Welcome

We are at the start of the summer break. Schools have broken up and many folk will be off on holiday.
It is a time to rest and recharge the batteries but it's also an exciting time.

If all goes to plan we may well see the linkage with Clincarthill going ahead in September. It is amazing that we are at this stage and it has taken a lot of meetings and hours of discussions. Thanks are due to Donald. The little details are still to be finalised but it is looking very positive. 
Presbytery approved the linkage at their last meeting and there was a contingent from both Maxwell and Clincarthill.

Although Castle Cafe is taking a summer break, Clincarthill have invited us to their Garden Cafe starting this Monday and every Monday during July. Details below.

If you are around the halls during the week please keep an eye out as we are trying to support our neighbours who are often pestered by youngsters playing in the woods above their properties.
Denise

Blythswood Care

Changes to the Ground Floor of the Halls

A group of folk have been working very hard around the halls. The old nursery toys have been passed on, the shelving in the Dorothy Lloyd room has been reallocated to the garage, cupboards have been sorted out and lots of other things too numerous to put here in detail.
We will need to freshen up several areas with a new coat of paint as in places it looks very worn.
Sandy has worked with a group over a number of days resulting in a detailed plan.
You can follow the link below to see some of what's been going on.

Fabric Proposal (PDF)

 

Clincarthill Garden Cafe 

Clincarthill Garden Cafe is running each Monday starting this Monday 29 June until the end of July.

It will be open on Mondays throughout July from 10 am until 1 pm.

The gardens are lovely and home baking is a special treat.

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

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

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Feed the Fans

Thanks to Ken and May for representing Maxwell at this event.
 

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Ian Dale

Thank you to all my friends at Maxwell Mearns Castle Church for the church flowers, lovely cards and messages received during the time of Ian Dale passing. It was a blessing to receive so much love and so many prayers during this sad time. It was very comforting to me and my family.
Thank you most sincerely,
Margaret Dale

Flower Rota 

JUNE
SUNDAY 29 June    Alison M.

JULY
SUNDAY   6 July   Margaret C
SUNDAY  13 July    Denise
SUNDAY  20 July    Isobel 
SUNDAY  27 July   Yvonne
Should something crop up you can always change with someone.

Liz Gillis. 

 

Clothes Recycling Bin 

Just a reminder about the clothes bin in the church car park.  

It is not just clothes but towels, sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases, curtains, and pairs of shoes. There is a full list on the clothes-bank itself ,

We have just had a payment of 52 GBP.

If you have unwanted/worn out clothes they can benefit church finances.

Place the clothes in a carrier bag, tie it securely and place in the recycling bin.

It is emptied regularly and the church receives a bank transfer quarterly or whenever it is emptied.

If the clothes can be reused they are passed on but even worn out/ torn items have a value.

Charity shops really only use clothes that are in season but the recycling bin takes all clothes at all times.

Denise
 

PRAYER GROUP  

The prayer group runs every fortnight and meets in the West Room and all will be welcome.
Details from Sandy L.

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."

Sandy L.

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Tea and Coffee Rota

29 JUNE  Shona L, May and Ken W.

JULY
6 JULY - Sheona K, Lesley. Sheila R
13 JULY - Karen, Lynnette, Craig
20 JULY - Ann M
27 JULY - Marlene S, Christine L, Liz G

May this year bring us closer as a community, filled with love and shared moments over a cup of tea or coffee.

Thank you all for your time and helping out with our rota, this is a cherished part of our church experience and it wouldn’t be possible without your contributions.

Also, a gentle reminder, if possible please bring your own cup! As we are really trying to become greener ~ thank you!

Thank you
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  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:


May Walker
email: safeguarding@maxwellmearns.org


Andy Sinclair
Tel:  07834 805 023