Church Services for the month of September
Sundays 20, 27 September
9.45am services in St. Nicholas Church building, Uphall
11am services in Broxburn Church building, Broxburn
On Sunday 20 September will welcome Rev Dr Sheena Orr
Funeral
On Monday 28 September at 10am the funeral of the late Mrs. Rosa Glidden will be held in Broxburn Parish Church.
Pastoral Care
If you require pastoral care, please contact Session Clerks
Mrs Lynne McEwen 07933 352935 or Mr David McWilliams 07468 481281
Celebrating 21 years of BUSY!
On Friday 4th September we had a busy, noisy, joyful and informative evening in the church celebrating The BUSY Project’s 21st birthday. Thank you to all who celebrated with us.
BUSY merchandise.
We have a small range of merchandise to celebrate BUSY’s 21 birthday: Tea towels and mugs, £6.50 each or £12 for any two items and a range of stickers at 50p each. These are available from The Open Door or speak to Wilson Smith, Lynne McEwan or Mike Stears to make an order.
MacMillan Coffee Bar
A huge thanks to everyone who helped support our September coffee bar in any way. The total raised for MacMillan from the coffee bar, Sunday teas and a few donations was £500.00 – a fantastic result!
Afternoon Tea
Thanks to everyone who’s volunteered to bake and/or make sandwiches or to help on Saturday. Bakers are reminded not to use any nuts or nut products, and to include a list of ingredients for allergen purposes. Baking can either be handed in on Friday evening between 8.00 and 9.00 or on Saturday morning between 10.00 and 12.00. Sandwiches should be handed in on the Saturday morning. With all tickets sold, Saturday should be a busy day.
Christine’s marathon fundraiser.
Christine Turnbull is running the Loch Ness marathon on the 27th September and raising funds for The BUSY Project. Scan the QR code, go to http://www.thebusyproject.org.uk or speak to Christine to sponsor her.
The Guild
On Tuesday 6 October at 2.30pm in The Open Door. This week we will meet Guide dogs with Helen. All are very welcome.
Harvest Service
The Harvest Service will be on 11th October at 10.30am in St. Nicholas Church. Rev Ken Brown has kindly agreed to lead this service for us. There will be no 9.45am service that day which allows us to celebrate and worship together as we did last year. If you need transport to and from Broxburn to the service please speak to Sally North or Jim Borland. Similarly if you would be happy giving someone a lift that would be really appreciated so please let them know. You can also contact Carol in the office by emailing her at office@broxburnanduphallparishchurch.org.uk. After the service there will be tea and coffee and everyone is most welcome to stay and enjoy some fellowship. Details of Harvest gifts will follow soon
Storytime
Storytime is on Mondays at 1:30pm in The Open Door. There will be action songs and drawing as well as a story with an opportunity for the accompanying grown-ups to chat. Fun for all! And books will be available to borrow. Pass the word! Invitation in the attachments
Pastoral Care
The Pastoral Care Team would like to hear of anyone who would benefit from a pastoral care visit by a member of the team. You can contact us in a variety of ways:
*By email – pastoralcare@broxburnanduphallparishchurch.org.uk
*By phone – 07934 073349
*In writing – a small box has been placed at the front of each Church building along with a supply of request cards which should be completed with the required information. The cards should then be deposited into the locked box which will be checked regularly.
*In person – please contact any member of the team: Senga Brown, David McWilliams, Susan Gillies, David Wilkie, Sybil Cavanagh or Trudy MacDonald
Please try to ensure you have the persons consent to share their contact details. Information provided will be used only by the Pastoral Care Team.
Foodbank West Lothian
The foodbank urgently require the following items: Cold tinned meat, Gluten-free food items, Hand soap, Instant mashed potato, Long-life milk, Nappies – size 6, Nappies – size 7, Tea bags, Tinned custard, Tinned fruit, Tinned potatoes, Tinned vegetables Collection points are based in Scotmid Uphall (opposite the Open Door), Scotmid Broxburn, Waz’s and Tesco. All donations are very gratefully received.
West Lothian Foodbank thrives due to a team of committed volunteers, some of whom have been involved for at least 10 years.
SOYA
We continue to be so grateful for all the food and toiletry donations for our young adults. Special thanks at the moment for the further donations of toothbrushes and toothpastes, and the foods that are particularly helpful for those who are in hotels or homeless (cupa soups, pot noodles, etc). Also grateful thanks to our new online bank donors as well as to those who have given on a regular basis, on a one-of basis, or on a three-monthly basis. However large or small your donation, they are so gratefully received. Every single £ is amazing. Call Evelyn 07546 087230 for any home collection required.
HELPS/UKRAINE
We were overwhelmed this week with such wonderful donations. We received 37 Winter Warmer packs from The Mears Foundation (each of which contains a thermal hat, gloves and scarf, a thermal blanket and a flask for hot drinks) as well as clothes and shoes to fill 18 sacks, and 15lbs of candles. Thank you all for this amazing kindness. For home collections please call me on 07546 087230. Evelyn
WEDNESDAY PM PRAYER MEETINGS
A very small team continue to meet weekly on a Wednesday from 2.00 – 3.00 pm in the Uphall Community Centre, School Place. We believe prayer makes a difference and pray for our church, community and wider world, plus requests which can be passed to Sheena in church or by phone (854458). Please consider joining us – a short time which can make a big difference.
Prayer Chain
The prayer chain is available for urgent requests which are treated in strictest confidence. Please phone Sheena Carroll on 01506 854458.
Open Door
The Open Door is open Monday to Thursday 10am until 1pm. Please join us and bring a friend for coffee and a chat. We need new volunteers please call in for details.
Contact information:
Email: office@broxburnanduphallparishchurch.org.uk
Online: https://BroxburnandUphallParishChurch.org.uk/
Facebook.com: ‘Broxburn and Uphall Parish Church’