Dunlop Parish Church

Church News

Sunday 2nd December 2018

Minister: Rev. Alison McBrier MA, BD – Tel: 01560 673686

Scottish Charity No: 000447

 ‘Give thanks to the Lord, because He is good’

Morning Worship: First Sunday in Advent
Readings: Jeremiah 33: 14 - 16,   Luke 21: 25 - 36

Praise :    284, One Red Candle, 273, 125, 237

You are warmly invited to join us for tea or coffee in the servery area of the church after the service.

The Guild meet this Tuesday 4^th. December - the Boys Brigade, one of the projects.
Would those who will attend the Christmas Buffet on the 18^th please bring £12 cash on Tuesday.

Wednesday Coffee Mornings: finished now until the first Wednesday in February.
Many thanks to all the volunteers, bakers and donations.
We are always looking for more volunteers. If you could help please call Marilyn Bell 01560 482966.

There will be no Wednesday Evening Worship in December and January - taking a break for Christmas! 
Evening Services will resume on the first Wednesday in February.

Christmas Appeal East Ayrshire Churches Homelessness Action:
This year there will again be a collection of gifts for children affected by homelessness at Christmas.
Would you please mark the gifts for a boy or a girl and with the relevant age range.

There will also be a collection of tinned goods for the homeless hostels in Kilmarnock and Cumnock so that the residents can have a festive meal on Christmas day.
Donations of cash to help with the purchase of these goods will also be welcome if you are unable to arrange a children’s gift.

Could the gifts please be brought to church by Sunday, 9th December so that they can be delivered to Kilmarnock for distribution before Christmas.
If you are unable to bring them to church, or would prefer to donate money, please contact: Margo McMurdo 01560 484824 or Lesley Beaton 01560 484989.                                                                                              

Special edition Christmas Cards
featuring two of Dunlop Kirk’s Stained Glass Windows :

The Bell Tower window and The Resurrection window
Both windows were designed by the famous stained glass artist, Gordon Webster.

The cards cost £2 each or £5 for a set of three
(They are also available blank for your own message)

Stained Glass Booklet
The booklet makes a delightful present, easily wrapped and easily posted.
£5 per copy. Available at the Church or by phoning 01560 484846

One Red Candle by Ruth Burgess

(Tune: Frère Jacques)

Each line of this song is repeated.

1.      One red candle

                    Burning slow

                    Advent weeks of waiting

                    Three to go

                    Mary’s waiting

                    Joseph too

                    Waiting for the baby

                    Coming soon

Dunlop Kirk – Christmas Services and Events
All warmly welcomed

Sunday – 2 Dec 11.30 am - First Sunday in Advent

Sunday - 9 Dec 11.30am - Second Sunday in Advent

Thursday - 13 Dec 9.30am - Dunlop Primary School Christmas Nativity Service

Sunday - 16 Dec 11.30am - Third Sunday in Advent

Sunday - 23 Dec 11.30am - Fourth Sunday in advent Nativity Play.

Christmas Eve: 24 Dec 11.15pm - Watchnight Service in the church.

Carols from 11.15pm; service at 11.30pm

Christmas Day 25 Dec 10.45am – short Family Service in the church.

(Please note this service is earlier than usual)

Sunday – 30 December at 11.30am - worship in the church