Church Services for the month of October
Sundays 4, 11, 18, 25 October
Communion will be held in both buildings on Sunday 4 October
9.45am services in Broxburn Church building, Broxburn
11am services in St. Nicholas Church building, Uphall
On Sunday 27 September we will welcome Rev Ken Brown
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
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.
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.
Light Club.
It is proposed to start a lunchtime club at Kirkhill Primary School, similar to the Light Club currently running in Uphall Primary School. If you are interested in helping set this up or would like more information please speak to any member of the Mission Team. ( Lynne McEwen, Carol Smith, Annette Frater, Andy Carter and Jim Borland)
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 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
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
We 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
Thank you for your continued donations of foods and toiletries (and toothbrushes) for our vulnerable young adults. Please continue to offer what help you can.
We know this seems very early, but perhaps you might consider giving donations towards their Christmas. As in the past, We hope to prepare 100 gift bags, plus 100 Christmas day lunch bags. And as always, donations can all be left in the Open Door or call Evelyn on 07546 087230 for collections.
HELPS/UKRAINE
On 23 September we delivered a massive 30 sacks of clothes, shoes, bags, belts – the car could not hold any more. Volunteers at the Aid centre were delighted to receive these and informed us that a very full container bound for Beirut for forward distribution has now safely arrived in Rotterdam to await available shipping. Also, our donations specifically for Ukraine are now back on track after exit visa problems for Pavel and his van.
Please remember that donations (for men, women and children) are very much needed and can be left at the Open Door or call Evelyn – 07546 087230 for collection if preferred. Do lease leave a message or WhatsApp me if Evelyn don’t answer your call.
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
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’