Sunday Bulletin for 22 January 2012

Worship This Week
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18-25 January
Next Sunday 29 January
10.00am Morning Worship at St Stephen's
led by Iain Todd (reader)
11.15am Holy Communion at the Old High

SUNDAY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS should be sent to Joy The deadline for all items is Wednesday at noon.

NEWS FROM OUR CONGREGATION

OLD HIGH HISTORY PLAQUE A short dedication service will be held in the churchyard outside the Old High Church on Friday, 27th January at noon when the history plaque, newly designed and generously presented by Gordon Harvey, will be unveiled. This will David Sutherland CBE, Patron of the Organ Restoration Fund, and Provost James Gray will also attend and you are invited to come along. The weatherproof plaque will give information to tourists and others about the history of the Old High Church.
EVENING SERVICE There will be an informal Communion Service at St Stephen's on Sunday 5 February at 7pm: all welcome! With time for tea and chat afterwards.
RECORDINGS OF SERVICES CD recordings of the St Stephen's services are now available, and can 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
MONDAY CLUB. The Monday Club has resumed for the Spring session. It is an opportunity for fellowship and conversation to which all are welcome. We meet on Monday afternoons at 2.00pm in St Stephen's Church Hall. Further details from Isobel Allan.
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.
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
LUNCH CLUB The Lunch Club will meet at 12.30pm at the Craigmonie Hotel on Thursday 26 January . All welcome. For further information please contact Val Cantlay or Diana Fraser
CROSSREACH The latest edition of Circle of Care and the Prayer Letter for February - May 2012 are both available at the Church door.
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:. Contact Peter
Any comments or items for Prayer Pointers please contact Ruth Martin