June 2010 Prestwick South Parish Church Newsletter

JUNE 2010

Literally

packed with so many

interesting

articles.

SCOTTISH CHARITY

NUMBER: SC007403

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WE ALL MUST PLAY OUR PART

In May, Bill Elphinestone and I represented Prestwick South as

Commissioners at the 2010 General Assembly in Edinburgh. The

General Assembly is the Annual Business Meeting of the Church of

Scotland.

During the week, many discussions and debates took place about the

future of the Church of Scotland. This included the belief that the Church

of Scotland still has a duty to bring the ordinances of religion to the

people in every parish of Scotland through a territorial ministry.

However, the reality is that the Church of Scotland is struggling

financially and numerically in our modern era. Not only are the numbers

currently in the ministry insufficient to cover every parish, but the

Church can no longer continue to pay the current work force. It is

therefore envisaged over the next few years, instead of seeking more

Ministers, reductions will have to be made.

As a Congregation, we can either moan about the situation or become

more determined to ensure that our Church remains vibrant and

adaptable to meeting the challenges ahead. We, therefore, all must play

our part!

Sometimes that can simply mean accepting the changes that come our

way with a genuine understanding and desire to go forward in faith. For

these days, it’s all too easy to criticise and complain that the Church no

longer functions the way we would like. Yes, we would all like our

Churches in Scotland to be overflowing with existing and new members,

but that sadly is not the case.

As we look to the summer, may I thank those members who have been

very supportive of Prestwick South in the past session. May their

commitment inspire others to do likewise!

Kenneth C. Elliott

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CURRENT STATISTICS FOR MINISTRY

A.

AT HOME

As at

31.12.04

As at

31.12.05

As at

31.12.06

As at

31.12.07

As at

31.12.08

As at

31.12.09

Number of charges at December

1,216

1,204

1,191

1,179

1,160

1,149

Number of ministers serving Charges

M 857

F 184

M 840

F 192

M 810

F 194

M 786

F 198

1,160

F 200

M 734

F 206

TOTAL

1,041

1,032

1,004

984

966

940

Number of Vacant Charges

175

172

187

195

194

209

B.

ABROAD

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

Number of Ordained Ministers

28

27

31

11

5

4

Number of Vacancies for Ministers

5

3

3

4

1

C.

STUDENTS COMPLETING COURSES

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

New College, Edinburgh

M 5

F 3

M 5

F 3

M 6

F 2

M 6

F 2

M 10

F 1

M 9

F 5

Trinity College, Glasgow

M 5

F 4

M 6

F 3

M 9

F 4

M 6

F 4

M 4

F 4

M 0

F 2

St Mary’s College, St Andrews

M 1

F 2

M 0

F 1

M 0

F 0

M 1

F 1

M 1

F 1

M 0

F 0

Christ’s College, Aberdeen

M 4

F 0

M 4

F 1

M 2

F 4

M 2

F 1

M 1

F 1

M 1

F 1

Highland Theological College, Dingwall

-

-

-

-

-

-

M 0

F 0

M 1

F 0

M 4

F 0

TOTAL NUMBER COMPLETING

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23

27

23

24

22

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PRESTWICK SOUTH HANDBOOK

2010 – 2011

Yes, once again it’s that time of year

when, despite the arrival of summer,

we begin to plan for the new

Session. This includes preparation

for the 2010 - 2011 Church

Handbook. As normal, it is hoped

that the new Yearbook will be issued

with the September Newsletter. Leaders of Departments and

Organisations should, therefore, now

submit reports and details of times

when they meet together.

Names, addresses and telephone

numbers of the main Office Bearers should also be included. Please note,

as normal, if no update is provided by an Organisation then the

information from last year’s Handbook will be used again. All information should either be given to Dorothy McPherson, our

Church Secretary, or placed in the Newsletter Box. All information must

be handed in by Sunday the 18th

of July.

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IMPORTANT PARKING

NOTICE!!!

It is some time now since stickers were issued to Church members

who use our car park. These small stickers should be placed above

the tax disc on the inside of the window. They are now available

at the rear of the church, immediately on your left as you leave by

the south door.

I would recommend car users to do this and avoid Church officials

placing “Do not park here” notices on your windscreen!

With the Council reducing parking on the Main Street to 30

minutes, and more and more eating houses opening, our car park

may be inviting to non-church members.

Remember priority should be given to those using the hall or

Church.

Malcolm Foggo Clerk to the Board

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SPRING GOLF OUTING

This year, the Spring Golf Outing was held at Ballochmyle

Golf Course on Tuesday 18th May 2010.

The morning commenced in convivial surroundings with

bacon rolls and tea or coffee. We then headed for the 1st tee

(Stableford Scoring) and after the 18th green it was back into

the club house for light refreshments and lunch.

Twelve stalwarts who included one lady member, Diane Shaw,

participated. Ian Findlay an invited guest, Hugh McKail who was having

his first outing with us (hopefully it will not be the last) and John Telfer,

who had just come off night-shift, (he was heading home for a quick

forty winks before attending a Congregational Board and then another

night shift) Of course - he does have youth on his side!

I’m sure most of you will remember that how nice the weather was on

that particular day. While most of you would have been relaxing in the

garden – doing a bit of weeding as a diversion, we were hacking our way

round the course, breaking sweat, discarding outer garments, out of puff

as we went down hill, then up hill and down again.

The first group was not among the prize winners – each of the following

groups were among the prizes; in fact one group had two prizes. Mind

you, William Wallace and Willie Main in the first group were finding

their way around without the aid of a ‘sat-nav’. It was then easy for the

others who just had to follow them and were more able to concentrate on

their scoring.

While on the subject of prizes, here are the results;

1st Prize with a total of 33 points: Kenneth Elliott.

2nd

Prize with a total of 31 points: Diane Shaw.

3rd

Prize with a total of 28 points: Alec Miller.

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A consolation prize winner: Neil Inglis.

(A few others were close on his heels)

Alec Miller and James Yee were to be congratulated for organising all the

details for our outing and William Wallace for arranging the handicaps.

Alec ensured that suitable prizes all carefully wrapped were made

available for the winners – Bob Bell having donated some golf balls.

I use the word ‘suitable’, and leave everyone to conjure up their own

thoughts on the matter when I say that part of the 1st prize was a ‘Hip

Flask’ – did Alec have some premonition in his choice of prizes!!

Finally, James gave a word of appreciation to all participants in his vote

of thanks. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and I dare say that it will

not be too long before we are back.

Oh, one name seems to be missing – David Ferguson. Willie Main did

say to me during the first half ‘I think David is suffering’. David

confirmed afterwards that it wasn’t until the second half that he had a

par. Lucky him - I just struggled!!!

Bill Elphinstone

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SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL

PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER

THAN 10.40am Parents should note that during the

summer months, a Children’s Address

will be given as normal at the

beginning of the Service.

The Crèche will operate as usual for all

babies and young children.

Finally the Sunday School and Bible Class

will formally commence a new Session

on Sunday 22nd

August.

ALL NEW MEMBERS WILL BE MADE MOST WELCOME.

DATE NAME & TEL NAME & TEL

20th

June Catherine Laverie

(476007)

Ann McPike

(01655 882467)

27th

June Wilma Goodwin

(470137)

Ann Green

(478393)

4th

July Arlene MacDonald

(471171)

Kirsty McCleary

(470761)

11th

July Arlene MacDonald

(471171)

Kirsty McCleary

(470761)

18th

July Liz Kerr

(479760)

Lesley Muir

(671578)

25th

July Diane Shaw

(671952)

Stephen Miller

(470962)

1st August Katie McKail

(475239)

Lorna Mercer

(470606)

8th

August Katie McKail

(475239)

Karen McGhie

(477538)

15th

August Katie McKail

(475239)

Lesley Douglas

(471748)

R

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T

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ANNUAL CAR OUTING

Thursday 17th

JUNE

Once again we are planning our annual Car Outing.

Invitations have already been sent out and if there are

any queries then please contact Neil Inglis Tel

440818.

Those attending the outing will be collected from

their homes, taken for a drive and then brought

back to the Church Hall for tea, home baking and

some entertainment.

It promises to be a great night and we hope you will be able to

attend. Some members of the Congregation, including some of our

young people, will be presenting a selection of musical

entertainment.

The intended programme is as follows:

Approximately 6.30pm -

Picked up at your home by Car and taken for a drive

around various parts of Ayrshire.

Approximately 8.00pm -

Arrive at Church Hall for Tea, Baking and

Entertainment.

Approximately 8.45 – 9.15pm -

Taken home.

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BIBLE STUDY

HUMOUR

LOT 'S WIFE The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot 's wife looked back

and turned into a pillar of salt, when little Jason interrupted, “My

Mummy looked back once while she was driving,” he announced

triumphantly, “and she turned into a telephone pole!”

GOOD SAMARITAN

A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good

Samaritan. She asked the class, “If you saw a person lying on the

roadside, all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?” A

thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence, “I think I'd throw up.”

DID NOAH FISH? A Sunday school teacher asked, “Johnny, do you

think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark ?” “No,” replied Johnny. “How could

he, with just two worms.”

HIGHER POWER

A Sunday school teacher said to her children, “We have been learning

how powerful kings and queens were in Bible times. But, there is a

Higher Power. Can anybody tell me what it is?” One child blurted out, “ Aces!”

UNANSWERED PRAYER

The Minister’s 5 year-old daughter noticed that her father always paused

and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day,

she asked him why.

“Well,” he began, proud that his daughter was so observant of his

messages. “I'm asking the Lord to help me preach a good sermon.”

“How come He doesn't answer it?” she asked.

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UNTIMELY ANSWERED PRAYER During the minister's prayer one Sunday, there was a loud whistle from

one of the back pews. Tommy’s mother was horrified. She pinched him

into silence and, after church, asked, “Tommy, whatever made you do

such a thing?” Tommy answered soberly, “I asked God to teach me to whistle, and He

did!”

MOSES AND THE RED SEA

Nine-year-old Joey was asked by his mother what he had learned in

Sunday School. “Well, Mum, our teacher told us how God sent Moses

behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out of

Egypt. When he got to the Red Sea, he had his army build a pontoon

bridge and all the people walked across safely. Then he radioed

headquarters for reinforcements. They sent bombers to blow up the bridge and all the Israelites were saved.”

“Now, Joey, is that really what your teacher taught you?” his Mother

asked.

“'Well, no, Mum. But, if I told it the way the teacher did, you'd never

believe it!'

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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

MUSIC PROGRAMME 2010

SATURDAY 5TH

JUNE – 7.30PM

Organ recital by the ‘Internationally renowned virtuoso organist’ Carlo Curley

(Tickets £10 by post from Holy Trinity, Fullarton St, Ayr, KA7 1UB –

advance booking recommended)

MONDAY 26TH JULY – 7.30PM

A regular feature of Ayr’s summer season – the Cologne Chamber Philharmonia

will present a programme of popular classics.

(Tickets available early July from the Tourist Office, Sandgate, Ayr)

SATURDAY 21ST AUGUST – 7.30PM

Organ recital by Rupert Jeffcoat – organist at Australia’s Brisbane Cathedral, on

a return visit to his native Scotland

(Tickets £6 - £5 concessions – available at the door)

THURSDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER – 7.30PM

Piano recital celebrating the music of Chopin – pianist Aleksander Kudajczyk

has performed not only in his native Poland but also widely throughout

Scotland.

(Tickets £10 - £8 concessions – from Citadel Leisure Centre, South

Harbour St, Ayr)

SUNDAY 31ST OCTOBER – 7.30PM

Following their huge success last year, the ‘Voskresenije’ Choir return once

again to present a programme of Russian church and folk music.

(Tickets £8 - £6 concessions – by post from Holy Trinity, Fullarton St, Ayr,

KA7 1UB)

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CLERGY CELEBRATIONS

CANON PAT MCSORLEY

A Mass of Thanksgiving will be held in St.

Quivox Church on Friday 16th

June to

celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Canon Pat

McSorley. After the Service a Buffet

Reception will be held in a Marquee

specially erected for the occasion.

Kenneth and Fiona Elliott have been invited to this very special

celebration and will convey the good wishes

of Prestwick South to

Pat McSorley for achieving this wonderful milestone.

REV GEORGE FIDDES

On the 19th

June the Rev George Fiddes will celebrate 25 years as

Minister of St. Nicholas.

The occasion will be marked informally with a congregational

family lunch later in the summer.

Everyone at Prestwick South congratulates George.

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CONGREGATIONAL OUTING

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SUNDAY 13th

JUNE

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ALISON CURRIE’S MISSION TO UGANDA

Below is a letter received from Josh Bowker

Supporter Relations Administrator of OASIS relating

to the work of Alison Currie

OASIS

For people and community

Dear Friends,

Thank you so much for your gift of £142.00 to support the vital work of

Alison Currie with Oasis Uganda.

Since arriving in Kampala in October, Alison has been working to

develop the Bambejja Beads Craft Project - a sustainable income

generation scheme that gives women, who have very little access to

employment or education, a chance to work and build up their self

esteem. The focus of Alison’s role is on training and equipping the

young women at the project with the skills necessary for craft and textile

production, while also promoting the business and working to make it

more profitable.

The small income provided by the sales of their wares will help to

alleviate some of the massive problems caused by poverty and give these

young women courage and hope of a brighter, more positive future.

Uganda is one of the many areas that OASIS is working in – bringing

hope to life in 2010.

Thank you for partnering with us to see lives and communities

transformed.

If you’d like any more information about the work of OASIS in Uganda

and around the work, please visit our website at www.oasisuk.org

(Please Note the £142.00 was raised at the Easter Praise Night

held on Sunday 25th April)

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Dear Boys and Girls,

I trust that you are looking forward to the summer holidays? I know that

I enjoy the months of June, July and August especially when the sun is

shining.

Yet, as always let

us ensure that our

holidays include

coming along to

Church whenever

we can.

For during the

summer months

our annual

summer Sunday

School will

operate every

week. Hopefully

weather

permitting the

Church Garden

will used.

Have a great

summer!

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ELDER’S VISIT

BOYS’ BRIGADE

It was with a tinge of sadness that I attended the Open Night at the Boys’

Brigade on Thursday 29 May 2010.

Willie Irvine and I have been the Visiting Elders for many years and

have enjoyed our visits to the organisation, the Coffee Mornings and

annual Open Nights and this was to be our last visit to the 4th Prestwick

Company.

Visitors, parents and family were entertained by games and figure

marching indeed some parents were even co-opted into the Tug-of War.

Mr Elliott gave us a short history of the Company and explained that

because of a lack of new leaders the Company would need to fold but

after much consideration as to what would be best for the boys it was

decided that an amalgamation with the 2nd

Prestwick was the best

solution. Next session the two groups will join together at Kingcase

under the leadership of Mr Ken Sinclair.

Mr Sinclair was the Inspecting Officer and his wife presented the boys

with their richly deserved awards. Instead of the Scott Trophy for

Overall Contribution being presented to one boy as usual because it was

the last year special awards were given to Lance Corporal David Elliott

(13 years service), Andrew Johnston (12 years service), Sam Poole (11

years service), Andrew Kerr (8 years service) and Andrew Shaw (7 years

service). A surprise presentation was then made by David Elliott on

behalf of the boys to the leaders in appreciation of their work and

commitment for some considerable time.

Mr Elliott brought the formal part of the evening to a close by thanking

all those who had helped and supported the Company over the years.

Tea and refreshments were then served and everyone had a time to

mingle.

Wilma Goodwin

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4th PRESTWICK COMPANY

Our final annual Open night was held on Thursday 29

th April when Mrs Ken

Sinclair, B.B. Captain of the 2nd

Prestwick was the Inspecting Officer. Around

60 people gathered in the Hall including Parents, Relatives, Church Elders and

Members of the Congregation.

After the Rev. Kenneth Elliott had concluded the Opening Devotions Mr.

Sinclair inspected the boys. Mr Sinclair spoke individually to each boy about

their involvement in the 4th

Prestwick. Then the Junior and Company Section, under the command of Lance Corporal

David Elliott, performed their annual display of marching which included

‘snakes’, ‘figures of eight’ and ‘cris-cross’. All their practising over the past

few weeks certainly paid off.

Next the Anchor Boys’ entered the Hall and with pianist Sam Poole performed

the song ‘He’s Got The Whole World Wide In His Hands’. This was so good

the song was actually performed twice. (The Anchor Boys wish to express their

thanks to Sam Poole and Andrew Johnson for all their enthusiasm, help and

hard work especially with their song and marching.)

Then once again the Junior and Company Section entered the Hall. Under the

supervision of Andy Laughland Jim Meikle a Musical Quiz was held. With Sam

Poole once again on the piano ‘Name That Tune’ provided some wonderful

entertainment not only for the boys, but also the audience. On the completion of

the Quiz a ‘Tug Of War’ contest was held which also allowed some of the

parents to take part.

The final event of the evening was a Parachute Game for the Anchor Boys with

Liz Kerr in command. Again parents were invited to take part, which was a

thoroughly enjoyable way to conclude this part of the Open Night.

Then the whole Company gathered once again in the Hall for the presentation

of the Awards by Mrs. Kathryn Sinclair.

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LIST OF AWARDS

ANCHOR BOYS’

1ST AWARD (GREEN)

Aidan KERR Charlie POLLOCK Alexander CUTHBERTSON

Joe MORRISON Struan KNOX Sacha MacKAY

Josh ROBINSON Thomas TAYLOR

Cameron McGOWAN Rudi MORRISON

2ND YEAR (BLUE)

Aaron KERR Calum McDONALD Gavin JOHNSTON

Ross O’NEIL Callum GIBBS

Amritpal SIDHU MacKenzie BROOKS

BEST TEAM?

BIONICLES or TRANFORMERS

MOST IMPROVED EFFORT

Callum Gibbs

BEST BOY

Gavin Johnston

PROMOTION TO JUNIOR SECTION

Aaron KERR Calum McDONALD Gavin JOHNSTON

Ross O’NEIL Callum GIBBS

Amritpal SIDHU MacKenzie BROOKS

JUNIOR SECTION

2ND YEAR (SILVER BADGE)

Tom LAING

3RD YEAR (GOLD BADGE)

Ross CAIRNIE Harvey MORRISON Indetpal SIDHU

Campbell LAWSON Alexander McDONALD

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PROMOTION TO COMPANY SECTION

Ross CAIRNIE Harvey MORRISON

Campbell LAWSON Indetpal SIDHU

Alexander McDONALD COMPANY SECTION Andrew SHAW Compass Badge,

7 Year Service Badge

Andrew KERR Compass Badge, Skills Badge,

8 Year Service Badge.

Sam POOLE 11 Year Service insert.

Andrew JOHNSON 12 Year Service insert.

L/Cpl. David ELLIOTT 13 Year Service insert.

THE SCOTT TROPHY

SPECIAL AWARD FOR OVERALL CONTRIBUTION

With this being the last Open Night it was decided not to present ‘The Scott

Trophy’, but instead to award all 5 Company Boys with a special

commemorative Medal in recognition of all the devotion and commitment they

had shown to the 4th

Prestwick over the years.

FRIENDS BADGES

Friend’s Badges were then presented to Katie McKail, Wilma Goodwin, Wendy

Lewis and Faye Hutton for their help with the Anchor Boys on Thursday

nights. A Friend’s Badge was also presented to Mrs Maureen Miller for all her

support of the 4th

Prestwick B.B. through the years.

PRESENTATION

Mrs Kathryn Sinclair was then thanked for carrying out the presentation of

Awards and gifted a Bouquet of Flowers.

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SURPRISE PRESENTATION

Mrs Liz Kerr then unexpectedly came forward on behalf of the boys to

introduce some special presentations. In recognition of all their hard work over

the years Mrs Noreen Meikle, Mr Jim Meikle, Mr Andy Laughland and the Rev

Kenneth Elliott were each given a Card and a Gift. Those were presented by

David Elliott.

The Rev Kenneth Elliott then thanks Liz Kerr for this wonderful surprise. Mr.

Elliott then went on to convey his own word of thanks to those that had been

instrumental in the success of the 4th

Prestwick B.B. over the years.

GUEST SPEAKER’S REMARKS

After the presentations Mr Ken Sinclair then addressed the boys. Mr Sinclair

highlighted some of the events from the evening’s proceedings and spoke of

how much he had enjoyed them.

Looking to the future Mr Sinclair spoke of the proposed amalgamation of the 4th

Prestwick and 2nd

Prestwick with great enthusiasm. Mr. Sinclair saw this

amalgamation as a partnership that would only seek to enhance the strength of

the B.B. in Prestwick.

TEA or COFFEE

Following the closing devotions Tea or Coffee was served. Thanks to Eva

Dougall and Noreen Meikle for providing the refreshments.

GAMES AFTERNOON AND BARBECUE

At noon on Saturday 2nd

May the boys met at the Church Hall for a Games

Afternoon and Barbecue. The Anchor Boys made good use of the Church

Garden while the older boys headed off to Prestwick seafront for football, rugby

and rounder’s. A Barbecue was then held at 3pm before parents collected the

boys at 4pm.

NEXT SESSION

It is the intention that starting in September the Anchor Boys will meet each

Thursday night in Prestwick South, while the Junior Section and Company Boys

will meet in Kingcase Primary School.

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MOONWALK

A number of years ago a very close friend of ours was

diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She has shown what a

resilient, strong and determined lady she is. Never

complains and keeps cheery throughout all her treatments.

She has inspired my husband & I to do the full (26.2 miles) Moonwalk

Marathon through the night in Edinburgh on 19th June. We started

training back in January and hope to complete the route in under 7 hours.

The Moonwalk is organised by the health charity Walk the Walk to raise

money and awareness. If you are interested in finding out more then

contact me on 475113 or go to this link

http://www.walkthewalkfundraising.org/karen_mathers.

Karen Mathers

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR THE MONTH OF

JUNE 2010

DAY PROVERBS

Tuesday 1st 13:20 - 14:4

PSALM Wednesday 2nd 69:1-12

Thursday 3rd 69:13-28

Friday 4th 69:29-36

PROVERBS

Saturday 5th 14:5-14

PSALM Sunday 6th 70:1-5

Monday 7th 71:1-8

Tuesday 8th 71:9-18

PROVERBS

Wednesday 9th 14:15-24

PSALM Thursday 10th 71:19-24

Friday 11th 72:1-20


PROVERBS

Sunday 13th 14:25-35

PSALM Monday 14th 73:15-28

Tuesday 15th 74:1-9


PROVERBS

Thursday 17th 15:1-10

PSALM Friday 18th 74:18-23


Sunday 20th 76:1-12

PROVERBS

Monday 21st 15:11-20

PSALM Tuesday 22nd 77:1-9

Wednesday 23rd 77:10-20


PROVERBS

Friday 25th 15:21-30

PSALM Saturday 26th 78:9-16


Monday 28th 78:32-39

PROVERBS

Tuesday 29th 15:31 - 16:7

PSALM Wednesday 30th 78:40-55

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JULY 2010

DAY PSALM

Thursday 1st 78:56-72

Friday 2nd 79:1-13

PROVERBS

Saturday 3rd 16:8-17

PSALM

Sunday 4th 80:1-7

Monday 5th 80:8-19

Tuesday 6th 81:1-7

PROVERBS


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Friday 9th 82:1-8


PROVERBS

Sunday 11th 16:28-17:4

PSALM

Monday 12th 84:1-7

Tuesday 13th 84:8-12


PROVERBS


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Friday 16th 85:8-13



PROVERBS


PSALM

Tuesday 20th 87:1-7

Wednesday 21st 88:1-9a

Thursday 22nd 88:9b-18

PROVERBS

Friday 23rd 17:25-18:6

PSALM


Sunday 25th 89:9-13


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Friday 30th 89:38-45

PROVERBS Saturday 31st 18:17-19:2

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AUGUST 2010

DAY PSALM

Sunday 1st 89:46-52

Monday 2nd 90:1-10

Tuesday 3rd 90:11-17

PROVERBS Wednesday 4th 19:3-12

PSALM

Thursday 5th 91:1-8

Friday 6th 91:9-16


PROVERBS Sunday 8th 19:13-22

PSALM

Monday 9th 93:1-5



PROVERBS Thursday 12th 19:23-20:4

PSALM

Friday 13th 95:1-11


Sunday 15th 97:1-12

PROVERBS Monday 16th 20:5-14

PSALM

Tuesday 17th 98:1-9



PROVERBS Friday 20th 20:15-24

PSALM

Saturday 21st 101:1-8

Sunday 22nd 102:1-11

Monday 23rd 102:12-17

PROVERBS Tuesday 24th 20:25-21:4

PSALM



Friday 27th 103:13-22

PROVERBS Saturday 28th 21:5-16

PSALM


Monday 30th 104:19-30

Tuesday 31st 104:31-35

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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO

JOHN

The fourth Gospel reveals the glory and majesty of God being brought visible

into the world. It emphasises the meaning of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection,

and is often referred to as the “spiritual Gospel”.

Echoing Genesis 1:1, John’s Gospel opens with the tremendous claim: “In the

beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” This Gospel, with its longer discourses and emphasis on dramatic signs,

shows the truth made manifest in Jesus, and its importance for the world.

John & the Synoptics

John’s Gospel tells the same story of Jesus as the Synoptics, but in a different

way and often with added detail. Unlike Marks’ Gospel, John does not conceal

Jesus identity but draws attention to him as a mediating agent between Heaven

and Earth. John also contains longer theological reflections in the form of

discourses than the Synoptics do, although it does not include any parables or

the Lord’s Prayer.

John’s Message

Important themes in John include:

• Prologue (1:1-18) Jesus is identified as the Logos, the divine “Word”

that exists with God and comes into the world uniquely in Christ. The

word that is God’s is not in Jesus as a verbal message: it comes fully

into human life.

• Signs, chapters 2-12: John gives the purpose of his Gospel in 20:30-31,

explaining that in recording the signs, or miracles, that Jesus

performed, people would continue to believe in him as the Messiah.

• The Passion, chapters 13-20: recounting Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem,

arrest, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection. The Jesus John describes is

in control of his destiny, not at the mercy of his enemies. There is no

secret as to Jesus’ purpose (19:36-20:29, 35)

• Epilogue, chapter 21: this is thought by many to be a later addition as it

concerns further resurrection appearance and the fate of Peter. It was

perhaps added when there was concern over the death of John the

“beloved disciple”

Throughout his Gospel, John makes it clear that to believe Jesus is Christ

involves abiding in his “word” – his whole life and teaching – summed up by

his command to love (15:12, 13)

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THE BOOK

TITLE: The Gospel According to John

DATE: It is thought to be the latest of the Gospels

(written at the end of the 1st century CE.)

AUTHORSHIP: Not mentioned. Traditionally, “the beloved disciple”,

mentioned repeatedly in this Gospel, has been assumed to be John, son of

Zebedee and has been identified as the author.

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THE CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Prologue: the meaning of the story; major

protagonists (Jesus, John, the call of the disciples);

the Spirit descends on Jesus

Chapters 2-12:11 Seven signs and discourses in Judea, Samaria, and

Galilee

Chapters 12:12-17:26 Triumphal entry; the Last Supper and discourses;

Jesus instructs his disciples on the way to the garden

Chapters 18:1-19:42 Jesus’ arrest, trials, crucifixion, and burial

Chapter 20 Resurrection appearances

Chapter 21 Epilogue

KEY THEMES

• Jesus Christ is identified as the eternal Word (Logos) of God

• He is the true source of eternal life

• The seven signs and discourses and “I am” sayings

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CHRISTIAN AID

A special thank you to everyone who was

involved in Christian Aid Week. A total of

over £500 was raised from the penny jars.

CHURCH COLLECTIONS

11th

April – 16th

May

F.W.O. ORD TOTAL £ £ £

11th

April 185.80 53.50 239.30

18th

April 264.51 50.50 315.01

25th

April 162.80 14.95 177.75

2nd

May 361.10 40.50 401.60

9th

May 226.50 42.50 269.50

16th

May 285.00 39.50 327.50

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1,485.71 241.45 1,730.16

S.O.G.A. 3,629.50

TOTAL 5,359.62

Total same period 2009 6,058.52

Deficit in 2009 698.90

% Deficit in 2009 11.5%

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SPECIAL BIRTHDAY

CONGRATULATIONS

On the 20th

May Margaret Ferguson, 199 Hillfoot Road Ayr,

celebrated a very special birthday.

Special congratulations to Margaret

from everyone at Prestwick South.

MARRIAGE

7

th May Mrs Ann Wilson, 8 Ashgrove Maybole.

Mr Bobby McPike, 8 Ashgrove Maybole.

DEATHS

22nd

April - Mr Gordon Aitchison, 17 Caerlaverock Road Prestwick.

(Non Member)

26th

April - Mrs Madge Smith, Montrose.

(Formerly 11 Moorfield Road Prestwick)

MEMBER LEFT BY TRANSFERENCE CERTIFICATE

Mrs Ann Muir, 74 Boydfield Avenue Prestwick.

(Moved to Inverness)

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY CONGRATULATIONS

PARISH REGISTER

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MINISTER: Rev. Kenneth C. Elliott 68 St. Quivox Road.

TEL: 478788

SESSION

CLERK:

Alan C. Moir 98 Ayr Road.

TEL: 476883

CLERK TO

THE BOARD:

Malcolm Foggo 1 Woodland Street.

TEL: 470026

TREASURER: Frank McQuade 5 Hunter Street.

TEL: 475632

GIFT AID

CONVENER:

Aileen Telfer 79 Marchburn Avenue.

TEL: 678429

CHURCH

SECRETARY &

HALL LETTING

CONVENER:

Dorothy McPherson Church Vestry.

TEL: 678556

ROLL

KEEPER:

Allan Kerr 3 Cochrane Place.

TEL: 479960

PROPERTY

CONVENER:

James Yee 20 Marina Road.

TEL: 477163

ORGANIST AND

CHOIRMASTER:

David Ferguson 199 Hillfoot Road, Ayr.

TEL: 268992

SUNDAY SCHOOL

SUPERINTENDENTS:

Katie McKail 49 Caerlaverock Road. Ann MacKay 15 Briarhill Street.

TEL: 475239

TEL: 477738

CHURCH

OFFICER:

Willie Main 22 Bellesleyhill Road.

TEL: 286224

All items for our SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER should be submitted by

the conclusion of the Morning Service on Sunday the 22nd

August.

CHURCH CONTACTS

June 2010 Prestwick South Parish Church Newsletter

Documents

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