Notices - Sunday 20th February
Communion Details
As a result of the Covid situation we have had to introduce a number of changes relating to the communion, as set out in the points below.
- As at present in our services, we will leave an empty pew at the communion table between those occupied and, except for family groups, we will ensure adequate space between communicants in each occupied pew.
- The bread and the wine will be on the communion table from the beginning of the service, rather than after a “fencing” of the table as previously.
- We will be using individual cups for the communion wine and the bread will be distributed to communicants in a way that ensures each individual communicant alone will have hand contact with the piece of bread they will use.
- Immediately before the bread and wine are dispensed, the minister will specify how these will be distributed by the elders and received by communicants, and how the empty cups will be collected.
We rejoice in this renewed opportunity to remember the Lord’s death in the Supper, thanks be to God! May He bless us through word and sacrament to His praise and glory.
Death
Mrs Henrietta (Greta) Johnstone. We were sorry to hear of the passing of Greta Johnstone, Nicolson Road, who passed away on 14th February 2022. We extend our condolences to her daughter Mary and her husband John Neil; sister Marybelle and her family; brother Alex John, his wife Mabel and their family; brother James, his wife Anne and their family; and also Robbie, Jimmy, Alasdair, Doris and their families. We pray that they will know God’s comfort in their loss.
Friday 25th February - Scottish Reformation Society Online Meeting
The Scottish Reformation Society has scheduled four online meetings for the first half of this year, the first of which will take place on Friday 25th February at 7.30pm. The speaker is Rev David Whitla who is Professor of Church History at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, and his talk is entitled The Life and Times of Sir Archibald Johnston of Wariston.
A warm welcome is extended to all to join the meeting.
Zoom Meeting ID: 872 2889 2506. Passcode: 1550.
Saturday 26th February 12.00pm-2.00pm
Crossroads are hosting a fundraising lunch in the M. A. Hall.
All are welcome. Covid guidelines will be adhered to.
Creche: 11.00am in upper hall for children up to age 2.
Volunteers today: Fiona, Catherine, Ruby.
Volunteers 27th February: Annette, Kathleen, Anne Mackenzie.
Holiday Tweenies: 11.00 in the main hall for children aged 3-7.
Volunteers today: ChrissAnne, Karen, Aileen, Kirsty.
Volunteers 27th February: Elizabeth, Alison, Lily, Christina.
No Sunday School today due to school holiday.
Wednesday 23rd February 7.30pm – English Prayer Meeting in the
Seminary and on Zoom led by Rev James Maciver.
Thursday 24th February 7.30pm - Gaelic Prayer Meeting in the Seminary led by Mr Murdo Martin.
Friday 25th February 1.00pm – Ladies Bible study on Zoom.
Services next Sunday – 27th February
11.00am English Service (Church): Rev D. A. Macdonald
Gaelic Service (Seminary): Rev James Maciver
6.30pm English Service (Church): Rev James Maciver
Women for Mission
Following the most recent meeting of WfM on 25th January, there are copies of a Govan Free Church newsletter available at the doors for everyone (not just women) who is interested in the work that is going on in that part of Glasgow. It shows how the work of the Lord is being blessed to many vulnerable and needy people in that community. Please take a copy and share it with others.
