March 2010 Prestwick South Parish Church Newsletter

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MARCHMARCHMARCHMARCH

2010201020102010

INCLUDES

MOTHERS DAY

REMINDER!

SCOTTISH CHARITY

NUMBER: SC007403


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PART OF THE CREW

I know within Prestwick South there are quite a fewmembers gearing themselves up for a new season of

Formula One. Over the past few months, drivers and

pit crews will have been practising and testing the cars to see how fast

and durable they will be around the numerous racing circuits.

I must confess that, having a son who is a huge F1 fan, I sometimes get

caught up in the excitement of the race. I also have to admit that Im

continually amazed at the speed at which the pit crew work. Forexample, they can change four tyres, clean the drivers helmet, make

vital adjustments and fuel the car in less than 10 seconds. It happens so

quickly and efficiently because each crew member knows his job and

does it right.

This, naturally, demonstrates the large number of people involved in

trying to ensuring that each car not only starts the race, but finishes.

Imagine, then, if everyone involved in F1 wanted to drive! It would bechaos.

Likewise in the Church, we have all been equipped with different skills

to do certain tasks. Pauls letter to the Ephesians reminds us that we are

the body of Christ on this earth and that we have all been given

different tasks. We cant all be Ministers, Teachers, Elders or Leaders.

Some of us have to change the tyres and fuel the car. But each job is as

important as the other.

As spring approaches, there are plenty of tasks requiring our

involvement such as Christian Aid, Easter Celebrations, the Church

Garden and much more.

May we as the body of Christ fulfil our purpose by playing our past to

the best of our ability.

Kenneth C. Elliott


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HOLY WEEK

SERVICES

A JOURNEY OF FAITHAND FELLOWSHIP

Monday 29th MARCH Friday 2nd APRIL

8pm

ST. NINIANS EPISCOPAL

CHURCH


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EASTER

CELEBRATIONS

ININININ

PRESTWICK SOUTHPARISH CHURCH

FAMILY SUNRISE SERVICEFAMILY SUNRISE SERVICEFAMILY SUNRISE SERVICEFAMILY SUNRISE SERVICE


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Once again, our Family Sunrise Service

will herald the start of our Easter

Celebrations in Prestwick South Parish

Church. This will be held in the ChurchGarden at 8am on Easter Sunday, the 4

th

April. This short Service will last

approximately 25 minutes.

Following the Service there will be an Egg Treasure Hunt in the Church

Garden. Approximately 100 small chocolate Eggs will be hidden in the

Church Garden. Adults may also take part !

EASTER BREAKFASTEASTER BREAKFASTEASTER BREAKFASTEASTER BREAKFAST

A hot breakfast will then be served in the Church Hall

with tea and coffee.

This will be provided by members of the

Social Committee.

EASTER EGG COMPETITIONEASTER EGG COMPETITIONEASTER EGG COMPETITIONEASTER EGG COMPETITION

All young people and adults are once again invited to

design a hard boiled egg for Easter.

All eggs should be brought along to the Family

Sunrise Service.

Prizes will be awarded at the 11am Service.


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EASTER SUNDAY MORNINGEASTER SUNDAY MORNINGEASTER SUNDAY MORNINGEASTER SUNDAY MORNINGSERVICESERVICESERVICESERVICE

At 11am on the 4th April our Easter Sunday

Service of Worship will commence. The winners

of the Easter Egg competition will be announced at

this Service.

Once again as a Church we will seek to come

together and celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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God builds His Churchand makes it strong

By using you and me;

And if we all will do our part,

The world Christs

love will see.

MOTHERS DAY

The UK holds the prestige of being the first country in the world to

dedicate a special day for mothers, as early as 17th century. In the UK,Mother's Day is celebrated on the fourth

Sunday in the month of Lent. Since the

days of Lent are not fixed, the date for

Mother's Day keeps on changing as well.

However, the emotions remain the same.

The feelings associated with the day are

much alike those in the rest of the world

i.e. to express gratitude towards ourmother. It is an opportunity for the


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children to let their mother know that she is special and loved and cared

for.

Mother's Day is the contemporary version of the original name -

Mothering Sunday. The occasion has a long history, which dates backto as far back as the year 1600. During that time, the poor used to send

their children to work as domestic servants or trainees in the homes of

higher classes of people. Once a year, these children were given leave

for a day, so that they could visit their Mother Church as well as their

own mother. The day coincided with the middle Sunday of the fasting

period of Lent. It was known as 'Refreshment Sunday' or 'Mid-Lent

Sunday'.

The children would visit their Mother Church and then head straight to

meet their own mother, with some fresh flowers. While the boys would

present their mother with flowers, girls would go a step further by

presenting them freshly baked handmade cakes, which were also called

Simnel Cakes.

With time, the holiday came to be known as 'Mothering Sunday'. The

custom of Mother's Day was halted when the world underwent

Industrial revolution, but steeply bounced back after World War II.

With time, the fourth Sunday of Lent came to be dedicated to mothers

in the UK.

Normally the day is celebrated with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm.

Roses, carnations and chrysanthemums qualify as the most popular

flowers on Mothers Day in Great Britain. Some people also follow the

tradition of making a rich almond cake for their mother on Mother's

Day, which is often called Mothering Cake or Simnel Cake.

In general, people pay tribute to their mother and honour their

contribution in their life. They let their mother know that she is very

special and holds a very important place in their life, which no one can

replace.

Dont Forget! Sunday 14th

March.


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KIRK SESSION REPORT

The Kirk Session met in the Session House on Monday 8 February and as is

customary a wide range of topics were discussed as well as reports presented

on the work of Presbytery (given by our Presbytery Elder Mr Bill Elphinstone)

and the work of Prestwick Churches Council (given by our representative Mr

John Park).

Among the items dealt with was a review of the Church Roll which

congregations are required to look at annually. As a result of this a number of

members who have not attended for a few years will be contacted by the

Session Clerk and invited to return to active membership or agree to having

their names added to the Supplementary Roll. For all elders this is a difficult

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to be an accurate reflection of a community of worshippers (health permitting)

who profess their faith by attending Church on a regular basis.

In his Presbytery Report Mr Elphinstone, as well as highlighting the work of

different committees also advised elders that the Moderator of Ayr PresbyteryDr David Lewis would preach in our own church and lead worship on Sunday

14 March. Elders trust that there will be a full congregation on that particular

Sunday!

In addition Mr Park advised the Session that the Holy Week Service would be

at St. Ninians Church and that the Walk of Witness would be on Good Friday,

2 April and would begin at Kingcase Parish Church and end at the New Life

Church where the walkers would have a bowl of soup.

Other matters discussed at the meeting were the installation of PowerPoint in

the chancel area; that in respect of the redevelopment plan the architects have

now been engaged; that two vacancies exist for elders to join the

Congregational Board following the cyclical retiral of Mr George McLean and

Mrs Anne Wilson and thanks were expressed to them for their work and that

Mr Bobby McPike was admitted to full membership of the congregation by

resolution of the Kirk Session.

The next meeting of the Kirk Session will be on Monday 10 May 2010.

Alan MoirSession Clerk

REMINDER!!

Dont forget our Guild Coffee MorningSaturday 20th March

10am till 12 noon

Come along for a cuppa!


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Dear Boys and Girls,

Are you remembering that Sunday 14th

March is Mothers Day? That

special day in which we honour our mum and say a huge thank you for

all that they do for us.

Hopefully my Teasers will remind you of why our mums are so special:


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Ayr Presbytery Newslines

THE PRESBYTERY SAYS THANK YOU TO

THE RETIRING CLERK

Fellow Presbyters have taken their leave of the Rev Jim Crichton who,

after almost 20 years service, is now retiring.

Principal tribute was presented by the past Moderator, the Rev John

Paterson, who spoke of the vulnerability of a Presbytery unless one can

have access to someone who is interested and willing to advise and give

direction and encouragement. He said He is a Presbyterian without a

doubt, a believer in and lover of the Kirk. He has served his Master

with distinction in the ministry of Clerk; a ministry that has required

him to exercise his gifts of faithfulness, integrity, loyalty,

confidentiality, pastoral care, diligence and friendship.

In response, Mr Crichton took the opportunity of thanking those in the

administrative team; Evelyn Brodie, the secretary for 11 years, and

Monica Clark, who helped in distribution of papers for many years.

Both are now retiring.

NEW CLERK IS A FORMER MODERATOR

The Rev Kenneth Elliott, who succeeds the Rev Jim Crichton as Clerk,

is a former Moderator of the Presbytery, having served in that role in

the 2000-01 session.

Within the Presbytery, Kenneth has served with diligence as convenorof Benefice and Fabric, during which time he produced a much

appreciated handbook for Property Convenors. He served as Mission

Committee convenor from 1997 to 2000.

In May 2009, he was appointed Associate Clerk.

Kenneth can be heard on a Sunday Night on West Sound airways as a

co-presenter of Sunday at Nine.


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The new secretary to the Presbytery Clerk, Dorothy McPherson is

settling down to new surroundings in her appointment. She

succeeds Evelyn Brodie, who service in the position for 11 years.

MAUCHLINE MINISTER CALLED TO STRATHAVEN

The Rev Alan Telfer, minister at Mauchline since 1991, has been

called to Strathaven Avondale Old and Drumclog in the

Presbytery of Hamilton.

SPECIAL FUTURE

ANNOUNCEMENTModerators Visit

We are delighted to have Dr David Lewis, Ayr Presbytery

Moderator, as our guest preacher on Sunday 14

th

March.

A ruling elder at Alloway Parish Church, Dr David Lewis has been

appointed Moderator of the Presbytery of Ayr for the year 2009-2010.

Within the Presbytery, Dr Lewis has been an active member of several

committees. He served as Convener of the Mission Committee during

the development of the Presbytery Plan and is also a member of the

Mission and Discipleship Council of the Church of Scotland General

Assembly.

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SAVE OUR PLANET

God made Heaven and Earth.Then The

Lord God took the man and put him in the

Garden of Eden to work it and take care of

it :Genesis Ch2 V15.

Recently in Copenhagen peoples of the World have found the need to review

our stewardship of the task given to us with particular emphasis on climate

change and our effects on it. Before the summit took place the General

Assembly of the Church of Scotland decided that all Churches had to consider

the reduction of their carbon footprint by 5%. These are positive steps towards

the care of planet, but it is not down to a global or national decision but to

personal thoughts on how we all care for Gods great gift.

One problem we have is the amount of waste going to landfill. Nobody wants alandfill site near them but there also is an environmental reason to be

concerned about the rubbish in your green bin that goes to landfill. Organic

waste, such as fruit and vegetable peelings, rots down in landfill to form

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ORGANISATIONAL VISITS

The Guild

byNeil Hannah and Bill Elphinstone

4th

February 2010

Neil Hannah, yes Neil has now recovered and we are a team

again, and I visited the Guild when the subject by the speaker,

Irene Hopkins, was Street Names. The beauty about these

Guild visits is that you can choose a date when the subject may

be of interest to both Neil and myself. This time, however, wewere rather limited due to the fact that I was about to go on

holiday, so the choice was mine whether Neil approved or not!!

We were not disappointed; Irene being a retired school teacher

from Galston was quite capable of voice projection without the

aid of a microphone. Her chosen subject, was really very

interesting, which she presented historically from the very

beginning up to the present day.

The Guild convenor,Joan Gillespie, had a prior engagement and

their treasurer MaureenMiller took on the mantle for the day.

The reading was given by Sheila Muirheadand the vote of thanks

was given byNancy Paton.

An average number attending is usually in the lower thirties.

Today, however, there were three members who had returned

from a spell of sickness i.e.Mary Danskin, JeanMcCormackand Ina Ross. There were also members from other local churches

who had been given a special invitation.

Normally, the visitors, have to say a few words Millie Walker

usually keeps things moving but in this instant we, the visitors,

got off scot-free, and neitherMaureen norMillie called on us and

we didnt volunteer!!, no doubt we will have to make up for it on

our next visit. I was all prepared to follow, in general, with the

theme of Street Names. I was going to associate some of the


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ladies with an appropriate Street Name, finishing with Maureen

who was to live at Miller Mansions in a Street With No

Name. Yes there really is a street so named in Ayrshire

perhaps when you are out and about you will pay more attention

to the various street names

There was only one negative point mentioned during the visit and

that was the urn. It had, apparently, been giving the Tea

Committee cause for concern hopefully the matter will have

been resolved before their next meeting.

The committee members of the Guild are to be complemented for

their choice of speakers, who cover a wide range of subjects

enabling the Guild Members to be entertained weekly onThursday afternoons.

The real bonus, as far as Neil and I are concerned, of these visits

is the afternoon teas. A choice of coffee or tea and we really are

spoilt for choice as far as the pancakes, scones and the wide

selection of fancy cakes.

Neil and I would, therefore, like to take this opportunity to say

how appreciative we are of the hospitality that we receive during

these visits and confirm the Good Wishes of the session.

THE BIBLE STUDY GROUP

by

Shona McGill and Alex Miller

We paid a visit to the Bible Study Group on Thursday 18th

February

2010.

The group meet twice a month and discuss various topics. The topic

being discussed on our visit was The Whole Armour of God

Ephesians Chapter 6. We witnessed and took part in a very interesting

discussion.

Although the group is small in numbers, they are very lively and

friendly. They are well organised by their leader, Margaret Bingham.

New members would be most welcome.


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GOSPEL OF MATTHEW

Matthews Gospel is one of four Gospels accounts in the New

Testament of Jesus and his life. Matthew shows not only that Jesus is

the fulfilment of everything the Jews believed in and expected, but thathis message and teaching is for everyone.

Matthews Aims

Matthew was probably written at a time when divisions between Jews

and Christians were hardening, perhaps after the destruction of

Jerusalem in 70CE and when Gentile Christians were distancing

themselves from Judaism.

Matthew addresses both groups: to Jews the writer declares that Jesus

is indeed the Messiah the biblical Prophets had predicted to Jewish and

Gentile Christians, that Gods Law and promise have been widened to

include all nations. In Matthew, the truth that Jesus is the Messiah is of

urgent importance. Matthew emphasises the penalty for those who fail

to live as the kingdom of God demands, using the phrase weeping and

gnashing of teeth five times (8:12; 13:42; 22:13; 24:51 25:30),

Jesus the Jew

Matthews Gospel emphasises the way in which Jesus has not betrayed

the Jewish heritage and Law, but widened and deepened it to become

Gods Law for all nations: Jesus completed and fulfils Hebrew

Scriptures. The Gospel begins with the words, An account of the

genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

This genealogy of Jesus descent from Israels king, David, and

forefather, Abraham, was an important form of legitimation at that

time.


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Matthews Message

Matthews Gospel is bracketed by two passages (1:23; 23:18-20) that

show us how closely Jesus is related to God God is with us.

THE BOOK

TITLE: The Gospel According to Matthew

DATE: c.85 90CE

AUTHORSHIP:

Traditionally by Matthew the tax collector (10:3) but many now think that

the author may have lived in Antioch towards the end of the first century

CE (if the event in Matt. 22:7 refers to the fall of Jerusalem), knew Greek

well, and received some rabbinic training.

If Marks Gospel came first and was expanded a generation later, the

author could not have been one of the original 12 disciples. Perhaps

Matthew the tax collector was the source for the material not included in

Mark? Much material in this Gospel has parallels in Luke and may stem

from a lost source.THE CONTENTS

Chapters 1-4 Jesus birth, baptism & temptation

Chapters 5-7 1st Discourse: the Sermon on the Mount

Chapters 8-9 Ten miracles

Chapter 10 2nd

Discourse: the 12 disciples are sent out

Chapters 11-12 Questions & Controversies

Chapter 13 3rd

Discourse: parables about Gods kingdomChapters14-17 Miracles & Teaching

Chapter 18 4th

Discourse: church discipline

Chapters 19-20 On the road to Jerusalem

Chapters 21-22 Jesus in the temple

Chapters 23-25 5th

Discourse: eschatological warnings

Chapters 26-28 Jesus betrayal, arrest, trial & crucifixion;

resurrection & great commission

KEY THEMES

Jesus is the Messiah with Gods authority, who fulfils prophecies

Jesus inaugurates the kingdom of God


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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR THE

MONTH OF MARCH 2009

DAY MARKSunday 1st 10:32-52

Monday 2nd

11:1-26

Tuesday 3rd

11:27-12:12

Wednesday 4th

12:13-27

Thursday 5th

12:28-44

Friday 6th

13:1-31

Saturday 7th

13:32-14:16

Sunday 8th 14:17-42Monday 9

th14:43-72

Tuesday 10th

15:1-32

Wednesday 11th 15:33-47

Thursday 12th

16:1-20

LUKEFriday 13

th1:1-25

Saturday 14

th

1:26-38Sunday 15

th1:39-56

Monday 16th

1:57-80

Tuesday 17th

2:1-20

Wednesday 18th

2:21-40

Thursday 19th

2:41-52

Friday 20th

3:1-22

Saturday 21st

3:23-4:13

Sunday 22nd

4:14-37

Monday 23rd 4:38-5:16

Tuesday 24th

5:17-32

Wednesday 25th

5:33-6:11

Thursday 26th

6:12-36

Friday 27th

6:37-7:10

Saturday 28th

7:11-35

Sunday 29th

7:36-50

Monday 30th

8:1-18

Tuesday 31st 8:19-39


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NEW

MEMBER BY CERIFICATE OF TRANSFER

Mr James Allan, 14 Morris Road Prestwick. (Dist 13 A. Wilson)

(From The Old High Kirk of Kilmarnock.)

Mrs Ella Nelson, 49 Boydfield Avenue Prestwick. (Dist 13 A. Wilson)

(From Corstorphine St Annes, Edinburgh.)

NEW MEMBER BY KIRK SESSION RESOLUTION

Mr Bobby McPike, 8 Ashgrove Maybole. (Dist 28 N. Inglis)

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Mrs Elsie Dale, 4a Monkton Court Prestwick to Suncourt Nursing Home

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MINISTER: Rev. Kenneth C. Elliott68 St. Quivox Road.

TEL: 478788

SESSIONCLERK:

Alan C. Moir98 Ayr Road.

TEL: 476883

CLERK TO

THE BOARD:

Malcolm Foggo1 Woodland Street.

TEL: 470026

TREASURER: Frank McQuade5 Hunter Street.

TEL: 475632

GIFT AIDCONVENER:

Aileen Telfer

79 Marchburn Avenue. TEL: 678429CHURCH

SECRETARY &

HALL LETTING

CONVENER:

Dorothy McPhersonChurch Vestry. TEL: 678556

ROLL

KEEPER:

Allan Kerr3 Cochrane Place.

TEL: 479960

PROPERTY

CONVENER:

James Yee20 Marina Road.

TEL: 477163

ORGANIST AND

CHOIRMASTER:

David Ferguson199 Hillfoot Road, Ayr.

TEL: 268992

SAFEGUARDING

COORDINATOR

Katie McKail49 Caerlaverock Road.

TEL: 475239

SUNDAY SCHOOL

SUPERINTENDENTS:

Ann MacKay15 Briarhill Street.

TEL: 477738

CHURCH

OFFICER:

Willie Main22 Bellesleyhill Road. TEL: 286224

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the conclusion of the Morning Service on Sunday the 21st March 2010.

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