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. Let no one feel a stranger in this place! ALL are welcome at the Table of our Lord.
Unfermented wine is available in the centre of every tray below the handle.
AT THE DOORS TO WELCOME YOU TODAY: Team 2: Mr. Alan McKinlay, Mr. Jack McConnachie, Mr. Peter Robertson, Mrs. Diana Savala, 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
Team 3: Mrs. Isabel Kelly, Mrs. Anne Hope, Mrs. Margaret Johnston, Mr. Colin Naismith, Mr. Bryce Hartshorn, Dr. Ruth Martin, Mrs. Ann Naismith, Mr. David Reader, Mrs. Mo Howie, Mr. Bob Bartholomew and Mr. Iain Hope:
Team 4: Mr. John Ewing, Mr. Scott Williams, Mr. Iain McCrae, Mr. Ken Gray, Mrs Lynsey Kerr, Mrs. Yvonne Russell, Mr. Harry Peters, Ms. Angela Lindsay, Mr. Iain McFadzean, Miss Betty Murray, Mr. John Robertson, and Mr. John Crone:
MINISTRY OF FLOWERS: The flowers, which adorn the Sanctuary this week, have been given to the Glory of God by Mr. & Mrs. Alan McKinlay, Revd. & Mrs. Roddy McNidder, Mrs. Rine Kidd, Mrs. Catherine Ritchie and the Anderson / McCusker Wedding
SUNDAY26 June 2016 SERVICES of HOLY COMMUNION
SERVICES CONDUCTED BY THE MINISTER and THE ASSISTANT MINISTER
9.30 am – Team: 2 11.15 am – Team: 3 6.30 pm – Team: 4
Sound: Mr. Alan Hawthorn Sound: Mr. Drummond Cameron Sound: TBA
Retiring Offering at all Services for support of our friends in the Congregation at Lochside Church
SUNDAY 3 July 2016
SERVICES CONDUCTED BY THE MINISTER and THE ASSISTANT MINISTER
9.30 am Family Service Duty Team: 5 Sound: Mr. Alastair Swan
No St. Columba Kids & Bible Class – Summer holiday
11.15 am Morning Worship Sound: Mr. Stuart McKinlay
20’s IN THE PEWS: The total collected in May was £108.51. The Kirk Session has decided to donate funds raised this year from the 20’s to support the work of Combat Stress at Hollybush House, Ayr
LIFE & WORK: Pre-ordered copies of the July edition are available for uplifting at the main door of the Church. There are extra copies available at both doors priced £2.20.
ELDERS’ CONFERENCE: A reminder to elders to return your reply slip to the office by Thursday 30 June.
FOOD BANK: most needed at Foodbank this week are: tins or packets custard, rice pudding, packets of rice, coffee, jam, long life milk, diluting juice, biscuits. Thank you for your continued support.
“OASIS”: Drop in café: Struthers’ Room, this Thursday 10.30 am – 12.00. A place to relax, a place to chat; bring a friend! Come when you can, leave when you want. The Morning Papers are available! A team of volunteers has been secured to allow the Café to continue during the summer months.
SUMMER EVENTS: Summer Games on Ayr Beach (beside Blackburn car park): 1-5 August, 11am-3pm
Olympic Games Sleepover for teenagers: Friday 5 August – 7pm for games and fellowship, watch the opening ceremony on the big screen, sleepover, then enjoy an Olympic Breakfast.
“On Your Marks” Kids Holiday Club ages 4+: 8-12 August, 10am-12noon in the Church halls.
Volunteers to assist with any of these events will be most welcome.
ASSISTANCE REQUIRED for the LOCHSIDE MISSION AND OUTREACH SUMMER PROGRAM:
Holiday Clubs (9:30 – 12:30): 4 – 8 July and 1 – 5 Aug.; Weekend Away: 22nd – 24th July; Away Days (9.00 – 5.00); Mon .11th, Wed. 27th July, Mon. 8th & 15th August; Family Time: 26 June, 10 & 31 July, 7th & 28th August. If you would be willing to volunteer for any of these events – any help would be most gratefully received. For further information, please telephone the Lochside Office 286981 to speak to Malcolm or Dylan and/or add you name to the list on the notice board in the Carrick Park Vestibule
FRASER’s 25th ANNIVERSARY LUNCH: Sunday 21st August . Due to overwhelming demand the Lunch will now be held in the stunning setting of The Paddock Lawn Pavilion at Western House Hotel. The cost will be £26. A list is available in the Carrick Park Vestibule today. Last day for names is Sunday 3rd July. All welcome.
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS IN HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK:
AYR HOSPITAL: Mr. Eddie Ecrepont (Stn. 12)
THE BIGGART: Mrs. Irene Wybar (Urquhart) and Mr. Alec Morton (Drummond)
ROYAL HOSPITAL for SICK CHILDREN, GLASGOW: Angus Brodie (Ward 2A Schiehallion)
Our warmest thoughts and prayers are with Eileen and all the family, on the passing of Chisholm Kenneth. Funeral service will be held at Masonhill on Thursday 30th July at 1.15pm.
We are pleased to intimate the Marriage of Dr. Rosemary Anderson and Mr. Karl Bloom on 11th June 2016 in Southampton.