on the wall outside. Many of these tasks have been the work of Ashley
Craddock, our new property convener.
Together with Lesley-ann on 24th October I attended a seminar at St Silas on
Growing the Church, led by the Venerable Bob Jackson. Much of was said
was new to me, but certainly not to Lesley-ann, who had already put some of
the recommendations in place. For instance to make the church more
welcoming, the music was improved by having a machine ready to play the
hymns, if the organist was not available, but we gratefully acknowledge that
Anne Cowan has played for us more frequently. The introduction of real
coffee served after the service, as well as a wonderful meal cooked and
served for all of us by Ashley, need praise and thanksgiving.
We helped to raise funds for the Bishop’s Lent Appeal and for the City
Mission at harvest. We certainly need to raise some more for ourselves, mini
markets and raffles were held fairly regularly, but no larger events. We are
hoping that a Mini Christmas Market, planned for St Nicolas Day, should be
fun as well as raising funds.
I have tried to contribute to outreach by regularly contributing to the
magazine and help with its distribution. I continue to invite absent or silent
members by phone or letter, and I am pleased to see some of them back
among the congregation.
I also shall continue to make the pew sheet – as I have done for more than
10 years.
Brigitte Williams
Lay Representative and People’s Warden.
Flowers
Thanks to Jean and Freda we continue to enhance the Church with flowers
marking personal anniversaries when requested. Anyone who would like to
join the flower team on a regular or occasional basis would be very
welcome.
Sunday school
The Sunday school is enjoying Lesley-Ann’s input encouraging the children
to be an integral part of the Church family. We look forward to growth in the
number of children in Sunday school and adults involved in this important
work. My thanks to Freda for her ever enthusiastic support.
Protection of vulnerable groups
We continue to implement the Scottish Episcopal Church policies and
procedures. The annual questionnaire is available for anyone to examine.
Dorothy M Nicholson
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