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NEWSLETTER
February / March 2019
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BARRY
PARISH
CHURCH
Charity No: SC002545
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01 February 10.00am Friday Coffee Break – Philip Hall
03 February 9.30am Morning Worship
04 February 7.30pm Carnoustie Churches Youth Outreach
07 February 2.00pm Guild – History of the Bagpipes (George Gordon)
07 February 3.30pm Brookfield RHE – The Lord’s Supper
10 February 9.30am Morning Worship
11 February 7.15pm Kirk Session Meeting
13 February 10.00am Good Neighbours Café – Barry Church Hall
15 February 10.00am Friday Coffee Break – Philip Hall
17 February 9.30am Morning Worship
23 February 10.00am Guild Coffee Morning – Philip Hall
24 February 9.30am Morning Worship
27 February 10.00am Good Neighbours Café – Barry Church Hall
01 March 10.00am Friday Coffee Break – Philip Hall
01 March 7.00pm World Day of Prayer – Barry Parish Church
02 March 9.45am Path of Renewal Regional Conference
Dundee: St Andrews Church
03 March 9.30am Morning Worship
07 March 2.00pm Guild – Therapy Dogs (Norma Murray)
10 March 9.30am Morning Worship
11 March 7.30pm Church Life & Worship Team _ Duthie Room
13 March 10.00am Good Neighbours Café – Barry Church Hall
15 March 10.00am Friday Coffee Break – Barry Church Hall
17 March 9.30am Morning Worship
24 March 9.30am Morning Worship
27 March 10.00am Good Neighbours Café – Barry Church Hall
27 March 7.30pm Mission & Outreach Team – Duthie Room
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Who’s who in Barry Parish Church?
Minister Rev Michael Goss 410194
Session Clerk Mrs Jan Scott 852884
Treasurer Mr Malcolm Sim 852564
FWO and Gift Aid Organiser Mr Malcolm Sim 852564
Roll Keeper Mrs Jan Scott 852884
Organist Mark Spalding
Sunday School Superintendent Rev Michael Goss 410194
Property Convenor Mr Edwin Hughes 550593
Mission Partner Correspondent Mr Graham Suttie
Church Officer Mr Iain Ogilvie
Flower Organiser Mrs Shirley Murison 410062
Child Protection Contact Evelyn Baker
Life and Work Organiser Mrs Jan Scott 852884
Newsletter Editor Mr Malcolm Sim 852564
malcolm.sim@talktalk.net
Guild Contact Mrs Shirley Murison 410062
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Prayer Focus
We offer these thoughts to add to your own prayers;
1. Brexit Uncertainty – Pray for all those who are struggling to plan for their future in these uncertain times, particularly with regard to their homes and livelihoods.
2. Ministries Council – Remember the work of this central committee of the Church, as we seek to train and equip people for various Ministries and to plan for the posts we require for the future.
3. Residential Care – Continue to pray for the homes in our Parishes, particularly for our members in them and for members in distant homes, and for those who provide the care.
Door Duties
03 February MS Mabel Gordon
10 MS Rosemary Docherty
17 MS David Pattullo
24 MS Shirley Murison
03 March MS Eddie Hughes
10 MS Eileen Ramsay
17 MS Jan Scott
24 MS Mabel Gordon
07 April MS Peter Ramsay
Sunday Tea Rotas
Please note that teas are served after 9.30am service
03 February Patricia Pattullo Heather McKenzie
10 Eileen Ramsay Elaine Bottoms
17 Shirley Murison Rosemary Docherty
24 Sally McKenzie Mabel Gordon
03 March Alice Hughes Jan Scott
10 Patricia Pattullo Heather McKenzie
17 Eileen Ramsay Elaine Bottoms
24 Shirley Murison Rosemary Docherty
07 April Sally McKenzie Mabel Gordon
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Coming Up
Prayer Meetings Mondays 10 - 11 am in the Duthie Room
Sports & Crosses Fridays 1.45 – 3.30pm usually in the BB Hall
Fri 1st Feb Sports & Crosses
1.45 pm The Manse
Fri 1st Feb Friday Coffee Break
10-11.30 am Philip Hall
Fri 1st Feb BB Burns Supper
7 pm BB Hall, Maule St
Mon 4th Feb Carnoustie Churches Youth Outreach
7.30 pm Duthie Room
Thurs 7th Feb The Lord’s Supper
3.30 pm Brookfield
Mon 11th Feb Kirk Session
7.30 pm Barry Church Hall
Wed 13th Feb Guid Neighbours Coffee Morning
10-11.30 am Barry Church Hall
Fri 15th Feb Friday Coffee Break
10-11.30 am Philip Hall
Sat 23rd Feb Barry Guild Coffee Morning
10-11.30 am Philip Hall
Wed 27th Feb Guid Neighbours Coffee Morning
10-11.30 am Barry Church Hall
Thurs 28th Feb Sports Quiz Night
7.30 pm Station Hotel
Fri 1st March Friday Coffee Break
10-11.30 am Philip Hall
Fri 1st March World Day of Prayer
7 pm Barry Parish Church
Sat 2nd March Path of Renewal – Regional Conference
9.45 am – 3 pm Dundee: St Andrew’s Church
Mon 11th March Church Life & Worship Team
7.30 pm Duthie Room, Philip Hall
Wed 13th March Guid Neighbours Coffee Morning
10-11.30 am Barry Church Hall
Fri 15th March Friday Coffee Break
10-11.30 am Philip Hall
Wed 27th March Guid Neighbours Coffee Morning
10-11.30 am Barry Church Hall
Wed 27th March Mission & Outreach Team
7.30 pm Duthie Room, Philip Hall
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Congregational Register
Funerals
“Jesus said, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me shall not perish but have everlasting life.”
Dec 4 Mrs Eileen McGregor
20 Ron Lawson
27 Paul Gowans
Jan 18 Mrs Grace Fenton
25 Mrs Elizabeth McLeod
Barry Church Website
"Declare His glory among the nations, His marvellous deeds among all peoples." Psalm 96: 3 (NIV)
To make sure you don't miss out on any breaking news from Barry Church visit our website www.barryparish.org.uk which is updated daily. Click on 'News' for reports and other information about all the latest happenings within the Church locally, nationally and worldwide, and scroll through the 'Calendar' page for details of upcoming services, meetings, social events, fundraisers, etc. Choose 'Church Magazine' to view this newsletter online and among the site's other features is a daily Bible verse with an additional option of listening to a reading of the full chapter for that day.
Praise God! Our website continues to grow in popularity, proving a valuable means of outreach to the parish area and beyond. A total of 1,335,394 page views were registered in 2018, almost 75% up on the figure for the previous year (770,738). A big thank you to all our online followers.
Midweek Focus
For many Christians, John's Gospel is a favourite book in the Scriptures. It is, in so many ways, an amazing book! Many believers cut their spiritual teeth on John and return to its pages time and time again to find reassurance, comfort in sorrow, and a place to refresh their skills in sharing their faith with those who’ve yet to believe. John wrote his Gospel to put on display the wondrous power that Jesus possessed by featuring the miracles or “signs” He performed. John’s goal was to present an intricate and intimate portrait of Jesus as God’s Son with one impassioned aim: “that you may continue to believe” (John 20: 31). A warm welcome awaits all interested in sharing in these times of midweek fellowship. Meetings are held at 21 Barry Road on Thursdays from 7.30 to 9 pm. Study notes for the current and previous series can be found on the Midweek Focus page of the church website. For further information, contact Graham Suttie on 01241 852614 or email graham.suttie@btinternet.com
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WORLD MISSION STAMP APPEAL
Thank you for all the used stamps received recently.
This year the Church of Scotland World Mission Council's Stamp Appeal is supporting centre’s for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities in the Ukraine. These centers are supported by the Ukrainian Reformed Church in Transcarpathia and provide valuable support to children and young people who are living with disabilities. Thanks to the centers, young people are given the opportunity to thrive, to make friends, and to take part in a range of activities. Therapists who work at the center offer either individual or group therapies, which include educational activities (writing and reading), massages, games, music, craft work, walks and games. The families of the young people are also given support, and an opportunity to meet other parents who are caring for a child or young person with a disability.
There are three centers in total, with approximately 50 children and young people receiving support. The centers are open five days a week, although the fifth day is set aside for programme planning and support for parents. A special programme for teenagers is held once a week, providing opportunities to socialise and enjoy a range of activities.
Sadly, there is little support for people living with disabilities in the Ukraine. This means that many children and young people with disabilities do not have the facilities they need to reach their full potential. The Ukrainian Reformed Church is convinced that each of these children can participate fully in society, if they are given the care and education they need. Having access to these centre’s means that these young people are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Supporting this project is easy. All you have to do is collect the stamps you receive in the post, and hand them in at the church door. The money raised will go towards this project which helps children and young people with disabilities live life to the full.
Guild News
Guild meeting themes this session is, “Seeking the Way and topic “One Journey, Many Roads”. Details of further meetings undernoted. Please remember that all are welcome to join us.
Diary
07 February 2.00pm George Gordon – History of the Bagpipes
23 February 10.00am Coffee Morning in Philip Hall, £1.50 – Usual Stalls
01 March 7.00pm World Day of Prayer in Barry Parish Church
07 March 2.00pm Norma Murray – Therapy Dogs
Shirley thanks all members for their support in the first half of the session
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Good Neighbours Drop-In Cafe
Fancy a hot cuppa and a friendly chat? Why not come along to our Good Neighbours Drop-In Cafe held twice-monthly in Barry Church Hall on Wednesdays from 10 to 11.30 am? Tea/coffee and biscuits only £1 and there are also books, home baking and Traidcraft stalls. Cafe dates over the next two months are February 13 and 27 and March 13 and 27. Come along and bring your friends. A warm welcome awaits. For more information or to offer assistance on any Wednesday morning, telephone 01241 852614.
PS A total of £909.05 was raised for church funds from 12 drop-in cafes last year. A further five cafes over the summer raised a total of £449.20 for various charitable causes. Thanks to all our cafe regulars and helpers.
Knitting for Others
All contributions of knitted blankets, jumpers, vests, hats etc are always welcome and to help keep the needles clicking any donations of double knitting wool would also be appreciated. These can either be handed in at group meetings on Monday afternoons between 1.45 and 3.30 pm or uplifted by arrangement. Please note, Knitting for Others meetings are currently being held at 21 Barry Road. Meetings will resume in Barry Church Hall on April 1. New members always welcome.
Pauline Suttie, group leader, 01241 852614 or 07599 182418
National Lottery Funding Event
The MP for Angus, Kirstene Hair has organised a National Lottery Funding Event on Friday 22 February in St Andrews Church Hall, Arbroath. Representatives from National Lottery will be in attendance to explain the application process, how to increase chances of success and to take questions, Barry Parish Church will be in attendance but anyone who is involved with a charitable organisation should make an effort to attend
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In the Midst of Winter
Lord:
In the midst of winter, when the days are cold and wind can pierce, remind us of the warmth of your love.
In the midst of winter, when days are short, dawn comes late, and dusk arrives early, remind us that in the darkness your light still shines.
In the midst of winter, when the flowers of spring still lie hidden in the earth, when leaves are off the trees, and the world can seem bleak, remind us that Easter is but a short time away.
And when in our lives we feel as if we are experiencing a season of winter, reach out to us with the power of your resurrection so that we may feel the warmth of your love and see your light that alone can take away the darkness of our soul.
Nature’s Wondrous Cycle
As part of nature’s wondrous cycle
Of new birth, growth, fruitfulness and death
We rejoice in the creation of new life.
For parenthood, the passing of knowledge,
For understanding and the wisdom of years.
Beauty of Winter
God of creation, thank you for the beauty of winter – for snow, icy window panes, evergreen trees, warm coats, sledging and hot cocoa. Let us enjoy Your creation in all its glory, this winter and always.
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From the Minister’s Desk
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”
Matthew 6: 33
Dear Friends,
I haven’t really wanted to major on the topic of Brexit in the magazine, not least because I suspect that most of us are fed up hearing warring opinions and prognostications about what might happen. The domination of the issue has made many sick fed up with the entire debate.
I’m certainly not going to use this forum to tell people what should have been done, or what should happen next – or even to guess at what might happen next. That’s not least because I’d probably be proven wrong on the latter by the time you opened the magazine.
And yet it would be wrong to think that Christians as individuals or the Church in general has nothing to say about this major issue of our times. We may well have different views – the Bible is entirely silent on the matter of membership of the EU – but we should have much to say about how we conduct the debate and the reasons for our views.
One of the worst things about the entire matter has been the polarisation of viewpoints. It seems that there has been a growing intolerance of different beliefs on this (and some others too); an unwillingness to engage with people with whom we disagree, to seek to persuade while being open to persuasion ourselves.
This is what we need to model. Not silence for the sake of peace, but showing a peaceful, gracious approach to debate and discussion. The pulpit doesn’t lend itself to that kind of debate, so it is hard to bring in to our services outwith prayers for the nation.
Yet in our homes, among friends and neighbours, we shouldn’t shy away from the topic, but be ready to share views – and quick to listen to what others are saying. This will be particularly important if another referendum is called.
And over it all, perhaps as the foundation for our approach, should be the central Christian faith that we serve another Kingdom, and our central priorities are not with nation states or trading partners – instead we seek the supremacy of the Kingdom of God to transform our lives, our nation, and our world.
Yours in the Grace and Peace of our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ.
Mike Goss
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Finance Statement
Balance per Statement at 31/12/17 £1,366.62
Income £35,629.14
Expenditure £33,645.49
Balance in Bank at 31 December 2018 £3,350.27
Flower Calendar
03 February Sheila Nicoll 10 February Sheila Nicoll
17 February Isobel Jamieson 24 February Isobel Jamieson
03 March Heather McKenzie 10 March Heather McKenzie
17 March 24 March
Anyone wishing to put flowers in the church should put their name on the flower calendar at church door or speak to Shirley Murison.
Worship Rotas
Date Reading Prayers1 Prayers2
03 February Malcolm
10 February Jan Graham
17 February Iain
24 February Shirley
03 March Elaine Jan
10 March Graham
17 March Malcolm
24 March Jan Jan
07 April Shirley
Cleaning Rota
February Shirley Murison, Mina Robertson
March Grace Byars, Sylvia Knowles, Malcolm Sim
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Knitting for Others
All contributions of knitted blankets, jumpers, vests, hats etc are always welcome and to help keep the needles clicking any donations of double knitting wool (any colour except white) would also be appreciated. These can either be handed in at group meetings on Monday afternoons between 1.45 and 3.30 pm or uplifted by arrangement. Please note, Knitting for Others meetings are currently being held at 21 Barry Road. Meetings will stop for Christmas on December 10 and resume on January 7.
Pauline Suttie, group leader, 01241 852614 or 07599 182418
AMAZON SMILE
We have registered the church with Amazon Smile. For those buying through Amazon, by going to www.smile.amazon.co.uk and making your purchases, you can benefit the church financially as a small percentage will come back to the church via Amazon.
When going to the website put Barry in the search box and tick Barry Parish Church.
Every little bit helps. Please speak with Malcolm Sim if you require any further information.
Summer Fayre
Following the success of last year’s Fayre, it has been decided to hold another on Saturday 4 May from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Usual stalls plus craft stalls (textiles, candles, dream catchers, jams & chutneys, BBQ, teas & coffees and many others still to be confirmed). Admission including refreshments to be £2.00 for adults with children 50p. Donations for cake & candy, gifts, £1.00 parcels, bric a brac etc. will be greatly appreciated. NO CLOTHES PLEASE. More details will follow.
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