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‘Our aim is to draw

closer to God and to each

other, so that, through us,

He can make known to all people the joys and

challenges of following

Jesus’Vision

Statement

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Daily Devotionspages 15 to 18

pageAnnual Memorial Service 11Cameron Toll Chaplaincy 12Change of Address form 30Christmas Choir 14Congregational News 5Crèche Rota 20Crossword for November 13Crossword - October answers 30Daily Devotions 15-18December diary 11Easter Play 2017 19Elder’s Sunday Duties 21Flowers 20Fresh Start 5Gracemount Church 19Gift Service 5Guild News and COFFEE MORNING 7

é 6Liberton LINK Groups BACK COVERLiberton Names and Addresses 31Life and Work magazine 19Messy Church 12Minister’s letter 3Neighbourhood Scheme 5November Diary 9Organ Music for November 8Our page 6Prayer for November 2

Remembrance 4 Scottish Country Dance Class 19SEECAT quiet morning 11Senior Citizens Club 12Sound System Rota 20South East Edinburgh Foodbank 19

14Tearfund Christmas Sale 21Useful ‘phone numbers 29“Walk by the Waterside” 5Web Addresses 29Welcome Desk Rota 20

AdvertsAlan Johnstone Plumbing 27Ascot Decorators 24Bluebird Care 28Catriona Hogg School of Dance 26G & M Decorators 26HCC Electrical 25John Cameron Blacksmith 24Julie Bell Piano Care 25

é 22Little Learners Nursery 23Local Garden Services 28Pilates for Beginners 22Toddlers Groups 27

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Thank you for who you are,Saviour of the world and Lord of lords.

for the things I have done wrong in my life.I turn from all that I know is wrong.

By the Holy Spirit,From the Bible,In your Church,

In this world.Now

TodayTomorrow.

And until You come again!

Amen

Adapted from a prayer of response

In the Alpha Course booklet page 72

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John Cameron, my predecessor, phoned to say how much he and his wife, Corrinne, had been cheered up by the photograph of Liberton Kirk in last Wednesday’s edition of the Scotsman newspaper.

No one who passes by our church building in the month of October can fail to notice the dark red covering of ‘boston ivy’ in its autumn colours. Budding photographers prowl around its grounds, (competing for space with Pokemon-go gamesters), look-ing for the best angle to capture the perfect shot. In the last three years, pictures of the Kirk in all her glory have been posted on several photog-raphy websites, gathering thousands of ‘hits’ from all over the world. Comments have ranged from exclamations of wonder at her beauty, to proud claims to have been baptised or married in her, or simply to live nearby and walk past her each day on the way to work.

My experience of Liberton, how-ever, is that, while she is beautiful from the outside, the beauty is far greater on the inside – and I don’t just mean the building. It was twenty years ago this month that I began my new life as minister here.

I found myself saying that, while at times it

can be very busy, and at times it can be quite stressful, on the whole these past twenty years have been the happiest years of my life.

One of the main reasons for this has been the wonderful sense of community that pervades the place. This is what John Cameron went on to say – how the photo brought back such rich memories of their time here. Whether it is the Kirk or the Kirk Centre, the overall impression I have is one of ‘family’ – a group of individuals who, united by their faith in a loving God, love and care for each other and for the stranger in their midst. This is not to say that we don’t have our issues – what family wouldn’t? But when they arise we try to resolve them with the values of grace and truth that Jesus teaches us.

Reading the many words posted in response to the Autumn photographs of the Kirk, one of the things that make me most sad is the number of people who have merely seen her outer beauty, and so have missed out on what’s to be discovered inside. Maybe you know of someone like that? If so, why don’t you invite them to come in – whether to the Kirk or the Kirk Centre, or one of the many other places where we meet as members of the one family –

the family of God in this place.

Much love

Web Address www.libertonkirk.org Scottish Charity Number SC011602


On Friday11th November, which is Armistice Day, the anniversary of the armistice at the end of the First World War, there will be a short time of prayer and reflection in the church at 10.45am, which will include the two minutes silence at 11am. On Remembrance Sunday, 13th November,

will include the Act of Remembrance and the two minutes silence at 11am.

once again be remembering all those who have lost their lives in war, or had their lives blighted by its consequences. The unbelievable slaughter of the Somme – more than a million men were killed or wounded – made it perhaps the bloodiest battle of human history. The incessant bombardment of heavy artillery, the suicidal

waves of attack by unprotected soldiers, the introduction, a few months from its close, of the first tanks in battle all contributed to the vast number of casualties, but so did the pointless efforts of both sides to break what was in fact a five month stalemate. This was a battle nobody won but a million men lost.

This year we shall once again make our prayers for peace and our reflec-tive remembrance against a back-drop of a world that is stubbornly inclined to think that problems can be solved by fighting over them. In the Middle East and in parts of Africa there are still too many who believe that guns and bombs can solve things, when all the evidence of history is that they can’t.

Today, a hundred years after the Battle of the Somme, historians still can’t decide what the Great War was actually about. And the arrival of the Second World War in 1939 tells us that whatever anyone thought it was, five years of sickening killing had not settled it. ‘We will remember them’, we say. Surely the finest remembrance would be a world without violence. It still seems a long way off.


You are invited to join the children in bringing a new toy/gift/voucher to be given to a young person aged between 0 and 16 years who gets very little at Christmas.These gifts will be distributed through Edinburgh Women’s Aid, Saughton Prison Children’s Christmas Gift Scheme, the Salvation Army, and Howdenhall Children’s Centre.Please bring the gift unwrapped but if you care to include wrapping paper that is always appreciated. These organisations are especially looking for gifts and vouchers for teenagers as this is the age group for which they receive the fewest items. Thanks, Linda

I am sorry to record the deaths, within a few weeks of each other, in early October, of John and Isobel Wilson. I send my sympathies to their relatives and friends.

Thanks to all who donated last month. The request this month is for light bulbs, tea and coffee, as well as all the usual household goods. There is always a great demand for pillows (not cushions), so if you have any spare please bring them along to the offering house.If you need to have anything uplifted please contact me. Thank youSylvia Bennett 663 3189

As a result of the sale of my book ' Walks by the Waterside' £500 has been raised for refugee charities. May I thank all the parishioners of Liberton Kirk who supported this venture. George McDermid

Neighbourhood SchemeIf you need help with shopping or small jobs, please contact Morag

on 664 1458, who will try to find someone to help

If you have any items of interest about members, or their friends, that you would like to share, please pass details to the Editor, for inclusion

in the Congregational News section of the Magazine.


Remember . . .The is now also open on Thursdays

from 9am until 2pm see page 22

Martin was born in 1579 in Lima, Peru, the son of a former slave. He grew up in poverty and was taken in by a religious order as a servant boy.

The monks looked down on Martin because he was of mixed-race; but in time his behaviour led to the Dominican Order stopping their racial limits on admission and he was made a full brother. He worked tirelessly on behalf of the poor, starting an orphanage and a children's hospital.

During his lifetime he was seen in other places. An African slave said Martin came to comfort him and many others. When the same man later saw him in Peru, he was very happy to meet him again and asked Martin if he had had a good voyage; but Martin had never left Lima.

In pictures, Martin de Porres is shown as a young man with a broom, since he thought all work sacred, no matter how lowly. He is also shown with a dog, cat and mouse, all eating in peace from the one dish.

St Martin de Porres is often shown with mice because, according to one story, the monastery had problems with rodents and decided to put traps out. Martin was so upset that he spoke to the mice and agreed that if they would leave the monastery, he would feed them at the back door of the kitchen. From that day forward, no mouse was seen in the monastery.Which of these animals do you think are actually mentioned by name in the Bible?

� Cat� Horse� Dog� Mouse� Lamb� Frog� Monkey� Lion� Donkey� Ox

(See below for answers)

Flipper coin.

‘Ewes sincerely.’

Answer: all are in the Bible except numbers 1 and 7, the cat and the monkey.

The Evening Guild meets on the 7th and 21st of this month.

MEETING ON WEDNESDAY 9th. Again we hope you will be able to join us on the 7th when we welcome back the Rev. John Cameron who will be telling us all about George MacDonald, Stickit Minister and Storyteller. It promises to be a very interesting evening.On the 21st we are delighted that our minister Rev. John Young will be joining us and speaking about the Guild theme “Go in Joy”. Andy and Friends will also be there. Do come along to a joyous evening!The speaker at the Afternoon Guild on the 9th will be Professor Alan Murray whose subject is “Why does an old professor care about a chap called Rupert Bear?” Sounds intriguing!November 13th-20th is Guild Week and on the 19th we will be holding our annual Christmas Coffee Morning from 10am-12noon in Liberton Kirk Centre. Why not come along, spend some money - there is a variety of stalls- and enjoy the fellowship? Please put the date in your diary.

Evelyn Ogilvie (Secretary)

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We like to know what is going on, what has happened, and what is going to happen. We keep diaries recording what we have done, and in which we write down our plans, engagements, and expectations for the future. The words of Jesus strike at the heart of our expectational lifestyles. There are things we cannot control, forces beyond our power, and certainties of which we are incompetent to truly be sure; yet, through Christ, we submit these in prayer and hope.

6th November 2016 - The Third before AdventWhat about everyone else?

BEFORE Shearing I know that my redeemer livesDURING TAIZE Ostende Nobis

Lord, show us your mercy. Amen! Come soon!

AFTER Moore WoodlandsTell out, my soul

13th November 2016 - The Second Sunday before AdventRemembrance Sunday

BEFORE Albinoni AdagioDURING Madden We will remember themAFTER Walch Funeral March

20th November 2016 - The Sunday next before AdventThe Twentieth Anniversary of Dr. YoungChrist the King

BEFORE Parry Old HundredthAll people that on Earth do dwell.

DURING Kunkel Lobet den Herren alle, die ihn ehrenPraise to the Lord, all those who honour Him.

AFTER Brown Coronation March Triomphale

27th November 2016 - The First Sunday of AdventMission Sunday

BEFORE Dubois Noël, ChristmasDURING Franck Vieux Noël in D Minor

Old Christmas in D MinorAFTER Miller Proclamation on ‘Wachet auf’

Wake, awake, for Night is flying

Calum Gubby



Tuesday 1st 7.30am-7.30pm – Prayer space available in the Upper Room9.30am-2.00pm; 5.30pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café

2.00pm – Service at Braeside HouseWednesday 2nd 9.30am-2.00pm 6.00pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café

7.00pm – Minister available at Kirkgate Café

Thursday 3rd 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café

7.00pm – Alpha @ LKCSaturday 5th 9.30am- 3.30pm – Alpha Holy Spirit Day in the Kirk

th (with Scots Communion)(with Crèche)

Theme: What about everyone else?Guest Preacher: Cammy McKenzie

10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome)

2.30pm – Service at Ellen’s Glen House (SEECAT)é

‘Reunion’ – a celebration of last summer’s outreachamong young people

Monday 7th 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café

Tuesday 8th 7.30am-7.30pm – Prayer space available in the Upper Room9.30am-2.00pm; 5.30pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café

3.00pm – Pram Praise in the Small Hall7.30pm – Personnel Committee

Wednesday 9th 9.30am-2.00pm; 6.00pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café

8.00pm – Gathering for Praise in the KirkThursday 10th 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café

7.00pm – Alpha @ LKC(7.00pm for) 7.30pm – Cameron Toll Chaplaincy AGM at the Faith Mission

Friday 11th 10.45am-11.15am – Act of Remembrance in the KirkSaturday 12th 10.15-1.15 – Quiet Morning at Liberton Northfield (SEECAT)

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(with Crèche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC)Preacher: John Young

10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome)2.30pm – SEECAT business meeting @ LKC

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Theme: Church – messing people up?Speaker: David Hill


(7.00pm in café for) 7.30pm – Kirk Session in Wilson HallTuesday 15th 7.30am-7.30pm – Prayer space available in the Upper Room


9.30am-2.00pm; 5.30pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café7.45pm – Lessons and Carols Choir Rehearsals begin in theWilson Hall

Wednesday16th 9.30am-2.00pm; 6.00pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café

2.30pm – Service at Braid Hills Nursing HomeThursday17th 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café

2.00pm – Senior Citizens Club St Andrews Party7.00pm – Alpha @ LKC

Saturday 19th 10.00am-12noon – Guild Coffee Morning @ LKC

th (with Crèche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC)

Guest Preacher: Rev Malcolm Ramsay10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome)12.30pm – Congregational Lunch in the Kirk Centre

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Theme: Right & wrong – just a matter of opinion?Speaker: Rachel Willis

Please note that there will be ONE MORNING SERVICE only, at 11am, on 20th November

as we celebrate together John’s 20 years as our Minister.It will be followed by a Congregational Lunch in the Halls.

Monday 21st 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café

Tuesday 22nd 7.30am-7.30pm – Prayer space available in the Upper Room9.30am-2.00pm; 5.30pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café

Wednesday23rd 9.30am-2.00pm 6.00pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café

11.00am – Pram Praise in the Small Hall7.00pm – Minister available at Kirkgate Café

8.00pm – Gathering for Praise in the KirkThursday 24th 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café

7.00pm – Alpha closing party @ LKCSaturday 26th 4.00pm-6.00pm @ LKC

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(with Crèche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC)Theme: The ‘now and not yet’ kingdomPreacher: John Young

10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome)2.30pm – Service at Liberton Hospital (SEECAT)

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Theme: Future hope – an illusion?Speaker: Tim Sinclair


7.30pm – Link Leaders Huddle @ LKC


Tuesday 29th 7.30am-7.30pm – Prayer space available in the Upper Room9.30am-2.00pm; 5.30pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café

3.00pm – Service at Guthrie HouseWednesday 30th 9.30am-2.00pm 6.00pm-8.00pm – Kirkgate Café

7.00pm – Minister available at Kirkgate Café

Thursday 1st 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café

th with Scots Communion)(with Crèche)

Theme: Prepare the wayPreacher: John Young

10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome)

2.30pm – Service at Ellen’s Glen House (SEECAT)é

Theme: Prayer – just empty words?Speaker: Nikki Kirkland

Before all the busyness of Christmas preparations, a chance for some “time out” – a Quiet Morning on Saturday 12th November. This will be held at Liberton Northfield Church, Gilmerton Road, starting at 10.15am, and is open to anybody from any of the SEECAT churches (or beyond) who would like to come. The

– tea and coffee etc. will – the

Desks in November, or contact me nearer the time. Ruth Davies, tel. 664 3608

This is an advance notice that our annual memorial service will be held on Wednesday 14th December at 7pm. This service is especially for people who find the thought of Christmas celebrations difficult without a loved one who has died, or for those whose memories of long-lost loved ones are particularly sharp at this time of year. Everyone is welcome. There will be a cup of tea or coffee afterwards for anyone who wishes to stay.


Nov 3rd IAN RINTOUL making another welcome visit with another DRAMATIC film show !

Nov 10th another welcome back to another special friend - songstress ROSE MCBEATH.Don't miss it.PS: we should also have another ST COLUMBAS' CHRISTMAS SALE from 12.30 to 1.45, all going well.

Nov 17th Our first PARTY this session - ST ANDREW'S!!Tickets £8. Catering by The Kirk Café. Plus a Singapore.Plus new guest artistes : The George Current Harmonica Band.

Nov 24th last but not least, JOHN PAUL on keyboards to finish up November.

SO A BUSY MONTH AHEAD FOLKS. See you all raring to go !

Love, Bryan & Jenni 07985001183 or 07415 335 889

Liberton Kirk’s Messy Church celebration of Christmas will be on Saturday 26th November, from 4pm to 6pm in the

church halls. It will be great fun, with Christmassy crafts to make or games to play, a time of worship with great songs and the Christmas story, and a meal together to finish. Messy Church is especially for young families (with children from 0 to P7) who perhaps find Sundays difficult or impossi-

ble. All are welcome, but as usual every adult must have a child, and every child must have an adult! For more information please contact Ruth Davies on 664 3608.(see also page 14 about taking the Nativity into our own homes this Christmas)

(Messy Church logo © BRF2012)

The Cameron Toll Chaplaincy, (supported by our local churches in SEECAT, jointly with Newington Churches Together) is holding its A.G.M. at the Faith Mission on Thursday 10th November, 7pm for 7.30pm (which means refreshments are available in this half

hour!). The A.G.M. is a good chance to hear how the chaplaincy is doing, now that Workplace Chaplaincy Scotland are involved, and to meet the people involved, including the present

Chaplain Graham Dann. There is an interesting speaker too –David Bradwell of Scottish Faith Action for Refugees.

All welcome. Ruth Davies,


1 In David’s battle with the Arameans, 700 of these were killed (2 Samuel 10:18) (11)9 ‘No — , impure or greedy person has any inheritance in the kingdom of

God’ (Ephesians 5:5) (7)10 City on the banks of the River Nile (5) 11 Stamped addressed envelope (1,1,1) 13 Taverns (4) 16 ‘Be on your guard; stand — in the faith’ (1 Corinthians 16:13) (4) 17 ‘He will not always — , nor will he harbour his anger for ever’ (Psalm 103:9) (6) 18 and 27 Down Where the magi came from and what guided them (Matthew 2:1–2)

(4,4)20 Ancient Celtic alphabet of 20 characters (4) 21 She married Esau when he was 40 years old (Genesis 26:34) (6) 22 A great-grandson of Noah (Genesis 10:7) (4) 23 Title accorded to certain Roman Catholic clerics (abbrev.) (4) 25 ‘My house will be a house of prayer; but you have made it a — of robbers’ (Luke

19:46) (3) 28 Annie (anag.) (5) 29 Plead with (Zechariah 7:2) (7) 30 Tenth foundation of the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:20) (11)

2 ‘We have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by — hands’ (2 Corinthians 5:1) (5)

3 Uncommon excellence (Proverbs 20:15) (4) 4 ‘You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; fine — have been poured upon

me’ (Psalm 92:10) (4) 5 — Homo (‘Behold the Man’) (4) 6 ‘He has given proof of this to all men by — him from the dead’ (Acts 17:31) (7) 7 ‘Our — is in heaven’ (Philippians 3:20) (11) 8 ‘This is a day you are to — ’ (Exodus 12:14) (11) 12 Assault (Psalm 17:9) (6) 14 ‘Jesus found a young don-

key and — upon it’ (John 12:14) (3)

15 Liverpool dialect (6) 19 ‘Remember the — day by

keeping it holy’ (Exodus 20:8) (7)

20 Nineteenth-century German physicist after whom the unit of electrical resistance is named (3)

24 Nazirites were not allowed to eat this part of a grape (Numbers 6:4) (5)

25 ‘If anyone would come after me, he must — himself and take up his cross and follow me’ (Mark 8:34) (4)

26 Evil Roman emperor from AD54 to 68, responsible for condemning hundreds of Christians to cruel deaths (4)

27 See 18 Across


There is a Mexican tradition called a “Posada”. Leading up to Christmas, people dressed as characters from the Nativity story visit homes re-enacting the Nativity and sharing the story. In 2000 the Church Army suggested that churches could send a nativity set round homes in their community and more recently the Messy Church headquarters adopted this as part of their “Messy Nativity”.

Liberton Kirk is having a “Posada” this Advent, for Messy Church and other Liberton Kirk families. Each household is invited to make room in their home for a night for the nativity set, and then to deliver it to the next host household the following day (if transport is a problem let us know). People delivering will be invited in to see the new family set up the nativity set and to read them the story, and there will be a little prayer for each host family to say. The family which hosts the nativity set on the night of 23rd December will be asked to bring it to the Christingle Service at 4 o’clock on Christmas Eve and to set it up as part of that service.

I have a rota from 1st December to 23rd December inclusive which I will be starting to fill in on Monday 7th November. I would welcome any offers of families to be hosts from 7th November onwards. Remember you are commit-ting yourselves to being available two evenings in a row, the first to receive the nativity set into your home and the second to deliver it to the next home. I will need your name and address, a contact telephone number, the date you would like, and an email address if you have one (to make it easier for me to contact you if necessary).

I look forward to hearing from you!Ruth Davies, tel. 664 3608, or email [email protected]

Once a year we invite anybody who would like to sing to join our four-part choir for the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, which this year is on Wednesday 21st December at 7.30pm. Rehearsals take place on the six preceding Tuesdays, starting on Tuesday 15th

November, from 7.45pm to 9.15pm. The first four rehearsals will be held in the Wilson Hall (upstairs in the Kirk Centre) and the last two in the church. If you would like to try singing in a choir please come along on 15th November and join in – nobody has to audition! Being able to read music is a big help, and if you are a tenor or bass you will be particularly welcome! If you can’t come on the 15th but would like to join the choir the following week please let me know. Ruth Davies, tel. 664 3608

November 2016 Page 1515November 2016 Page 15Daily Devotions April 2016

Liberton Kirk Celtic Devotions

Reading and Meditation on the themePrayer of response to the Word

Prayer – mostly for others

Verse(s) from the morning readingReflection on the day

Prayer

Please use this pattern if you are unable to access the internet -Or contact Alastair Cameron who can print the daily pattern for you.

‘.. these are written so that you will put your faith in Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of God. If you have faith in him, you will have true life.’

John 20 verse 31

The Devotions are but one way to feed on God’s Word in the morning, at midday, in the evening… to pray with Him continually through your dayand even to share with others the treasures or hurdles you discover.

The Church website and Facebook page (even on a handy mobile) provide a fuller daily devotional page. However it all follows the pattern below which

the information overleaf fits into, based on the Kirk’s origins of the Celtic and Northumbrian traditions.


Liberton Kirk Daily Devotions for NovemberTues 1st Morning WHAT ABOUT THE CHURCH? – Revelation 2 vs 12-17 –

take time and consider these verses …. and then pray in response for your church

Midday take time to listen for God to speak with you during this dayEvening read the verses again – reflect …… then pray to this God

Wed 2nd Morning Revelation 2 vs 18-29 –

Midday pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own midday prayerEvening read the verses again – reflect …… then pray to this God

Thur 3rd Morning Revelation 3 vs 1-6 –

Midday Pray God’s peace on where nation is fighting nation in our worldEvening read the verses again – reflect …… then pray to this God

Fri 4th Morning Revelation 3 vs 7-13 - take time and consider these verses.…. and then pray in response for your church

Midday pray God’s blessing on SEECAT churches in our cityEvening read the verses again – reflect …… then pray to this God

Sat 5th Morning Revelation 3 vs 14-22 – take time and consider these verses.... and then pray in response for your church

Midday pray God’s blessing on His Church over this weekendEvening read the verses again – reflect …… then pray to this God

Sun 6th Morning WHAT ABOUT EVERYBODY ELSE? –

Midday pray the Prayer for the Month as your midday prayerEvening

Mon 7th Morning John 1 vs 35-51 – take time to consider here what Andrew did!- and then pray to do the same!

Midday pray God’s blessing on Gracemount Church and Dougie RobertsonEvening read the verses again – reflect on the words and then pray…with

humilityTue 8th Morning John 17 vs 20-26 – consider the great truths in these verses

– what is God saying to you? pray in response to this God!Midday take time to listen for God to speak with you – ask, seek, knock –

hear!Evening read the verses again – reflect … and pray to God in response

Wed 9th Morning Acts 17 vs 1-9 – take time and consider all that happens here…and what God is saying to you and then pray in response to be like Paul, speaking of Jesus

Midday pray God’s blessing on Carer and Toddler Groups in our churchesEvening read the verses again – reflect …. and pray in response

Thur 10th Morning Romans 15 vs14-24 – take time and consider how Paul was Used by God - then pray to be open to the Spirit’s leading –wherever!

Midday pray God’s blessing on our government in HolyroodEvening read the words again – reflect on their meaning - then pray

Fri 11th Morning Galatians 1– take time to consider what is taught here about theGood News – then pray in response to be a sharer of it!

Midday pray the words of the Lord’s Prayer as your own prayer today


Liberton Kirk Daily Devotions for NovemberEvening read the verses again – reflect - and then pray for others who

are struggling in their Christian walk at this time, unsure of God’s purposes in their life

Sat 12th Morning 1 Peter 1 vs 1+2 – consider all that Peter says here in these 2verses about God at work in his world – and then pray in response

Midday pray God’s blessing on all Messy Churches in our city and nationEvening

Sun 13th Morning REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY – 2 Corinthians 1 vs 1-11 – consider these words on this day … then pray to ‘the God of all comfort’

Midday Evening read these verses again …reflect… and pray honestly in response

Mon 14th Morning LOOKING INTO LUKE – Luke 1 vs 1-25 – consider all thathappens here … and what God is teaching you today… and then pray in response

Midday Evening

Tue 15th Morning

Midday Evening

Wed 16th Morning Luke 1 vs 57-80 – take time and consider all that happenshere – and then pray humbly in response … for yourself and for others

Midday pray for those who work in a shop or office near your homeEvening

Thur 17th Morning Luke 2 vs 1-7 – consider this historical event …. and then take time to Pray in response to the God who planed it all

Midday Evening read the verses again – reflect on what happens …. and pray in

responseFri 18th Morning Luke 2 vs 8-20 – take time and picture all that happens here!

… and then pray in response … singing with the angels??Midday pray God’s blessing on new church ministers/leaders in our landEvening read the verses again – reflect … and then pray to God in the

highest!Sat 19th Morning Luke 2 vs 21-40 – consider the events here in this part of the

Bible – and then pray to be a faithful follower of Jesus – even today

Midday Evening read the verses again – reflect then pray in response, as they

speak to youSun 20th Morning Luke 2 vs 41-52 – take time and consider the boy Jesus here

…. and then pray in response – to be about Father’s business today

Midday take time to listen for God to speak with you on this dayEvening


Mon 21st Morning Luke 3 vs 1-20 – take time and consider all that is said here… what does it say to you today? – and then pray in

responseMidday pray God’s blessing on someone in need known to youEvening

Tue 22nd Morning Luke 4 vs 1-13 –

Midday pray the Prayer for the Month as your midday prayerEvening

Wed 23rd Morning Luke 4 vs 14-30 – take time to consider these events and words –

Midday pray a blessing on David Hill and the work of TryPrayingEvening read verses 18-21 again – reflect on the words and praise God

in response!Thur 24th Morning Luke 4 vs 31-44 – take time and consider all that happens

Here ….. then pray to this Lord Jesus in responseMidday pray God’s blessing on Bethany Christian Trust across our landEvening read verses 36+37 again – reflect …then pray in response

Fri 25th Morning Luke 5 vs 1-11 – consider the men we meet here and all that is said then pray in response – to follow Jesus closer, even today

Midday pray for someone you know to meet with JesusEvening read the verses again – reflect…and pray to this God of warfare

Sat 26th Morning Luke 5 vs 12-26 – consider the events here in this part of theGospel – and then pray for Jesus to bring healing to others

Midday pray for the Church in our land to know Sunday blessings tomorrow!

Evening read the verses again – reflect then pray in response. as they speak to you

Sun 27th Morning 1st Sunday in ADVENT – Luke 5 vs 27-32 take time and consider these verses ….and then pray in response to be a Levi!

Midday take time to listen for God to speak with you during this dayEvening read the verses again – reflect…… then pray to this Lord

Mon 28th `Morning Luke 5 vs 33-39 –

Midday Evening read the verses again – reflect on what God is saying here and

what He is saying to your church in these days – and then pray to Him in response

Tue 29th Morning Luke 6 vs 12-16 – consider these men – and how their lives were changed by Jesus!! Pray in response

Midday pray the Lord’s Prayer as your midday prayerEvening

Wed 30th Morning Luke 6 vs 17-36 –

Midday Evening read verses 20-26 again – reflect on the words ... pray in

response to receive


The significance of trees and wood, inside and outside churches Interview with a chartered forester who plants trees in Africa

The Moderator of the General Assembly offers a personal perspective on Remembrance, and a Remembrance prayer. Lynne McNeil considers changing attitudes to Remembrance

Morgan Jamieson highlights the history of EMMS Nazareth, sister organisation of EMMS International, and its humble roots through a young Armenian doctor

The Guild Gathering in DundeeA preview of Scottish Interfaith Week,

November 13-20. Ephraim Borowski, Director of the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities, considers what it’s like to be Jewish in Scotland today.

The Rev Jill Clancy and the Rev Bill Taylor look ahead to Prisoners’ Week, November 20-27.

The Very Rev Dr James Simpson highlights how love can be wasteful and beautiful

news, reviews, letters, registers and crosswords – all for just £2.20visit us at www.lifeandwork.org for regular news and exclusive features, or

find us on Facebook and Twitter.Six month gift subscription for only £12. To order visit the

website or call 0131 225 5722.

Help is needed with ’Sunday Buds’ (the children’s programme during their 11am service at Gracemount Primary School). Numbers are small, and materials are provided. If you can help, even for one Sunday a month, please let Ali know on 07815 891 734, or email [email protected]

Rehearsals for the 2017 play start on 15th November in Gorgie Dalry Stenhouse Church. More information available at [email protected]; or pick up a flyer from the Liberton Kirk welcome desk.

The new season of the class started on 4th October at 8pm in the Recreation Hall. New members are most welcome to come along. For more information, contact Mary Davidson on 664 6789

Boxes are available in the Offering House for your donations. There is a special request this month for sauces (all types) and steamed puddings. Donations, payable to “Blythswood Care” are also welcomed. If you require a special uplift please contact David Lamb on 664 3059


6th November Julie Wilson-Martin13th November Alison Sutherland20th November Anne Shepherd27th November Catherine Ewart

Anne Shepherd 664 4756

6th November Gladys Montgomery, 78 Lasswade Roadin memory of Robert and Ethel Hamilton, and their

son Robert 13th November Mrs Patsy Grant, Braid Hills Nursing Home

in memory of Alistair Grant20th November Mr Wm Penman, 9 Alnwickhill View

in memory of Isobel27th November Ms Rosemary Leask, 22 Howdenhall Drive

in memory of Laura Leask

November Roslin Wilson and Colin McleanDecember Christine Young and Evelyn Ogilvie

6th November Chris Young 664 6615 Lindsay Young 664 306713th November Fiona Knight 672 1041 Jill Snowden 07823 335 58520th November Bill Mercer 664 2152 Jean Wilson 666 036827th November Margaret Goldie 258 1996 Netta Rough 664 650411am service door (for month of November) Eleanor Grieve


Door Duties9-30am service east east area Rosie Carmichael Tom Baxendale

Eric Brown Stuart Fleming Sally CuthbertChris Young Fiona Knight Alasdair White

11-00am serviceBill Robb Colin Burnett Sylvia Bennett

ill Niven Helen SutherlandBetty Boyle Jacqui TaitJohn Gill Netta Rough Chris BrandieDerek Jardine Rink van Dijke Netta Rough

Chris Boyle Alan Lonie Bill RobbJean Wilson Stewart Heney

Elders please note that Alison is presently in hospital, and she asks that all duty elders arrange any substitutions that may be required to the above list. The January 2017 listing is subject to change. ED.

and GiftsSunday 27th November in the Kirk

Centre Foyer

after the 9.30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services

Why not take this opportunity to do some Christmas shopping at the annual Tearfund sale and support a good cause at the same time? The stall will be set up in the Kirk Centre Foyerso you can shop while relaxing over a cup of coffee.

All proceeds from the sale will go to Tearfund.

Liberton Kirk World Mission Team


Drop-in Pilates Classes for beginners,with Nicky Pender Do you suffer with back, neck, shoulder and/or hip problems including stiffness leading to poor mobility? Do you have difficulty putting your socks, tights or shoes on? Would you like to improve your core strength, posture and flexibility?If you have always wanted to try Pilates but don’t want to join a large group session, my drop-in classes, held in Liberton Kirk Halls every Tuesday at 1pm, are ideal for you. Why not come along and give it a try? Pilates is a gentle but challenging form of exercise, suitable for men and women of all ages and abilities. Let me help you improve your core strength, posture and overall flexibility. Classes cost £6.00, payable on attendance.

9-30 to 2pm Tea, Cappuccino, Latte. Bacon Rolls, Toasties, Homemade

Soup, Scones, Sandwiches, Tray Bakes.

Hot Lunch dish served from 12 to 2pm

Gluten free range available



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Wednesday Group 10.00am–12 noon

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contact Linda Wright 07850411596 or the Church office on 664 8264


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Editors note

Material for the issue, should be in my

hands

The deadline for the February 2017 magazine is

Sunday 15th January

Information can be left in my box in the Offering House, or sent

to me at 8 Fairmile Avenue, phone 477 9156. email to

BT Faults 0800 800 151Virgin Media faults 0845 454 1111

(151 from a Virgin landline)Electricity - power loss 0845 2727 999Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Scottish Water 0845 600 88 55Police . . .

. . . non-emergency calls > > > Police HQ 0131 311 3131

Royal Infirmary 0131 536 1000Sick Children’s Hospital 0131 536 0000NHS24 - free number > > >

Edinburgh City Council 0131 200 2323Clarence (Road Faults) 0800 23 23 23Council Special Uplift 0131 529 3030Council House Repairs 0131 200 2345Scottish Government 0131 556 8400

First Edinburgh - Buses 08708 72 72 71Lothian Buses 0131 555 6363Train Times / Enquiries 08457 48 49 50


Please note that the inclusion of an advertisement in the Magazine does

not imply a recommendation - they are provided for information

only. Contacts made with advertisers are done at your own risk and no

liability will be accepted by Liberton Kirk.

Change of AddressIf you have moved house recently, or are about to move, please fill in the address slip below and either hand it to your elder, or mail it to the Roll Keeper, Gary Ross,

Thanks very muchName (s)

OLD Address

NEW Address

NEW Telephone

Moving date

Crosswords reproduced by permission of BRF and John Capon, originally published in Three Down, Nine Across, by John Capon

(£6.99 BRF).

Services are recorded from time to time for distribution to the housebound.It may be possible to record a service on a one-off basis. Please contact

John Young or Ruth Davies if you have a special request.The Minister is usually available in the McDonald Room at the Kirk Centre,

on Wednesday evenings between 7pm and 8pm. Appointments can be made by telephone to see him at other times, but please note that he is available through the day on Mondays.

Please note that there is a letterbox at the Office door, if Jacqui is unavailable

Minister: Rev JOHN N YOUNG, PhD MA BD(Hons), Liberton Manse, 7 Kirk Park, . Tel 664 3067. email: [email protected]

Reader: Ruth Davies, 4 Hawkhead Grove, EH16 6LS. Tel 664 3608. email: [email protected]

Probationary Minister: Tim Sinclair, 13/11 Merchiston Grove, EH11 1PW. Tel 07746 028 704, email: [email protected]

Youth Worker: Kenny McCartney, Tel 07505 479 454, email: [email protected]

Pastoral Support Worker: Linda Wright, 19/6 Craigmillar Castle Loan, EH16 4BJ, Mobile 07850 411 596 email [email protected]

Session Clerk: Christopher Brandie, 1F1 20 West Savile Terrace, EH9 3EA Tel 668 1850, email: [email protected]

Deputy Session Clerk: Rink Van Dijke, 21 Kirk Park, EH16 6HZ, Tel 664 2178, email: [email protected]

Treasurer: Judy Weston, 28 Longformacus Rd, EH16 6SE. tel 664 5684.Freewill Offering and Deed of Covenant Treasurer: E J Brown, 14

Liberton Drive, EH16 6NN. Tel 664 5008Editor of the Magazine: John Gill, 8 Fairmile Avenue, EH10 6RN,

Tel 477 9156, email: [email protected] Organist: Calum Gubby, 19 North Gyle Terrace, EH12 8JT.

tel 07952 902 292. email: [email protected] Club Secretaries: John and Linda Skinner 12 Alnwickhill Terrace

Tel 258 2889Church Officer: 30 Kirkgate, EH16 6RY Convener of Visitors to the Elderly: Morag Fowlie, 7 Gilmerton Station Road,

EH17 8RZ, Tel. 664 1458Hall Secretary and Church Secretary: Jacqui Tait, Church Office, Kirk Centre,

Kirkgate, EH16 6RY. Tel 664 8264.

November 2016 Page 31

Page 32 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.652Printed at The Dolphin Press, Tel 01592771652 www.dolphinpress.co.ukData/Publisher/LibKirkNov16.pub Published 30th October 2016

Web Address www.libertonkirk.org Scottish Charity Number SC011602

3 Orchardhead LoanAndrea Wilson - [email protected] 670 752 or 07952 949 062

45 Mortonhall Park ViewAlastair Cameron - [email protected] 440 3090

Church HallsRuth Davies - [email protected] 664 3608

5 Stennis GardensGeoff Craig - [email protected] 664 5115

10 Mortonhall Park GardensSusan Jardine - [email protected] 664 7112

21 Swanston GroveCaroline and Roger Barlee - [email protected] 445 5918

21 Kirk ParkRink van Dijke - [email protected] 664 2178

Edith Barrowcliffe - [email protected] 666 2840

If you want to join one of these groups (where we meet together to grow upwardly, inwardly and outwardly),

or you just want more information, contact Rink van Dijke ([email protected])

or Christine Johnson ([email protected])

Documents

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