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Campaign Update
Time is now speeding by - there are only two months until the start of the campaign. But rest assured - panix hasn't set in...yet !
On the contrary we are more excited than ever about the response to our efforts. This is particulalry true of the Stewardship Festival which you will read about elsewhere in this issue. We take huge encouragement from the energy and enthusiasm which this has already generated and thank you to those who have already shown an interest.
In this issue you will also find a letter from Sheila Kirk about Musicans For Tomorrow. This is a great way for those of us with musical talents to express then and feel a strong sense of fellowship. Please come forward in numbers for what should be a very enjoyable event.
Coming Attractions !
By now you should be familiar with the core of our programme, namely the visits and special services on the themes of time, talents and money. On top of these we are now planning two additional initiatives, a series of Bible Study and Prayer evenings and a Stewardship Festival. Think of these as the icing and marzipan on the For Tomorrow cake !
The Bible Study and Prayer evenings will run on Wednesday evenings from 12 September to 10 October inclusive. These will cover the main themes of stewardship : creation, gospel, time, talents and money. This will really help to cement the way we think about the Stewardship campaiogn. We encourage as many of you as possible to attend, and thank the Christian Education Committe for their help and support.
The Stewardship Festival will run for a week betwee the second and third special services (21 to 28 October). It will consist of stalls and displays representing each of the church groups, both internal and external. This showcase will help to remind us how many different projects and activities are persued in and around St Cuthbert's. Hopefully, it will also help to encourage members of the congregation to get more involved.
You will hear more about these events nearer the time, but please try and give them your support.
| MAKE A NOTE - For Tomorrow Is Coming in the Autumn | |
| Bible Study / Prayer Meetings | beginning Wednesday 12th September |
| Invitation Visits | 17th September to 5th October |
| Launch Service | Sunday 7th October |
| Special Service - Time | Sunday 14th October |
| Special Service - Abilities | Sunday 21st October |
| Stewardship Festival | Sunday 21st to Sunday 28th October |
| Special Service - Giving | Sunday 28th October |
| Response Visits | Monday 29th October to Friday 16th November |
| Thanksgiving Service | 18th November (with lunch) |
| Musicians For Tomorrow Do you play a musical instrument ? Would you liek to share this gift in fellowship with others ? If so, the For Tomorrow team would like to hear from you. As part of the For Tomorrow programme of events we will be holding an informal gathering for music making and fellowship towards the end of the summer period. All levels of proficiency and all ages will be welcome - God's gift of music is for sharing ! Watch out for notice of this event in future issues of For Tomorrow It would be a help to us in arranging this event if we could have an idea of how many folk would be interested, and what instruments - including voice - they play. If you are interested please e-mail us at [email protected] Sheila and Victoria will be bringing their clarsach and clarinet - and they both agrtee that they need lots more practice, so don't be shy - come and join us ! |
| Prayer for July :. Please pray for : The identification of visitors The organisation of special events The Stewardship Team as we carry out our differnt tasks Those who will be visited in the autumn |
Thanks to :
The Ministerial Team for all thier help and Support
Gillian Paterson for her encouragement and wisdom
Everyone who has helped so far with comments, offers of help and prayer
| SUGGESTIONS PLEASE! Would you like to be a visitor? Do you have any ideas about publicity? Know anyone who would like to get involved? Please speak to any of the Planning Group or the Ministers, or send any suggestions or comments to [email protected] |
| Convenors | Ross Hunter Bridget Cameron |
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| Administration Convenors | Sheila Kirk Victoria Nelson |
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| Visitor Convenor | Ben Williams | [email protected] |
| Publicity Convenor | John Millar | [email protected] |
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