Kiltarlity and Kirkhill Churches
Sunday School and Guild
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Kiltarlity Sunday SchoolSunday School (ages 3 - 10)Sunday School currently has 18 children on its roll comprising boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 10. The two teachers, Mrs Maggie Third and Mrs Linda MacKenzie are assisted on a rota basis by a designated group of Mums.The Sunday School joins the congregation in church at 12 noon and, following the minister’s address and children’s hymn, they and their teachers disperse to the church upper hall for their own activities. Through the use of a variety of teaching resources the children enjoy learning about Jesus. They participate in 4 family services during the year, i.e. Easter, end of summer term, Harvest Thanksgiving and Christmas. T.C.C. (ages 11+)The initial letters stand for Tomnacross Church Club. The group was formed 12 years ago to provide a Christian focus for young people aged 11 (primary 7)
and upwards. There is no upper age limit. The group
meets weekly in the vestry during the morning service at Kiltarlity
Church of Scotland.
The group, when formed, agreed upon its "Aims and Objectives", these
being:
"T.C.C. is for young adults aged 11 - (presently)17. T.C.C. members achieve much, meeting regularly to learn more of Jesus Christ and His ministry, 
actively participating in Family Services four times annually,
producing materials to attract church members, going on exciting trips!Every year the group go to Teen Ranch near Dundee, and to Abernethy Outdoor centre. Both are Christian based outdoor activity centres where participants enjoy a wide range of activities to suit all. New friends are made, both by young people and adults alike. All staff are Christians and at each "camp" group members enjoy and enthusiastically participate in "Time Out", time allocated for worship and praise. All who join T.C.C. can be assured of a very warm welcome and an exciting time from within the church. |
KirkhillSunday School"Whoever welcomes a little child in my name welcomes me" Matthew 18:5Kirkhill Sunday School welcomes children from 3 or 4 years old to join them in their short time of Bible stories, games, drama and activities. We meet every Sunday during the school term from 10.30 to 11.30am. We also participate in four Family Services during the year. At present there are 16 children on the roll, which includes 4 young people in S2. There are 3 teachers and a group of parents and Church members who are willing to help in this vital work with the young. We welcomed the children back to Sunday School on 23rd August. It is always good to see their enthusiasm and to share the Good News with them. Thanks to the parents who bring their children to Church regularly despite the many activities which compete for their Sunday mornings! Also, a big thank you to those who share the teaching. Anyone else who feels a calling to be part of the work with children (however infrequently) should speak to Willis or any Sunday School teacher. New for 2009 - The Sunday School gave a warm welcome to Flora Morrison on the 23rd as she launched a group for our young folk who are in secondary school. This teenage group (a name to be decided in due course!) meets in the manse at the same time as the Sunday School (10.30 am to 11.30am). Thank you, Pat and Willis, for the use of your home. Please continue to pray for us and with us that the seed will be well planted and nurtured, and in due time bring forth a plentiful harvest. Suggested prayers for the wellbeing of the Sunday School children - click here GuildThe Guild meets over the winter months (October to March), on the first Tuesday of the month from 2.30 - 4.00pm.The membership has been growing over the winter which has been very encouraging. Though we always meet at Kirkhill, we invite friends from Kiltarlity to join us when they can. We have three or four meetings with guest speakers, and for the other two or three, our own members arrange studies and discussions. We organised a World Day of Prayer Service again this year, after a few years without one. This was well attended by both men and women from Kirkhill and Kiltarlity.  |