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A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU

on Sunday 23rd January when we celebrate the life of our National Bard, Robert Burns.

THE photographs (taken after the church service) are of James Scott, the adorable son of Claire and Shaun who was baptised this past Sunday. What a joy he is! It was a pleasure to have him and his family in church. Jesus said, “Let the children come to me for to such as these belongs the Kingdom of God.”

NEW RULES from the 30th of January: there will be no need to keep a one metre distance from others in church (unless you wish so to do); the rule of three households at a table goes. However, if you can, please take a lateral flow test which should be negative before you come to church. Thank you for your understanding.

Our Weekly Prayer

God of Creation and of Creativity, we praise You for musicians and singers, artists and sculptors, writers and poets, dancers and gymnasts, and all who, through their creativity, express the depth of feeling of the human spirit, its weaknesses and strengths; its ugliness and its beauty, remembering the achievements of our National Bard, Robert Burns.

Gracious God, We praise You for those who raise their voices through word and song, and pour out their souls into music loud and soft. We praise You for those who put pen to paper - the poets, story tellers, and playwrights who dig deep into the human heart, analyse relationships and act to transform the lives of the poor, the oppressed and the voiceless.

Gracious God, we praise You that You are the God who gives each and every artist and performer their inspiration to fight for justice and peace, for their works witness to You and to Your part in their creativity and in their announcements of Good News to the world.

Lord Jesus Christ, forgive us when we refuse to use our gifts of words and worship to witness to You; when we hide our talents because we do not wish to sacrifice time to You; when we portray the story of our lives with vibrant colours while our spirits remain dull and grey. Lord, forgive us, and inspire us to use our talents to paint Your Kingdom in beautiful word pictures and in loving acts of kindness and care so that we may uplift all whose spirits are downcast.

By the power of the Holy Spirit, help us to believe in our own worth as story tellers, poets, singers, musicians, artists and dancers that we may create in Your image, the God of this wonderful Creation who daily recreates our world for us and recreates us into the joyful people we should be. Amen. (KFG)

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Church Services

A WARM WELCOME awaits you at INSCH-LESLIE-PREMNAY-OYNE PARISH CHURCH on Sunday 23rd January when we celebrate the life of our National Bard, Robert Burns. This is an informative and fun service for ALL AGES. We are delighted that Helen Wood will be singing and young folk will be participating.

Please stay for refreshments across in the church hall.

Intimations

CALLING ALL KNITTERS: You will remember that we were loaned a net covered in knitted poppies by Mrs Linda Durward of Strathbogie Church for our Remembrance Day Service. It was so dramatic and effective in our church that we would like to make one of our own. Now is the time to start while folk have time on their hands! Mrs Mary Smart and Mrs Beryl Bell have tried out the BBC knitting patterns which are available today and are willing to give help and advice.
Thank you very much to Mrs Moira Thom and Mrs Jane Reid for donating red and black wool. Please help yourselves to a ball of each. OR, please knit purple poppies in memory of all the animals which were killed in the World Wars. This project is open to ALL who would like to contribute poppies. Knitting patterns can also be picked up from Pamela at the D.I.Y. shop. THANK YOU very much in anticipation of your help.

Mark Munro (son of Elma) has been chosen to participate in the Scottish Cycle Repair Scheme, so if any families who otherwise wouldn’t get their bike serviced as regularly as it should, or just don’t have the money to spend out on it, one voucher allows £50 off one bike, per person. Any questions, please email or phone Mark. The scheme starts on the 4th of November and ends on the 31st May 2022. Email: - who is this? or phone 07969 963209.

THE SOUP and SWEET MEALS have resumed. If you know of anyone who would benefit from a good meal, please let Dr. Kay or Diane know. Thank you! And sincere thanks to all our delivery drivers. Our drivers will also deliver a Burns Supper from the Friends of Insch Hospital on Tuesday the 25th of January. Thank you very much to Tracey Hay, our cook, and Diane, her assistant.

THE COMMUNITY FOOD LARDER is now closed as a shop but we will still provide our regular families with their food as well as NEW REQUESTS. We are happy to help anyone. NO REFERRAL NEEDED! Please contact Dr. Kay on 07951 059272, or Diane on 07828 456651 for deliveries. THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO ALL WHO REGULARLY DONATE. We are very much indebted to you.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE to make a donation to our church funds, the bank details are: TSB Sort Code 30-25-89 Account number 00753593. The name of the account is Insch Leslie Premnay Oyne Parish Church. Thank you for your generous support.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE to make a donation to the Community Larder, the bank details are: TSB 30-25-89 account number 00820428. The name of the account is Insch Leslie Premnay Oyne Parish Church, and, most importantly, please write “Community Larder” ON THE BACK OF THE CHEQUE. Thank you very much for your generous support.

Dates For Your Diary

RESCHEDULED DATES FOR THE ST. ANDREW’S NIGHT SUPPER and DORIC CALL MY BLUFF and for THE CATWALKERS FASHION SHOW!

FRIDAY 25th FEBRUARY: ST. ANDREW’S SUPPER and DORIC CALL MY BLUFF. If you have lost your ticket, please let Dr. Kay know.

THURSDAY 28th APRIL: THE CATWALKERS FASHION SHOW!
Again, if you have lost your ticket, please let Dr. Kay know.

TUESDAY 1st FEBRUARY at 2pm: The Fun and Friendship Club meets in the church hall.

MONDAY 7th FEBRUARY: The Bible Study Group meets in the small hall.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8th at 7.30pm: The Congregational Board and Kirk Session meet in the small hall.

FRIDAY 11th FEBRUARY at 2pm: The Guild meet in the small hall with their speaker, Mr Andy Mackie - Who is this? This is also a direct giving day.

SUNDAY 13th FEBRUARY at 2:30pm: Foudland Court Service.

TUESDAY 15th FEBRUARY at 2pm: The Fun and Friendship Club meets in the church hall.

SUNDAY 20th FEBRUARY at 10.30am: FOUNDERS’ DAY SERVICE for the SCOUTS.

TUESDAY 22nd FEBRUARY from 10am to noon:
Christian Aid Online Supporter Gathering. Please e-mail to register and receive the link: edinburgh@christian-aid.org

FRIDAY 25th FEBRUARY at 6.30pm for 7pm: THE ST. ANDREW’S NIGHT SUPPER and DORIC CALL MY BLUFF.

SATURDAY 26th MARCH from 2pm to 4pm: DAFFODIL TEA.

FRIDAY 28th APRILat 7pm for 7.30pm: CATWALKERS FASHION SHOW in the church hall.

FRIDAY 13th MAY from 11.30am to 1:30pm: CHRISTIAN AID LUNCH.

FRIDAY 3rd JUNE to SUNDAY 5th JUNE: QUEEN’S JUBILEE Celebrations. Details to follow.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER: SCARECROW FESTIVAL.

MONDAY OCTOBER 24th 6.30pm for 7pm: BEETLE DRIVE.

FRIDAY 25th NOVEMBER: ST. ANDREW’S NIGHT and DORIC CALL MY BLUFF.

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