For more announcements, as well as the diary of events for the month, see the current information sheet.

You can also read the current edition of the Church newsletter here.

April Thank Offering for UNICEF Gaza Appeal

Children in Gaza are facing the triple threat of conflict, disease and malnutrition. All children under five are at high risk of severe malnutrition and preventable death. Violence is taking a terrible toll on children and families.

UNICEF is continuing to call for a complete and immediate ceasefire, for the killing and maiming of children to stop and for the establishment of humanitarian corridors to allow safe access.

This organisation is providing food, clean water and medical supplies.

Please support the Children of Gaza Crisis Appeal through the Thank Offering envelopes at our 28th April Communion service. Thank you.

Garden Plant Sale Fundraiser

This will be held on Saturday 25th May from 10am to 12 noon in the Church Halls.

Tickets will cost £3, including tea/coffee and freshly made pancakes !

Toddlers Group

The Toddlers Group, for children up to 3 years old, meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am – 11:30am during school term.

The cost is £2 per morning (which includes tea and biscuits for the child’s carers).

Soup and Sandwich Lunch

The next Soup and Sandwich Lunch will be on Friday 26th April 12 - 1pm.

Wednesday Break

The Wednesday Break meets each Wednesday from 11am – 12noon in the medium hall. Are all welcome.

Let's meet

Come and join us on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 2.30 pm for some chat, tea and coffee.

Tearoom on a Tuesday

The tearoom is open every Tuesday from 10am – 12noon. All are welcome.

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF)

A 'Postcard Box' has been placed in the vestibule of the church adjacent to the front doors for the receipt/deposit of used or unwanted postcards.

These are collected by MAF and sorted into various categories and sold to collectors. Some £10,000 has been raised on an annual basis by this method of fundraising. The box will be emptied on a regular basis. 

Renfrewshire Foodbank - donations

The Foodbank is currently urgently needing milk UHT (blue green) and small bottles of juice.

Thanks in advance for your help.

From the Minister

Are you a member of The Church???? The answer can be 'Yes' and 'No' at the same time.

Everyone who has been baptised is a member of the world wide Church of Christ. All of the mainstream churches recognise this belief and understanding, although it is right to remember that the Baptist Church and some independent Churches have different understandings.

To become a member of The Church of Scotland involves either being admitted onto the roll of members by Kirk Session decision, or, more often, by joining the Church on a Sunday morning in a special part of the service which involves taking the vows of membership and being welcomed by the congregation.

I am aware of a couple of people who are involved in the life of the church but who have not yet had the opportunity to become full members.

Anyone who is interested in becoming a member of this Church is invited to indicate this to me, so we can arrange to discuss it further.

Readers

Would you like to help lead the service by doing the readings, or preparing and delivering one of the prayers? The Minister is keen to encourage members of the congregation to be involved and would be happy to hear from anyone who is willing to do so. Please email or phone him to let him know. Thank you.

Charitable Giving

The Change for Good Box ( formerly The Copper Box ) is now in the vestibule.This year’s Charity is Sightsavers UK. 

Since 1950 this charity has been tackling blindness in more than 30 developing countries, working to prevent avoidable blindness and fighting for the rights of people with disabilities. 91% of donations received is used for vital charity work. Please donate and help protect sight and change lives.

Recycling of Empty Medicine Blister Packs

We have placed a box in the Church Vestibule where you can drop off any empty medicine blister packs you may have at home. It doesn't cost you or the church anything, helps the environment through recycling, and the company which recycles the packs will make a donation to Marie Curie.

Thank you for your support.

Margaret and Russell Banks.