Cullen & Deskford Church of Scotland
Voice from The Manse
Once upon a time, many many years ago I once stayed near a beach in Musselburgh. I took my then border terrier called Gus or Ugly (because he was – ugly that is), for a walk - actually just as an aside there is no truth whatsoever that dogs look like their owners or vice versa. Okay now that that is cleared up let me continue.
The tide was out and we headed towards the coastline of Fife. We hadn’t gone far when we heard a whimpering sound. Gus/Ugly went to investigate.
What we discovered was one of those wee dogs that look like a walking ball of fur, as if someone has used 8 ply needles and created a bobbly hat with legs.
Church Directory
Minister: Rev Douglas Stevenson
Session Clerk: Sheila Sellar
Treasurer: Stephen Lawson
Roll Keeper: James Findlay
Property Convener: Bill Davidson
Finance Convener: Alex Bruce
Social & Fundraising Convener:
Isobel Addison
Mission & Outreach Convener:
Eleanor Cowie
Presbytery Elder: Anne McLaren
Publicity Convenor: Gordon McNeil
Guild President: Moira Legge
What's On in May
Moray East Presbyterial Council
‘Songs of Praise’
Wednesday 9th May
Auld Kirk at 7.30pm.
TEA & CAKE
(Funding for flower festival)
Saturday 26th May
Hall Church
2-4pm
Plants Sales - Tombola £2
Soup and sweet always held after the service in the hall church on the first Sunday of the month.
Tea and Chat—every Friday from 10.00am—12 noon. Hall Church.
During Christian Aid week, 13th to 19th May Cullen and Deskford Christian Aid Committee will hold its annual house to house collection when we hope to have the support and generosity of the congregation.
The committee are grateful for the support and generosity of the people of Cullen and Deskford.
EASTER PRAYER
Our Father as we celebrate Easter we also celebrate he bravery and sacrifice of families who struggle in the face of hunger and inequality.
May their determination inspire us
Hall Church
The Hall Keeper is Lesley McIntyre.
All bookings and enquiries relating to the hall should be made directly to Lesley who can be contacted on:
Tel: (01542)841000 Mobile: 07961085592
Email:lesleymcintyre@rocketmail.com
Session Update - April 2012
Fabric Report - April 2012
Buckie North / Rathven Church
Fundraising
Members of the Fundraising Committe are as follows Isobel Addison, Sandy Christie, Kathleen Christie, Brenda Wood, Tom Mowat, Vera Reid, Jessie Mowat, Betty McIntyre and Anne McLaren. We have already planned both fundraising and social events for 2012.
A Pancake Tea was held in Deskford Community Centre on Saturday 10th March and raised £428.
The Spring Fair on Saturday 31st March is our major fundraising event.
An Afternoon Tea is being held on Saturday 26th May with the proceeds going towards the purchase of flowers for the Flower Festival in August.
There will be a Salad Lunch at the Hall Church on Sunday 5th August.
The Flower Festival will be held in the Old Church on Thursday 9th/Friday 10th/Saturday 11th August and soup will be served in the Hall Church on Saturday 11th August.
The Fundraising Committee appreciate the support they receive, at all their events, from the congregation and community.
Church Register
WEDDINGS:
‘….and the greatest of the three is Love.’
BAPTISMS:
‘Let the children come to me.’
Katie Jade Wilson, daughter of Scott and Joanne Wilson baptised on 27th November 2011
ADMITTED
‘Come and follow me...’
Mrs Hazel Stuart (by resolution)
Mrs Janice Imlach (by transfer certificate)
Mrs Michael and Joan Anavi (by transfer certificate)
DEATHS:
‘I will be with you always, to the end of time.’
Willie Taylor, died on the 5th Jan, funeral on the 12th Jan 2012
Ann Gavin, died on the 10th Jan, funeral on 17th Jan 2012
Jim Coull, died on the 17th Jan, funeral on the 23rd Jan 2012
Jim Herbert, died on the 20th Jan, funeral on the 31st Jan 2012
Betty McHardy, wife of the late Rev John T Guthrie, on 10th Feb 2012
Mr David Wilcox, died on 15th March 2012.
Bereavement Support Group
I am very conscious in this present age of Ministry that I often fail to support or respond adequately to those who have experienced a loss in their life.
Driven on to the next crisis or new development as well as supervising the on-going ministry of two other churches will often result in many unfinished pieces of pastoral care.
However I know that ministry in its proper context is about the whole people of God and that there are others who provide the pastoral care and support which is so often needed during bereavement.
I'm delighted that such people exist in Cullen and Deskford and I value their on-going work and wise counsel.
In previous years I have run or facilitated bereavement support programmes which does not detract from the benefits of one-to-one support from a minister, visitor or elder.
About Blythswood
Since 1966, Blythswood Care has combined the Christian message with practical help for those in need. Whether through filled shoeboxes at Christmas, relief and development aid or social projects for young and old, Blythswood brings hope to thousands in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Blythswood is committed to long-term care projects in Romania, enabling disadvantaged children and young people fulfil their potential. A founding member of Global Hand, Blythswood cooperates with likeminded charities around the world, supporting the work of local care professionals who best know the needs of their communities. For every £1 donated, Blythswood delivers more than £5 worth of aid. For every employee, Blythswood has more than 10 volunteers. With the support of people like you, Blythswood provides Christian care for body and soul.
In 2010, 118,000 filled shoeboxes we gathered and sent to many countries in Eastern Europe as well as to Pakistan. In addition to this money was sent to India to produce Gift Bags which where sourced in country.
Cullens First Soup and Sweet
25 years ago Cullen was introduced to its first soup and sweet fundraiser. Margaret Innes called a meeting of friends and neighbours to arrange a date for a coffee morning to raise funds for “Buckie & District Fund” which ran a mini bus for the disabled. It was suggested and agreed that a soup and sweet lunch be tried, tickets to cost £1.50. On the day it was well supported and a grand total of £700, a large sum in 1986,
Today Soup and Sweets are still very popular and a worthy way to raise funds.
Vera Reid
PHOTOGRAPH:
Back Left :
A. Muir, D. Muir, V. Reid, F. McKay, M. Innes, B. Smith,
J. Pirie, W. Findlay, T. Mair. D. Ross.
Front Left;
A. Gavin, M, Watson, G. Eatock, J. McLean, C. Addison,
G. Cowie