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Magazine

Libertonkirk.net

‘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

October

2015

No 641

see back cover and pages 17 to 20

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see pages 9 and 23

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Web Address www.libertonkirk.net Scottish Charity Number SC011602

Prayer for the Month

Make me a tree, Lord Sturdy

Deep rooted Useful.

Support to those in need,

Shelter to those who are weary,

Fruit for those who hunger. Make me a tree, Lord

Sturdy Deep rooted

Useful http://www.faithandworship.com

page Bicentennial Events 26 Celtic Devotions 17 to 20 and back cover Change of Address form 34 Choir for Carol Service 26 Congregational News 8 Crèche Rota 16 Crossword for October 15 Crossword - September answers 34 Edinburgh South City Steppers 12 Elder’s Sunday Duties 21 Flowers 16 Fresh Start 14 GALA CONCERT 22 Guild News 7 Host UK 34 Hours of Service 35 Kirkgate Café 6 and 30 Liberton Names and Addresses 35 Life and Work 23 Magazine Deliverer required 5 Minister’s letter 3 Neighbourhood Scheme 16 November Diary 11 Organ Music for October 8 October Dairy 10

OpenDoors uk 24 Our page 6 Plans to remove Liberton from “Liberton” 25/6 Prayers from Liberton Kirk Members 21 Prayer for October 2 Reaching Out - World Mission Team 12/13 Safe Families for Children 26 Senior Citizens Club 7 Together Again . . . For our Future 9 and 23 Treasurer’s Report 14 Useful ‘phone numbers 33 Web Addresses 33 Welcome Desk Rota 16 Wilson Hall Bookshelves 13 Youth Reports 4/5 Adverts Alan Johnstone Plumbing 31 Ascot Decorators 28 Bluebird Care 32 Catriona Hogg Dance School 30 HCC Electrical 29 John Cameron Blacksmith 28 Julie Bell Piano Care 29 Little Learners Nursery 27 Local Garden Services 32 Toddlers Groups 31

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Letter from the Minister

Well folks, once again we are faced with an end of year shortfall in our income – this time to the tune

of £22,000! There are several rea-

sons for this – lower offerings, rising costs, and the rise in our contributions

to the Church of Scotland in general. However, if we don’t meet the deficit this year, we will have to take a close look at those costs, especially the costs of our much valued paid staff.

How are we going to respond? At our last Kirk Session meeting,

we agreed that the answer is actually very simple, and can be found in the pages of the Bible itself. We could all try to . If we all did, then, given the size of our membership, Liberton Kirk’s financial problems would soon be a thing of the past.

What is a ? To is to give the first tenth of your income to God. This is a concept that first appears in the book of Genesis (14.17-20), and then re-appears throughout the Old Testament. In Jesus day was assumed to be a part of everyday life, so much so that the Pharisees are accused by Jesus of taking it to ridiculous ex-tremes (Luke 11.42).

is not a rule to be followed religiously, rather it is a way of under-standing life itself. When we tithe, here are some important things to bear in mind.

�� is an act of faith rather than one of calculation. It’s our way of saying we trust that the God, who has looked after us so far, will continue so to do

�� is not about giving to God, rather it is about giving back to God from all that he has al-ready given us

�� To is to give the ‘first fruits’ (see http://www.openbible.info/topics/first_fruits). In other words, to tithe is to give your first tenth to God, and only then to sit down and work out what you are going to do with the rest

�� is not limited to money, but includes the offering of our time and our talents

�� The Bible promises us that is a way of sharing in

God’s blessing (Proverbs 3.9-10; Malachi 3.10)

Here at Liberton, there is no doubt that if we all tried to , it would mean an end not just to this deficit, but to all future ones as well.

is a living demonstration of an authentic faith, and the sign of a

healthy church – attractive to those looking for

something real in a shallow and superficial world. Let me finish

with Jesus’ own words (Luke 6.37-8)

To tithe or not to tithe ?


Youth Report from Andy . . .

Two conversations on the way to school the other day really struck me. The first was with a 25 year old guy who used to play music with me at high school. He told me how he helps Christians Against Poverty in Central Church and asked me who I know there. Then two 8 year olds whizzed past me on their bikes, ask-

ing when I am next coming to visit them in Gracemount Primary School. Both conversations were over in a few seconds but what struck me is the importance of having served in our community for 14

years so far. To be known and trusted is a massive gift. We can’t underestimate its value as we serve people around us. When we are trusted people listen when we talk to them about the difference Jesus has made in our lives- and this goes beyond words. They see the change. I pray that more people long for that change too. How can we continue to be positively contagious in our community after 200 years? What harvest will these small acts of trusted giving bring to our friends and neighbours over the coming years that we remain in Liberton ? . . . from Lewis Brush . . .

I’ve been doing my school work experience with Andy for the week. I loved doing the sound for the Senior Citizens club on Thursday where it was great fun finding out how the technical stuff works. The people in the club were nice and friendly, and they talked to me, and shared their sweets with me! The songs were good too, even though they were old. Don’t be afraid to go along and have a good time! Cleaning out Andy’s office was also fun and I enjoyed being active. It was quite messy; but I’m proud that we got rid of so much junk, and helped others by moving furniture in Shankly the minibus for them. I liked helping with my school assemblies. It gave me a sense of what it’s like to be a visitor there. It was hard work making a big PowerPoint presentation of pictures that we took in Connections Group - of things that we are thankful for. There were over 50 slides! But I felt proud and had a great sense of achieve-ment when I saw the whole school watching it closely. My hard work paid off.

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your

lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Much love

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. . . from Rachel . . .

It’s hard to believe that more than two years have gone by since I started as Children’s Worker at Liberton Kirk- time flies when you are having fun! This bicentenary year has made me realise anew what a lovely presence in the community, Liberton Kirk is, and I am so glad to be a part of it all. In Sunday Clubs, September started off with a fun Sunday BUZZ where we dramatised Jesus feeding 5,000 people, and ended with an unusual Harvest service. In addition to bringing food for local charities, the children brought a “harvest” of talent, with special music, props, and actions. It’s always interesting to get the young people up front and involved in a service; they bring smiles to many faces! Transformers has started back up in Gracemount Primary, and we had eleven very active pupils at our last club! It is so rewarding to build friendships with them and chat about their school experience, as we do various fun activities. I love the chance to go in for assemblies, P7 golden time, occasional classroom support for writing, and various other events. To add onto Andy’s comments, these invested hours somehow make such a difference to the children, and we never know how God might be reaching them through our involvement. Thanks for your prayers and support as we continue to do that! . . . and from Erin Johnston . . .

In January 2016 I am going to YWAM (Youth With A Mission) in Honolulu, Hawaii for six months. The first 12 weeks is all focusing on building and growing their relationship with God. Then we spend two and a half months on the outreach section sharing the love of Jesus in a variety of ways on a cross cultural missions trip. This could include trekking through villages preaching the gospel,

�� teaching English, �� volunteering at the “Mother Theresa Home for the Dying and Destitute”, �� preaching in local churches, �� taking care of widows and orphans, �� serving at a Christian coffee house, praying for the sick to be healed, �� working on clean water projects �� or helping re-build a community after a natural disaster.

I have raised roughly £2000 and have 6 people putting £10 into my bank monthly . . I have been to Belfast to get my visa, and I have bought my flights and health insurance, then all I need is £6000 for the training, flights and visa for outreach and living expenses. I would like to thank everyone for helping me get this far in fundraising by buying cakes and would love your prayers and for you to continue buying cakes. 3rd of October is the next date.

Magazine Deliverer

A magazine deliverer is required for 8 magazines in Gilmerton Road and Guardwell Crescent. If you can help, please contact me on 0131 672 13214, thank you. Karen Ross


In the Middle Ages certain saints were associated with particular ail-ments, and became known as patron saints for people suffering from those illnesses. Can you guess who you might have asked to pray for you . . .

The é is now also open on Thursdays from 9am until 2pm see page 30

OUR PAGE

Edith Cavell was a British nurse in charge of a hospital in Belgium dur-ing the First World War. She saved the lives of soldiers from both sides and helped Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium during the First World War, for which she was arrested. Her strong Christian beliefs led her to help all those who needed it: she said, "I can’t stop while there are lives to be saved." Despite international pleas for mercy, she was shot by a German firing squad. The night before her execution, she told the Revd. Gahan, the Anglican chaplain who gave her Holy Communion: "Patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone." In the Anglican Church, 12th October is her commemoration day. This year Nurse Cavell is featured on a special £5 coin to mark the centenary of the war.

Dentista Apollonia Peter

Aspren Aspirin Anthony

Blaise Flannel Godelina

Neeal Gangulphus Sebaldus

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You mean the square ones?

The ones you put butter on?

Oh, you're crackers!

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Answers: 1. Apollonia 2.Aspren (honestly!) 3. Both Blaise and Godelina 4. Gangulphus

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Guild News

Welcome back to Liberton Kirk Guild. Our first meeting after our summer break is on Monday 5th October at 7:30pm in the Anderson Hall. This evening is a talk on the Lindisfarne Pilgrimage, the speakers are Bill Robb, Ruth Davies and other Pilgrims. There is a charge of £2 per meeting, and tea and biscuits are enjoyed at every meeting. The Afternoon Guild re-commences on Wednesday 14th October at 2:15pm in the Small Hall. The speaker is Joan Anderson who will be telling stories on various themes. The usual charge of £2 applies, and tea and home baking are enjoyed at all the afternoon guild meetings. On Monday 12th October we will hear from Jill Harrison from Carrot Top. Jill makes beautiful bespoke bags and purses created using her hand dyed velvets & lace, vintage & Harris tweeds and any other crafty treasures which catch her eye. [Please note that this is a change to the advertised speaker] Monday 19th October meeting is Cherry Blossom to Geisha by Helen and Gordon Gobban There will also be Specialist Japanese Cards for sale at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend any of the meetings. The 2015/16 Guild Syllabus is on both Welcome desks in the church and in the Kirk Halls Foyer. Eleanor Grieve

Senior Citizens - “Autumn Fun ”. Welcome back folks ! Our new session has got off to a bubbly start, with a pleasant keyboard set from getting us started on the 3rd September, then on the 10th a riotous non-stop hour from Libby and her family . On Thursday 17th we were treated to a session of wonderful music from

(Anne and the Close Shaves) - they're talented, versatile, and they're ours ! Then Thursday 24th our old pal and local lad was doing his stuff

OCTOBER : we have 5 excellent acts lined up for you

1st; the pawky (with raffle) 8th, our old favourite - hold on tight 15th; Diana and : top class act, amazing talent 22nd; Margot - - guaranteed a pleasant session 29th; Travelling Movie time again - welcome back . Hope you can all come ! Remember to pray for Patsy in her new home.

Love, Bryan / Jenni Ryalls


Church Organ Music for October

‘It is still true that the wealthier people are the most difficult to accept the teachings of Christ or to believe in Christ. While faith thrives in the poorer nations, the affluent West witnesses Christianity dwindle; and this challenging teaching of Christ, who tells the rich man to see everything, cannot be over-looked. Sometimes an intellectual struggle with scripture or belief can be a smokescreen for avoiding the financial implications of the call of discipleship. Yea, whilst we in a rich nation have more to be thankful for, we must set aside time in our flourishing lives to response to the word of Christ.’

4th October 2015, The Nineteenth Sunday of Trinity, Faith that’s real BEFORE Darke In Green Pastures DURING Vann Blaenwern Love Divine, all Loves excelling AFTER Boëllmann Sortie, Op.30, from Heures Mystiques

11th October 2015, The Twentieth Sunday of Trinity, Praying together BEFORE Clérambault Récits de Cromorne et de Cornet séparé Voice of the Cromorne or the separate Cornet DURING Archer St. Peter How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer’s ear! AFTER Karg-Elert Praeambulum Festivum

18th October 2015, The Twenty-first Sunday of Trinity, Fasting to-gether BEFORE Langlais Andantino DURING TAIZE Stay with us AFTER W.S. Lloyd Webber Triumphant March

25th October 2015, The last Sunday of Trinity, Guest Preacher BEFORE Clérambault Duo & Trio

DURING Fletcher Repton Dear Lord and Father of mankind AFTER Schüber Fugue ‘Lass mich gehn’

Calum Gubby

Congregation News

Jean Wilson would like to thank all Church friends for their love, support and prayers following her recent accident. She is making steady progress and looks forward to a full recovery in due course. I am sorry to record the death of Miss Christina Johnstone in early August, and send my sympathies to all her relations and friends ED

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Together Again . . . . . for our Future

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Over the summer, we have been reminded in each Order of Service that . Our busy, vibrant church enjoys good

support financially from our members in general, but as our costs rise from year to year, the level of our income is simply not keeping pace. It is falling short, as you will see from our Treasurer's Report [ see page 14, ED]

Our church offers so much to our members and to the community, thanks to our Ministry Team, our staff, Elders, organisations and the many volun-teers offering their time and talents. Of course, our giving matters too.

This is why we are asking you to focus on all of these things over the month of October, to consider your present level of giving, and then review your giving, using the Giving Form which accompanies this Magazine (also avail-able on The Welcome Desks). Then, at the beginning of November we can:

Now, a personal note on fasting.

The book, Humanifesto, a rough guide to the sermon on the mount, by Gerard Kelly, is the current reading in our House Group and it describes fast-ing in a way that I have never really understood before.

Fasting has Pedigree - As a spiritual discipline, fasting is probably the oldest and most proven companion to prayer. Christians have practised it for centuries, and many other faiths also do so. Because eating has so central and fundamental a role in human life, fasting touches us at a very deep level, in the commonness of our humanity.

Fasting Works - There can be no doubt that fasting works, properly (and carefully) practised, it has significant benefits in the hidden life of prayer. It sharpens the focus of prayer and it clears the mind. It brings, very often, a heightened awareness of the presence and purposes of God. It opens new doors of creativity. Fasting is physical prayer – it is praying not with thoughts and words alone, but with the disposition of our bodies.

Perhaps throughout Friday 6th November, we can be ' together' as long as we are able, even in a minimal way, to fast and focus individually, with physi-cal and emotional prayer? All of these aspects of Prayer and Giving are per-sonal, yet they

Grant Cook, Finance Convenor

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October Diary

Saturday 3rd 4pm-6pm – Messy Church in the Kirk Centre

th COMMUNION SUNDAY (All Welcome!)

(with Crèche), Theme: A faith that is real Preacher: John Young 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome)

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

Theme: Is Christianity like a straitjacket? Speaker: Nikki Kirkland Monday 5th 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café

7.30pm-Opening Meeting of the Guild in LKC Tuesday 6th 7.30am-7.30pm – Prayer space available in the Upper Room 9.30am-2.00pm; 5.30pm-8.30pm – Kirkgate Café 3.00pm – Pram Praise in the Small Hall 7.30pm – Kirkgate Trust meeting Wednesday 7th 9.30am-2.00pm; 6.00pm-9.00pm – Kirkgate Café 7.00-8.00pm – Minister available @ Kirkgate Café 8.00pm – Convenors’ Huddle @ LKC Thursday 8th 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café

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Theme: Praying Together Preacher: Ruth Davies 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome) 3.00pm – Special Communion Service in the Anderson Hall

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Theme: Why is the Church responsible for so much injustice?

Speaker: John Young Monday 12th 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café Tuesday 13th 7.30am-7.30pm – Prayer space available in the Upper Room 9.30am-2.00pm; 5.30pm-8.30pm – Kirkgate Café Wednesday 14th 9.30am-2.00pm; 6.00pm-9.00pm – Kirkgate Café 7.00-8.00pm – Minister available @ Kirkgate Café 8.00pm – Gathering for Praise in the church Thursday 15th 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café

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(with Crèche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC) Theme: Fasting Together Preacher: John Young 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome)

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Theme: How can a loving God send people to hell? Speaker: Dougie Robertson Monday 19th 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café Tuesday 20th 7.30am-7.30pm – Prayer space available in the Upper Room 9.30am-2.00pm; 5.30pm-8.30pm – Kirkgate Café 7.30pm – Kirkgate Trust meets @ LKC Wednesday 21st 9.30am-2.00pm; 6.00pm-9.00pm – Kirkgate Café 2.30pm – Service at Braid Hills Nursing Home Thursday 22nd 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café Saturday 24th

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(with Crèche, Sunday Club, CC & BBC) Guest Preacher: Rev Iain Penman 10.20am – Prayer Time in the Elders Room (All welcome) 2.30pm – Service at Liberton Hospital (SEECAT)

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Theme: Has science disproved Christianity? Preacher: David Hill Monday 26th 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café 7.00pm – SEECAT Awareness Evening in LKC on Families in the Community Tuesday 27th 7.30am-7.30pm – Prayer space available in the Upper Room 9.30am-2.00pm & 5.30-8.30pm– Kirkgate Café 3.00pm – Service at Guthrie House 7.00pm – BIG Idea Prayer Walk from Bristo Church Wednesday 28th 9.30am-2.00pm; 6.00pm-9.00pm – Kirkgate Café 11am – Pram Praise in the Small Hall 7.00-8.00pm – Minister available @ Kirkgate Café 8pm – Gathering for Praise in the Kirk Thursday 29th 9.30am-2.00pm – Kirkgate Café Saturday 31st 4pm-6pm – Messy Church in the Kirk Centre

November 2015

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Theme: Giving Together Preacher: John Young


Reaching Out

A brief introduction to the plans of the World Mission Team

for 2015-2016 session

2015-2016 should prove a busy year for our World Mission Team with an em-phasis on seeking greater involvement and understanding of our programme amongst the wider congregation. We are also reducing the number of our part-nerships for the forthcoming year in order to concentrate on a few where we feel we can achieve greater two way interaction. Foremost will be our twinning link with Canning Garden Methodist Church in Ipoh, Malaysia. We already share monthly prayer concerns and have conducted live internet discussions between counterpart church leaders on cell group ministry and youth work. During the 2015-2016 session, we hope to develop this further in respect of youth work and in regard to our respective programmes with older adults. We also want to start planning for exchange visits. On our side, this will hopefully involve a possible all-age group visiting Ipoh next summer and as well as seeing some of CGMC’s local work, possibly participating in their annual one week mission trip to either Cambodia, Vietnam or Myanmar. We would also like to work on making our Mission Sunday in June a joint experience for both churches. With the Waldensian Church we hope to strengthen our link with particular interest in their project with migrants. With Watoto, we want to pursue the possibility of work visits to Uganda for any interested parties after the success-ful Choir visit in June of this year and we will wish to support the Sunday Club in their sponsorship scheme for one of the Watoto children. Also in regard to

Edinburgh South City Steppers

We are a small group of male and female walkers who walk together every Wednesday morning from 11am, usually for an average of 1½ hours. We walk mainly, but not exclusively in the south Edinburgh area and most of us are retired. We have 22 walks which we do in rotation, though walks can be added or changed. We are a self organising group and any involvement in the walks is entirely at the an individual’s own risk. The aim is to keep healthy by getting exercise but also to have some fun and enjoy the com-pany. If anyone is interested in joining us could they contact Marion Mullins, 44 Leadervale Road Tel 0131 664 3378 [email protected] and I will send you details of the walks and the walk programme.

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

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

Singer songwriter Steph McLeod shares his story


supporting children, we will continue to support Purity at The Alliance School in Kikuyu, Kenya. We have two years further funding of school fees and accommodation fees to see Purity complete her education and hopefully then progress to study medicine. Still on the African continent, we will continue to give support to Kathleen Burns and her work with the African Inland Mission in respect of HIV/AIDS education and care. Kathleen’s letters have been an amazing testimony to her sterling work on the islands of Lake Victoria and we encourage members to pick up regular copies of her letters as they appear on the East Welcome Desk in the church. New letters are usually intimated in the Order of Service sheets. With regard to our links with international Christian charities, we plan to con-tinue our work for Christian Aid in organising the annual fundraising week in May, with Tearfund through the sale of Christmas cards and gifts in November and with the Church of Scotland HIV programme’s work in 17 countries through Souper Sunday in the early part of 2016. Finally, to bring all these activities more before the wider congregation we are planning visual displays on some of our work on some Sundays in church. We hope this will inform you more on our various partnerships and how you can take interest in developing them with us. As always, we welcome your feedback on any of our activities. We will also look forward to your support in the fund raising concerts and events we plan to organise over the year and we hope to-gether we can reach out in providing meaningful support to all our partners. Of course, if you would like to join the Team, please speak to us on how you can help. There is always space for new enthusiastic members! Sandy Hutchison, Convener, Liberton World Mission Team

Wilson Hall bookshelves

Am sitting on the comfy sofa in the Wilson Hall at the Upper Room today, beside the book shelves. My what a lot of good books are there !

�� When Heaven is Silent �� In the Grip of Grace �� Every Day with Jesus �� Telling Others… �� When Life Hurts �� God of Surprises �� The Marriage Book �� Basic Christianity �� Live Like a Jesus Freak �� Understanding Guidance �� even, In the Upper Room with Jesus.

I think we could all find a book there to help us in our Christian journey as a believer or a seeker. I wonder if you will pop up and have a look? I wonder what books are on your book shelves? I wonder which books you read to help you on the pilgrimage to be more like Jesus? Alastair Cameron


Fresh Start

As you know, we recently started running services from our new base in Craigmillar. This has so far proven to be a very valued service for the local people and local area. However, to continue running these services we need your support. In particu-lar we are looking for volunteers to give some time to our Hit Squad service; a minimum of one day per month (Mon – Fri, 9.30am to 3pm) to help somebody paint their new home. You don’t need to be an expert painter, just enthusiastic about interacting with, and helping people in an informal, practical way. We are also looking for a few more volunteers for our cooking classes; a minimum of one afternoon per month (Mon & Wed between 1pm – 4pm) to support people to cook simple meals, and enjoy eating them together. Again, you don’t need to be an expert cook, but willing to help people in an informal and enjoyable social setting. If anybody is interested please do not hesitate to get in touch on 0131-476-7741 Additionally, if you have any upcoming social events, we would be more than happy to attend in order to share more information about our project. Emily Arthur, Fresh Start, The Hays Business Centre 4 Hay Avenue EH16 4AQ, 0131 476 7741, www.freshstartweb.org.uk

Treasurer's Report – January to July 2015

£ £ Offerings 110,384 Other Ordinary General Income 10,782 121,166 Less Ordinary General Expenditure 138,013

Shortfall (16,847)

Dividends from Grace Gemmell shares 2,819 (towards the Youth Worker's salary)

The deficit at this point in the year compares badly to a surplus for the same period last year of £2,366. However the surplus in 2014 was due to the receipt of a one off 'catch-up' gift aid claim as a result of the change from manual to computerized recording of gift aided offerings. The situation therefore is one of an increasing shortfall between our income and expenditure. Judy Weston


1 He must be ‘the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well’ (1 Timothy 3:12) (6)

4 ‘For we must all — before the judgement seat of Christ’ (2 Corinthians 5:10) (6) 7 ‘They reeled and staggered like drunken men; they were at their — end’ (Ps

107:27) (4) 8 See 19 Across 9 It concerned who among the disciples would be the greatest (Luke 9:46) (8) 13 Formed by the Jews in Thessalonica to root out Paul and Silas (Acts 17:5) (3) 16 ‘He has sent me to bind up the — ’ (Isaiah 61:1) (6-7) 17 Moved rapidly on foot (Matthew 28:8) (3) 19 & 8 ‘ — a great company of the — host appeared with the angel’ (Luke 2:13) (8,8) 24 Hindrance (Romans 14:13) (8) 25 Comes between Luke and Acts (4) 26 Empower (Acts 4:29) (6) 27 ‘Get these out of here! How dare you turn my Father’s house into a — !’ (John

2:16) (6)

1 Sunrise (Psalm 119:147) (4) 2 The part of the day when Cornelius the Caesarean centurion had a vision of an

angel of God (Acts 10:3) (9) 3 He was one of those who returned with Zerubbabel from exile in Babylon to Jeru-

salem (Nehemiah 7:7) (5) 4 ‘No one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born — ’(John 3:3) (5) 5 Animal hunted or killed as food (Ezekiel 22:25) (4) 6 ‘He encouraged them — — remain true to the Lord’ (Acts 11:23) (3,2) 10 Ruses (anag.) (5) 11 Jewish priestly vestment (Exodus 28:6) (5) 12 Visible sign of what had been there (Daniel 2:35) (5) 13 This was the trade of Alexander, who did Paul ‘a great deal of harm’ (2 Timothy

4:14) (9) 14 ‘This is my — , which is for you; do this in remembrance of me’ (1 Corinthians

11:24) (4)

Crossword

Crosswords reproduced by kind permission of BRF and John Capon, originally published in Three Down, Nine Across, by John Capon (£6.99 BRF).

15 One of Noah’s great-great-grandsons (Genesis 10:24) (4)

18 Traditionally the first British Christian martyr (5)

20 Relationship of Ner to Saul (1 Samuel 14:50) (5)

21 Jacob had one at a place he named Bethel while on his way to Haran, fleeing from Esau (Genesis 28:12) (5)

22 Bats (anag.) (4) 23 ‘You strain out a — but

swallow a camel’ (Matthew 23:24) (4)


4th October Bill Mercer 664 2152 David Colley 663 3757 11th October Sally Cuthbert 664 3479 Lindsay Young 664 3067 18th October Tom Baxendale 666 1371 Louise Ogilvie 448 2544 25th October Margaret Goldie 258 1996 Jill Snowden 07823 335 585

11am service door (for month of October) Linda Haggerty

1st November Evelyn Ogilvie 664 1171 Netta Rough 664 6504 8th November Chris Young 664 6615 Margot Brandie 664 1637 15th November Fiona Knight 672 1041 Mary Lonie 664 4052 22nd November Bill Mercer 664 2152 John Gooday 664 6792 29th November Tom Baxendale 666 1371 Maureen Horn 666 0080 11am service door (for month of November) Eleanor Grieve

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.

Church Welcome Desk Rotas

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

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

Crèche duty rota 4th October Vicki McCallum 11th October Alison Sutherland 18th October Julie Wilson-Martin 25th October Anne Shepherd

Anne Shepherd 664 4756

Church Flowers rota

4th October Mrs Sheila McBryde, 15 Alnwickhill Drive in memory of Violet Campbell 11th October vacant 18th October Ms Jean R Wilson, 12/6 Craigend Park in memory of Minnie Brown 25th October vacant

Jean Gray 258 2081 Convener


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As we move through the autumn months you are encouraged to take time each day and use the devotional guide overleaf – when we travel through

Jeremiah 1-33 – and a few Psalms - for most of the month.

Feed on God’s Word in the morning, at midday and in the evening. Pray with Him continually through your day.

Share with others the treasures or hurdles you discover. Let us commit together to pilgrimage with our God.

The Church website and Facebook page provide a fuller daily devotional. However it follows the pattern below which the information overleaf fits

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

Reflection on the day Prayer

Celtic Devotions October 2015

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Liberton Kirk Celtic Devotions

Reading and Meditation on the theme Prayer of response to the Word

Prayer – mostly for others

Verse(s) from the morning reading Reflection 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.


Liberton Kirk Celtic Devotions for October Thur 1st Morning – Jeremiah 1 vs1-10 –consider how God called young Jeremiah - pray to be useful to God and to hear His calling Midday – pray for those who feel they have no hope or a future Evening – Jeremiah 1 vs7+8 – reflect on these words - pray in response Fri 2nd Morning – Jeremiah 1 vs11-19- consider God’s messages against Judah – pray for understanding Midday – pray the prayer of the Kirk member this month Evening – Jeremiah 1 v16 – reflect on Judah’s failures – pray not to be like them Sat 3rd Morning – Psalm 90 – consider God’s anger, love and favour – pray the words of verse 14 Midday – pray for all in the Kirk tomorrow to experience a Sunday blessing Evening –Psalm 90 v17 – reflect on these words and pray in response Sun 4th Morning – Psalm 91 – consider living safely under God’s shadow– pray to do so Midday – pray a blessing of God’s grace on churches in SE Edinburgh Evening – Psalm 91 vs1-2 – reflect on how God has blessed you this day and pray Mon 5th Morning – Jeremiah 2 vs1-13 – consider how we often wander away from God – pray in response to walk more closely with Jesus, by His Spirit Midday – make the Lord’s Prayer your own midday prayer Evening – Jeremiah 2 vs5+6– reflect on what God says here – and pray Tue 6th Morning – Jeremiah 2 vs26-37 – consider Judah’s choice of gods – pray to be faithful to the LORD and to be rid of any false gods Midday – pray for all pupils and staff in Liberton schools Evening – Jeremiah 2 v35+36–reflect on these words and pray in response Wed 7th Morning – Jeremiah 3 vs6-16 – consider how God calls us to be faithful to Him – pray for ‘stickability’ as a follower of Jesus Midday – pray for all those who work in places near to the Kirk Evening –Jeremiah 3 vs12+13– reflect on God’s mercy and pray in response Thur 8th Morning –Jeremiah 3v22 – 4v2 – consider what causes us to backslide– pray to be faithful Midday – pray to be more like Jesus, doing the Father’s will above all Evening - Jeremiah 3 v22 – reflect on these words at the end of the day and pray Fri 9th Morning – Jeremiah 4 vs19-22 – consider God’s pain conveyed through Jeremiah– pray for understanding of truth and to please God Midday – pray for parents and families in the church and in Liberton Evening –Jeremiah 4 v19– reflect on Jeremiah’s pain and pray in response Sat 10th Morning – Psalm 92 – take time and consider these verse of reasons to praise God – then pray in praise – even sing songs of praise! Midday – say nothing – take time to listen for God to speak with you Evening – Psalm 92 v1-3 – reflect on God’s love and faithfulness to you today – and pray in response


Liberton Kirk Celtic Devotions Sun 11th Morning – Psalm 93 – consider that ‘the LORD on high is mighty’ – pray to Him in praise Midday – pray a blessing on who was preaching today Evening – Psalm 93 v5 – reflect on God being so very holy – then pray to Him Mon 12th Morning –Jeremiah 6 vs16-21– consider how God’s people responded– pray to know the right paths to take, even today Midday – pray for someone you know at a crossroads in their life Evening – Jeremiah 6 v16 – reflect on paths chosen this day - and pray Tue 13th Morning –Jeremiah 7 vs1-11– consider what God is asking of us in these verses - pray in response Midday – pray for all in church leadership in the C.of S. Evening – Jeremiah 7 vs5-7 – reflect on what God requires of us and pray Wed 14th Morning – Jeremiah 10 vs1-16 – consider that ‘the LORD is the true God’– pray in response for God’s name to be glorified above all others Midday – make the Lord’s Prayer your prayer Evening – Jeremiah 10 v6 – reflect and pray to ‘the King of the nations’ Thur 15th Morning – Jeremiah 11 vs1-10– consider what Judah did wrong – pray to be faithful to God Midday – pray for Jesus to use you to reach out to others, even today Evening – Jeremiah 11 v10 – reflect on broken promises to God and pray Fri 16th Morning – Jeremiah 13 vs1-11 – consider the use of the linen belt – and pray not to be stubborn with God Midday – pray with thanksgiving for your faith in God – thru the ups and downs Evening – Jeremiah 13 vs10+11 – reflect on these words and pray in response Sat 17th Morning – Psalm 94– consider how God deals with the wicked here – pray to understand Midday – pray for Edinburgh to experience God’s saving grace Evening – Psalm 94 vs17-19 – reflect on God’s love and consolation – pray in response at the end of your day Sun 18th Morning – Psalm 95 – consider God, the LORD, the Rock of our salvation – pray a blessing on our Kirk Midday – pray a blessing on someone who has hurt you Evening – Psalm 95 vs 6+7 – reflect on how God has blessed you this day and pray in response Mon 19th Morning – Jeremiah 14 vs10-16 – consider God’s strong words here– pray for understanding Midday – pray for someone outside of the church family you know Evening – Jeremiah 14 v10– reflect and pray not to wander from God Tue 20th Morning – Jeremiah 17 vs5-8 – consider why trusting in God is best – pray to do so , more and more Midday – pray for those using the Upper Room today Evening –Jeremiah 17 v7+8– reflect on what these verses say to you


then pray in response Wed 21st Morning – Jeremiah 17 vs9+10 – consider how these verses speak to you then pray in response Midday – say nothing – take time to listen for God to speak with you Evening – Jeremiah 17 v10– reflect and pray at the end of your day Thu 22nd Morning – Jeremiah 18 vs1-17 – consider being clay in the Potter’s hands – and pray to be flexible and useful to Him Midday – pray for a longing to know God more and more Evening – Jeremiah 18 v4 – reflect on God’s shaping of your life – and pray Fri 23rd Morning – Jeremiah 23 vs1-8 – consider God’s prophetic words through Jeremiah – pray to know Jesus, King of all kings Midday – pray for those who serve us in leadership at LK Evening – Jeremiah 23 v5 – reflect on who you shared Jesus with today Sat 24th Morning – Psalm 96 – consider why we should sing to the LORD – and do so Midday – pray for the church to know a Sunday blessing tomorrow! Evening – Psalm 96 v4 – reflect on these words and praise God in response Sun 25th Morning – Psalm 97 – consider that our God reigns – and pray in praise to Him Midday – make songs of praise your prayerful song through the day! Evening –Psalm 97 v12 – reflect on your day and pray to the LORD Mon 26th Morning – Jeremiah 23 vs23-32– consider how God’s word is like fire and like a hammer– and pray in response Midday – pray for all who will be preparing sermons and talks this week Evening – Jeremiah 23 v29 – reflect on these words again - and give thanks for God’s Word Tues 27th Morning – Jeremiah 24– consider what these verses say to you – and pray for understanding Midday – pray for peace among the nations of our world Evening – Jeremiah 24 v7 – reflect and pray for such a heart Wed 28th Morning – Jeremiah 26 vs10-24 – consider why Jeremiah was threatened with death – pray for those in our world being persecuted for their faith in Jesus Midday – pray the Prayer for the Month Evening – Jeremiah 26 v16– reflect and pray for the safety of other believers Thu 29th Morning – Jeremiah 29 vs10-14 – consider God’s plan for your life – then pray! Midday – make the Lord’s Prayer your own prayer Evening –Jeremiah 29 v11– reflect on these words – and pray to God Fri 30th Morning – Jeremiah 31 vs23-34 – consider all the good things in these verses that God is going to do for His people – pray to be a part of it all Midday – pray for those who are coming back to their faith in God Evening – Jeremiah 31 v28 – reflect on God’s hand on your life and pray Sat 31st Morning – Jeremiah 33 vs1-3 – consider these great words – and pray! Midday – pray for the church to know a Sunday blessing tomorrow! Evening – Jeremiah 33 v 3 – reflect on these words and call on God


A Prayer for October from a

Liberton Kirk member

Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ Jeremiah 33 v 3

Heavenly Father Thank you for the opportunity you give us to not only know of You but truly to know You. Thank you for leading me here to Liberton Kirk, where I have found friendship and fellowship to help me carry on my walk of faith with You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

Elder’s Sunday Duties

Door Duties 9-30am service east east area Tom Baxendale Rosie Carmichael Tom Baxendale West west area Pearl Kelly Eric Brown Stuart Fleming north plate Stuart Fleming Chris Young Fiona Knight 11-00am service west extreme west Sylvia Bennett Bill Robb Netta Rough east extreme east Helen Sutherland Helen Colley Jill Niven north centre west Jacqui Tait Betty Boyle Christine Johnson front gate centre east Derek Jardine John Gill Derek Jardine Gallery west gallery west Rink van Dijke David Colley Rink van Dijke and west plate Gallery east gallery east Ann Weir Chris Boyle Alan Lonnie banker east plate Stewart Heney Claire Mayberry Alan Carmichael

Any elder unable to attend must arrange a substitute. Alison Walker 664 3631



Gala Concert in the Kirk

Saturday 24th October at 7.30pm

Celebrating the Bicentenary

and showcasing some of the talents in the congregation

Come along and find out that Liberton really has got talent!

Light refreshments will be served

Suggested donation £5


The October issue contains articles on . .

Jackie Macadam discovers the religious roots of John Logie Baird, through the eyes of his son.

A look at the drive to recruit the ministers of the future, with a special focus on the various

ministries of the Church of Scotland.

Jackie Macadam reports from the National Youth Assembly.

Ian Bradley highlights the distinctive spiritual atmosphere of Argyll.

The Moderator considers the price of being a Christian in some parts of the world today.

The Rev Dr Martin Fair reflects on the challenges laid down to Christians by the Epistle of James.

The Very Rev Dr James Simpson highlights the virtue of child-likeness

John R Hume finds a town steeped in history in North Lanarkshire As Ron Ferguson takes a break, his pet collie Mansie steps in…

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

or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

th The church will be open from 8.00am until 8.00pm for quiet prayer and reflection throughout the day. At 7.00pm, there will be a short time of praise followed by our Break of Fast. This will also be an opportunity to return our Giving Forms in a sealed envelope addressed to Eric Brown, FWO Convenor.

th The church will be open again from 8.00am until 11.00am for prayer, friendship and an opportunity to return our Giving Forms.

– Calum Gubby has accepted our invitation to give an Organ Recital, which will surely fill our hearts as we look forward . . . . to the .


Plans to remove Liberton from Liberton ?

The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland is reviewing ward boundaries for local elections and is consulting the public (YOU!) until 22nd October on boundary changes which it has developed in consultation with the Edinburgh Council. Presently, ward 16 (Liberton/Gilmerton) is roughly triangular, bordered on the South by the ring road, on the North East by Dalkeith Road (mainly) and on the West by the Braid Hills (that boundary runs by Liberton Tower and Meadowhead Farm). It is now proposed to cut out an area including Liberton High School, Liberton Northfield, Liberton Kirk and the houses between Kirk Brae and Liberton Tower. This area is to become part of Southside/Newington (ward 15) along with the houses at Double Hedges.

“OpenDoors - uk” events

24 October : Encounter Egypt "The story of the persecuted church in Egypt is not only a story of brokenness and suffering, but also a story of victory. Not because we are heroes, but be-cause God is alive!" (Christian in Egypt) The last four years in Egypt have seen two revolutions and three presidents, and yet Christians continue to be opposed. Despite this, the church is growing every day. On 24 October at Encounter Egypt we are delighted to welcome an interna-tional speaker who will bring stories of hope and courage from our persecuted brothers and sisters in Egypt. Singer-songwriter, and director of Worship at CLAN Gathering, Allan McKinlay will lead us in a time of worship. The good news is that this is all free! There is no need to book. Just come and join us on Saturday 24 October at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, York Place, Perth, PH2 8EP at 7pm. In our 60th anniversary year, we want to thank you for your invaluable support, while looking forward to all that God is yet to do. 20 November : Secret Christians and Smuggled Hope It's not too late to book tickets to Secret Christians and Smuggled Hope! Join us for an inspiring and encouraging 60th anniversary celebration from 7.00pm on 20 November at Findlay Church in Glasgow. We are delighted to partner with New Scottish Arts to bring you an interpretation of God's Smuggler, which debuted with success at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. You will also have the opportunity to hear the incredible testimony of Yong Sook, a Christian ex-prisoner and refugee from North Korea. As we are led in a time of worship by New Scottish Arts, we will praise God for His faithfulness to the persecuted church over the last 60 years, while interceding for the work that has yet to be done. Fill your car, bring your friends - don't miss out! Tickets are £10, or £6 for under 21s. You can book on our website, https://partners.opendoorsuk.org; by calling the office on 01292 800 006, or by emailing [email protected]


You can see a map of the whole ward in the briefing note on the website of the Liberton and District Community Council, www.libertondistrict.org.uk or (on paper) in the Liberton Kirk Centre foyer.

The Boundary Commission has based this proposal on a ‘Natural Communi-ties’ geography devised by the Council, discarding the alternative of following Community Council boundaries. It is difficult to see what communality we have

with an area which is separated from us by the Braid Hills, Kings Buildings and the Cameron Toll shopping centre. Links that would be broken (for electoral and councillor represen-tation) include those between Liberton High School and part of its catchment area, and between the two Church of Scotland churches and their parishes. Liberton Hospital and Liberton Primary School would remain in ward 16. The proposal makes nonsense of the Community

Council area which would have to look to two sets of four councillors. The Liberton and District Community Council is putting together a response

to the consultation, suggesting an alternative boundary based on the local Community Council areas. It is looking for support.

The Boundary Commission has an excellent consultation site with maps and the full background at https://www.consultation.lgbc-scotland.gov.uk/node/12.

You may find it easier to look at the downloads on the Community Council website www.libertondistrict.org.uk, and there are paper copies of the basic consultation papers in the Liberton Kirk Centre. Electoral arrangements are a complex matter but telling points you could make include

i. that local ties would be broken, ii. that we have little affinity with Southside/Newington, iii. that the boundaries are not convincing (‘easily identifiable’), and iv. that the removal of the centre of Liberton to another ward would not

be conducive to efficient local government. You can express your views on the Commission’s consultation website

(above). Or you can simply write to The Local Government Boundary Commis-sion, Thistle House, 91 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HD by 22nd October.

Please help us to keep Liberton as Liberton. Peter Schwarz

Area to be removed to ward 15 under the proposal


Bicentenary Events

We are getting through our Bicentenary events, but there are still things to look forward to. We have two more – Iain Penman, who was our neighbour at KLM for some years, will be with us in October, and Maggie Lane, now at Kirkliston, will preach to us at the end of November. The August was amazing – so many people spread around the church halls and the garden! Thanks to Netta Rough and her team for organising it, and to all those who helped in so many ways with the entertainment and the hospitality. By the time this magazine is in print we will have had the at the end of September, and now we are looking forward to the in the Kirk on 24th October. There is still time to offer your talents for this to Calum, who is organising the programme, but if you don’t want to participate then please come along and enjoy the talent on display – and the refreshments too! Ruth Davies, 664 3608

Safe Families for children

This is the subject for an “Awareness Evening” to be held on th

One of the key focus areas in the Liberton/Gilmerton Local Community Plan developed by the Neighbourhood Partnership is to increase sup-

port to parents. Safe Families for Children Scotland is partnering with Bethany Christian Trust and the Council Team in Edinburgh South on this project, which aims to help vulnerable families, par-

ticularly at times of crisis. Sometimes families have no support network around them to help. Come along and hear about what sort of problems there are

in our area and what plans there are to provide support and help. This is a subject of interest to anyone who cares about children growing up today - please note the date and time. Ruth Davies (SEECAT Chairman)

Choir for Carol Service

Choir rehearsals for the Lessons and Carols Service on Wednesday 16th Decem-ber will begin on Tuesday 10th November for six weeks. Anybody who wants to sing in a four-part choir is welcome to come along to the Wilson Hall on the 10th at 7.45pm. We are often short of men – men who can sing please note - if you can read music, that’s even better! Ruth Davies, Tel. 664 3608



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Editors note Material for the

issue, should be in my hands

The deadline for the December/January 2016 magazine is Sunday 15th November

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

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

@blueyonder.co.uk

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Please note that the inclusion of an adver-tisement 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.

September crossword

Change of Address If 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, Liberton Kirk Office, 30 Kirkgate, Edinburgh, EH16 6RY Thanks very much Name (s) OLD Address

NEW Address NEW Telephone

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Hours of Services : 9-30am, 11am & 6-30pm

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.

Liberton Kirk - names and addresses

Minister: Rev JOHN N YOUNG, PhD MA BD(Hons), Liberton Manse, 7 Kirk Park, EH16 6HZ. Tel 664 3067. email: [email protected]

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

Pastoral Support Worker: Ray Bain, 43 Hawthornvale, Newhaven, Tel 477 4785, Mobile 07982 241 598

Youth Worker: Andy Chittick, 15 Gilmerton Dykes Terrace, EH17 8LU. Tel 468 0326

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 5008 Editor 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] Sunday Club Secretaries: John and Linda Skinner 12 Alnwickhill Terrace

Tel 258 2889 Church Officer: William Mearns, 30 Kirkgate, EH16 6RY, Tel 672 3576. Convener of Visitors to the Elderly: Morag Fowlie, 7 Gilmerton Station Road,

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

Kirkgate, EH16 6RY. Tel 664 8264. email: [email protected]

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


Page 36 Liberton Kirk Magazine No.641 Printed at The Dolphin Press, Tel 01592771652 www.dolphinpress.co.uk Data/Publisher/LibKirkOct15.pub Published 31st May 2015


Northumbrian Celtic

Devotions - with Jeremiah! How is your daily walk with Jesus going? How is your daily devotional pilgrimage as we move into October? Do others note that you take time out with God? As part of the church’s bi-centenary celebra-tions, the monthly Bible readings have been taking a different slant. The church here at Liberton owes much to the Northumbrian Celtic tradition of Christianity and we are borrowing from that as we pilgrimage together through 2015 and onwards. The Celtic brand of Christianity has emphasis on monastery and mission, obedience to the Spirit’s prompting and a real sense of maintaining a continual devotion in daily living. Hence the importance of remembering Jesus and keeping in step with God the Spirit. However we are all prone to wander and disappoint Father God – therefore we need to ‘read the Bible and pray every day, and you’ll grow, grow, grow!’

For this reason we are encouraging each other to start, improve or continue a daily devotion with the Lord and His Word, and for October,

will be our main focus – have you ever read it? Jeremiah’s writings are not the most upbeat in the Bible – there are more tears and warnings than hugs and blessings for sure. However, in among the words

about sin and suffering are treasures – about God’s faithfulness and love to His wayward people. Poor Jeremiah labours for 40 years with hardly a rainbow in

sight…and yet from his sermons and prophecies we can learn so much about his God, our God, the LORD God of Judah and of Israel.

As well as (see the middle pages insert) to help us focus on the Bible passages, with relevant thoughts and prayers, there is

available on and on to enable us to take time in the morning, at midday and in the evening to cele-

brate, listen, pray and respond. And we all got a free bookmark/postcard to help us!

Alastair Cameron

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