Kiltarlity and Kirkhill Churches

What's On

The 'senior' young people will once again provide coffee and tea following worship on Sunday 21 March at Wardlaw Church. The young people hosted the congregation to refreshments following worship on 10 January. The young people thoroughly enjoyed acting as hosts, and the congregation thoroughly enjoyed being the beneficiaries of their hospitality.

Kirkhill AGM - Thurs 25 March

The Annual General Meeting for the Kirkhill Parish Church will be convened within Wardlaw Church on Thursday 25 March at 7.30 pm. All members of the congregation are invited to attend.

Kirkhill Sunday School Holidays

The Sunday School at Wardlaw Church will be on holiday on 28 March, 4 April and 11 April 2010.

The Youth Group of the Sunday School at Wardlaw Church are planning an outing to Gairloch for Saturday 10 April 2010. More details later in the month.

Lenten Didache Series

The Lenten Didache called "Supper with Dr Luke" continues as we examine the passages appointed to be read during the Sundays of Lent. See the right-hand column for more details.

World Day of Prayer - Fri 5th

There will be a World Day of Prayer service at Wardlaw Church at 10.30 am. The theme reflects the words of the Psalmist "Let everything that is in me praise the Lord." The programme was designed by the women of the Christian Churches in the Cameroon. Although this service is organised by the Guild, it is open to all in the community who would like to attend.

You are very welcome.

The World Day of Prayer Scottish Committee and Christian women of Cameroon invite you to share in prayer and worship with people from all around the world.

Wednesday Evening Prayer Meetings

We continue to be very encouraged by the response to our Evening Prayers 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. Evening Prayer in Wardlaw Church will take place next on 10 March and then on 24 March 2010.

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

Prayer Meeting at the Home of the Dobson Family

The fortnightly prayer meetings held at Wardlaw Church on a Wednesday over the last few months have been well attended and very encouraging. God is blessing us so much and answers to prayers have already been sent. Suzie Dobson and her family are opening their home for a prayer meeting on the Wednesday evenings when the Wardlaw Church prayer meetings are not being held. Prayers are both free and fixed. Prayer for individuals and their needs, the church, world issues, and whatever is on the minds and hearts of those present. Please give Suzie a ring if you require more details – 831711.

Evening Prayers at the home of the Dobson Family will take place on 3 March at 7 pm. and then on 17th and 31st March 2010. Please be encouraged to come together in prayer and honour Gods' promise to us.

Directions : Turn up the road that ascends the hill near Moniack Castle. Go right to the top of the hill and when the road forks, take the left fork. The Dobson home is the first dwelling on the right – Achadh Nan Darach, Muirton of Clunes, IV5 7PN

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.

April 2010

Maundy Thursday - 1st April

Dramatic Presentation of "The Disciples at the Supper" with the Celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Communion, and an anthem by the Celestial Choir. This service will take place in the Kiltarlity Church, starting at 7.30 pm.

Easter Friday - 2nd April

The Vigil by the Cross. A three hour devotional service designed with 15 minute intervals, so that worshippers may come as they can and leave as they must. The service begins at 12 noon and lasts until 3 pm. This commemorates the three hours that Jesus hung upon the cross. Readings, music, devotions, prayers make up the service. The theme will centre around "The Personalities of the Passion." The Good Friday Service will take place in the Wardlaw Church at Kirkhill.

Easter Day - 4th April

The Festival of the Resurrection. Kiltarlity and Kirkhill join together for Easter Worship in the Wardlaw Church at Kirkhill. The Celestial Choir will provide several seasonal anthems, and the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated.

Future Events

Iona Pilgrimage - April/May 2010

We have had one couple withdraw from our pilgrimage. That means we have two spaces available. If you are interested in going on this wonderful pilgrimage speak to Willis soon.

The dates for the Iona "pilgrimage" have been changed. We actually had more people wanting to go than the hotel had available rooms. We are booked for Friday 30 April 2010 to Monday 3 May 2010.

We will begin with dinner in the St. Columba Hotel. We will design the weekend around the theme "Getting to know our Celtic Heritage". A walking tour of the island, worship in the Abbey, sail to Staffa, plenty of free time, 2 light lectures about our Celtic cousins (by Willis, but optional for pilgrims), delicious food, good fresh, wind blown air and the friendly camaraderie with friends and neighbours.

If you would like to book space on the Spring pilgrimage, speak to Willis and you will be provided a sheet with details. It should be a great experience - come join us!

Ongoing Events

Tomnacross Church Club (TCC) - Tea/Coffee

TCC will be hosting tea, coffee etc on the last Sunday of each month commencing Sunday 28 June at 1pm (after Sunday service). This is in aid of funds for the TCC.

They would love to see you there.

Lenten Didache

The Lenten Didache called "Supper with Dr Luke" continues as we examine the passages appointed to be read during the Sundays of Lent. Using the passages listed below in the preaching schedule is the basis of our Lenten Bible study. Bring along some “munchies” to share and join us for the discussion. Tea and coffee will be provided.

All sessions start at 7pm.

Tue 23 Feb	Kirkhill Church
Tue 2 March	Kirkhill Church
Tue 9 March	Kirkhill Church
Tue 16 March	Kiltarlity Church
Tue 23 March	Kiltarlity Church
Tue 30 March	Kiltarlity Church

The Lenten Programme

During the Lenten season leading up to Easter, we will be looking at the Jesus story through the eyes of St Luke. Luke was the most compassionate and sympathetic of the Gospel writers. He, like us, was also a Gentile and in many ways stands where we stand as he looked at the meaning of the cross and empty tomb.

The Preaching Schedule

Lent 1	21 Feb	Luke 5: 1-11	Calling of the first disciples
Lent 2	28 Feb	Luke 8:40-56	Insider-Outsider
Lent 3	7 Mar	Luke 9: 18-27	An inconvenient truth
Lent 4	14 Mar	Luke 11: 1-13	'Lord, Teach us to Pray'
Lent 5	21 Mar	Luke 15: 11-32	Lost
Lent 6	28 Mar	Luke 19: 29-48	Pride and Prejudice
Easter Day	4 Apr	Luke 24: 13-35	Engaging with the big question

Kirkhill Guild Syllabus for 2009/10

Guild theme 2009/12:

“What does the Lord require of you ?

To act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8

6 October 2009	Mary’s Meals – Tom Chamberlain
3 November 2009	Asthma UK Scotland
1 December 2009	Contact the Elderly – Alan Michael
12 January 2010	Bible Study
2 February 2010	Musical Afternoon - Mary Robb
2 March 2010	Annual General Meeting

All meetings are from 2.30 pm to 4 pm at Wardlaw Church, Kirkhill and everyone from both congregations is most welcome to attend. If transport is required to attend any meeting, please contact any Committee member.

Guild Committee

Margaret Birkbeck (831 518)
Rosemary Mortimer (782 648)
Elizabeth Macrae (831 665)
Pat Jones (831 662)

More dates from the Guild diary

Friday, 5 March 2010 - World Day of Prayer – further details nearer the date
Tuesday, 25 May 2010 - Church of Scotland Guild Summer Rally at Wardlaw Church at 7:30 pm

Kirkhill and Kiltarlity 'Celestial Choir'

The "Celestial Choir" rehearses at 10.30am on Saturday mornings and we really need a few more choristers! Please do consider joining us. A couple of men would be a real asset to the choir! Mary Robb leads the choir, which has excelled itself with some excellent performances at Christmas and Easter.