No.113 1st July 2022

Hi,
The magazine is going on holiday for a few weeks, so it's good that this edition is so busy - thanks to all those who have sent in articles, photos and bits and pieces each week.
And there are 2 Ladybird pages this week for those who like that sort of thing...and indeed for those who don't.
I've also included a prayer from Scotty Smith - very much a friend of the mag. ..he's got such a good grip on the Gospel and is able to pray in such creative and thought provoking ways...the one I have included this week is a classic. You can sign up for his daily prayer to arrive in your inbox.

Enjoy the mag and have a good summer.

Sunday Morning Service -

Call To Worship: Psalm 103.2-5,19
Praise: Bless the Lord (10,000)
Praise You chose the cross (Lost in wonder)
Prayer of adoration and confession
Praise : Crocodile snap
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Bible Reading Isaiah 1: 1-20
Praise - What can wash away my sin away (nothing but the blood of Jesus)
Sermon - "Rebellion! But a call to repentance"
Praise: I cannot tell why he whom angels worship
Benediction
Leaving Praise: I hear the Saviour Say

Holiday Club 2022

Bookings for News Crew holiday club are now open!

Register online to guarantee a space.
Please share this information with anyone you know in the area who has primary school age children!

Hizkidz

It was great to see the children taking part so well in last week's service with readings and prayers.
Here they are collecting their end of term prizes...if it looks like a total rammy you can see from the photo which adult was in charge at this point.

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Date for your Diary
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Summer Fellowship Lunch

Everyone is welcome to a lunch in the Maxwell hall after morning worship on Sunday 24th of July.
Lots of food , fun and fellowship. See you all there.
(For more details speak to Margo McNicol or Elaine Taggart)

Maxwellimus

Summer Sunday School

If you see this bold fellow around over the Summer it's because the children are looking at the Armour of God from Ephesians.
And here is the memory verse they are learning over the next few weeks - why not set yourself the same challenge?
Ephesians 6v18 (Children’s International Bible)
Pray in the Spirit at all times.
Pray with all kinds of prayers, and ask for everything you need.
To do this you must always be ready.
Never give up.
Always pray for all God’s people

Thanks!

I would like to thank everyone for the very generous voucher and gorgeous flowers you gave to me last week as I retired from playgroup. I have been so blessed working as part of an amazing team.
I am looking forward to a trip back to the Borders to choose a picture.
Heather Malloy.

Holyrood Happenings

This week was Royal week at Holyrood.

The Queen herself was at Holyrood accompanied by Charles and Camilla, Edward and Sophie and Anne and Timothy. Nicola Sturgeon got to visit too... but that's not all - they invited a number of people from Maxwell to join them!

Wednesday was the Queen's Royal Garden Party. Pauline was invited through her volunteering with Girlguiding and Gail Neely (daughter of Margaret Campbell) through her work at local authority level. Colin and Margaret got to come along to enjoy the afternoon (and multiple cucumber sandwiches, cakes, cups of tea, elderflower drinks and ice creams too)

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Then on Friday it was the turn of Cathy Renn and Holly Pryce who have both been awarded with their Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.
Huge congratulations to the girls for their hard work and determination to complete the highest award in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

In the News...

Proposed Legislation Limiting Gatherings Near Medical Centres Which Include Abortion

The First Minister has recently announced her support for legislation to restrict gatherings close to medical centres that include abortion. Our own Hannah McNicol has been appointed spokesperson for the single-issue group, “Compassion Scotland” which is concerned about the limitations being proposed by this legislation. You can see their website here.
I asked Hannah to help us understand the issues (see Hannah’s comments below). You can see an interview here with Hannah on STV’s Scotland Tonight.

I think it would be good to pray for Hannah that she would be able to speak with clarity and accuracy. Pray also for her protection as prominent involvement in such an emotive issue can bring strong and sometimes vicious opposition.
Scott

Compassion Scotland

I’m Hannah McNicol and I am a member at Maxwell, and am also part of Compassion Scotland. It is a voluntary organisation made up of women that are campaigning against the implementation of buffer zones. Buffer zones would criminalise both pro-life and pro-choice groups from gathering outside abortion clinics. Compassion Scotland seeks to defend the groups that wish to offer life-affirming resources to abortion-minded women and to defend freedom of expression.
True EmpathyA huge reason that Compassion holds the position that we do is because buffer zones would criminalise attempts to offer help, support, and information to expectant mothers at what can be a time of crisis. A survey done by the BBC that was published on 14 March 2022 said: ‘15% of women in our survey told us they'd experienced pressure to terminate a pregnancy when they didn't want to.’ Watch here.

It is evident that if someone is coerced into doing something, they are not giving consent at all. Pro-life vigils outside of abortion clinics are the last safeguard possible against coercion, by showing the alternative options available.
Freedom of SpeechBuffer zones would amount to a breach of the right to assembly, the right to freedom of speech and the right to freedom of religion. These rights are of course fundamental to a society in which there is a lot of diversity of belief. A feature of buffer zones is that they would ban people from visibly praying outside abortion clinics. This obviously sets a worrying precedent for the future – the government would be able to tell people where they can and cannot pray.

As a group of women, we absolutely agree that no woman should ever face harassment or intimidation. Which is why we are thankful that our criminal law already criminalises threatening or abusive behaviour under section 3B of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010. The existence of the breach of the peace offence also means that conduct which is alarming or disturbing to others can be prosecuted. These laws are sufficiently broad to ensure any harassment or intimidation is properly criminalised without the need to create a censorship zone on public land.
Hannah

Wearing Gospel Gore-Tex Where Piranha Swim

SCOTTY SMITH

“As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Col. 3:12

Dear Jesus, in preparation for an upcoming fly-fishing trip to Montana, I decided it’s time to check for leaks in my Gore-Tex chest-waders. This lightweight layer of protection has served me well in various conditions. Fortunately, only trout, not piranha, inhabit the Smith River.

However, in the oceans, rivers, and streams of life, it’s different. Various species of toothy-piranha swim and bite at will. In recent years, they seem to be multiplying. Jesus, thank you for giving us something far better than Simms Gore-Tex waders, for preparation and protection. As your “chosen, set-apart, and dearly loved” people, there are 5 articles we are to clothe ourselves with all the time: “Compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

These 5 grace-garments are never out of style, breathable but warm, and very comfortable next to the heart. They serve us well in every setting, no matter the “temperature.” There are times when we need to receive good (if painful) feedback with humility, teachability, and a non-defensive spirit.

Other times we are the targets of unjust criticism, “drive-by-spite-shootings,” devilish condemnation, or are simply an easy snack for anonymous “gossip-piranha.” All metaphors and analogies aside, Jesus, this is serious stuff.

How we love, react, and respond matters—whether we are on the receiving or giving end of feedback. You have told us “the only thing that counts is faith expressing itself in love” (Gal. 5:6). Help us Jesus, big time, help us. So Very Amen.

If you go to this page you can subscribe for Scotty's daily prayer.

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Christy Ringrose

Christy Ringrose was in great form last Saturday at her concert in Maxwell.
Thanks Christy - if you want to listen to some of her tracks from last week they are available on Spotify.
Thanks too for all who helped with sweet treats at the interval, and of course the AV and lighting.

Big Arran Challenge

GLASGOW CITY MISSION

We are holding our Big Arran Challenge on Saturday 17 September.

Whether you choose to cycle, climb, or take part in our duathlon event, we’re confident you’ll have a great day. By taking part, you’ll be helping to tackle homelessness and poverty in Glasgow. Glasgow City Mission has been providing Christian Care since 1826 to those on the margins of our society. Today, we welcome approximately 200 men and women each weekday to our building in the heart of Glasgow for lunch, dinner and practical, immediate support. We provide a safe, warm space to build relationships, understand what’s brought the person to us and how we can help them move forward.

Click HERE for our information pack
This is the link to our event page on the GCM website
If you have others you would like to know about this send them this link or pass them Jack Geddes email address. jack@glasgowcitymission.com

Jack Geddes

Click here for an update on the work of Hope For Glasgow

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If you have a matter that you would like to be prayed about in this way, you can contact Margaret Boyd or Scott and they will organise for news to be sent out.

Please note our Sunday morning services* are live streamed and subsequently available on YouTube.

Filming is only from the rear in the balcony. If attending in person you may wish to select your seats bearing in mind that rows at the rear in the Sanctuary are not in view of the camera.
(* occasionally other services)