Worship This Week
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18-25 January
Friday 2o January
12 noon: Prayers for Christian Unity, Crown Church
Next Sunday 22 January
10.00am Morning Worship at St Stephen's
11.15am Morning Worship at the Old High
Pulpit swap with Trinity Church: preacher at OHSS: Rev Alistair Murray
SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy Cossar The deadline for all items is Wednesday at noon.
NEWS FROM OUR CONGREGATION
GIVING AT CHRISTMAS The way in which we use our time, talent and money is a fundamental part of our Christian living, our Christian discipleship. As a congregation, we gave most generously at Christmas 2011 including: 12 gifts to Women's Aid, 22 gifts to Cale House, 10 gifts to Beechwood Centre, 16 gifts to Manna House, 11 gifts to Hilton Village, 20 gifts to the Mackenzie Centre, 18 gifts to Prisoners' children, 50 gifts and food from the Congregational Christmas Lunch to the Homeless Centre, 12 bowls of bulbs to families bereaved in 2011, 30 filled shoe boxes to Blysthwood Appeal, £544.08 to the Beechwood House ( Christmas retiring offerings), 65 Christmas cards to our Congregation, 100 soaps to local hospitals and nursing homes, 19 lbs of mince cooked for the Mince & Tatties project, and the excellent Evening of Christmas Music held in the Cathedral raised over £1300 ( musical talent from St Stephens' choirs, Inverness Royal Academy choirs and musicians). If you are interested to know more about our Christmas giving, then please contact Sandy Cumming.
RECORDINGS OF SERVICES CD recordings of the St Stephen's services are now available, and can be be picked up from The Olive Grove from the Tuesday after each service. If you know of someone who would like a recording, please do take a CD. It would also be useful if could you let the minister know you are taking a CD for someone, or if you would like a CD delivered to you.
OHSS MAGAZINE Would any who wish to submit news, photographs or articles for the OHSS Magazine please send them as soon as possible to Willie Morrison, either by hard copy, or (preferably) by e-mail (with Jpeg photos). He hopes to have the magazine available early next month, and would like to have all copy by Saturday 21st January at the latest.
OLD HIGH FLOWERS volunteers are needed for the flower rota for next year. Details from Biddy MacBean
ST STEPHEN’S FLOWERS There is a new rota in transept. Please add your name if you can help with the flowers, or contact Jill Russell for details.. Also, volunteers to deliver flowers after the service would be most appreciated.
KIRK SESSION: The next meeting of the Kirk Session will be held in the St. Stephen's Church Hall on Wednesday 18 January at 7,30pm
WORSHIP AND EDUCATION GROUP There will be a meeting of the Worship and Education group on Tuesday 24th January at 7.30pm in St Stephen's vestry. All are welcome to attend. Details from Linda Philip
TREASURER VACANCY Alan Nelson has tendered his resignation as Treasurer with effect from the end of March 2012. We are now looking for someone to take over this very important role and if you are familiar with figures, PAYE and basic book-keeping you could be just the person to assist the congregation in the role. Help will be provided with year end accounts. We are pleased to say that Alan has indicated his will continue as Chairman of the Congregational Board Informal enquiries should be made to Alan.
OTHER NEWS
ENQUIRERS' CONFERENCE for Ministries: Scottish Police College, Tulliallan, 3-4 February 2012. Each one of us has been given a gift- how are you called to use yours? The Church of Scotland is looking for gifted and committed people to serve the local and national church. If you have ever thought about the Ministry of Word and Sacrament, the Diaconate, Readership, service overseas or other ministries of the Church, the Church of Scotland Enquirers' Conference is for you. Note that attendance is essential for anyone wishing to become a candidate for certain ministries in the Church. Space is limited: please book by 13 January 2012. Contact Peter
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