SPRING 2013

Scottish Charities No. SC006456

CONGREGATIONAL REGISTER

BAPTISMS

‘LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME’

25/11/12 Helen Clark Morton23/12/12 Matthew Alan Hessett27/01/13 Angus Lloyd McCartney

DEATHS

‘I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE’

06/11/12 Mr James Silcock13/11/12 Mr John MacPhee20/11/12 Mr Robert Johnston22/11/12 *Mrs Margaret Kelly30/11/12 Mr William Hay01/12/12 Mr David Robertson03/12/12 *Mrs Irene Innes05/12/12 *Mr Sandy Erskine21/12/12 Baby Laya Taylor01/01/13 *Mrs Helen Hendry13/01/13 Mr Len Lyon

* denotes member

‘KIRK SESSION AT HOME’

After noting declining numbers in attendance in the last year or two the KirkSession has decided to review the design of this long running social event,

(61 years ) to which ‘senior’ (pensioner) members and those who have beenwidowed have traditionally been invited. A small group carried out aconsultation exercise and as a result a change of format has been agreed, to betried out experimentally this year.Three aspects in particular have altered. Firstly, there will be a change from

serving ‘dinner’ to our guests to a slightly less formal ‘Afternoon Tea’approach. Secondly, we have decided on a move away from Saturdayafternoon to a Friday. Thirdly we are taking the event out of the church toCarronvale House by way of a change of scene.Entertainment is still very much on the agenda however, and for those who

require it, transport to and from the event will be provided.The date set is 22nd March and invitations will be coming out via the elders.

Please reply promptly as places at Carronvale are limited to 50 and will beallocated on a first come first served basis. Also, if you, or another memberyou know, are eligible but don’t receive an invitation please let your elderknow. "

LARBERT CHURCHES YOUTH TRUST UPDATE:(Registered Charity SC040524)

Mike Glass, our schools' worker is making excellent progress since he startedwith the Trust in August. He is building solid relationships, and gaining anexcellent reputation with the staff and young people in our schools. He has nowcompleted his probation period and has managed to visit most of our supportingcongregations.Mike continues to be involved in a series of assemblies in our local primary schoolsand the High School end of term Christmas service was well attended. TheHolocaust reflection room has again been well received and is to be an annualfixture in the High School diary.Scripture Union groups in the High School and Ladeside, Kinnaird andStenhousemuir Primaries continue to grow. Mike is currently heavily involved inorganising the Trust's Weekend away for secondary aged pupils in March.The Trust thanks all of our supporters for their continuing prayer and financialsupport. Our monthly prayer breakfasts continue on the first Saturday of eachmonth, in Falkirk Free Church at 9am, to which all are invited. Anyone who wouldlike further information; to receive Mike's prayer letter, or to offer financial supportto the Trust should contact Robin Duncan - 01324 556026

KIRK SESSION NEWS…..

The arrangements for March Communion…The Morning Communion will be at 10.30am.

The Afternoon Communion is at 2.30pm.

News of the Presbytery Plan for the Larbert Churches

In the last Eastwords, following a special meeting of Presbytery, theagreement reached about the churches in the Larbert area was thatLarbert East and Larbert Old remain as having their own minister;

Airth and Bothkennar and Carronshore link, and Stenhouse and Carronand Larbert West link, reducing the number of ministers from 5.5 to 4.All the churches also have to agree to change parish boundaries toensure a more equal distribution of parish populations.

Since then, the Presbytery Plan, with some adjustment to other areas,has been agreed centrally by the Ministries Council. However, both

Stenhouse and Carron and Bothkennar and Carronshore have appealedagainst Presbytery’s decision, and at the time of writing, we stillawait the outcome of their appeals.

It remains the case that no changes will take place until one or otherof the present ministers in the 4 churches most affected by the changesretires or moves to another charge.

The Kirk Session will continue to keep members and friends in LarbertEast informed of any further developments. Please, as always,remember this whole situation in your prayers.

DEACONS COURTCOIN CANS

A BIG thank you to all who participate in donating via coin cans.£714.28 was raised last year. There issufficient money in the Sound System fund atpresent, but please continue to donate via thecoin cans and we will get back to you as soonas possible with the information of the fund thecoin can donations are being allocated to.If you wish to take part, you can collect a coin can from the foyer or seeEleanor Neilson.

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WORLD MISSION S.O.S. Save Old Stamps

The Church of Scotland Stamp Centre raisesthousands of pounds annually for World Mission. Thisis currently contributing to this year’sProject in LEBANON where refugees are taughtagricultural skills to help them earn a living.

The total raised so far for this Project is £2,479-50.The next Project will be announced soon.The success of these projects depends on you and the many friends of thecongregation, far and wide, who faithfully save every used stamp they can lay theirhands on! Thank you, one and all.Use the boxes at the back of the church or give your used stamps toErnie Macintyre who will see that they are delivered to the World Mission office inEdinburgh. Remember, damaged stamps have NO VALUE, so leave a good border roundeach stamp.If you have an OLD STAMP ALBUM lying forgotten in a drawer or a cupboard, why notconsider donating it to World Mission? It would not only contribute to the work of W.M.,but might even find a home with an active Stamp collector who would treasure yourcollection.

Thank-you again for your valuable support.

Have a look at our new website:http://www.larberteastchurch.com

HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN………from Scotland!A minister was testing children in an RE class.He asked them, “If I sold my house and my car and gave all themoney to the church, would that get me into Heaven?”“NO!” the children answered.“If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the grass and kept thegarden tidy – would that get me into Heaven?”Again the children shouted, “NO!”By now, he was beginning to smile.“Well, then. If I was kind to animals and gave sweeties to all the children,would that get me into Heaven?”“NO!”He was just bursting with pride for them!“Then how can I get into heaven?”A wee boy shouted out, “YUV GOAT TAE BE DEID!”

NO, YOU ARE NOT IMAGINING YOU ARE READING THIS FORTHE SECOND TIME……..JUST IN CASE YOU ONLY GLANCED OVER THEYOUNG CHURCH PAGE……

KCB..A HUGE Thank You to everyone who has sogenerously donated kids clothes.We have a problem and urgently need your help.

This project will only work if people buy the beautifulclothes that have been handed in.Our prices are unbeatable but it costs nothing to take alook so please, please come along, bring your family and friends, tell your neighbours.We are open everyThursday morning from 9.15-10.45am in the upper room.Look forward to seeing you.

Happy New Year from Christian Aid. This is going to be a very busy andhopefully fruitful year in our fight against poverty.

CA has joined forces with 50 other organizations including Save theChildren; UNICEF and Oxfam under the banner ‘ENOUGH FOOD FOREVERYONE – IF’.This campaign will be the largest mass campaign movement since ‘MakePoverty History’. It is hoped that 20 million people will support it throughprayer, by writing to MP’s and the Government regarding aid and taxdodging by multi-national companies.In June the UK hosts a ‘Food and Hunger Summit followed by the G8 Summitin Northern Ireland – another opportunity to contact our Government toshow our support for the campaign. More details on christianaid.org.uk/if.

There is enough food in the world for everyone, yet almost 900 millionpeople in the world go hungry and 2 million children die from malnutrition.

How can we ignore this? It is a scandal and must be challenged.As a church we will be keeping you informed about IF.

Dates to remember:Bridge Walk - 20th April 2013Christian Aid Coffee Morning - 18th May 2013.

There is a ‘Count Your Blessings Calendar 2013’ available inside the ChristianAid Magazine.

Christian Aid Scotland Annual Review 2012 is on the Notice Board in the hall.

Please support CA in any way you can – we are always open to new ideas!

Dear Melville, Roy and Church Family,

I would like to thank you all for your prayersand constant kindness shown to my husbandWilliam and me on our recent prolonged hospital stays.It was so lovely to receive get-well cards by post, it brightened the days!

Now home, I am getting stronger by the day and hope to give theThursday morning service a try in the not too distant future.

Thank you all.Eleanor and William McLean.

LMCA - Dates for 2013 are as follows:

LADIES - ARE YOUINTERESTED IN SINGING?After hearing the Barbershop Singers atthe recent concert held by the LMCA,some ladies have expressed an interestin starting up a group of their own.

If you enjoy fellowship and singing (youdon’t need to be a professional), pleasecontact Pat Nicol on 01324 831182.

Thursday 28th February at 7.00pmLarbert West Church

Friday 8th March at 7.00pm5th Annual Dinner in the Park Hotel.

LMCA

In the coming weeks, look out for the Tanzania team distributing our “Buy-A-Brick” sheetsto raise funds for the project. Please use these to encourage your friends, family, youthgroups, clubs and work mates to support the project. Each sheet contains 25 bricks. Eachbrick costs £1.Every 80 sheets completed helps us to provide a home for children who need to take onthe responsibility of looking after brothers and sisters, as they live day in and day out withHIV and its impact on their lives.

GO LIGHTLYMargaret Lightly has a group of people who want to participate in the“Go-Lightly” sponsored events. Margaret says: “ Thank you for all the interest in thisproject. I now have several ladies wanting to join me and have had it suggested wehave some kind of an exercise class or perhaps a walking group or maybe even

both!!! These will have to be given a lot of thought before our launch date of3rd March. I will have more information for everyone by the middle of Februarywhere I will be able to advise what will be happening. I will also have sponsor sheetsready to be uplifted (some have said they don't want to be sponsored but will make a

donation - this will be very gratefully received – thank you) So, ladies (and gentlemen),watch out for the way-in to the weigh-in and let's Go-Lightly together.

GLOBAL AWARENESS CHALLENGEThe Vine Trust have designed a series of Global Awareness challenges for youngpeople to engage in a fun way in the issues and problems of young people in thedeveloping world as well as making them more aware of the society they live in.Groups have until 31 December 2013 to complete 6 or more challenges. For moreinformation and a registration form please download the leaflet at the web addressbelow:http://www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/system/files/Vine%20Trust%20Global%20Challenge.pdf

SPRING INTO TANZANIA – An interactive musical journey around the World –Friday 22nd MarchIn the first of our program of fundraising events, Susan Appelbe and The House Bandquartet have very kindly offered to put on a concert in the church on Friday 22 Marchat 7.30pm to raise funds for the project. Tickets are priced £8 (£5 for concessions).

There will be lots of audience participation so come prepared to get involved in theentertainment. The ticket price includes refreshments and some sample Africancatering (courtesy of Fiona Jardine). We will need your help to attend, publicise andsell tickets for this event. Please contact Margaret Lightly if you want information

about selling tickets.

NCC GROUPThe NCC group is a chance for men of all ages to meet together in a very relaxed and informal wayand over a curry get to know each other better. The group has two main strands to it; firstly, weexplore what our own discipleship as a follower of Jesus is about. This always leads to fun, livelyand very interesting discussions and the occasional debate. Secondly, we want to reach out to themen in Larbert and Stenhousemuir with the amazing Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Curry Club is excited about our plans for 2013 and we hope that we manage to provide anevent or activity that you will be excited about attending in 2013.

Monthly Curry Club Nights

The curry club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Gulnar Restaurant.The dates for the next four meetings are:

Tuesday 5th February 13 Tuesday 12th March 13 Tuesday 9th April 13 Tuesday 14th May 13

Special Events

We have also planned the following special events:

Ten Pin Bowling - Wednesday 6th March 13Get your team together and try to win the trophy!

Canal Walk – Falkirk Wheel to Linlithgow followed by a pub mealSunday 16th June 13Join us for a leisurely stroll along the Union Canal, through the “darkie” and then arriving inLinlithgow for a meal and then the train home.

Italian Meal and Snooker Night – Sunday 16th June 13Enjoy a delicious Italian meal at the Gambero Rosso restaurant followed by a fun game ofsnooker.

We are also arranging a few men’s breakfasts which will give you a chance to enjoy ahearty, but probably not healthy breakfast followed by an opportunity for you to hearfrom an invited speaker. The location of these breakfasts is to be confirmed,however we can confirm the following dates for your diary:Saturday 16th March 13Saturday 22nd June 13

Exciting plans are beginning to take shape for the first ever Larbert East Church Men’s Day onSaturday 4th May 13, watch this space for what is sure to be a fantastic day for men everywhere.

For further information on any of these events please contact George Peden on01324 554530 or email george.peden@syngenta.com

GIFTS TOWARDS TANZANIA 2013A few anonymous donors within Larbert East have recently made very significant,generous personal donations towards the costs of the workparty. The team would liketo take this opportunity to publicly thank them for these gifts. They are very muchappreciated and we’d like the donors to know that we are very grateful for their kindcontributions to this most vital work. Thank you very much! You know who you are.

TANZANIA 2013 VINE TRUST COFFEE MORNING – Saturday 27 April 2013The Tanzania team will be hosting a Coffee Morning in the church on Saturday27 April 2013. Again, your support for this event is essential and will be greatlyappreciated.Mamo Rose’s Kilimanjaro Arabica Coffee will be available on the day. Tickets willbe priced £2.

YOUTH LEADERS EVENT, AT THE VINE TRUST CENTREFOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP, EDINBURGH

Saturday 9 March 2013

The Vine Trust are hosting an event for leaders of youth groups on Saturday 9 th March2013 at their Centre for Global Citizenship which includes a cinema and a state of theart interactive education centre.The event is for youth group leaders to come and see the potential for youth groupsto use the centre. The objectives of the day are to:

• Showcase the Centre for Global Citizenship• Introduce the idea of consideration of Vine Trust for challenges• To prepare and channel a new generation into the Vine Trust’s overseas volunteerprogramme

Programme10:45 Refreshments on arrival11:00 Introduction to the work of the Vine Trust11:30 Tour of Barge; Global Citizenship12:00 Discussion, Feedback and Questions12:30 Light lunch (optional) & networking13:30 End of session

TANZANIA 2013On behalf of the Tanzania team, I would like to take the opportunity once again to thankeveryone in the church for their continued encouragement as we prepare to go to Africa inSeptember to build homes for children and widows affected by the HIV epidemic in the Moshiarea of Tanzania.There is great enthusiasm within the team, as demonstrated at the recent Vine Trust service on13 January, and there are a lot of good initiatives underway to help raise funds and awareness,a few of which are mentioned below, namely “Buy-a-brick”, “Spring into Tanzania”, “GoLightly”, “Global Awareness Challenge” and the Tanzania 2013 coffee morning in April.BUY-A-BRICKCaring for 3 younger brothers, whilst grieving the loss of your mum to AIDS before your 14thbirthday, is all too common a story in sub Saharan Africa. The pressures are immense andmade worse when the shack you are living in begins to collapse around you... Vine Trust inpartnership with local communities and NGO’s in Tanzania is trying to help by building 24 newhomes in the next 3 years for vulnerable families so that their future may be more secure andtheir life chances greatly enhanced through access to education, training and medical support.

Shirley & MarcyA mother was concerned about her kindergartenson walking to school. He didn't want his mother towalk with him. She wanted to give him the feelingthat he had some independence but yet know thathe was safe.

So she had an idea of how to handle it. She asked aneighbour if she would please follow him to schoolin the mornings, staying at a distance, so heprobably wouldn't notice her. She said that sinceshe was up early with her toddler anyway, it wouldbe a good way for them to get some exercise aswell, so she agreed.The next school day, the neighbour and her little girl set out following behindTimmy as he walked to school with another neighbour girl he knew. She did thisfor the whole week.

As the two kids walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy 's littlefriend noticed the same lady was following them as she seemed to do every dayall week. Finally she said to Timmy, 'Have you noticed that lady following us toschool all week? Do you know her?'

Timmy nonchalantly replied, 'Yeah, I know who she is.'

The little girl said, 'Well, who is she?'

'That's just Shirley Goodnest, 'Timmy replied, 'and her daughter Marcy.'

'Shirley Goodnest? Who is she and why is she following us?

'Well,' Timmy explained, 'every night my Mum makes me say the 23rd Psalmwith my prayers, 'cos she worries about me so much. And in the Psalm, it says,' Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me all the days of my life', so I guess I'lljust have to get used to it!'

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and begracious unto you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.

May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be with you today and always.I know you smiled!I sure did.Pass this on and brighten someone's day!

Please pray that Shirley Goodnest & Marcy go with everyone you love!!!

Church and Society – What can I do?Poverty, economics, social issues and equality, education, international affairs, ethics inscience and medicine – these are all BIG issues so it is not surprising that often we feel, asindividuals or even as a congregation, that we are too small to make a difference.However, this is not the case. The Church and Society Council supports a number ofcampaigns and initiatives and produces information and resources to enable congregations toget involved and have a voice in response to today’s big issues and to put their faith intoaction.Based on the theme “Caring for the Earth,” here are some ideas of small things you could trythat will make a difference.

Carbon fast for LentInstead of giving up chocolate or sweet treats for Lent,why not focus on your household instead and theimpact it has on the planet?Tearfund encourages us to have a “Carbon Fast” forLent. Some simple suggestions include turning downthe heating whilst wearing more jumpers; to avoidingbuying imported food for a week; to sharing householditems like ladders and lawnmowers with neighbours, rather than buying them; to

praying for those whose lives have already been severely affected by deforestation andindustrialised agriculture.For those with internet access, you can sign up at www.tearfund/org/carbonfast and receiveweekly challenges that will make you think about how the way we live impacts upon theplanet.

Food is a Gift from God“Food is more than just fuel. It is a gift and a blessing upon which we all depend.” This

is a quote from a thought provoking leaflet resource produced by theChurch and Society Council. It highlights that “food waste is a bigproblem and Scottish households throw away over half a million tonnesof food waste every year. Wasted food is not only a waste of money andan environmental problem, it is an affront to God. The wanton disregardof the gift of food and its casual disposal should be offensive to allChristians. “If you want to do something about this problem, consider downloadingthe leaflet, “Food is a Gift from God,” from the Church and Society

Council’s website in the section “Make a difference locally.” It also contains a short biblestudy on the issue.You could also try the following things:

Measure out portion sizes (instead of guesswork) so there’s no waste Plan your meals in advance Make a list and buy only what you need Make the most of your freezer

http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/speak_out

The Young Church are enjoying a busy sessionand we thought you would like to know what weare up to….

Each Sunday we continue to explore the “LightRange” material from Scripture Union. FromSparklers to Youth Group our children andyoung people are learning and having fun inmany different and enjoyable ways: exploringthe Bible, asking questions and workingtogether in groups according to age.The Sparklers are pre school. All Stars are P.1&2, Comets are P.3&4 andTrailblazers are P.5,6&7 - graduating to High School and Youth Group.

From January till the end of March, our YC offering money will go towards ‘TheLarbert Churches Youth Trust’. As you know this trust depends solely ondonations. Mike Glass, our Youth Worker, is based in Larbert High School. Healso works in all our local primary schools.From April till the end of June our offering will go toward our own‘TeamTanzania’. We plan to hold ‘awareness events’ to support our ‘team!’ Watchthis space.

On Saturday the 9th February our YC leaders and helpers are going to a trainingevent for Sunday School Teachers in Bonnybridge. This promises to be aninteresting morning, sharing with other neighbouring churches and learning ofnew and exciting multimedia, drama and craft ideas.

KCB..A HUGE Thank You to everyone who has so generously donated kidsclothes.We have a problem and urgently need your help.This project will only work if people buy the beautiful clothes that have beenhanded in.Our prices are unbeatable but it costs nothing to take a look so please, pleasecome along, bring your family and friends, tell your neighbours.We are open every Thursday morning from 9.15-10.45am in the upper room.Look forward to seeing you.

THE YOUNG CHURCH.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Sunday 3rd March – CommunionThe Morning Communion is at 10.30amThe Afternoon Communion is at 2.30pmThe Retiring Offering will be for the Barnabas Trust

Sunday 10th March – Mothering SundayThe Morning Service at 10.30am

Sunday 17th March – Annual Colourful ServiceThe Morning Service at 10.30am – we welcome members of theUniformed Organisations

Sunday 24th March – Palm SundayThe Morning Service at 10.30am

Monday 25th – Friday 29th March – Holy Week ServicesAll in Stenhouse and Carron Church at 7.30pm

Thursday 28th March – Weekday WorshipA special Maundy Thursday Short Communion Service at 11.15am

Sunday 31st March – Easter SundayThe Morning Service at 10.30am is a Family Service: Sacramentof BaptismA special Easter Evening Service – 6.30pm (the monthly EveningService a week earlier than usual)

CHRISTINE STONE -Our Mission Partner in Nepal

After a very full but encouraging two months of varied trainings, Christine wastempted to have a short break in Scotland, but decided to spend Christmas in Nepal.There she would enjoy going to the International Church and maybe the ChristmasParty for “singles and couples with no children”!January is a busy month for her – trainings in the chilly district of Dolakha about a5 hour drive North-East from Kathmandu. Then a long, English course for teachersfrom the mountainous areas who are spending the winter months in Kathmandu.As the Kathmandu International Study Centre (KISC) has a staffing crisis at themoment, Christine is taking over “A” (Highers) English and GCSE (Standard) Historyso she is swotting up her 20th Century History! “No hardship!” she says.

But the winter cold is a problem with electricity cuts and a shortage of bottled gas.Coming home after a time away from home can be difficult as everything is cold and perhapsno power for another 5 or 6 hours! FOUR hot water bottles are in constant use –day and night – when she can get gas to boil a kettle on the ONE gas-ring she usuallyuses for cooking. No luxuries like central heating and electric blankets for Christine!!But she is always cheerful – well – most of the time, she says – but God is always thereto listen to her moans and she trusts in Him completely. We pray that God will be withher, guard and protect her as she continues her work for Him in Nepal.

KATHMANDU INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE (KISC)KISC is a culturally diverse international school which was established in 1987, mainlyfor the children of expatriate mission families. It was originally part of a programmerun by United Mission to Nepal (UMN) and International Nepal Fellowship (INF) but moved tobeing Human Development and Community Services (HDCS) in 2005.KISC aims to provide a challenging yet supportive learning environment and operatesaccording to Christian values and Biblical truths in such a way that lives can be transformed.Their vision is to be living witnesses of Christ’s love through excellent education.They are often looking for full-time staff across a range of subjects and gap-year students arewelcome to go and work with children aged 4 – 14 years. KISC is suitable for young peoplewishing to be transformed and wanting to make a difference to the lives of other people.Teaching in KISC can be an exceptional and rewarding experience. Our Mission Partner,Christine Stone – this amazing woman – to quote an article about her – has been part of thisestablishment since its inauguration and still relishes the challenges of teaching creatively.

‘A MESSAGE FROM THE MANSE’FEBRUARY 2013

Dear FriendsIn recent weeks, on several occasions, different people have said to me that they takepride in speaking their minds. It has been described as ‘calling a spade a spade’, or whensomeone doesn’t hold back at all, ‘a spade a shovel’! However, any conversation, like anyrelationship, is a two-way street. We can say very directly what is on our minds, but if wewant to communicate with another person in a meaningful way, then they have to hearwhat we say without them being hurt by our words.

In my experience when we say something which we know is going to be difficult for theother person to hear, it is better to find a gentler way of saying it, rather than put their backsup. All of us will be able to think of occasions when we have opened our mouths andinserted both feet, wishing afterwards we had keep quiet. But similarly, we all know what itis like to be on the receiving end of harsh words – it hurts.

Once we have said something, we cannot take it back. If it is harsh or even unjust criticism,then no matter how sorry we are, or how often we apologise, even if we are forgiven, hurtcan remain like a scar. In time it may fade, but there is always some memory of spokenhurtful comments.

We must, of course, speak the truth, but the truth must be spoken in love, otherwise it is nottruth: it is revenge or a deliberate attack on another person. This is not the way God wantsus to relate to one another. In speaking about relationships within the church, the author ofthe letter to the Hebrews puts it like this:‘Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead let usencourage one another all the more, since you see that the Day of the Lord is comingnearer.’ Hebrews 10:25According to this verse, every time Christians meet together, whether it is on Sundays orthrough the week, we should encourage one another – and that includes how we speak toone another. So as Lent approaches, rather than giving up something to mark this time ofyear, instead let’s decide to do something much more positive. Let’s all encourage oneanother. It will make a world of difference.

Yours in Christ Jesus – Melville

LARBERT EAST CHURCH – LIST OF OFFICE BEARERS

Minister: Rev Melville Crosthwaite

Assistant Minister: Roy Cordukes

Church Officer: Mr John Carmichael

Organist: Mrs Margaret Appelbe

Session Clerk: Robin Duncan

Depute Session Clerk: Mrs Eleanor Neilson

Roll Keeper: Mr Duncan Paterson

Clerk and Depute Clerk to Deacon’s Court: Duncan and Margaret Walker

Treasurer: Mrs Kate Duncan

Assistant Treasurer: Mr Stuart Rae

Gift Aid: Mrs Kate Duncan

Property Convener: Mr John Green

Deputy Convener: Mr Eric Oswald

Flower Convener (Acting): Mrs Margaret Walker

Hall Lets Convener: Mrs Margaret Anderson

Young Church Leader: Mrs Senga Smith

Crèche Organiser: Mrs Charlene Jamieson

Website Editor: Mr Stuart Jamieson