem -based, Bible-believingChristian organisation supporting Israel and building relationshipsbetween Christians and Jews worldwide through education and practicaldeeds expressing Gods love and mercy. Bridges for Peace provides tours,

as well as talks to local churches, to foster a deeper understanding of Israel, the Jewish People and the Jewish roots of our Christian faith inlight of the Bible, history, archaeology, and current events.

We send Jackie love and congratulations, and hope shell visit Peeblesagain soon.

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Throughout the Summer - see the Shed appear!Come and do some weeding, or talk to the

seedlings... (and other folk!)

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Sunday 1 JuneDedication of baby Harris Bramhall KAOS: C. Drummond, Moira Dalrymple, AN Other Teens: Charles Tulloch Flowers: Isobel Clifford

Stewards: Jennie Jacobs, Carolyn MunroTeas: Pat HamiltonSetup: David Tidder, Frank Drummond, Janet Smith Communion: Linda Bell

Sunday 8 JuneChildrens talk: Rab Bramhall

KAOS: Pat Hamilton, Carlyn McCall, Emma Dalrymple Teens: Rab Bramhall Flowers: Linda BellStewards: Lindsey Gray, Christine DrummondTeas: Douglas McCallSetup: Bill Jacobs, Jacqueline Wilson, Janet Smith

Sunday 15 JuneChildrens talk: Bill JacobsKAOS: Jennie Jacobs, Wilma Wintour, Elaine TaylorTeens: Help with KAOS Flowers: Vi BrownStewards: Hazel Hoggan, Christine DrummondTeas: Lindsey GraySetup: David Tidder, Frank Drummond, Janet Smith Communion: Rab Bramhall, Christine Drummond

Services in Victoria Park Centre (unless otherwise indicated)

Pastor: Ian Gray

07881 518854 pastor@peeblesbaptistchurch.org

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Sunday 22 JuneChildrens talk: Charles TullochKAOS: Bill Jacobs, Janlyn Townley, AN OtherTeens: Stay in service Flowers: Margaret Cowan

Stewards: Frank Drummond, Hazel HogganTeas: Kenny HamiltonSetup: Bill Jacobs, Jacqueline Wilson, Janet Smith

Sunday 29 June

Childrens talk: Linda BellKAOS: Christine Drummond, AN Other, Moira DalrympleTeens: TBC Flowers: Christine DrummondStewards: Margaret Cowan, Carolyn MunroTeas: Wilma WintourSetup: Bill Jacobs, Jacqueline Wilson, Janet Smith

Transport Christine Drummond, Margaret Cowan, Jackie Tidder, Douglas McCall

Laying Communion Table in June Carlyn McCall

Secretary: Christine Drummond01721 722062

Treasurer: Liz Keiro01721 730217

Website: http://peeblesbaptistchurch.org

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