Welcome

My focus this week has been on the checking of the Blythswood Boxes.
A team of volunteers check and fill up shoeboxes which are sent off to Ukraine. We all pray that the right box finds the right person and over the years we have heard so many tales of this happening.
A teenager received a geometry set in his box - just what he needed for school. An elderly person had a collapsible walking stick or a pair of reading glasses, a warm blanket for a baby. It is good to hear of God's guiding hand in this work.

We have seen old friends this week who have faithfully joined with checking boxes every year and also newbies who have been very quick to catch on.
Thanks go to every person who has made a difference this week - whether through prayer, providing fillers /small gifts or by helping to check the boxes.
Our current total is 1960 boxes checked which is a fantastic achievement.

We will continue to check boxes Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. and would love to see anyone who has a spare hour or two. But be careful - it is addictive.

Denise 

Elders and Board Members Conference - NEXT SATURDAY

9.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday, 16th November 2024. 

The purpose of this morning conference is to discuss Maxwell adopting the Unitary Constitution of the Church of Scotland and to discuss and hopefully form working groups that will report to future Kirk Session meetings. 

Refreshments will be served and we promise to be finished by 12.30pm. 
Mike

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Flower Rota 

FLOWER DONORS
NOVEMBER

10th        Shona Leishman
17th        Karen Mowat
24th        Margaret Campbell

Should something crop up you can always change with someone.
Liz Gillis.

Castle Cafe  

The next meeting will be held on   

Thursday 14 November at 2.00 pm. in the West Room.

It's a great way to get to know members of our Church family and to strengthen relationships.

Everyone is welcome so please come along and enjoy the chat and a cuppa

Jackie and Norman

PRAYER GROUP 

The prayer group next meets :
Thursday 21 November at 7.30 in West Room and all are welcome.
You may pray aloud or in silence.
"Where two or three gather in my name there am I with them" Matthew 18:20

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place."

Norman

Tea and Coffee Rota

10 Nov - Lorna and Donald McN
17 Nov - Myra S, Margaret C
24 Nov - Lorna McN, Dave McL, Mary G

A massive thank you for those who've added their name to the Sunday Service, coffee/tea rotation.
This is very much appreciated, as the more helping out, the less frequent we'll be on the rotation....apologies if I've missed anyone out, please just let us know and we'll be happy to add your name.

Going forward, I've assigned names for December and for 2025.

Please would everyone check the rota and should your name be showing against a date that doesn't suit, if you can either arrange a swap or reach out to myself or Lorna and we'll ensure that day has enough cover.

After our Sunday service we all enjoy a coffee/tea and make the most of this time to catch up with each other. The response has been amazing and as the saying goes - "Many hands make light work"

Thank you all once again

Shona L and Lorna McN

Maxwell Pray Now Group Pray Now is a WhatsApp group for Maxwell members

This group sends out occasional requests for prayer. In particular those which might be regarding things more acute or immediate. At present there are 17 of us who, when we receive a request for prayer, stop what we are doing and pray for whatever has been asked.

Are you on the Pray Now WhatsApp Group? If you want to be added to the group to receive prayer news then simply ask Denise and she will add your number to the list.

If you have a matter that you would like to be prayed about in this way, you can contact Denise and she will organise for news to be sent out.

Getting To Church 

Should anyone require a lift to Maxwell Mearns Castle Church or to the Castle Cafe, then please do let us know.
If you are willing and able to offer a lift please speak to Norman or Denise or
Please email: office@maxwellmearns.org

Safeguarding At Maxwell Mearns

Safeguarding – Ensuring a Safe Church for All 

If you suspect or witness harm or abuse, or it is reported to you, you must immediately report it to one of the Safeguarding Coordinators:

Rev. James (Jim) Gemmell
email: jgemmell@churchofscotland.org.uk

May Walker
email: safeguarding@maxwellmearns.org