Church Services for the month of August
Sundays 9, 16, 23, 30
9.45am services in Broxburn Church building, Broxburn
11am services in St. Nicholas Church building, Uphall
On Sunday 9 August we welcome Rev Alison Quilter to lead our service
If you require pastoral care, please contact
Session Clerks
Mrs Lynne McEwen 07933 352935 or Mr David McWilliams 07468 481281
Free to good home
There are two display cabinets, currently in the vestry at Broxburn church, that are looking for a new home. If you wish to ask further questions or would like to take one or both please contact the office. They look like this…
Broxburn Church A silver ring was found in the big hall last week. If anyone thinks it may be theirs, please contact David McWilliams.
Care Home Service
Holmes Gardens Sunday 9 August at 3pm
Coffee bar
Thanks to everyone who helped or supported our last coffee bar in any way. Although it was quieter than usual because of the holiday season, we made £239.21.
Afternoon tea
Our next afternoon tea is on 19th September from 2.00-4.00pm. Tickets, priced £7.50, are now on sale and are going fast. We have only 9 tickets left for sale so if you want any please contact Sue Sneddon on 07758195274. We are looking for volunteers to help provide baking and/or sandwiches and/or help on the day. If you can help please let Sue Sneddon know. We are also able to take donations of raffle prizes at any of our services.
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 food bank 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
Many thanks again for all your wonderful donations for the young adults. As well as normal foods and toiletries. Thank you all for your generosity.
HELPS/UKRAINE
Thank you to all who continue to offer donations of clothing, shoes, bags, etc for all ages. I was asked this week if toys could be given and the answer is a definite yes, so long as they are clean, in working order and fairly small (eg. Dolls, toy cars, stuffed animals, baby rattles). We had the wonderful news this week that the Ukraine Government have again allowed our Aid lorries back through with essential goods. Please pray that this continues and that our donations to Ukraine will go where they are most needed. In the meantime, many of your donations were reallocated to the Middle East base in Lebanon where the situation is, if anything, worse than in Ukraine. If you wish anything collected please call Evelyn or WhatsApp her on 07546 087230 or leave a message if she is unavailable.
Wednesday Prayer Meeting
The next meeting on Wednesday 12 August.
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.
Please take note that our email address has been changed to
office@broxburnanduphallparishchurch.org.uk
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Contact information:
Email: office@broxburnanduphallparishchurch.org.uk
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