13 November 2016

WELCOME TO AYR: ST. COLUMBA CHURCH: Here at St Columba, you will find a warm welcome from committed Christian people who are serious about their faith journey but also enjoy having a good time. You will find passionate worship which seeks to incorporate both the traditional and the new, and preaching that tries hard to make the Scripture message relevant to our daily living. We are a congregation drawn from all parts of Ayr and beyond, and we come together to worship and to take part in all kinds of Christian service in the community. If you want a Church that will honour your journey of faith and challenge you to go deeper into your relationship with Jesus Christ, then this is the place for you, and we are delighted to welcome you. Let no one feel a stranger in this place!
AT THE DOORS TO WELCOME YOU TODAY: Team 3: Mr. Alan McKinlay, Mr. Jack McConnachie, Mr. Peter Robertson, Mrs. Irene Skilky, Mr. Graeme McKinstry, Mrs. Margaret Speirs, Mrs. Jean Watson, Mrs. Jo Bruce, Mrs. Helen Greig , Mr. Tony Greig , Mr. Duncan McCallum and Mr. John Eaglesham
MINISTRY OF FLOWERS: The flowers, which adorn the Sanctuary this week, have been given to the Glory of God by The Mortimer Family, Mr. Tom Raffel and the Waugh Family.
SUNDAY 13 November 2016 ACT OF REMEMBRANCE
9.30 am Family Service                  Duty Team 2              Sound: Mr. Alastair Swan
10.00am St. Columba Kids & Bible Class
10.50 am Morning Worship Sound: Mr. David Campbell
Retiring Offering for Combat Stress (Hollybush)
SUNDAY 20 November 2016
SERVICES CONDUCTED BY THE MINISTER and THE ASSISTANT MINISTER
9.30 am Family Service                  Duty Team: 3             Sound: Mr. Alan Hawthorn
10.00 am St. Columba Kids & Bible Class
11.15 am Morning Worship                                                  Sound: Mr. Jim Brown
20’s IN THE PEWS: total collected in October is £113.07.The Kirk Session has decided to donate funds raised this year to support the work of Combat Stress at Hollybush House, Ayr.
LIFE & WORK: Pre-ordered copies of the November edition are available for uplifting at the main door of the Church. There are extra copies available at both doors priced £2.20.
MENS ASSOCIATION: the next meeting – Mon 14th November 7.3opm Struthers room. Speaker is Dr Mike Blair “China in Slides”, visitors made most welcome.
FOODBANK: Thank you for your continued support. All foods are very gratefully accepted – long life milk, diluting juice, tinned meals, tinned vegetables, tins of fruit, jars of coffee and jam, packets instant mash, packets of custard, rice, spaghetti and noodles are most needed!
“OASIS”: Drop in cafe, Struthers’ Room this Thursday 10.30 – 12.00. This is a place to relax, a place to chat, bring a friend! Come when you can, leave when you want. The morning papers are available.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH: Congregational Christmas Lunch at Enterkine House Hotel on Sunday 11th December – the list is closed but there is a reserve list to which you may add your name if you would like to attend… Two courses, coffee and mince pies, £22.00 and a glass of bubbly on arrival.
AYR AULD KIRK CONCERT: St. Andrew’s Concert with Rachel Hynes; Ron Dale; Aileen Robertson Dancers and much more! Saturday 26th November at 7.30pm Tickets priced £10 from 01292 260569
NEW ADDITIONS TO LIBRARY: a few books on the amazing 14th century mystic Julian of Norwich AND coming soon some books on Advent and Christmas. Because we have so many books we decided to put children’s collection at back, and adults at front as normal. Muriel- librarian
SOUP LUNCH- and much more! – next Sunday at 12.30pm in the Midton Hall, in aid of Angus’ trip to Costa Rica with Raleigh International. Tickets £5
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS IN HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK:
AYR HOSPITAL: Mrs. Lilly Andrew (Stn. 14), Mr David Burton (Stn 16), Mrs. Maureen Gow (Stn 16) and Mr. Tom Connaughton (Stn. 8)
THE BIGGART: Mrs Irene Wybar and Miss Betty Murray (Urquhart) and Mr. Allan Boyle (Macmillan).
QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, GLASGOW: Mrs. Marlene Hamilton (Edenhall Spinal Unit)
GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRMARY: Mrs Jean Austin (Ward 63)

The funeral service for Mr. George Wilson of Bourtree Park, Ayr, will be held at Masonhill, tomorrow, Monday, at 1.15pm. Our warmest sympathy and prayers are extended to his wife, Myrette, to Lorna, Morven and Muir and all the family.
The funeral service for Mrs. Joyce Calderwood of Templeton House Care Home, Ayr, will be held at Masonhill on Saturday, 19th November at 11.15am. Our warm thoughts and sympathy are extended to the family in Nottingham.
With sadness we record the sudden death of Mrs. May Kerr of Arran Terrace. The service of Thanksgiving will take place at Masonhill on Tuesday 15th November at 2.00pm. May was a very faithful attender at the 9.30 service and a generous supporter of the Food Bank. We extend our heartfelt sympathy and support are extended to Merrick and Caroline and the family.