News http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:30:00 GMT http://bandzoogle.com IMPACT WORLD TOUR MISSION TO DALKEITH http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=1064238 A discipleship team is required for the forthcoming mission in November. If you feel that this is something that you are being called to, there is a meeting on Tuesday 28th June at the Full Gospel Church at 7:30pm. ]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:30:00 GMT A791E375BBFF67C746449D8C2BAD6A67 PRAYER WEEKEND (1-3 JULY 2011) http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=1064237 Our next 24/7 prayer weekend will take place in the upper room from 6pm on Friday 1 July to 11am on Sunday 3 July (41 continuous hours). Please come along and spend time with God individually or in pairs/in a group to pray for our church and local community.There are still a few slots available, please contact Nick Cartledge or Lynne Neville for more information.
There are still a few slots available, please contact Nick Cartledge or Lynne Neville for more information.
]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:30:00 GMT B1F332DE9C2CE89C1154ABEB72B3FE65 PYRAMID ROCK HOLIDAY CLUB 2011 http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=1064239 We are happy to invite all Primary School age children (including children starting P1 in August 2011) to our 'Pyramid Rock' holiday club event. This is a week of fun-packed teaching with a live band, messy games and arts and crafts. Holiday club is free of charge and application forms are available from JAM and Sunday Club leaders.For more information please contact Heather Cartledge on 0131 660 1859. all Primary School age children (including children starting P1 in August 2011) to our 'Pyramid Rock' holiday club event. This is a week of fun-packed teaching with a live band, messy games and arts and crafts. Holiday club is free of charge and application forms are available from JAM and Sunday Club leaders.

For more information please contact Heather Cartledge on 0131 660 1859.
]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:29:00 GMT BA66CB470D1F4C33FEFDF4C0182C8E46 GARDEN OPEN DAY http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=1064240 As part of our continuing fund raising efforts, a social event is planned to appeal to all interested in gardening and seeing otherwise private and formal gardens and features. This is open to all, not just the congregation, but friends and family too.The event will take place from 2pm to 4:30pm at 20 Park Road, Eskbank and will be hosted by John and Margaret Mitchell. Tickets are now available for sale and are priced at £4 for adults and £1 for children (drinks and cake included in ticket price).Please see a member of the Fundraising Steering Group for more information.
The event will take place from 2pm to 4:30pm at 20 Park Road, Eskbank and will be hosted by John and Margaret Mitchell. Tickets are now available for sale and are priced at £4 for adults and £1 for children (drinks and cake included in ticket price).

Please see a member of the Fundraising Steering Group for more information.
]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:28:00 GMT 1361986F9A3C668A1CAD111C2B20E18A AFTERNOON HOUSE GROUP CALLED OFF http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=1064241 It is with regret that the house group at 7 Eskbank Court has to be called off for a short time.We will keep you informed of when the house group will be back up and running.If you are interested in attending a house group please speak to our small groups co-ordinator, Kim Kristoffersen, on 0131 063 6992.
We will keep you informed of when the house group will be back up and running.

If you are interested in attending a house group please speak to our small groups co-ordinator, Kim Kristoffersen, on 0131 063 6992.
]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:25:00 GMT 6FDEB4E20321DFA61040A3E1680E134D ST JOHN'S & KING'S PARK - FUNDRAISING http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=749810 You will know that during the past year the Church has had to carry out a lot of essential repairs, and we are not finished.We have been able to meet the costs of repairs so far but if we are going to be able to afford the outstanding work we need to and start on some of the things we want to do we will need an increased fundraising effort. With that in mind we have formed a small Fundraising Steering Group to coo-ordinate projects and appeals.There are a couple of events planned for the near future, including the postponed comedy night, and notices of future fundraisers will be notified here on the website and in <a href="http://www.sjkpchurch.com/kirknews">Kirk News.In addition, everyone will get a letter from Keith with a leaflet enclosed explaining how they can help.If you have any questions or suggestions please pass them to members of the Fundraising Steering Group, who are Donald and Isobel Marshall (0131 663 3062), Norma McNeill, Ann Coveney (0131 663 5937), Emma-Jane Stewart (01874 821 895) and Andrew and Fiona Brown (0131 654 9906).

We have been able to meet the costs of repairs so far but if we are going to be able to afford the outstanding work we need to and start on some of the things we want to do we will need an increased fundraising effort. With that in mind we have formed a small Fundraising Steering Group to coo-ordinate projects and appeals.

There are a couple of events planned for the near future, including the postponed comedy night, and notices of future fundraisers will be notified here on the website and in Kirk News.

In addition, everyone will get a letter from Keith with a leaflet enclosed explaining how they can help.

If you have any questions or suggestions please pass them to members of the Fundraising Steering Group, who are Donald and Isobel Marshall (0131 663 3062), Norma McNeill, Ann Coveney (0131 663 5937), Emma-Jane Stewart (01874 821 895) and Andrew and Fiona Brown (0131 654 9906).

]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:25:00 GMT 13284E6756CEE3C8C65EB35E692E5245 PASTORAL CARE TEAM http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=597212 The Kirk Session at St John's &amp; Kings Park church has set up a Pastoral Care team from members of the church congregation.A co-ordinator is appointed to work with the minister and this person then relays information to the other care team members.The idea is that each team member has between one and three persons to visit every 6 8 weeks, just to see how they are getting along and have a chat with them.Most of the people on the list cannot attend church for different reasons so it is a way of keeping in touch with them and providing some company if they are in the house alone.If for any reason they wish to contact the minister the team will arrange this for them.When the team member visits, if no one is in, a card with the care team members name and phone number is left in case the person would like a chat over the phone or to request a more suitable time and day to revisit.The pastoral care team meet up every couple of months to discuss how the visiting is going and to update team members on any new information needed.IT'S THRILLINGLY EASY TO MAKE FOLK GLADA FRIENDLY SMILE OR A WORD OF CHEERA BIT OF PATIENCE WHEN LIFE IS DREARA LITTLE HELP OR A LISTENING EARAND WE'VE BROUGHT NEW JOY TO A HEART ONCE SAD.Be still and know that I am God Psalm 46:10If you know anyone that would appreciate a visit please get in touch with either Keith or Avril Hay.
A co-ordinator is appointed to work with the minister and this person then relays information to the other care team members.

The idea is that each team member has between one and three persons to visit every 6 ? 8 weeks, just to see how they are getting along and have a chat with them.

Most of the people on the list cannot attend church for different reasons so it is a way of keeping in touch with them and providing some company if they are in the house alone.

If for any reason they wish to contact the minister the team will arrange this for them.

When the team member visits, if no one is in, a card with the care team members name and phone number is left in case the person would like a chat over the phone or to request a more suitable time and day to revisit.

The pastoral care team meet up every couple of months to discuss how the visiting is going and to update team members on any new information needed.

IT?S THRILLINGLY EASY TO MAKE FOLK GLAD
A FRIENDLY SMILE OR A WORD OF CHEER
A BIT OF PATIENCE WHEN LIFE IS DREAR
A LITTLE HELP OR A LISTENING EAR
AND WE?VE BROUGHT NEW JOY TO A HEART ONCE SAD.

Be still and know that I am God ? Psalm 46:10

If you know anyone that would appreciate a visit please get in touch with either Keith or Avril Hay.
]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:17:00 GMT EC33C2F37AF52BD863995CEA823B9945 GUILD MEETINGS AND EVENTS PLANNED http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=595326 Thursday 2nd December at 2:00 pmMrs. Lawrie will talk on her visits and experiences in the Philippines, a presentation that promises to be highly interesting and enjoyable.Thursday 16th December at 7:30 pmAs a follow up to the very successful show he gave last year, Mr. Bill Prentice will present a compilation of entertaining "Old Time" films.In addition, there will be a Secret Santa and mince pies and coffee.Thursday 13th JanuaryGuild Night Out to the County HotelThursday 20th January at 7:30 pmBertha Walker will be visiting with a selection of vintage clothes. Come along and see if you recognise some of them!Thursday 3rd February at 2:00 pmRev. Keith Mack will give a talk on this year's theme: "What Does The Lord Require of You To Have Mercy".May we wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and please join us at any of our meetings. You will be made most welcome.Sheena Henderson, Secretary Thursday 2nd December at 2:00 pm
Mrs. Lawrie will talk on her visits and experiences in the Philippines, a presentation that promises to be highly interesting and enjoyable.

Thursday 16th December at 7:30 pm
As a follow up to the very successful show he gave last year, Mr. Bill Prentice will present a compilation of entertaining ?Old Time? films.

In addition, there will be a Secret Santa ? and mince pies and coffee.

Thursday 13th January
Guild Night Out to the County Hotel

Thursday 20th January at 7:30 pm
Bertha Walker will be visiting with a selection of vintage clothes. Come along and see if you recognise some of them!

Thursday 3rd February at 2:00 pm
Rev. Keith Mack will give a talk on this year?s theme: ?What Does The Lord Require of You ? To Have Mercy?.

May we wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and please join us at any of our meetings. You will be made most welcome.

Sheena Henderson, Secretary
]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:29:00 GMT 1EC99EEFCD4862475EAE70581D860C54 GUILD INFORMATION - NOVEMBER 2010 http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=576642 Our new Guild Session got off to an excellent and enjoyable start in October with a fundraising event for the Church Repair Fund when Helen Anderson and her Choir 'Cantare' entertained us.The meetings and events planned for November are as follows:On 4th November at 2pm, major John Houston from the Salvation Army will give a talk on the work of the organisation.On 18th of November at 7.30pm, a speaker from the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) will give a presentation titled "Mission Run Madagascar". Our Guild has chosen to support MAF as our project this session.On Saturday 20th November, the guild Coffee Morning in aid of Church Funds will take place from 10am 12 noon. Admission is £2, with a selection of home baking and coffee. There will also be a Bring and Buy stall.At the beginning on Guild Week on Sunday 21st November at 11am, Guild Members will conduct the Guild Dedication service and at the end of Guild week on Sunday 28th November after the service, the Guild will provide lunches. A 3 course lunch with coffee will cost £4 (children £1), with the proceeds going to the Guild Project. On Thursday 2nd December at 2pm we will have a highly interesting talk headed "Visits to the Philippines", by Mrs Lawrie. Please come and join with us at these Guild events. You will be made most welcome.Sheena HendersonSecretary
The meetings and events planned for November are as follows:

  • On 4th November at 2pm, major John Houston from the Salvation Army will give a talk on the work of the organisation.
  • On 18th of November at 7.30pm, a speaker from the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) will give a presentation titled ?Mission Run ? Madagascar?. Our Guild has chosen to support MAF as our project this session.
  • On Saturday 20th November, the guild Coffee Morning in aid of Church Funds will take place from 10am ? 12 noon. Admission is £2, with a selection of home baking and coffee. There will also be a Bring and Buy stall.
  • At the beginning on Guild Week on Sunday 21st November at 11am, Guild Members will conduct the Guild Dedication service and at the end of Guild week on Sunday 28th November after the service, the Guild will provide lunches. A 3 course lunch with coffee will cost £4 (children £1), with the proceeds going to the Guild Project.
On Thursday 2nd December at 2pm we will have a highly interesting talk headed ?Visits to the Philippines?, by Mrs Lawrie. Please come and join with us at these Guild events. You will be made most welcome.

Sheena Henderson
Secretary
]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:52:00 GMT 9D47E5AFD3A51EDAB056922EE24D1C5E GUILD OPEN EVENING 14 OCTOBER 2010 http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=443893 There Guild would like to invite you to an open evening on Thursday 14 October. Entertainment will be from Helen Anderson &amp; Cantare, followed by a light supper.This will be a most enjoyable evening and tickets (£5) can be obtained from Guild members.All proceeds are going to the church repair funds so please support this event.If you require any further information please contact Sheena.Sheena HendersonSecretary
This will be a most enjoyable evening and tickets (£5) can be obtained from Guild members.

All proceeds are going to the church repair funds so please support this event.

If you require any further information please contact Sheena.

Sheena Henderson
Secretary
]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:30:00 GMT 998BAC4BE445B2DDD2A890C3D5346036 CONGREGATIONAL BOARD VACANCY http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=430817 A vacancy has arisen on the <a href="http://www.sjkpchurch.com/ourpeople">Congregational Board on appointment to the Kirk Session of Arthur Tinsdale.The Board is responsible for running Church business such as finance and matters to do with property.Anyone wishing to share in this vital work, or who knows of anyone who might be suited, is invited to speak to either Andrew Brown or <a href="http://www.sjkpchurch.com/contacts">Alistair McNeill. Congregational Board on appointment to the Kirk Session of Arthur Tinsdale.

The Board is responsible for running Church business such as finance and matters to do with property.

Anyone wishing to share in this vital work, or who knows of anyone who might be suited, is invited to speak to either Andrew Brown or Alistair McNeill.
]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:26:00 GMT BB1BCF1FD4ED951190B6A8209FC27077 ALPHA AT ST JOHN'S - 2010 http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=430818 The team are gearing up for our next Alpha Course, in the Autumn. The course starts with a Guest Dinner at the Bistro in Dalkeith Country Park on Monday 20th September, with the course itself starting on 27th September.Here is a quote from a guest who attended in 2009, "This Course clearly has the power to change people's lives... by allowing...quality time to think about God and be receptive to the idea that He might actually be real!"Please consider whether this Course might be for you, or for a family member or friend. Most importantly, please pray for the Course, that it may used by God for His purposes in our community and church family.For more information please contact Keith or the team at the numbers on our church <a href="http://www.uk.alpha.org/">Alpha posters.
Here is a quote from a guest who attended in 2009,

?This Course clearly has the power to change people?s lives? by allowing?quality time to think about God and be receptive to the idea that He might actually be real!?

Please consider whether this Course might be for you, or for a family member or friend. Most importantly, please pray for the Course, that it may used by God for His purposes in our community and church family.

For more information please contact Keith or the team at the numbers on our church Alpha posters.
]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:25:00 GMT 428AC6AEE61141D412EB0B4554864C57 HOLIDAY CLUB 2010 http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=430820 This year's SEASIDE ROCK event in August was a great success! We had a fun week exploring the life of Peter through arts and crafts, drama and teaching.Peter was an ordinary fisherman who dropped everything to follow Jesus and each day's teaching was to show the kids how we too can also follow Jesus in our daily lives.Keith and Neil taught us a memory verse with actions each day and led us in worship songs, beach warm ups and games.We had 55 to 60 primary age children attending each day, with a celebration family evening on the last day which was well attended by parents and kids alike.Our team leaders did a fantastic job in engaging with the kids in their team and delivering each day's teaching in a fun way assisted by all our helpers!A big thank you to all the team members who give up their time to make the week a success! Another big thanks to Pat and all the kitchen volunteers in the kitchen and to those who made donations of juice and snacks.HEATHER CARTLIDGE
Peter was an ordinary fisherman who dropped everything to follow Jesus and each day?s teaching was to show the kids how we too can also follow Jesus in our daily lives.

Keith and Neil taught us a memory verse with actions each day and led us in worship songs, beach warm ups and games.

We had 55 to 60 primary age children attending each day, with a celebration family evening on the last day which was well attended by parents and kids alike.

Our team leaders did a fantastic job in engaging with the kids in their team and delivering each day?s teaching in a fun way assisted by all our helpers!

A big thank you to all the team members who give up their time to make the week a success! Another big thanks to Pat and all the kitchen volunteers in the kitchen and to those who made donations of juice and snacks.

HEATHER CARTLIDGE
]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:24:00 GMT 502BFD67C8BAC6311E62B86DDCC195DD CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=430819 St John's and King's Park's first CAP Money course has just finished and was judged to be a real success! There are plans to run another course in the autumn. Places on the last course were all taken very quickly so don't delay in booking a place on the next one when the dates are announced.The CAP Money Course uses an easy to use budgeting method, designed to make your money work more effectively for you.If you would like to know more about CAP at St John's and King's Park, speak to Helen Martin.
The CAP Money Course uses an easy to use budgeting method, designed to make your money work more effectively for you.

If you would like to know more about CAP at St John?s and King?s Park, speak to Helen Martin.
]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:24:00 GMT D6AD3C5E2DDB2F3B8E7B6A34E9FDADBE BOYS BRIGADE http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=430821 The Boys brigade are seeking men and women willing to offer some time on a Friday evening to support the organisation (previous involvement is not necessary).Those interested should contact Alan Hall.
Those interested should contact Alan Hall.
]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:23:00 GMT CEDBFDD822CFAFFAD43B56D352A0F9F5 MESSAGE FROM KEITH - SEPTEMBER http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=430822 Just as there are physical signs that we are getting older, there are signs that show we are getting better. Rather than becoming more crotchety, intolerant and unloving, the mature follower of Jesus grows better at forgiving, loving and caring.Growing older is a continuation of the journey to become more like Jesus, which means that as time goes on, our heart and attitudes should increasingly resonate with and reflect the compelling character and winsome ways of our Saviour.So as we grow older, let's embrace the opportunity to become spiritually more like Jesus. Our friends will notice that we look better with age.Don't just grow older grow better as a follower of Jesus.Your friend and minister,Keith
Growing older is a continuation of the journey to become more like Jesus, which means that as time goes on, our heart and attitudes should increasingly resonate with and reflect the compelling character and winsome ways of our Saviour.

So as we grow older, let?s embrace the opportunity to become spiritually more like Jesus. Our friends will notice that we look better with age.

Don?t just grow older ? grow better as a follower of Jesus.

Your friend and minister,
Keith
]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:22:00 GMT F63571F9591B58980C81D9491361EC3E ST JOHN'S AND KING'S PARK BABY AND TODDLER GROUP http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=430823 On Fridays during school terms at 10-11.30am this group meet in the large hall of St John's and King's Park Church.Please make sure that mums, dads and carers of babies and toddlers know that they are very welcome.For further information please contact Donna Mack.
Please make sure that mums, dads and carers of babies and toddlers know that they are very welcome.

For further information please contact Donna Mack.
]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:19:00 GMT 3275E34323EE3D1871E10008CE835E76 HEALING ON THE STREETS TRAINING WEEKEND http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=405162 As part of the outreach into the community churches in Edinburgh are invited to consider joining this initiative.They will be holding a Training Weekend for anyone interested to attend on Friday 27 August at 19:30-22:00 and Saturday 28 August 09:00-12:00 followed by going onto the streets to gain experience in the afternoon from 13:00-15:00.All church members are invited to come along.If you are interested or require more detail, please contact David Hart on 0131 476 6640 or email <a href="mailto:info@almondvineyard.co.uk">info@almondvineyard.co.uk
They will be holding a Training Weekend for anyone interested to attend on Friday 27 August at 19:30-22:00 and Saturday 28 August 09:00-12:00 followed by going onto the streets to gain experience in the afternoon from 13:00-15:00.

All church members are invited to come along.

If you are interested or require more detail, please contact David Hart on 0131 476 6640 or email info@almondvineyard.co.uk
]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:53:00 GMT BC89BE0F947DFB458736FFAD06E0AB8D WOMEN WALKING WITH GOD CONFERENCE MARCH 2011 http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=405163 Details of next year's conference at EICC can be found at <a href="http://www.womenwalkingwithgod.co.uk/">http://www.womenwalkingwithgod.co.uk/Lou Fellingham, and Phatfish are leading the worship sessions and the key speaker is Amy Orr-Ewing.The cost is £48 (or £30 concessions) and runs from 8pm to 10pm on Friday 4 March and 9am to 10pm on Saturday 5 March.Bookings can be made from 1 August 2010.There is a group from St Johns and Kings Park attending and if you'd like more details please speak to either Heather Cartledge or Rona Combe. Details of next year?s conference at EICC can be found at http://www.womenwalkingwithgod.co.uk/

Lou Fellingham, and Phatfish are leading the worship sessions and the key speaker is Amy Orr-Ewing.

The cost is £48 (or £30 concessions) and runs from 8pm to 10pm on Friday 4 March and 9am to 10pm on Saturday 5 March.

Bookings can be made from 1 August 2010.

There is a group from St Johns and Kings Park attending and if you?d like more details please speak to either Heather Cartledge or Rona Combe.
]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:51:00 GMT CACE0DF85DFDEA2B650517B6407ED9DF BABYSITTING http://sjkpchurch.com/bulletinboard.cfm?feature=1032773&postid=405164 We would like to produce a babysitting list so we can offer practical help to Mums and Dads in church.Could you help in any way?Please contact Keith Mack or Claire Donaldson on 0131 660 4517.
Could you help in any way?

Please contact Keith Mack or Claire Donaldson on 0131 660 4517.
]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:49:00 GMT A45246C2FE83FD4E0EF5B5224740ACF5