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Monymusk Church Newsletter Issue 3
From the Manse
But it is not the landscape alone that makes Monymusk a special placemdashit is also the community spirit from the team of folk who look after the flower boxes the Hall committee the leaders of the various groups and those who attend them the school to the shop and the hotel
This summer we had the first Monymusk Boules Tournament which pulled the community together and raised a large amount of money for the church and other local community groups and charities On behalf of the church I would like to express thanks to the organisers and helpers
We are all are members of the community and should play our part in it If you are not already involved any of the groups would warmly welcome you You can find out more in our Community Corner on page 7 Just go along and tell them I sent you
There is always a warm welcome in the parish church where our mission is to serve everyone in Monymusk I wish you well and once again affirm that should you need the services of a minister or the church we are here for you Please just get in touchmdashthe contact details are at the foot of the page
Euan Glen
God blessed me twenty one years ago when I was called by the people of Monymusk to become their minister Part of the parish includes Paradise Woods but for me the entire parish is Paradise its beauty its pace its people and the church I serve in My family and I have been supported and cared for I could not imagine any better place to work and for that I thank you
Over the years we have become accustomed to the beauty of nature around us deer over the fence at the back of the Manse red squirrels in the garden woodpeckers and other wild birds at the feeding posts the changing of the seasons and the colours they bring I hope that I shall always appreciate my time here and never take it or you the folk of Monymusk for granted
I recently met an American family over here to trace their family history and was showing them around the church We went up to the bell tower and onto the roof of the church The day was dry and quite bright and we looked around the parish from the high vantage point ldquoWhat a beautiful place you stay in how lucky you arerdquo one of them said Who could disagree
Kirk Matters
CONTACT US
Minister Rev Euan Glen The Manse Email euanglenaolcom
Tel 01467 651470 26 St Ninians www httpmonymuskchurchweeblycom
Inverurie AB51 7HF News kirkmatterslivecouk
SEPTEMBER 2013
In this Issue
Presbytery News 2
A Local Walk 2
Church Family News 3
Stewardship through the Ages 4
Silent Auction 6
Community Corner 7
Church Noticeboard 8
REVISED PARISH BOUNDARY
The Parish has shrunk since the last newsletter was delivered For years we were unknowingly delivering to some folk who belong to the parish of Blairdaff Following discussions in Presbytery the northern Parish boundary has been defined as the River Don Those who live over it whilst always welcome in our church (a number of members live there) are now officially in the parish of Blairdaff and Chapel of Garioch We are sorry to lose them but invite them to keep in touch by joining our emailing list and viewing our website
To request future issues by email please contact the editors at kirkmatterslivecouk
I was walking the dog down by the river one evening in early August It was a lovely warm and still night As I walked fish were jumping a heron stood on the bank no doubt hoping for tea there was a smell of wild garlic rabbits were on the path in front of me and I have to say that I was so pleased to be in Monymusk
Presbytery Report
The final meeting of Gordon Presbytery for 201213 was held at Huntly Cairnie Glass Church (Huntly) on 25th June
The meeting led by the retiring Moderator Rev Tommy Calder began with Holy Communion which was followed by ordinary business It was an emotional meeting with the retirement of two ministers Rev
John Renton from Kemnay and Rev Jane Taylor from Insch Moving speeches were given thanking them for their achievements and services to their respective congregations
Rev Matt Canlis of Methlick is returning to the USA and he was also thanked for his achievements and services We wish them all well for the future
Rev Euan Glen gave a comprehensive report on his visit to the General Assembly Rev Stella Campbell presented the Finance report and gave special thanks to all treasurers for their service to the church and for coping with all the
changes required this year
The Moderator for 20132014 will be Rev T Graeme Longmuir minister at St Andrews Inverurie The first meeting for the new session will be held at Inverurie West church in September
Presbytery News Page 2
EDITORIAL
Stewardship is defined as
lsquothe administration of
property house finances etc
of anotherrsquo The Church of
Scotland qualifies this as
lsquogiving of your time talents
and moneyrsquo to the church
Church members fulfil this
requirement by attending
worship regular giving
fundrai s ing attending
meetings visiting helping
with jobs around the church
dealing with finance
providing music and bringing
children to church
As we embark on a
Stewardship season this
issue of Kirk Matters
considers stewardship in its
many different forms Rev
Euan Glen will base his
sermons in September on the
theme of stewardship
focussing particularly on time
and talents This will also be
the topic for Bible Study We
look forward to a fundraising
Silent Auction on September
28th when pledges of
services goods and use of
talents will come under the
hammer We will celebrate
Harvest Thanksgiving Holy
Communion and hold our
final fundraiser for 2013 a
concert of traditional music
by Couthie Company Details
are on the back cover
The editors wish all our
readers a pleasant Autumn
season and hope to meet
with you at some or all of
the above events
A LOCAL WALK The weather in September should be good enough to enjoy Euanrsquos riverside walk This simple circuit starting from the church is suitable for
most although good footwear is desirable and wellies if itrsquos wet From the church follow the drive to the river then turn left onto the old drive that
overlooks the river bank for several hundred yards before bending left and rising to the gate where it
joins the road Turn left down the road towards the village until you come to a line of boulders on the other side ndash the entrance to
the Clyans Wood path This is a delightful section with the Gullie Burn on your left When you reach the dam itself you cross the bridge over the Gullie Burn (which
appears to be the overflow from the dam) onto the dam itself Just beyond the other end you will see a channel leaving the dam and flowing towards the lower ground and Todlachie Burn The Clyans dam was a feeder for the Todlachie Burn which drove several mills downstream Returning to the walk round the dam with the water on the right you will
shortly see a wall and field ahead and a well marked path off to the left Follow this track taking you away from the dam and onto the road to Dameye Turn left and head down to St Andrews and so back to your starting point
Church Family Page 3
Weddings
Kimberley amp Mark
Katie amp Nathan
Catriona amp Aaron
Anna amp Peter
Thanksgiving
Rhys Taylor
New Member
Anna Emslie
Jan Youngson
Isabel Miller
Patricia Thomson
Iain (Tom) Baird
Violet (Bunty) Duncan
Betty Thomson Nanrsquos Box has arrived
The congregation was delighted to take
delivery of Nans box donated in memory
of the late Nan MacDonald and made by
Duncan Downie It will be dedicated on
Sunday 29th September Childrens books
story bags and toys are stored in the box
and are available to use every Sunday
As the Moderator of the General Assembly announced plans to modernise
the way Sunday Schools operate and to update resources Monymusk
church committee met to make plans for the coming term Susan is
introducing Godly Play materials into the Sunday School program and plans
are underway to establish a mainly music group which will meet in the Hall
on Tuesday afternoons
The recently formed junior choir based in Cluny goes from strength to
strength and welcomes new members
Details of all childrenrsquos activities are kept up to date on the Sunday School
page of the church website
lsquoYoung people are not the church of tomorrow
they are the church of todayrsquo
Rev Lorna Hood August 2013
Stewardship through the Ages Page 4
There has been a place of worship in Monymusk for many centuries
The history of the church has been well documented over the years by
a variety of authors But what of the stewardship of the church How
has it survived all these years and how was it supported back in its
early times
Tradition has it that King Malcolm Canmore was camped in the area in
1078 on his way to quell a disturbance in Moray He vowed that if his
expedition was successful he would grant the Crown lands of Monymusk
and Keig to the church This proved to be the case and Malcolm was
credited with being the lsquofounderrsquo of the church at Monymusk This
early gift of land literally laid the foundation stones of our present
church although many changes have occurred over the years
The early incumbents of Monymusk church and
priory the Culdees were a loosely knit society of
missionaries who would probably have been self-
sufficient as to their daily needs They possessed
gardens a croft and grazing for horses and sheep
Monymusk was a centre of religious importance in
those early days and there are records of many
grants ndash of land of livestock and goods conferred on
the Priory In 1245 two confirmations from Pope
Innocent IV arrived one conferring a gift of land
and the other the revenue from neighbouring
churches on the prior and canons of Monymusk lsquoso
that their convent will not be in wantrsquo
lsquoOf these splendid traditions of this bright example of these
evangelistic triumphs we are the heirs The simplicity the self
devotion the prayerfulness the burning love of Christ which shone
forth in these Celtic missionaries of old must be our spiritual
equipment nowrsquo (Bishop Lightfoot theologian 1828-1889)
Around this time the Culdees became a prior and eleven canons of the
order of St Augustine attached to the diocese of Aberdeen Little is
known about the priory in Monymusk but its organisation would have
been similar to other centres of the order in that there would have
been canonical services training for novices study of theology and a
school of music to sing the service Agriculture would also have been
studied
By the 15th and 16th centuries deterioration and corruption had left
Monymusk church and priory in common with religious houses
throughout the country in a bad way The prior and canons were in
perpetual strife the priory was in ruins and in 1554 what was left of
the monastic buildings was destroyed by fire through the negligence of
Prior Elphinstone
TIME and TALENTS
Elders
Church governance and pastoral
support
Childrenrsquos ministry
Church Committee
Maintain fabric of church and
manse
Organise fundraising
Members amp adherents
Music in church
Teas and fellowship
Church cleaning
Redecoration of Guild room and
Vestry
Newsletter production
Website maintenance
Events management
Clock maintenance
Posters amp publicity
Welcome door duty
Readersrsquo rota
Christmas wreaths
Minor fabric maintenance
Church flowers amp seasonal
decoration
Many thanks to all those who
have contributed flowers for
the church in the past six
months There are still dates
available for autumn and
winter 2013 You are invited to
add your name to the calendar
on the noticeboard at the back
of the church if you would like
to provide flowers regularly or
just for special occasions
Contact Dot Gray on 651350 for
further information
Page 5
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Regular planned giving
Gift Aid donations
Fundraising events
SCOTS NIGHT
This joint fundraising event
held in Millbank Hall on 22nd
March raised pound386 for each
congregation
GETTING TOGETHER
Members are encouraged to invite other members friends relatives or neighbours for coffee lunch dinner summer
BBQ or just a fly cup in return for a donation to church funds 2 recent events have raised a total of pound65750 (including Gift
Aid) for Monymusk church
MONYMUSK BOULES TOURNAMENT
A donation of pound1600 was received from the organisers of this hugely enjoyable and
successful event More pictures can be viewed on the church website
Newsletter printed by Timepieces Kemnay
Prior Elphinstone was brought to trial in Aberdeen for murder theft
assault and adultery It is not known what the outcome of the trial was
The last prior was Robert Forbes who granted his relative William
Forbes of Monymusk the broken down and dilapidated buildings
All that was left was the church
After the reformation in Scotland Monymusk church was adapted to
suit reformed worship Over the years several structural changes were
made
Many valuable artefacts were acquired by the
church either purchased or given as gifts The
communion silver bought in 1691 the tower clock
made by William Lunan in 1792 and the bell bearing
the Latin inscription lsquoJohn Mowat Old Aberdeen
made me in 1748 I proclaim the Sabbaths I toll at
funeralsrsquo are all still in use today On display in the
vestibule is a Charles II bible purchased from
Alexander Oram in 1679
Much more recently in 1929 the organ was gifted
to the church by an elder of the parish and later
still the wrought iron cross candlesticks and
lectern crafted by local blacksmith Archibald
Cobban were donated Many people over many
years have supported our church with their time
talents and money and continue to do so today
We as the current custodians bear responsibility for the care and
stewardship of the church so that its long and proud history may
continue safely into future years
Silent Auction Page 6
An auction of goods and promises to support the work of
Monymusk and Cluny churches
Pledges may be made to your elder at any time
Wedding in Monymusk or Cluny Church
Wedding cake by Hilary Size
A WillmdashAlastair Robertson
1 night BampB for 2mdashAnne Harrison
3 hoursrsquo weedingmdashDot Gray
A chauffeur-driven trip to Deeside with afternoon tea for
3 with Sylvia Henry
Guided walk on Clachnaben with Douglas Harper
Babysitting by Susan Reid
Meal for 2 - Grant Arms Monymusk
pound10 vouchermdashRoy Lingard Butcher Kemnay
Load of manure
Large Yucca plant
Painting lsquoPoppiesrsquo by Anne Evans (2004)
Le Creuset set
Bicyclemdash18 gears in good condition with helmet amp pump
Chinese-style vase
Set of curtains
and much morehellip
DONATIONS
To donate items pledge services
or arrange uplift of goods please
contact
Susan Reid 01467 651480
Sylvia Henry 01330 833216
Euan Glen 01467 651470
We are unable to accept jumble
furniture or electrical goods
DROPPING OFF
Goods may be delivered to
Monymusk Hall on Friday 27th
Sept from 6-8pm
AUCTION
EntryBidding Ticket pound1
10am Doors open
10-11 Viewing and bidding
1115 Final bids
1130 Results and payment
1145 lsquoLiversquo auction of unsold
items
REFRESHMENTS
Tea coffee juice scones and
shortbread will be available
throughout the morningmdashtreat
yourself whilst the bids are
placed
pound250 per head
ALSO AVAILABLE
Cake amp candy
Bookstall
Childrenrsquos pocket money auction
Cash sales only Cheques must be accompanied by a valid bank guarantee card
All goods must be paid for before being removed from the Hall
Community Corner Page 7
As Autumn approaches and the nights draw in therersquos plenty going on in Monymusk
A directory listing all local groups can be found at wwwmonymuskcom
The timetable of activities in the Hall is available at wwwmonymuskorg
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS organise a Summer Bus
Trip and a Christmas Lunch which all over 60s
resident in the parish of Monymusk are welcome to
attend
The 2013 Christmas lunch will be held on December
7th If you are new to the area or have just
celebrated that big birthday please contact Euan
Glen 01467 651470 to add your name to the contact
list
MONYMUSK INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
Season begins on Monday 9th September at 7pm
New members welcome
Contact Sandy Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS WEDNESDAY CLUB
The bowling season begins on Wednesday 18th
September from 2pm to 4pm
New members and beginners welcome
Contact Peter Low 01467 651326
1ST MONYMUSK GUIDES meet in the Hall on
Wednesdays in term time from 545 to
715pm
Contact Julie Green 01467 651434
MONYMUSK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Switch On
Saturday 30th Nov at 6pm followed by a disco in
the Hall
Contact Alison Beaton 01467 651615
MONYMUSK THRIFT SHOP is open on Thursday and
Friday from 9am to 1215pm
Tea coffee homebakes and a great atmosphere
New volunteers are always welcome to join our
friendly team
Contact Lorna Pole 01467 651476
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS
meet in the Hall on Fridays at 8pm
New members welcome
The season begins on Saturday 29th September
and continues on Fridays thereafter
Contact Pam Wheatley 01467 643573
MONYMUSK ARTS TRUST September Invited Artists Exhibition amp NEOS
Works by local artists who exhibited earlier in the summer or in previous years including Roy Benzies
Jim Forsyth Ruth Simpson Mary Welfare Anita Inverarity amp Bill Anderson Crafts also on sale
Open daily 10am-4pm except Mondays
MONYMUSK PLAYGROUP meets in the
Small Hall from 930 am to 12 noon on
Monday to Friday in term time
From 21st August the Toddler Group will meet on WEDNESDAY MORNINGS from 930 - 1130 am Parents and carers with babies and children under
3 are welcome to attend
Contact Kim Todd 01467 651202
wwwmonymuskplaygrouporg
MONYMUSK SWRI meets at 730pm in the
Small Hall on the third Wednesday of each
month from September to May
All are welcome to the open evening on 20th
November when Angela McGregor of
Hattoncrook Newmachar will present Christmas
Food Ideas
Contact Dot Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK CINEMA will screen films in the
Village Hall on the following dates
Saturday October 19th Tuesday November 26th
Monday December 30th Saturday January 25th
Tuesday February 25th Saturday March 22nd
To join the emailing list please contact David
Hawson davidhawsongmailcom
Tel 01467 651410
Noticeboard Page 8
The Guild meets in Cluny Church hall on the second Thursday of the month
at 2pm unless indicated below
10th Oct Open Meeting teas sales table Alzheimers Disease
14th Nov Euan Glen will speak on the Guild Theme lsquoA fellowship to buildrsquo in the Manse
13th Feb Speaker to be confirmed
13th Mar Open Meeting teas sales table Speaker to be confirmed
8th Apr Business Meeting
The Guild is open to women and men
Monymusk Parish Church of Scotland Scottish Charity No SC0 04525
All are welcome to a Partylite candles Getting
Together event for Monymusk and Cluny
Churches in the Manse on Friday 4th October at
730 pm
The new catalogue features
Christmas products for those who
want to start their shopping early
Contact Anne Glen 01467 651470
for more information
httpwwwpartylitecouk
Monymusk amp Cluny Church Choir and the newly formed CLUNY CHURCH CHILDRENrsquoS
CHOIR are open to all in the local communitymdashno experience necessary
The choirs lead worship at Christmas and Easter and on special occasions throughout
the year
Rehearsals for the festive season are expected to resume at the end of October
Contact choirmaster Sandy Argo for more information 013398 822229
Date Time Place Details
Sunday 01-Sep 10am Monymusk Joint Family Service Gods Gifts
Weds 04-Sep 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 08-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship -organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 15-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Tues 17-Sep 730pm Guild Room Committee meeting
Sunday 22-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sat 28-Sep 10-12am Monymusk Hall Silent Auction of Goods and Promises
Sunday 29-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Weds 02-Oct 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 06-Oct 10am Cluny Joint Family Service Living a Good Life
Sunday 13-Oct 930am Monymusk Harvest Thanksgiving-organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 20-Oct 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sunday 27-Oct 930am630pm Monymusk Holy Communion
Presbytery Report
The final meeting of Gordon Presbytery for 201213 was held at Huntly Cairnie Glass Church (Huntly) on 25th June
The meeting led by the retiring Moderator Rev Tommy Calder began with Holy Communion which was followed by ordinary business It was an emotional meeting with the retirement of two ministers Rev
John Renton from Kemnay and Rev Jane Taylor from Insch Moving speeches were given thanking them for their achievements and services to their respective congregations
Rev Matt Canlis of Methlick is returning to the USA and he was also thanked for his achievements and services We wish them all well for the future
Rev Euan Glen gave a comprehensive report on his visit to the General Assembly Rev Stella Campbell presented the Finance report and gave special thanks to all treasurers for their service to the church and for coping with all the
changes required this year
The Moderator for 20132014 will be Rev T Graeme Longmuir minister at St Andrews Inverurie The first meeting for the new session will be held at Inverurie West church in September
Presbytery News Page 2
EDITORIAL
Stewardship is defined as
lsquothe administration of
property house finances etc
of anotherrsquo The Church of
Scotland qualifies this as
lsquogiving of your time talents
and moneyrsquo to the church
Church members fulfil this
requirement by attending
worship regular giving
fundrai s ing attending
meetings visiting helping
with jobs around the church
dealing with finance
providing music and bringing
children to church
As we embark on a
Stewardship season this
issue of Kirk Matters
considers stewardship in its
many different forms Rev
Euan Glen will base his
sermons in September on the
theme of stewardship
focussing particularly on time
and talents This will also be
the topic for Bible Study We
look forward to a fundraising
Silent Auction on September
28th when pledges of
services goods and use of
talents will come under the
hammer We will celebrate
Harvest Thanksgiving Holy
Communion and hold our
final fundraiser for 2013 a
concert of traditional music
by Couthie Company Details
are on the back cover
The editors wish all our
readers a pleasant Autumn
season and hope to meet
with you at some or all of
the above events
A LOCAL WALK The weather in September should be good enough to enjoy Euanrsquos riverside walk This simple circuit starting from the church is suitable for
most although good footwear is desirable and wellies if itrsquos wet From the church follow the drive to the river then turn left onto the old drive that
overlooks the river bank for several hundred yards before bending left and rising to the gate where it
joins the road Turn left down the road towards the village until you come to a line of boulders on the other side ndash the entrance to
the Clyans Wood path This is a delightful section with the Gullie Burn on your left When you reach the dam itself you cross the bridge over the Gullie Burn (which
appears to be the overflow from the dam) onto the dam itself Just beyond the other end you will see a channel leaving the dam and flowing towards the lower ground and Todlachie Burn The Clyans dam was a feeder for the Todlachie Burn which drove several mills downstream Returning to the walk round the dam with the water on the right you will
shortly see a wall and field ahead and a well marked path off to the left Follow this track taking you away from the dam and onto the road to Dameye Turn left and head down to St Andrews and so back to your starting point
Church Family Page 3
Weddings
Kimberley amp Mark
Katie amp Nathan
Catriona amp Aaron
Anna amp Peter
Thanksgiving
Rhys Taylor
New Member
Anna Emslie
Jan Youngson
Isabel Miller
Patricia Thomson
Iain (Tom) Baird
Violet (Bunty) Duncan
Betty Thomson Nanrsquos Box has arrived
The congregation was delighted to take
delivery of Nans box donated in memory
of the late Nan MacDonald and made by
Duncan Downie It will be dedicated on
Sunday 29th September Childrens books
story bags and toys are stored in the box
and are available to use every Sunday
As the Moderator of the General Assembly announced plans to modernise
the way Sunday Schools operate and to update resources Monymusk
church committee met to make plans for the coming term Susan is
introducing Godly Play materials into the Sunday School program and plans
are underway to establish a mainly music group which will meet in the Hall
on Tuesday afternoons
The recently formed junior choir based in Cluny goes from strength to
strength and welcomes new members
Details of all childrenrsquos activities are kept up to date on the Sunday School
page of the church website
lsquoYoung people are not the church of tomorrow
they are the church of todayrsquo
Rev Lorna Hood August 2013
Stewardship through the Ages Page 4
There has been a place of worship in Monymusk for many centuries
The history of the church has been well documented over the years by
a variety of authors But what of the stewardship of the church How
has it survived all these years and how was it supported back in its
early times
Tradition has it that King Malcolm Canmore was camped in the area in
1078 on his way to quell a disturbance in Moray He vowed that if his
expedition was successful he would grant the Crown lands of Monymusk
and Keig to the church This proved to be the case and Malcolm was
credited with being the lsquofounderrsquo of the church at Monymusk This
early gift of land literally laid the foundation stones of our present
church although many changes have occurred over the years
The early incumbents of Monymusk church and
priory the Culdees were a loosely knit society of
missionaries who would probably have been self-
sufficient as to their daily needs They possessed
gardens a croft and grazing for horses and sheep
Monymusk was a centre of religious importance in
those early days and there are records of many
grants ndash of land of livestock and goods conferred on
the Priory In 1245 two confirmations from Pope
Innocent IV arrived one conferring a gift of land
and the other the revenue from neighbouring
churches on the prior and canons of Monymusk lsquoso
that their convent will not be in wantrsquo
lsquoOf these splendid traditions of this bright example of these
evangelistic triumphs we are the heirs The simplicity the self
devotion the prayerfulness the burning love of Christ which shone
forth in these Celtic missionaries of old must be our spiritual
equipment nowrsquo (Bishop Lightfoot theologian 1828-1889)
Around this time the Culdees became a prior and eleven canons of the
order of St Augustine attached to the diocese of Aberdeen Little is
known about the priory in Monymusk but its organisation would have
been similar to other centres of the order in that there would have
been canonical services training for novices study of theology and a
school of music to sing the service Agriculture would also have been
studied
By the 15th and 16th centuries deterioration and corruption had left
Monymusk church and priory in common with religious houses
throughout the country in a bad way The prior and canons were in
perpetual strife the priory was in ruins and in 1554 what was left of
the monastic buildings was destroyed by fire through the negligence of
Prior Elphinstone
TIME and TALENTS
Elders
Church governance and pastoral
support
Childrenrsquos ministry
Church Committee
Maintain fabric of church and
manse
Organise fundraising
Members amp adherents
Music in church
Teas and fellowship
Church cleaning
Redecoration of Guild room and
Vestry
Newsletter production
Website maintenance
Events management
Clock maintenance
Posters amp publicity
Welcome door duty
Readersrsquo rota
Christmas wreaths
Minor fabric maintenance
Church flowers amp seasonal
decoration
Many thanks to all those who
have contributed flowers for
the church in the past six
months There are still dates
available for autumn and
winter 2013 You are invited to
add your name to the calendar
on the noticeboard at the back
of the church if you would like
to provide flowers regularly or
just for special occasions
Contact Dot Gray on 651350 for
further information
Page 5
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Regular planned giving
Gift Aid donations
Fundraising events
SCOTS NIGHT
This joint fundraising event
held in Millbank Hall on 22nd
March raised pound386 for each
congregation
GETTING TOGETHER
Members are encouraged to invite other members friends relatives or neighbours for coffee lunch dinner summer
BBQ or just a fly cup in return for a donation to church funds 2 recent events have raised a total of pound65750 (including Gift
Aid) for Monymusk church
MONYMUSK BOULES TOURNAMENT
A donation of pound1600 was received from the organisers of this hugely enjoyable and
successful event More pictures can be viewed on the church website
Newsletter printed by Timepieces Kemnay
Prior Elphinstone was brought to trial in Aberdeen for murder theft
assault and adultery It is not known what the outcome of the trial was
The last prior was Robert Forbes who granted his relative William
Forbes of Monymusk the broken down and dilapidated buildings
All that was left was the church
After the reformation in Scotland Monymusk church was adapted to
suit reformed worship Over the years several structural changes were
made
Many valuable artefacts were acquired by the
church either purchased or given as gifts The
communion silver bought in 1691 the tower clock
made by William Lunan in 1792 and the bell bearing
the Latin inscription lsquoJohn Mowat Old Aberdeen
made me in 1748 I proclaim the Sabbaths I toll at
funeralsrsquo are all still in use today On display in the
vestibule is a Charles II bible purchased from
Alexander Oram in 1679
Much more recently in 1929 the organ was gifted
to the church by an elder of the parish and later
still the wrought iron cross candlesticks and
lectern crafted by local blacksmith Archibald
Cobban were donated Many people over many
years have supported our church with their time
talents and money and continue to do so today
We as the current custodians bear responsibility for the care and
stewardship of the church so that its long and proud history may
continue safely into future years
Silent Auction Page 6
An auction of goods and promises to support the work of
Monymusk and Cluny churches
Pledges may be made to your elder at any time
Wedding in Monymusk or Cluny Church
Wedding cake by Hilary Size
A WillmdashAlastair Robertson
1 night BampB for 2mdashAnne Harrison
3 hoursrsquo weedingmdashDot Gray
A chauffeur-driven trip to Deeside with afternoon tea for
3 with Sylvia Henry
Guided walk on Clachnaben with Douglas Harper
Babysitting by Susan Reid
Meal for 2 - Grant Arms Monymusk
pound10 vouchermdashRoy Lingard Butcher Kemnay
Load of manure
Large Yucca plant
Painting lsquoPoppiesrsquo by Anne Evans (2004)
Le Creuset set
Bicyclemdash18 gears in good condition with helmet amp pump
Chinese-style vase
Set of curtains
and much morehellip
DONATIONS
To donate items pledge services
or arrange uplift of goods please
contact
Susan Reid 01467 651480
Sylvia Henry 01330 833216
Euan Glen 01467 651470
We are unable to accept jumble
furniture or electrical goods
DROPPING OFF
Goods may be delivered to
Monymusk Hall on Friday 27th
Sept from 6-8pm
AUCTION
EntryBidding Ticket pound1
10am Doors open
10-11 Viewing and bidding
1115 Final bids
1130 Results and payment
1145 lsquoLiversquo auction of unsold
items
REFRESHMENTS
Tea coffee juice scones and
shortbread will be available
throughout the morningmdashtreat
yourself whilst the bids are
placed
pound250 per head
ALSO AVAILABLE
Cake amp candy
Bookstall
Childrenrsquos pocket money auction
Cash sales only Cheques must be accompanied by a valid bank guarantee card
All goods must be paid for before being removed from the Hall
Community Corner Page 7
As Autumn approaches and the nights draw in therersquos plenty going on in Monymusk
A directory listing all local groups can be found at wwwmonymuskcom
The timetable of activities in the Hall is available at wwwmonymuskorg
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS organise a Summer Bus
Trip and a Christmas Lunch which all over 60s
resident in the parish of Monymusk are welcome to
attend
The 2013 Christmas lunch will be held on December
7th If you are new to the area or have just
celebrated that big birthday please contact Euan
Glen 01467 651470 to add your name to the contact
list
MONYMUSK INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
Season begins on Monday 9th September at 7pm
New members welcome
Contact Sandy Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS WEDNESDAY CLUB
The bowling season begins on Wednesday 18th
September from 2pm to 4pm
New members and beginners welcome
Contact Peter Low 01467 651326
1ST MONYMUSK GUIDES meet in the Hall on
Wednesdays in term time from 545 to
715pm
Contact Julie Green 01467 651434
MONYMUSK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Switch On
Saturday 30th Nov at 6pm followed by a disco in
the Hall
Contact Alison Beaton 01467 651615
MONYMUSK THRIFT SHOP is open on Thursday and
Friday from 9am to 1215pm
Tea coffee homebakes and a great atmosphere
New volunteers are always welcome to join our
friendly team
Contact Lorna Pole 01467 651476
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS
meet in the Hall on Fridays at 8pm
New members welcome
The season begins on Saturday 29th September
and continues on Fridays thereafter
Contact Pam Wheatley 01467 643573
MONYMUSK ARTS TRUST September Invited Artists Exhibition amp NEOS
Works by local artists who exhibited earlier in the summer or in previous years including Roy Benzies
Jim Forsyth Ruth Simpson Mary Welfare Anita Inverarity amp Bill Anderson Crafts also on sale
Open daily 10am-4pm except Mondays
MONYMUSK PLAYGROUP meets in the
Small Hall from 930 am to 12 noon on
Monday to Friday in term time
From 21st August the Toddler Group will meet on WEDNESDAY MORNINGS from 930 - 1130 am Parents and carers with babies and children under
3 are welcome to attend
Contact Kim Todd 01467 651202
wwwmonymuskplaygrouporg
MONYMUSK SWRI meets at 730pm in the
Small Hall on the third Wednesday of each
month from September to May
All are welcome to the open evening on 20th
November when Angela McGregor of
Hattoncrook Newmachar will present Christmas
Food Ideas
Contact Dot Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK CINEMA will screen films in the
Village Hall on the following dates
Saturday October 19th Tuesday November 26th
Monday December 30th Saturday January 25th
Tuesday February 25th Saturday March 22nd
To join the emailing list please contact David
Hawson davidhawsongmailcom
Tel 01467 651410
Noticeboard Page 8
The Guild meets in Cluny Church hall on the second Thursday of the month
at 2pm unless indicated below
10th Oct Open Meeting teas sales table Alzheimers Disease
14th Nov Euan Glen will speak on the Guild Theme lsquoA fellowship to buildrsquo in the Manse
13th Feb Speaker to be confirmed
13th Mar Open Meeting teas sales table Speaker to be confirmed
8th Apr Business Meeting
The Guild is open to women and men
Monymusk Parish Church of Scotland Scottish Charity No SC0 04525
All are welcome to a Partylite candles Getting
Together event for Monymusk and Cluny
Churches in the Manse on Friday 4th October at
730 pm
The new catalogue features
Christmas products for those who
want to start their shopping early
Contact Anne Glen 01467 651470
for more information
httpwwwpartylitecouk
Monymusk amp Cluny Church Choir and the newly formed CLUNY CHURCH CHILDRENrsquoS
CHOIR are open to all in the local communitymdashno experience necessary
The choirs lead worship at Christmas and Easter and on special occasions throughout
the year
Rehearsals for the festive season are expected to resume at the end of October
Contact choirmaster Sandy Argo for more information 013398 822229
Date Time Place Details
Sunday 01-Sep 10am Monymusk Joint Family Service Gods Gifts
Weds 04-Sep 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 08-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship -organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 15-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Tues 17-Sep 730pm Guild Room Committee meeting
Sunday 22-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sat 28-Sep 10-12am Monymusk Hall Silent Auction of Goods and Promises
Sunday 29-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Weds 02-Oct 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 06-Oct 10am Cluny Joint Family Service Living a Good Life
Sunday 13-Oct 930am Monymusk Harvest Thanksgiving-organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 20-Oct 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sunday 27-Oct 930am630pm Monymusk Holy Communion
Church Family Page 3
Weddings
Kimberley amp Mark
Katie amp Nathan
Catriona amp Aaron
Anna amp Peter
Thanksgiving
Rhys Taylor
New Member
Anna Emslie
Jan Youngson
Isabel Miller
Patricia Thomson
Iain (Tom) Baird
Violet (Bunty) Duncan
Betty Thomson Nanrsquos Box has arrived
The congregation was delighted to take
delivery of Nans box donated in memory
of the late Nan MacDonald and made by
Duncan Downie It will be dedicated on
Sunday 29th September Childrens books
story bags and toys are stored in the box
and are available to use every Sunday
As the Moderator of the General Assembly announced plans to modernise
the way Sunday Schools operate and to update resources Monymusk
church committee met to make plans for the coming term Susan is
introducing Godly Play materials into the Sunday School program and plans
are underway to establish a mainly music group which will meet in the Hall
on Tuesday afternoons
The recently formed junior choir based in Cluny goes from strength to
strength and welcomes new members
Details of all childrenrsquos activities are kept up to date on the Sunday School
page of the church website
lsquoYoung people are not the church of tomorrow
they are the church of todayrsquo
Rev Lorna Hood August 2013
Stewardship through the Ages Page 4
There has been a place of worship in Monymusk for many centuries
The history of the church has been well documented over the years by
a variety of authors But what of the stewardship of the church How
has it survived all these years and how was it supported back in its
early times
Tradition has it that King Malcolm Canmore was camped in the area in
1078 on his way to quell a disturbance in Moray He vowed that if his
expedition was successful he would grant the Crown lands of Monymusk
and Keig to the church This proved to be the case and Malcolm was
credited with being the lsquofounderrsquo of the church at Monymusk This
early gift of land literally laid the foundation stones of our present
church although many changes have occurred over the years
The early incumbents of Monymusk church and
priory the Culdees were a loosely knit society of
missionaries who would probably have been self-
sufficient as to their daily needs They possessed
gardens a croft and grazing for horses and sheep
Monymusk was a centre of religious importance in
those early days and there are records of many
grants ndash of land of livestock and goods conferred on
the Priory In 1245 two confirmations from Pope
Innocent IV arrived one conferring a gift of land
and the other the revenue from neighbouring
churches on the prior and canons of Monymusk lsquoso
that their convent will not be in wantrsquo
lsquoOf these splendid traditions of this bright example of these
evangelistic triumphs we are the heirs The simplicity the self
devotion the prayerfulness the burning love of Christ which shone
forth in these Celtic missionaries of old must be our spiritual
equipment nowrsquo (Bishop Lightfoot theologian 1828-1889)
Around this time the Culdees became a prior and eleven canons of the
order of St Augustine attached to the diocese of Aberdeen Little is
known about the priory in Monymusk but its organisation would have
been similar to other centres of the order in that there would have
been canonical services training for novices study of theology and a
school of music to sing the service Agriculture would also have been
studied
By the 15th and 16th centuries deterioration and corruption had left
Monymusk church and priory in common with religious houses
throughout the country in a bad way The prior and canons were in
perpetual strife the priory was in ruins and in 1554 what was left of
the monastic buildings was destroyed by fire through the negligence of
Prior Elphinstone
TIME and TALENTS
Elders
Church governance and pastoral
support
Childrenrsquos ministry
Church Committee
Maintain fabric of church and
manse
Organise fundraising
Members amp adherents
Music in church
Teas and fellowship
Church cleaning
Redecoration of Guild room and
Vestry
Newsletter production
Website maintenance
Events management
Clock maintenance
Posters amp publicity
Welcome door duty
Readersrsquo rota
Christmas wreaths
Minor fabric maintenance
Church flowers amp seasonal
decoration
Many thanks to all those who
have contributed flowers for
the church in the past six
months There are still dates
available for autumn and
winter 2013 You are invited to
add your name to the calendar
on the noticeboard at the back
of the church if you would like
to provide flowers regularly or
just for special occasions
Contact Dot Gray on 651350 for
further information
Page 5
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Regular planned giving
Gift Aid donations
Fundraising events
SCOTS NIGHT
This joint fundraising event
held in Millbank Hall on 22nd
March raised pound386 for each
congregation
GETTING TOGETHER
Members are encouraged to invite other members friends relatives or neighbours for coffee lunch dinner summer
BBQ or just a fly cup in return for a donation to church funds 2 recent events have raised a total of pound65750 (including Gift
Aid) for Monymusk church
MONYMUSK BOULES TOURNAMENT
A donation of pound1600 was received from the organisers of this hugely enjoyable and
successful event More pictures can be viewed on the church website
Newsletter printed by Timepieces Kemnay
Prior Elphinstone was brought to trial in Aberdeen for murder theft
assault and adultery It is not known what the outcome of the trial was
The last prior was Robert Forbes who granted his relative William
Forbes of Monymusk the broken down and dilapidated buildings
All that was left was the church
After the reformation in Scotland Monymusk church was adapted to
suit reformed worship Over the years several structural changes were
made
Many valuable artefacts were acquired by the
church either purchased or given as gifts The
communion silver bought in 1691 the tower clock
made by William Lunan in 1792 and the bell bearing
the Latin inscription lsquoJohn Mowat Old Aberdeen
made me in 1748 I proclaim the Sabbaths I toll at
funeralsrsquo are all still in use today On display in the
vestibule is a Charles II bible purchased from
Alexander Oram in 1679
Much more recently in 1929 the organ was gifted
to the church by an elder of the parish and later
still the wrought iron cross candlesticks and
lectern crafted by local blacksmith Archibald
Cobban were donated Many people over many
years have supported our church with their time
talents and money and continue to do so today
We as the current custodians bear responsibility for the care and
stewardship of the church so that its long and proud history may
continue safely into future years
Silent Auction Page 6
An auction of goods and promises to support the work of
Monymusk and Cluny churches
Pledges may be made to your elder at any time
Wedding in Monymusk or Cluny Church
Wedding cake by Hilary Size
A WillmdashAlastair Robertson
1 night BampB for 2mdashAnne Harrison
3 hoursrsquo weedingmdashDot Gray
A chauffeur-driven trip to Deeside with afternoon tea for
3 with Sylvia Henry
Guided walk on Clachnaben with Douglas Harper
Babysitting by Susan Reid
Meal for 2 - Grant Arms Monymusk
pound10 vouchermdashRoy Lingard Butcher Kemnay
Load of manure
Large Yucca plant
Painting lsquoPoppiesrsquo by Anne Evans (2004)
Le Creuset set
Bicyclemdash18 gears in good condition with helmet amp pump
Chinese-style vase
Set of curtains
and much morehellip
DONATIONS
To donate items pledge services
or arrange uplift of goods please
contact
Susan Reid 01467 651480
Sylvia Henry 01330 833216
Euan Glen 01467 651470
We are unable to accept jumble
furniture or electrical goods
DROPPING OFF
Goods may be delivered to
Monymusk Hall on Friday 27th
Sept from 6-8pm
AUCTION
EntryBidding Ticket pound1
10am Doors open
10-11 Viewing and bidding
1115 Final bids
1130 Results and payment
1145 lsquoLiversquo auction of unsold
items
REFRESHMENTS
Tea coffee juice scones and
shortbread will be available
throughout the morningmdashtreat
yourself whilst the bids are
placed
pound250 per head
ALSO AVAILABLE
Cake amp candy
Bookstall
Childrenrsquos pocket money auction
Cash sales only Cheques must be accompanied by a valid bank guarantee card
All goods must be paid for before being removed from the Hall
Community Corner Page 7
As Autumn approaches and the nights draw in therersquos plenty going on in Monymusk
A directory listing all local groups can be found at wwwmonymuskcom
The timetable of activities in the Hall is available at wwwmonymuskorg
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS organise a Summer Bus
Trip and a Christmas Lunch which all over 60s
resident in the parish of Monymusk are welcome to
attend
The 2013 Christmas lunch will be held on December
7th If you are new to the area or have just
celebrated that big birthday please contact Euan
Glen 01467 651470 to add your name to the contact
list
MONYMUSK INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
Season begins on Monday 9th September at 7pm
New members welcome
Contact Sandy Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS WEDNESDAY CLUB
The bowling season begins on Wednesday 18th
September from 2pm to 4pm
New members and beginners welcome
Contact Peter Low 01467 651326
1ST MONYMUSK GUIDES meet in the Hall on
Wednesdays in term time from 545 to
715pm
Contact Julie Green 01467 651434
MONYMUSK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Switch On
Saturday 30th Nov at 6pm followed by a disco in
the Hall
Contact Alison Beaton 01467 651615
MONYMUSK THRIFT SHOP is open on Thursday and
Friday from 9am to 1215pm
Tea coffee homebakes and a great atmosphere
New volunteers are always welcome to join our
friendly team
Contact Lorna Pole 01467 651476
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS
meet in the Hall on Fridays at 8pm
New members welcome
The season begins on Saturday 29th September
and continues on Fridays thereafter
Contact Pam Wheatley 01467 643573
MONYMUSK ARTS TRUST September Invited Artists Exhibition amp NEOS
Works by local artists who exhibited earlier in the summer or in previous years including Roy Benzies
Jim Forsyth Ruth Simpson Mary Welfare Anita Inverarity amp Bill Anderson Crafts also on sale
Open daily 10am-4pm except Mondays
MONYMUSK PLAYGROUP meets in the
Small Hall from 930 am to 12 noon on
Monday to Friday in term time
From 21st August the Toddler Group will meet on WEDNESDAY MORNINGS from 930 - 1130 am Parents and carers with babies and children under
3 are welcome to attend
Contact Kim Todd 01467 651202
wwwmonymuskplaygrouporg
MONYMUSK SWRI meets at 730pm in the
Small Hall on the third Wednesday of each
month from September to May
All are welcome to the open evening on 20th
November when Angela McGregor of
Hattoncrook Newmachar will present Christmas
Food Ideas
Contact Dot Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK CINEMA will screen films in the
Village Hall on the following dates
Saturday October 19th Tuesday November 26th
Monday December 30th Saturday January 25th
Tuesday February 25th Saturday March 22nd
To join the emailing list please contact David
Hawson davidhawsongmailcom
Tel 01467 651410
Noticeboard Page 8
The Guild meets in Cluny Church hall on the second Thursday of the month
at 2pm unless indicated below
10th Oct Open Meeting teas sales table Alzheimers Disease
14th Nov Euan Glen will speak on the Guild Theme lsquoA fellowship to buildrsquo in the Manse
13th Feb Speaker to be confirmed
13th Mar Open Meeting teas sales table Speaker to be confirmed
8th Apr Business Meeting
The Guild is open to women and men
Monymusk Parish Church of Scotland Scottish Charity No SC0 04525
All are welcome to a Partylite candles Getting
Together event for Monymusk and Cluny
Churches in the Manse on Friday 4th October at
730 pm
The new catalogue features
Christmas products for those who
want to start their shopping early
Contact Anne Glen 01467 651470
for more information
httpwwwpartylitecouk
Monymusk amp Cluny Church Choir and the newly formed CLUNY CHURCH CHILDRENrsquoS
CHOIR are open to all in the local communitymdashno experience necessary
The choirs lead worship at Christmas and Easter and on special occasions throughout
the year
Rehearsals for the festive season are expected to resume at the end of October
Contact choirmaster Sandy Argo for more information 013398 822229
Date Time Place Details
Sunday 01-Sep 10am Monymusk Joint Family Service Gods Gifts
Weds 04-Sep 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 08-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship -organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 15-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Tues 17-Sep 730pm Guild Room Committee meeting
Sunday 22-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sat 28-Sep 10-12am Monymusk Hall Silent Auction of Goods and Promises
Sunday 29-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Weds 02-Oct 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 06-Oct 10am Cluny Joint Family Service Living a Good Life
Sunday 13-Oct 930am Monymusk Harvest Thanksgiving-organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 20-Oct 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sunday 27-Oct 930am630pm Monymusk Holy Communion
Stewardship through the Ages Page 4
There has been a place of worship in Monymusk for many centuries
The history of the church has been well documented over the years by
a variety of authors But what of the stewardship of the church How
has it survived all these years and how was it supported back in its
early times
Tradition has it that King Malcolm Canmore was camped in the area in
1078 on his way to quell a disturbance in Moray He vowed that if his
expedition was successful he would grant the Crown lands of Monymusk
and Keig to the church This proved to be the case and Malcolm was
credited with being the lsquofounderrsquo of the church at Monymusk This
early gift of land literally laid the foundation stones of our present
church although many changes have occurred over the years
The early incumbents of Monymusk church and
priory the Culdees were a loosely knit society of
missionaries who would probably have been self-
sufficient as to their daily needs They possessed
gardens a croft and grazing for horses and sheep
Monymusk was a centre of religious importance in
those early days and there are records of many
grants ndash of land of livestock and goods conferred on
the Priory In 1245 two confirmations from Pope
Innocent IV arrived one conferring a gift of land
and the other the revenue from neighbouring
churches on the prior and canons of Monymusk lsquoso
that their convent will not be in wantrsquo
lsquoOf these splendid traditions of this bright example of these
evangelistic triumphs we are the heirs The simplicity the self
devotion the prayerfulness the burning love of Christ which shone
forth in these Celtic missionaries of old must be our spiritual
equipment nowrsquo (Bishop Lightfoot theologian 1828-1889)
Around this time the Culdees became a prior and eleven canons of the
order of St Augustine attached to the diocese of Aberdeen Little is
known about the priory in Monymusk but its organisation would have
been similar to other centres of the order in that there would have
been canonical services training for novices study of theology and a
school of music to sing the service Agriculture would also have been
studied
By the 15th and 16th centuries deterioration and corruption had left
Monymusk church and priory in common with religious houses
throughout the country in a bad way The prior and canons were in
perpetual strife the priory was in ruins and in 1554 what was left of
the monastic buildings was destroyed by fire through the negligence of
Prior Elphinstone
TIME and TALENTS
Elders
Church governance and pastoral
support
Childrenrsquos ministry
Church Committee
Maintain fabric of church and
manse
Organise fundraising
Members amp adherents
Music in church
Teas and fellowship
Church cleaning
Redecoration of Guild room and
Vestry
Newsletter production
Website maintenance
Events management
Clock maintenance
Posters amp publicity
Welcome door duty
Readersrsquo rota
Christmas wreaths
Minor fabric maintenance
Church flowers amp seasonal
decoration
Many thanks to all those who
have contributed flowers for
the church in the past six
months There are still dates
available for autumn and
winter 2013 You are invited to
add your name to the calendar
on the noticeboard at the back
of the church if you would like
to provide flowers regularly or
just for special occasions
Contact Dot Gray on 651350 for
further information
Page 5
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Regular planned giving
Gift Aid donations
Fundraising events
SCOTS NIGHT
This joint fundraising event
held in Millbank Hall on 22nd
March raised pound386 for each
congregation
GETTING TOGETHER
Members are encouraged to invite other members friends relatives or neighbours for coffee lunch dinner summer
BBQ or just a fly cup in return for a donation to church funds 2 recent events have raised a total of pound65750 (including Gift
Aid) for Monymusk church
MONYMUSK BOULES TOURNAMENT
A donation of pound1600 was received from the organisers of this hugely enjoyable and
successful event More pictures can be viewed on the church website
Newsletter printed by Timepieces Kemnay
Prior Elphinstone was brought to trial in Aberdeen for murder theft
assault and adultery It is not known what the outcome of the trial was
The last prior was Robert Forbes who granted his relative William
Forbes of Monymusk the broken down and dilapidated buildings
All that was left was the church
After the reformation in Scotland Monymusk church was adapted to
suit reformed worship Over the years several structural changes were
made
Many valuable artefacts were acquired by the
church either purchased or given as gifts The
communion silver bought in 1691 the tower clock
made by William Lunan in 1792 and the bell bearing
the Latin inscription lsquoJohn Mowat Old Aberdeen
made me in 1748 I proclaim the Sabbaths I toll at
funeralsrsquo are all still in use today On display in the
vestibule is a Charles II bible purchased from
Alexander Oram in 1679
Much more recently in 1929 the organ was gifted
to the church by an elder of the parish and later
still the wrought iron cross candlesticks and
lectern crafted by local blacksmith Archibald
Cobban were donated Many people over many
years have supported our church with their time
talents and money and continue to do so today
We as the current custodians bear responsibility for the care and
stewardship of the church so that its long and proud history may
continue safely into future years
Silent Auction Page 6
An auction of goods and promises to support the work of
Monymusk and Cluny churches
Pledges may be made to your elder at any time
Wedding in Monymusk or Cluny Church
Wedding cake by Hilary Size
A WillmdashAlastair Robertson
1 night BampB for 2mdashAnne Harrison
3 hoursrsquo weedingmdashDot Gray
A chauffeur-driven trip to Deeside with afternoon tea for
3 with Sylvia Henry
Guided walk on Clachnaben with Douglas Harper
Babysitting by Susan Reid
Meal for 2 - Grant Arms Monymusk
pound10 vouchermdashRoy Lingard Butcher Kemnay
Load of manure
Large Yucca plant
Painting lsquoPoppiesrsquo by Anne Evans (2004)
Le Creuset set
Bicyclemdash18 gears in good condition with helmet amp pump
Chinese-style vase
Set of curtains
and much morehellip
DONATIONS
To donate items pledge services
or arrange uplift of goods please
contact
Susan Reid 01467 651480
Sylvia Henry 01330 833216
Euan Glen 01467 651470
We are unable to accept jumble
furniture or electrical goods
DROPPING OFF
Goods may be delivered to
Monymusk Hall on Friday 27th
Sept from 6-8pm
AUCTION
EntryBidding Ticket pound1
10am Doors open
10-11 Viewing and bidding
1115 Final bids
1130 Results and payment
1145 lsquoLiversquo auction of unsold
items
REFRESHMENTS
Tea coffee juice scones and
shortbread will be available
throughout the morningmdashtreat
yourself whilst the bids are
placed
pound250 per head
ALSO AVAILABLE
Cake amp candy
Bookstall
Childrenrsquos pocket money auction
Cash sales only Cheques must be accompanied by a valid bank guarantee card
All goods must be paid for before being removed from the Hall
Community Corner Page 7
As Autumn approaches and the nights draw in therersquos plenty going on in Monymusk
A directory listing all local groups can be found at wwwmonymuskcom
The timetable of activities in the Hall is available at wwwmonymuskorg
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS organise a Summer Bus
Trip and a Christmas Lunch which all over 60s
resident in the parish of Monymusk are welcome to
attend
The 2013 Christmas lunch will be held on December
7th If you are new to the area or have just
celebrated that big birthday please contact Euan
Glen 01467 651470 to add your name to the contact
list
MONYMUSK INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
Season begins on Monday 9th September at 7pm
New members welcome
Contact Sandy Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS WEDNESDAY CLUB
The bowling season begins on Wednesday 18th
September from 2pm to 4pm
New members and beginners welcome
Contact Peter Low 01467 651326
1ST MONYMUSK GUIDES meet in the Hall on
Wednesdays in term time from 545 to
715pm
Contact Julie Green 01467 651434
MONYMUSK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Switch On
Saturday 30th Nov at 6pm followed by a disco in
the Hall
Contact Alison Beaton 01467 651615
MONYMUSK THRIFT SHOP is open on Thursday and
Friday from 9am to 1215pm
Tea coffee homebakes and a great atmosphere
New volunteers are always welcome to join our
friendly team
Contact Lorna Pole 01467 651476
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS
meet in the Hall on Fridays at 8pm
New members welcome
The season begins on Saturday 29th September
and continues on Fridays thereafter
Contact Pam Wheatley 01467 643573
MONYMUSK ARTS TRUST September Invited Artists Exhibition amp NEOS
Works by local artists who exhibited earlier in the summer or in previous years including Roy Benzies
Jim Forsyth Ruth Simpson Mary Welfare Anita Inverarity amp Bill Anderson Crafts also on sale
Open daily 10am-4pm except Mondays
MONYMUSK PLAYGROUP meets in the
Small Hall from 930 am to 12 noon on
Monday to Friday in term time
From 21st August the Toddler Group will meet on WEDNESDAY MORNINGS from 930 - 1130 am Parents and carers with babies and children under
3 are welcome to attend
Contact Kim Todd 01467 651202
wwwmonymuskplaygrouporg
MONYMUSK SWRI meets at 730pm in the
Small Hall on the third Wednesday of each
month from September to May
All are welcome to the open evening on 20th
November when Angela McGregor of
Hattoncrook Newmachar will present Christmas
Food Ideas
Contact Dot Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK CINEMA will screen films in the
Village Hall on the following dates
Saturday October 19th Tuesday November 26th
Monday December 30th Saturday January 25th
Tuesday February 25th Saturday March 22nd
To join the emailing list please contact David
Hawson davidhawsongmailcom
Tel 01467 651410
Noticeboard Page 8
The Guild meets in Cluny Church hall on the second Thursday of the month
at 2pm unless indicated below
10th Oct Open Meeting teas sales table Alzheimers Disease
14th Nov Euan Glen will speak on the Guild Theme lsquoA fellowship to buildrsquo in the Manse
13th Feb Speaker to be confirmed
13th Mar Open Meeting teas sales table Speaker to be confirmed
8th Apr Business Meeting
The Guild is open to women and men
Monymusk Parish Church of Scotland Scottish Charity No SC0 04525
All are welcome to a Partylite candles Getting
Together event for Monymusk and Cluny
Churches in the Manse on Friday 4th October at
730 pm
The new catalogue features
Christmas products for those who
want to start their shopping early
Contact Anne Glen 01467 651470
for more information
httpwwwpartylitecouk
Monymusk amp Cluny Church Choir and the newly formed CLUNY CHURCH CHILDRENrsquoS
CHOIR are open to all in the local communitymdashno experience necessary
The choirs lead worship at Christmas and Easter and on special occasions throughout
the year
Rehearsals for the festive season are expected to resume at the end of October
Contact choirmaster Sandy Argo for more information 013398 822229
Date Time Place Details
Sunday 01-Sep 10am Monymusk Joint Family Service Gods Gifts
Weds 04-Sep 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 08-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship -organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 15-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Tues 17-Sep 730pm Guild Room Committee meeting
Sunday 22-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sat 28-Sep 10-12am Monymusk Hall Silent Auction of Goods and Promises
Sunday 29-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Weds 02-Oct 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 06-Oct 10am Cluny Joint Family Service Living a Good Life
Sunday 13-Oct 930am Monymusk Harvest Thanksgiving-organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 20-Oct 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sunday 27-Oct 930am630pm Monymusk Holy Communion
Page 5
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Regular planned giving
Gift Aid donations
Fundraising events
SCOTS NIGHT
This joint fundraising event
held in Millbank Hall on 22nd
March raised pound386 for each
congregation
GETTING TOGETHER
Members are encouraged to invite other members friends relatives or neighbours for coffee lunch dinner summer
BBQ or just a fly cup in return for a donation to church funds 2 recent events have raised a total of pound65750 (including Gift
Aid) for Monymusk church
MONYMUSK BOULES TOURNAMENT
A donation of pound1600 was received from the organisers of this hugely enjoyable and
successful event More pictures can be viewed on the church website
Newsletter printed by Timepieces Kemnay
Prior Elphinstone was brought to trial in Aberdeen for murder theft
assault and adultery It is not known what the outcome of the trial was
The last prior was Robert Forbes who granted his relative William
Forbes of Monymusk the broken down and dilapidated buildings
All that was left was the church
After the reformation in Scotland Monymusk church was adapted to
suit reformed worship Over the years several structural changes were
made
Many valuable artefacts were acquired by the
church either purchased or given as gifts The
communion silver bought in 1691 the tower clock
made by William Lunan in 1792 and the bell bearing
the Latin inscription lsquoJohn Mowat Old Aberdeen
made me in 1748 I proclaim the Sabbaths I toll at
funeralsrsquo are all still in use today On display in the
vestibule is a Charles II bible purchased from
Alexander Oram in 1679
Much more recently in 1929 the organ was gifted
to the church by an elder of the parish and later
still the wrought iron cross candlesticks and
lectern crafted by local blacksmith Archibald
Cobban were donated Many people over many
years have supported our church with their time
talents and money and continue to do so today
We as the current custodians bear responsibility for the care and
stewardship of the church so that its long and proud history may
continue safely into future years
Silent Auction Page 6
An auction of goods and promises to support the work of
Monymusk and Cluny churches
Pledges may be made to your elder at any time
Wedding in Monymusk or Cluny Church
Wedding cake by Hilary Size
A WillmdashAlastair Robertson
1 night BampB for 2mdashAnne Harrison
3 hoursrsquo weedingmdashDot Gray
A chauffeur-driven trip to Deeside with afternoon tea for
3 with Sylvia Henry
Guided walk on Clachnaben with Douglas Harper
Babysitting by Susan Reid
Meal for 2 - Grant Arms Monymusk
pound10 vouchermdashRoy Lingard Butcher Kemnay
Load of manure
Large Yucca plant
Painting lsquoPoppiesrsquo by Anne Evans (2004)
Le Creuset set
Bicyclemdash18 gears in good condition with helmet amp pump
Chinese-style vase
Set of curtains
and much morehellip
DONATIONS
To donate items pledge services
or arrange uplift of goods please
contact
Susan Reid 01467 651480
Sylvia Henry 01330 833216
Euan Glen 01467 651470
We are unable to accept jumble
furniture or electrical goods
DROPPING OFF
Goods may be delivered to
Monymusk Hall on Friday 27th
Sept from 6-8pm
AUCTION
EntryBidding Ticket pound1
10am Doors open
10-11 Viewing and bidding
1115 Final bids
1130 Results and payment
1145 lsquoLiversquo auction of unsold
items
REFRESHMENTS
Tea coffee juice scones and
shortbread will be available
throughout the morningmdashtreat
yourself whilst the bids are
placed
pound250 per head
ALSO AVAILABLE
Cake amp candy
Bookstall
Childrenrsquos pocket money auction
Cash sales only Cheques must be accompanied by a valid bank guarantee card
All goods must be paid for before being removed from the Hall
Community Corner Page 7
As Autumn approaches and the nights draw in therersquos plenty going on in Monymusk
A directory listing all local groups can be found at wwwmonymuskcom
The timetable of activities in the Hall is available at wwwmonymuskorg
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS organise a Summer Bus
Trip and a Christmas Lunch which all over 60s
resident in the parish of Monymusk are welcome to
attend
The 2013 Christmas lunch will be held on December
7th If you are new to the area or have just
celebrated that big birthday please contact Euan
Glen 01467 651470 to add your name to the contact
list
MONYMUSK INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
Season begins on Monday 9th September at 7pm
New members welcome
Contact Sandy Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS WEDNESDAY CLUB
The bowling season begins on Wednesday 18th
September from 2pm to 4pm
New members and beginners welcome
Contact Peter Low 01467 651326
1ST MONYMUSK GUIDES meet in the Hall on
Wednesdays in term time from 545 to
715pm
Contact Julie Green 01467 651434
MONYMUSK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Switch On
Saturday 30th Nov at 6pm followed by a disco in
the Hall
Contact Alison Beaton 01467 651615
MONYMUSK THRIFT SHOP is open on Thursday and
Friday from 9am to 1215pm
Tea coffee homebakes and a great atmosphere
New volunteers are always welcome to join our
friendly team
Contact Lorna Pole 01467 651476
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS
meet in the Hall on Fridays at 8pm
New members welcome
The season begins on Saturday 29th September
and continues on Fridays thereafter
Contact Pam Wheatley 01467 643573
MONYMUSK ARTS TRUST September Invited Artists Exhibition amp NEOS
Works by local artists who exhibited earlier in the summer or in previous years including Roy Benzies
Jim Forsyth Ruth Simpson Mary Welfare Anita Inverarity amp Bill Anderson Crafts also on sale
Open daily 10am-4pm except Mondays
MONYMUSK PLAYGROUP meets in the
Small Hall from 930 am to 12 noon on
Monday to Friday in term time
From 21st August the Toddler Group will meet on WEDNESDAY MORNINGS from 930 - 1130 am Parents and carers with babies and children under
3 are welcome to attend
Contact Kim Todd 01467 651202
wwwmonymuskplaygrouporg
MONYMUSK SWRI meets at 730pm in the
Small Hall on the third Wednesday of each
month from September to May
All are welcome to the open evening on 20th
November when Angela McGregor of
Hattoncrook Newmachar will present Christmas
Food Ideas
Contact Dot Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK CINEMA will screen films in the
Village Hall on the following dates
Saturday October 19th Tuesday November 26th
Monday December 30th Saturday January 25th
Tuesday February 25th Saturday March 22nd
To join the emailing list please contact David
Hawson davidhawsongmailcom
Tel 01467 651410
Noticeboard Page 8
The Guild meets in Cluny Church hall on the second Thursday of the month
at 2pm unless indicated below
10th Oct Open Meeting teas sales table Alzheimers Disease
14th Nov Euan Glen will speak on the Guild Theme lsquoA fellowship to buildrsquo in the Manse
13th Feb Speaker to be confirmed
13th Mar Open Meeting teas sales table Speaker to be confirmed
8th Apr Business Meeting
The Guild is open to women and men
Monymusk Parish Church of Scotland Scottish Charity No SC0 04525
All are welcome to a Partylite candles Getting
Together event for Monymusk and Cluny
Churches in the Manse on Friday 4th October at
730 pm
The new catalogue features
Christmas products for those who
want to start their shopping early
Contact Anne Glen 01467 651470
for more information
httpwwwpartylitecouk
Monymusk amp Cluny Church Choir and the newly formed CLUNY CHURCH CHILDRENrsquoS
CHOIR are open to all in the local communitymdashno experience necessary
The choirs lead worship at Christmas and Easter and on special occasions throughout
the year
Rehearsals for the festive season are expected to resume at the end of October
Contact choirmaster Sandy Argo for more information 013398 822229
Date Time Place Details
Sunday 01-Sep 10am Monymusk Joint Family Service Gods Gifts
Weds 04-Sep 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 08-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship -organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 15-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Tues 17-Sep 730pm Guild Room Committee meeting
Sunday 22-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sat 28-Sep 10-12am Monymusk Hall Silent Auction of Goods and Promises
Sunday 29-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Weds 02-Oct 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 06-Oct 10am Cluny Joint Family Service Living a Good Life
Sunday 13-Oct 930am Monymusk Harvest Thanksgiving-organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 20-Oct 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sunday 27-Oct 930am630pm Monymusk Holy Communion
Silent Auction Page 6
An auction of goods and promises to support the work of
Monymusk and Cluny churches
Pledges may be made to your elder at any time
Wedding in Monymusk or Cluny Church
Wedding cake by Hilary Size
A WillmdashAlastair Robertson
1 night BampB for 2mdashAnne Harrison
3 hoursrsquo weedingmdashDot Gray
A chauffeur-driven trip to Deeside with afternoon tea for
3 with Sylvia Henry
Guided walk on Clachnaben with Douglas Harper
Babysitting by Susan Reid
Meal for 2 - Grant Arms Monymusk
pound10 vouchermdashRoy Lingard Butcher Kemnay
Load of manure
Large Yucca plant
Painting lsquoPoppiesrsquo by Anne Evans (2004)
Le Creuset set
Bicyclemdash18 gears in good condition with helmet amp pump
Chinese-style vase
Set of curtains
and much morehellip
DONATIONS
To donate items pledge services
or arrange uplift of goods please
contact
Susan Reid 01467 651480
Sylvia Henry 01330 833216
Euan Glen 01467 651470
We are unable to accept jumble
furniture or electrical goods
DROPPING OFF
Goods may be delivered to
Monymusk Hall on Friday 27th
Sept from 6-8pm
AUCTION
EntryBidding Ticket pound1
10am Doors open
10-11 Viewing and bidding
1115 Final bids
1130 Results and payment
1145 lsquoLiversquo auction of unsold
items
REFRESHMENTS
Tea coffee juice scones and
shortbread will be available
throughout the morningmdashtreat
yourself whilst the bids are
placed
pound250 per head
ALSO AVAILABLE
Cake amp candy
Bookstall
Childrenrsquos pocket money auction
Cash sales only Cheques must be accompanied by a valid bank guarantee card
All goods must be paid for before being removed from the Hall
Community Corner Page 7
As Autumn approaches and the nights draw in therersquos plenty going on in Monymusk
A directory listing all local groups can be found at wwwmonymuskcom
The timetable of activities in the Hall is available at wwwmonymuskorg
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS organise a Summer Bus
Trip and a Christmas Lunch which all over 60s
resident in the parish of Monymusk are welcome to
attend
The 2013 Christmas lunch will be held on December
7th If you are new to the area or have just
celebrated that big birthday please contact Euan
Glen 01467 651470 to add your name to the contact
list
MONYMUSK INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
Season begins on Monday 9th September at 7pm
New members welcome
Contact Sandy Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS WEDNESDAY CLUB
The bowling season begins on Wednesday 18th
September from 2pm to 4pm
New members and beginners welcome
Contact Peter Low 01467 651326
1ST MONYMUSK GUIDES meet in the Hall on
Wednesdays in term time from 545 to
715pm
Contact Julie Green 01467 651434
MONYMUSK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Switch On
Saturday 30th Nov at 6pm followed by a disco in
the Hall
Contact Alison Beaton 01467 651615
MONYMUSK THRIFT SHOP is open on Thursday and
Friday from 9am to 1215pm
Tea coffee homebakes and a great atmosphere
New volunteers are always welcome to join our
friendly team
Contact Lorna Pole 01467 651476
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS
meet in the Hall on Fridays at 8pm
New members welcome
The season begins on Saturday 29th September
and continues on Fridays thereafter
Contact Pam Wheatley 01467 643573
MONYMUSK ARTS TRUST September Invited Artists Exhibition amp NEOS
Works by local artists who exhibited earlier in the summer or in previous years including Roy Benzies
Jim Forsyth Ruth Simpson Mary Welfare Anita Inverarity amp Bill Anderson Crafts also on sale
Open daily 10am-4pm except Mondays
MONYMUSK PLAYGROUP meets in the
Small Hall from 930 am to 12 noon on
Monday to Friday in term time
From 21st August the Toddler Group will meet on WEDNESDAY MORNINGS from 930 - 1130 am Parents and carers with babies and children under
3 are welcome to attend
Contact Kim Todd 01467 651202
wwwmonymuskplaygrouporg
MONYMUSK SWRI meets at 730pm in the
Small Hall on the third Wednesday of each
month from September to May
All are welcome to the open evening on 20th
November when Angela McGregor of
Hattoncrook Newmachar will present Christmas
Food Ideas
Contact Dot Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK CINEMA will screen films in the
Village Hall on the following dates
Saturday October 19th Tuesday November 26th
Monday December 30th Saturday January 25th
Tuesday February 25th Saturday March 22nd
To join the emailing list please contact David
Hawson davidhawsongmailcom
Tel 01467 651410
Noticeboard Page 8
The Guild meets in Cluny Church hall on the second Thursday of the month
at 2pm unless indicated below
10th Oct Open Meeting teas sales table Alzheimers Disease
14th Nov Euan Glen will speak on the Guild Theme lsquoA fellowship to buildrsquo in the Manse
13th Feb Speaker to be confirmed
13th Mar Open Meeting teas sales table Speaker to be confirmed
8th Apr Business Meeting
The Guild is open to women and men
Monymusk Parish Church of Scotland Scottish Charity No SC0 04525
All are welcome to a Partylite candles Getting
Together event for Monymusk and Cluny
Churches in the Manse on Friday 4th October at
730 pm
The new catalogue features
Christmas products for those who
want to start their shopping early
Contact Anne Glen 01467 651470
for more information
httpwwwpartylitecouk
Monymusk amp Cluny Church Choir and the newly formed CLUNY CHURCH CHILDRENrsquoS
CHOIR are open to all in the local communitymdashno experience necessary
The choirs lead worship at Christmas and Easter and on special occasions throughout
the year
Rehearsals for the festive season are expected to resume at the end of October
Contact choirmaster Sandy Argo for more information 013398 822229
Date Time Place Details
Sunday 01-Sep 10am Monymusk Joint Family Service Gods Gifts
Weds 04-Sep 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 08-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship -organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 15-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Tues 17-Sep 730pm Guild Room Committee meeting
Sunday 22-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sat 28-Sep 10-12am Monymusk Hall Silent Auction of Goods and Promises
Sunday 29-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Weds 02-Oct 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 06-Oct 10am Cluny Joint Family Service Living a Good Life
Sunday 13-Oct 930am Monymusk Harvest Thanksgiving-organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 20-Oct 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sunday 27-Oct 930am630pm Monymusk Holy Communion
Community Corner Page 7
As Autumn approaches and the nights draw in therersquos plenty going on in Monymusk
A directory listing all local groups can be found at wwwmonymuskcom
The timetable of activities in the Hall is available at wwwmonymuskorg
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS organise a Summer Bus
Trip and a Christmas Lunch which all over 60s
resident in the parish of Monymusk are welcome to
attend
The 2013 Christmas lunch will be held on December
7th If you are new to the area or have just
celebrated that big birthday please contact Euan
Glen 01467 651470 to add your name to the contact
list
MONYMUSK INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
Season begins on Monday 9th September at 7pm
New members welcome
Contact Sandy Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK SENIOR CITIZENS WEDNESDAY CLUB
The bowling season begins on Wednesday 18th
September from 2pm to 4pm
New members and beginners welcome
Contact Peter Low 01467 651326
1ST MONYMUSK GUIDES meet in the Hall on
Wednesdays in term time from 545 to
715pm
Contact Julie Green 01467 651434
MONYMUSK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Switch On
Saturday 30th Nov at 6pm followed by a disco in
the Hall
Contact Alison Beaton 01467 651615
MONYMUSK THRIFT SHOP is open on Thursday and
Friday from 9am to 1215pm
Tea coffee homebakes and a great atmosphere
New volunteers are always welcome to join our
friendly team
Contact Lorna Pole 01467 651476
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS
meet in the Hall on Fridays at 8pm
New members welcome
The season begins on Saturday 29th September
and continues on Fridays thereafter
Contact Pam Wheatley 01467 643573
MONYMUSK ARTS TRUST September Invited Artists Exhibition amp NEOS
Works by local artists who exhibited earlier in the summer or in previous years including Roy Benzies
Jim Forsyth Ruth Simpson Mary Welfare Anita Inverarity amp Bill Anderson Crafts also on sale
Open daily 10am-4pm except Mondays
MONYMUSK PLAYGROUP meets in the
Small Hall from 930 am to 12 noon on
Monday to Friday in term time
From 21st August the Toddler Group will meet on WEDNESDAY MORNINGS from 930 - 1130 am Parents and carers with babies and children under
3 are welcome to attend
Contact Kim Todd 01467 651202
wwwmonymuskplaygrouporg
MONYMUSK SWRI meets at 730pm in the
Small Hall on the third Wednesday of each
month from September to May
All are welcome to the open evening on 20th
November when Angela McGregor of
Hattoncrook Newmachar will present Christmas
Food Ideas
Contact Dot Gray 01467 651350
MONYMUSK CINEMA will screen films in the
Village Hall on the following dates
Saturday October 19th Tuesday November 26th
Monday December 30th Saturday January 25th
Tuesday February 25th Saturday March 22nd
To join the emailing list please contact David
Hawson davidhawsongmailcom
Tel 01467 651410
Noticeboard Page 8
The Guild meets in Cluny Church hall on the second Thursday of the month
at 2pm unless indicated below
10th Oct Open Meeting teas sales table Alzheimers Disease
14th Nov Euan Glen will speak on the Guild Theme lsquoA fellowship to buildrsquo in the Manse
13th Feb Speaker to be confirmed
13th Mar Open Meeting teas sales table Speaker to be confirmed
8th Apr Business Meeting
The Guild is open to women and men
Monymusk Parish Church of Scotland Scottish Charity No SC0 04525
All are welcome to a Partylite candles Getting
Together event for Monymusk and Cluny
Churches in the Manse on Friday 4th October at
730 pm
The new catalogue features
Christmas products for those who
want to start their shopping early
Contact Anne Glen 01467 651470
for more information
httpwwwpartylitecouk
Monymusk amp Cluny Church Choir and the newly formed CLUNY CHURCH CHILDRENrsquoS
CHOIR are open to all in the local communitymdashno experience necessary
The choirs lead worship at Christmas and Easter and on special occasions throughout
the year
Rehearsals for the festive season are expected to resume at the end of October
Contact choirmaster Sandy Argo for more information 013398 822229
Date Time Place Details
Sunday 01-Sep 10am Monymusk Joint Family Service Gods Gifts
Weds 04-Sep 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 08-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship -organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 15-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Tues 17-Sep 730pm Guild Room Committee meeting
Sunday 22-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sat 28-Sep 10-12am Monymusk Hall Silent Auction of Goods and Promises
Sunday 29-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Weds 02-Oct 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 06-Oct 10am Cluny Joint Family Service Living a Good Life
Sunday 13-Oct 930am Monymusk Harvest Thanksgiving-organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 20-Oct 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sunday 27-Oct 930am630pm Monymusk Holy Communion
Noticeboard Page 8
The Guild meets in Cluny Church hall on the second Thursday of the month
at 2pm unless indicated below
10th Oct Open Meeting teas sales table Alzheimers Disease
14th Nov Euan Glen will speak on the Guild Theme lsquoA fellowship to buildrsquo in the Manse
13th Feb Speaker to be confirmed
13th Mar Open Meeting teas sales table Speaker to be confirmed
8th Apr Business Meeting
The Guild is open to women and men
Monymusk Parish Church of Scotland Scottish Charity No SC0 04525
All are welcome to a Partylite candles Getting
Together event for Monymusk and Cluny
Churches in the Manse on Friday 4th October at
730 pm
The new catalogue features
Christmas products for those who
want to start their shopping early
Contact Anne Glen 01467 651470
for more information
httpwwwpartylitecouk
Monymusk amp Cluny Church Choir and the newly formed CLUNY CHURCH CHILDRENrsquoS
CHOIR are open to all in the local communitymdashno experience necessary
The choirs lead worship at Christmas and Easter and on special occasions throughout
the year
Rehearsals for the festive season are expected to resume at the end of October
Contact choirmaster Sandy Argo for more information 013398 822229
Date Time Place Details
Sunday 01-Sep 10am Monymusk Joint Family Service Gods Gifts
Weds 04-Sep 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 08-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship -organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 15-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Tues 17-Sep 730pm Guild Room Committee meeting
Sunday 22-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sat 28-Sep 10-12am Monymusk Hall Silent Auction of Goods and Promises
Sunday 29-Sep 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Weds 02-Oct 710pm Manse Prayer Group followed by Bible Study at 730pm
Sunday 06-Oct 10am Cluny Joint Family Service Living a Good Life
Sunday 13-Oct 930am Monymusk Harvest Thanksgiving-organist Elizabeth Sudder
Sunday 20-Oct 930am Monymusk Morning Worship
Sunday 27-Oct 930am630pm Monymusk Holy Communion
