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Welcome to Worship:  Today we look forward to being led in worship by Rev. Dr . Jamie Milliken. Please make Jamie most welcome

Church Newsletter:  The new issue of our newsletter will be available after the  service again today. If you didn’t get one last Sunday please take one per household but feel free to take one for anyone you know who is unable to come to church.

Sunday Teas:  Tea/coffee will be served in the hall following the service.

Next Joint Service:  The quarterly joint service of United Irvine Parish will be held at Dreghorn and Springside Church  this afternoon (Sunday 15^th September) at 3.00pm. Communion will be served during the service and afterwards there will be a chance to chat with friends from across the parish over a cup of tea or coffee in the Church Hall.

Coffee Club:   Join us in the Church Hall on Tuesday mornings 10.30am – 12 noon. All are welcome.

Shalom Visit:  The next visit to Shalom Nursing Home will be on Wednesday 18^th September at 10.30am. Please come along and join the residents for a time of fellowship over a cup of tea/coffee and home baking followed by a short service of worship.

In our Prayers:  It is with sadness that we announce the death of Pat McNally.  The funeral service will be held in Dreghorn and Springside Church on Wednesday 18^th September at 1.15pm and thereafter at Dreghorn Cemetery. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim and the family at this sad time.

Quiz Night:  On Saturday 28^th September we will be holding a Quiz Night in the Church Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets, £5 each, are on sale after the service today, at the Coffee Club on Tuesday morning and also from Irene Stevenson (tel: 218189). A fun night for everyone!

Women’s Retreat:  St.Kentigern’s Church, New Farm, Kilmarnock. Saturday 5^th October, from 10.00am for coffee and scones, lunch provided, suggested donation £7. Contact Anne McCabe, for more details, on  - 07780755878 , annebuttercup@gmail.com           

Pastoral Care Day:  A Pastoral Care Day will be held in Fullarton ConneXions on Saturday 12^th October, 9.30am – 2.00pm (includes tea/coffee and a light lunch.) The day will be led by Rev. Dr. Jamie Milliken and John MacDonald (Pastoral  Assistant) and is open to all who are already involved in Pastoral Care within the parish as well as to those who might be interested in finding out more about   Pastoral Care (without committing to becoming involved). The idea is to do some training, some of which will be a refresher for those already involved in Pastoral Care and an introduction to those who are new to it.                                

Parish Magazine:  A new name is needed for our UICS parish magazine!  Any good ideas? Please submit them before October 31^st.

Weekend Away 2: Field Study Centre, Millport, 7^th – 9^th February ’25.  Rooms are mostly en suite, twin beds. Cost is approximately **£85 per person (includes all meals). Deposits of £25 for this weekend must be paid by 20^th October ’24.**Cost depends on final numbers attending, to be confirmed by November 2024. 

You can also book as a Day Visitor on Saturday (8^th Feb) and pay  just £5 per meal for lunch and/or dinner.

FlowerRota:                                                                                              Sun. 15^th Sept:  Mr. R. Gale            Sun. 22^ndSept:  Mrs. M. English                  Sun. 29^th Sept:  Mrs. I. Morrison     Sun.    6^th  Oct:   Mrs. M. Kean                Sun. 13^th  Oct:  Mrs. A. Fulton         Sun. 20^th  Oct:   Mrs. A. Miller and              Sun. 20th Oct:  Mrs. I. Stevenson    Sun. 27^th  Oct:   Mrs. M. Muir                                     

 Order of Service:  Entries to Joan Ballintyne by Thursday 6.00pm (tel  no - 01294 214403)  or email  -  joan.ballintyne@gmail.com).  Please speak with Joan if you would appreciate a large print copy of the Order of Service.

At Your Service:  Let us know if there is anything The Pastoral Care Team  can do or pray for you. Contact:                                                                          .  Jamie Milliken (Minister)                                       07857160859                    .  John MacDonald (Pastoral Assistant)                      07943 120714                  .  Joan Ballintyne  (Pastoral Care Co-ordinator)          01294 214403               Please remember to make use of the Pastoral Care referral envelopes (which are available at the end of each pew) to inform the Pastoral Care Team of anyone who would appreciate a visit, either at home or in hospital.                                  

Money Coaching from CAP:  CAP (Christians Against Poverty) isn’t just for folk struggling with debt; most of us could use tips to make our money go further! Money Coaching from CAP is a free service designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, tools and confidence to manage your finances better. Anyone can benefit, (regardless of income), from seasoned budgeting experts to those struggling to get to grips with their spending. For more information speak with Sheena Kinmond (07425 120340) or Alan McLaren (07717 645804)         

FlowerRota:                                                                                                Sun. 25^th Aug:  Mrs. N. Reid                                                                     Sun. 1^st Sept:  Mrs. M.McBride &       Sun. 1^st Sept:  Miss Johnston                  Sun. 8^th Sept:  Mr. & Mrs. B. Martin    Sun. 15^th Sept:  Mr. R. Gale                    Sun. 22^ndSept:  Mrs. M. English         Sun. 29^th Sept:  Mrs. I. Morrison                   

Order of Service:  Entries to Joan Ballintyne by Thursday 6.00pm (tel  no - 01294 214403)  or email  -  joan.ballintyne@gmail.com).  Please speak with Joan if you would appreciate a large print copy of the Order of Service.