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The Link The magazine for the linked congregations and community of the West Kirk of Calder and Polbeth Harwood
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The Link
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The magazine for the linked congregations and community of theWest Kirk of Calder and Polbeth Harwood
Issue 41
Rev David A Albon BA MCS
01506 870460
The Manse, 27 Learmonth Crescent West Calder EH55 8AF
Diane Stirling 01506 426887
28 Kaims Court, Livingston Village, EH54 7DB
West Kirk
Session Clerk Stewart MacRae 01506 872486 23 Westmuir Road West Calder EH55 8EX [email protected] Treasurer William Calder 01506 871281 25 Harburn Road West Calder EH55 8AJ [email protected]
Polbeth Harwood Session Clerk Marian Kinsman 01506 871125 12 Langside Crescent Polbeth EH55 8UW [email protected] Treasurer Sandra McCabe
News Editor
Colin Dempster 01506 414565
West Kirk of Calder (Church of Scotland)
Charity SCO04703 Congregation 020161
Polbeth Harwood Parish Church of Scotland
Charity SC17373 Congregation 020156
www.west-kirk-polbeth-harwood.co.uk
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The LinkIssue 41
February/March 2011
General Assembly of the Church of ScotlandOffice of the Principal Clerk
Eaglais Na H-Alba
ROLL AWAY THE STONE – an event in Princes Street Gardens
I am writing to every congregation to let you know that plans for an exciting celebration during the 2011 General Assembly are gathering pace; plans that can involve every congregation. We’re calling it ROLL AWAY THE STONE.
What’s ROLL AWAY THE STONE all about?On General Assembly Sunday, 22 May 2011 from 1 pm till 6 pm, the Church will take over a large area of Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh for a time of Celebration, Inspiration and Discovery.
Significance comes from the Cross and resurrection life flows from the Tomb. So our celebration, inspiration and discovery will begin with reflections around a huge cross in the garden area near the Ross Bandstand. Meantime at the Bandstand itself, in the picturesque avenue and fountain areas, and in St Cuthbert’s Church at the west end of the Gardens there will be space for worship, praise and singing; there will be children’s and youth areas, picnic space, places to eat and chat, displays and stalls representing the whole breadth of the Church’s life and witness.
Who should come?Entry to the event will be completely free. Clearly commissioners, delegates and visitors to the General Assembly will be there (there will be no Holyrood Garden Party this year). But there’s also a fantastic opportunity to have lots of people from every congregation across the country; more than that, there’s a chance to interact with the local community and visitors to Edinburgh who are simply walking through this beautiful public space. Imagine Prince’s Street Gardens on 22 May with thousands of people milling around celebrating, being inspired, discovering…
What should we do now?I’ll be in touch again as soon as I have more information to share. For example one of the features will be a massed choir with congregational representation from all over Scotland coming together to sing. So why not begin planning how your congregation would like to be involved in ROLL AWAY THE STONE.
With best wishes
Rev John ChalmersPrincipal Clerk
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The LinkIssue 41
February/March 2011
Worship in the Linked Congregations
Sunday Morning Worship takes place:
The West Kirk at 9.30 am
Polbeth Harwood at 11.15 am
West Kirk Fundraising Group Report
The Christmas Candy Bar seems a long time ago but we need to thank everyone who helped or came to it in such dreadful weather conditions.
£1358 was made on the day with with more from late sales. It was a most successful and enjoyable day and one of the few Christmas events that wasn't cancelled!
The February Candy Bar, staffed by the Group will be on Saturday 5 February. The Youth Link and friends will staff the one on 5 March and The Guild on 2 April.
We look forward to seeing you throughout 2011.
Thank you for your continued support of what is now an enjoyable social occasion.
Jill Murray(Convener)
Re:mix - a blend of things to enjoy together : stories, creativity, music and food.
Exploring faith @ West Kirk church hall. A free family-friendly event for ALL ages. Next date : 6 March 2011, 4 pm - 6 pm.
See website for more detailswww.remixwestcalder.co.uk
or twitter: Remixwestcalder
FEBRUARY EDITION
The Editorially Independent Magazine of the Church of Scotlandwww.lifeandwork.org
AddictionsJackie Macadam examines some of the work undertaken by the Church of Scotland to support and understand people with addictions.
Celebrating the ChurchThe church is hoping to attract 3000 people to Roll Away the Stone, a major new event taking place in Edinburgh during this year’s General Assembly. Thomas Baldwin reports on plans so far, and The Rev Alastair Cherry introduces the musical elements of the day.
Does it Really Matter?The Rev Gordon Jamieson explains the importance of thoughtful Christian giving.
Rediscovering the BibleIn the first part of a new Biblefresh series, Andy Bathgate focuses on reading the Bible.
A Classical JewelJohn R Hume visits Wellington Church, one of the landmark churches in the west end of Glasgow.
View from the PewBill Findlay offers some observations on the trials faced by ministers.
Bible OddbitsThe Rev Laurence Whitley reflects on the influence of Hebrew on the gospels
Plus all the usual columnists, The Big Picture, The Big Question, The Growing Church, prayer, poem, letters, reviews and crosswords – all for just £1.80
Life and Work Needs You Please send submissions and suggestions for parish news, Growing Church, View from the Pew and The Big Picture to:
Life and Work, 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 [email protected]
facebook.com/lifeandwork twitter.com/cofslifeandwork
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The LinkIssue 41
February/March 2011
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The LinkIssue 41
February/March 2011
2 – 9 July 2011.
8 Days / 7 Nights David Urquhart Travel
£375Supplement: £21 for a single room
Names and deposit of £30 plus £16 insurance to Marian Kinsman ASAP
If you are interested in the holiday please phone 01506 871125 or 07973 305211
What's included...• Travel to and from Eastbourne• Seven nights dinner, bed and breakfast• Five excursions• Entertainment
Glastonbury Hotel, EastbournePRIVATELY OWNED 67 roomed hotel located on the seafront overlooking the English Channel. All bedrooms have private facilities, television and tea/coffee making facilities. Lift to most floors.
Excursions...Full Day - first to Hastings with a short stop for sightseeing then on to the old cinque port of Rye. Here you will find quaint old-fashioned, individual shops and a lovely old town to enjoy. There will be plenty of time to look around before returning to Eastbourne along the coast road.
Full Day - past Heathfield to Royal Tunbridge Weils. Plenty of time to explore its antique shops and to enjoy its genteel atmosphere. Then on through the pretty Sussex villages of Lamberhurst, Wadhurst and Ticehurst to Hurst Green and Battle, with its important historical significance. Return to Eastbourne past Herstmonceux Castle (cost not included), then via Pevensey Bay.
Half Day - (morning) - a short drive brings you to the delightful town of Alfriston. Plenty of time to see the sights before returning.
Half Day - (afternoon) - to Lewes, the county town of East Sussex, with its castle, delightful shops and interesting museums.
Full Day - you travel along the coast to Brighton. Visit the antique shops, enjoy the many good restaurants or enjoy a pleasant stroll along the seafront in this lovely town.
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The LinkIssue 41
February/March 2011
“Winter Light”
This is the title of three all-age worship services being held in the West Kirk and led by the Worship Group.
The first of these “Let There Be Light” takes place on Sunday 30 January.
The other dates are Sunday 27 February when the Sunday Sofa Group will be participating and the final service is on Sunday 3 April.
Evelyn Paterson
Bible Search
There are 30 books in the bible in this paragraph. Can you find them?
This is a most remarkable puzzle. It was found by a gentleman in an aeroplane seat pocket, on a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu, keeping him occupied for hours. He enjoyed it so much he passed it on to some friends. One friend from Illinois worked on this while fishing from his John boat. Another friend studied it while playing
his banjo. Elaine Taylor, a columnist friend, was so intrigued by it she mentioned it in her weekly newspaper column. Another friend judges the job of solving this puzzle so involving, she brews a cup of tea to help her nerves. There will be some names that are really easy to spot. That’s a fact. Some people, however, will soon find themselves in a jam; especially since the book names are not necessarily capitalised. Truthfully, from answers we get, we are forced to admit it usually takes a minister or a scholar to see some of them at the worst. Research has shown that something in our genes is responsible for the difficulty we have in seeing the books in this paragraph. During a recent fund raising event which featured this puzzle, the Alpha Delta Phi lemonade booth set a new record. The local paper, the Chronicle, surveyed over 200 patrons who reported that this puzzle was one of the most difficult they had ever seen. As Daniel Humana humbly puts it, “The books are all right here in plain view hidden from sight.” Those able to find all of them will hear great lamentations from those who have to be shown. One revelation that may help is that books like Timothy and Samuel may occur without their numbers. Also, keep in mind that punctuation and spaces in the middle are normal. A chipper attitude will help you compete really well against those who claim to know the answers. Remember, there is no need for a mad exodus; there really are 30 books of the Bible lurking somewhere in this paragraph waiting to be found. God bless.
Contributions for the next edition …
Contributions for the next edition of The Link Magazine should be submitted by the first Sunday after the 15th of the month.
For the second issue of 2011 this will be Sunday 20 March 2011.
Paws for thought ...
"The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up."
Mark Twain
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The LinkIssue 41
February/March 2011
Winter Snow
Having just suffered the worst December weather in a 100 years can I just say a big thank you to all those involved in clearing snow at the West Kirk whether it was with a tractor, a JCB or a shovel. Your help was much appreciated.
Stewart MacRae
HM Revenue and Customs received a letter from a man who, after converting to Christianity, was reconsidering his life:
“I am having sleepless nights because of the burden of my past. I am therefore enclosing £100, which I forgot to declare.
PS If I still can’t get to sleep I will send the rest.”
World Day of Prayer - Friday 4 March 2011
Times of services will be advertised later. Hopefully, we will have a service led by the primary schools (in Polbeth Harwood Church) and one in the sheltered housing complex in West Calder as well as the usual evening service in Polbeth Harwood Church.
