For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Dear All
Letter from the Manse
At the beginning of each month, Andrew will write a letter from the manse which will be shared with everyone with the weekly letter. You should find that this is attached to your e-mail.
Lent 2025
Lent starts this Wednesday, 5th March – Ash Wednesday.
We have a Lent booklet for each household called “Living Hope”. There is also a booklet for the children and young people.
Living Hope invites you to explore the hope God offers us – not wishful thinking, but something real, robust, alive. Each week it considers the idea of hope from a different angle as we journey with Jesus on the road that leads to the cross – and beyond, to the transforming hope of Easter Day. The adult booklet for offers daily Bible readings, pictures, short reflections, prayers and practical ideas to help you grow in hope and in faith during Lent.
The Children and Young People’s version gives for each of the 40 days of Lent a daily challenge to do, learn or think about. There are also weekly themes, prayers and short Bible readings – all exploring the theme of Living Hope.
Please do take your copy on Sunday and also that for anyone who you live near who is not in church who you could deliver to.
Synod Day
On Saturday 8th March, we are hosting the Synod meeting here at Plume Avenue. We are going to need some help with stewarding and catering. If you can help with this please speak to the following people:
Welcome and stewarding – Marie, Rachael and David.
Catering and refreshments – Andrea and Kate.
Car Parking and furniture moving – Dave, Joe and Matthew.
Safeguarding
Matthew Lewis has stood down as our lead safeguarding coordinator with immediate effect. We thank Matthew sincerely for all he has done in this role. For the time being, Dave Anderson will be taking on this role. If you have a safeguarding issue or concern please contact Dave Anderson or Maz Rattray.
Prayer before the morning services
We are aiming to gather together to pray at 9.45 am each Sunday with those who are leading and taking part in the service, Please do feel free to join everyone to pray in the music area.
Men’s Group
The dates for the Men’s group are as follows:
March Monday 10th Chat and Chill
Monday 24th Homegroup
April Monday 7th Chat and Chill
Monday 21st Homegroup
All meetings are at the church 13.30 – 15.00. Please do speak to Peter for more details.
This week
There will be prayer meetings on Wednesday morning and Saturday morning at 9.30 am. Zoom details for these will be e-mailed early in the week.
With love and blessings
