Kiltarlity and Kirkhill Churches

What's On

After three years of vacancy, the Nominating Committee has heard and interviewed Rev. Dr Kobus Smit, who has shown an interest in our linked charge. We have unanimously agreed to invite Kobus as sole nominee to preach at Kirkhill and Kiltarlity Churches on 4th July. Immediately after service on 4th of July, church members and adherents registered on the church’s Electoral Roll will be invited to use voting papers to vote for or against electing and appointing Kobus as minister of our vacant charge.

Afternoon Tea at the Dairy, Daviot

The Kirkhill Guild are hosting an outing to the Dairy at Daviot on Tuesday 6 July, for afternoon tea at 2.30 pm. The Dairy Coffee Shop is situated in a converted 19th century farm on a private estate. A booking has been made for the old wheelhouse section of the coffee shop, which looks out onto the surrounding countryside. Afternoon tea is priced at £6.95. Transport to/from Kirkhill and Kiltarlity will be by means of car sharing.

This outing is open to all from Kirkhill and Kiltarlity churches – you do not have to be a Guild member or attendee – you will be very welcome, both ladies and gentlemen!

If you are interested in joining this trip, please contact Rosemary on 01463 782648 or via iainandrosemary@btinternet.com. If you are a car driver, and are able to transport any 'extra bods' on the day, please let her know.

Kirkhill Children's Summer Holiday Club News

The Kirkhill based club is planned for Monday 26 July 2010 to Friday 30 July 2010 inclusive, and will be based at the Kirkhill Community Centre from 10 am to 12:30 pm. The theme will be SHOWSTOPPERS and the leaders will be Alasdair and Eileen Morrison, and Chris Watt, who brought his excellent puppet show to the Wardlaw Church as part of the 30 May service. The cost will be £5 for the whole week, or £2 per day.

More information, including booking form, can be found on the dedicated Showstoppers page.

All children from any community are most welcome to join in the fun at both the FUN DAY at Beaufort Castle in August and the Kirkhill Summer Holiday Club in July.

August 2010

Fun Day at Beaufort Castle: Wed 11th

Kiltarlity Church is organising a 'Fun Day' at Beaufort Castle on Wednesday 11 August 2010 with Heidi Hercus (nee Jones) as their leader. The theme will be an 'Olympics'-style theme of "Running a race for God", with lots of fun, games, and activities.

More information, including booking form, for the Kiltarlity holiday club at Beaufort Castle, can be found on the dedicated Holiday Club page.

Children from both Churches are most welcome to join in the fun.

Garden Party at Eileanreach House - Sat 14th

Iain and Avril Marr have kindly offered to open their garden and grounds onthe afternoon of Saturday 14 August. The plans include stalls for home baking, plants, and books, guess the weight of the Fruit Cake, name the Rag Doll….and more! Teas and home baking will be available to enjoy on the terrace. Entrance will be by donation, with funds going to the Wardlaw Church Development Fund.

More details to follow!

Celebration Party for Willis and Pat - Sat 28th at Brockie's Lodge

To celebrate Willis and Pat’s time with the Special K’s, a buffet evening will be held at Brockie's Lodge, commencing at 7 pm. The buffet will be themed around Willis’s favourite food, and the evening will include a presentation to Willis and Pat. Representatives from both Kiltarlity and Kirkhill will be planning the evening’s events.

Details regarding how to book a place for this evening will be publicised on Sunday 18 July 2010.

Ongoing Events

Wednesday Evening Prayer Meetings

We continue to be very encouraged by the response to the fortnightly Evening Prayer meetings held in Wardlaw Church. The short service begins at 7 pm and finishes by 7:30 pm. Prayers are both free and fixed. Pray for individuals and their needs, the church, world issues, and whatever is on the minds and hearts of those present.

You are most welcome to join us for this time of prayer.

Please note that the prayer meetings normally held at the Dobson home will not be held in July 2010 due to family holiday commitments.

Kiltarlity Kids' Klub - every Wed 3pm - 4pm

Amanda Campbell is orchestrating the inauguration of "The Kids’ Klub. On each Wednesday after school, beginning on 24 February 2010. The Kids Klub will meet at Kiltarlity Church from 3 pm to 4 pm. Each child brings £1 and there will be games, refreshments, crafts, and stories provided for the children. Amanda is assisted by an able team of associates: Ellenor Thomas, Gena MacLean, Cathy Fraser and some mothers of the involved children have agreed to help launch this new initiative.