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06 September 9.30am Morning Service Barry 10.30am Facebook Service Live 07 September 7.30pm Mission & Outreach via Zoom 13 September 9.30am Morning Service Carnoustie 10.30am Facebook Service Live 20 September 9.30am Morning Service Barry 10.30am Facebook Service Live 27 September 9.30am Harvest Service Carnoustie 10.30am Facebook Harvest Service Live 28 September 7.00pm Barry Kirk Session via Zoom 04 October 9.30am Morning Service Barry 10.30am Internet Service 11 October 9.30am Morning Service Carnoustie 10.30am Internet Service 18 October 9.30am Morning Service Barry 10.30am Facebook Service Live 25 October 9.30am Communion Service Carnoustie 26 October 7.30am Carnoustie Kirk Session via Zoom 01 November 9.30am Morning Service Barry 10.30am Facebook Service Live 08 November Remembrance Service – To Be Arranged 15 November 9.30am Morning Service Barry 10.30am Facebook Service Live 22 November 9.30am Morning Service Carnoustie 10.30am Facebook Service Live 29 November 9.30am Morning Service Barry 10.30am Facebook Service Live
The Minister is on holiday 4th – 16th October
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Who’s who in Barry Parish Church?
Minister Rev Michael Goss 410194
Session Clerk Mrs Jan Scott 852884
Treasurer Mr Malcolm Sim 852564
FWO and Gift Aid Organiser Mr Malcolm Sim 852564
Roll Keeper Mrs Jan Scott 852884
Organist Mark SpaldingSunday School Superintendent Rev Michael Goss 410194
Property Convenor Mr Edwin Hughes 550593
Mission Partner Correspondent Mr Graham Suttie
Church Officer Mr Iain Ogilvie
Flower Organiser Mrs Shirley Murison 410062
Child Protection Contact Evelyn Baker
Life and Work Organiser Mrs Jan Scott 852884
Newsletter Editor Mr Malcolm Sim 852564 malcolm.sim@talktalk.net
Guild Contact Mrs Shirley Murison 410062 |
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Prayer Focus We offer these thoughts to add to your own prayers: 1. Fire and storm – Pray for all those who suffered in the Californian fires and the Caribbean storms, remembering those who died and asking for fresh hope for those who lost homes or livelihoods. 2. Locusts – On top of the Covid emergency, remember the East African nations blighted by locust swarms this summer. 3. General Assembly – Pray for the “Mini-Assembly” planned for 2nd and 3rd October as we gather to shape the life of the Church of Scotland for these times. Congregational Register Funerals “Jesus said, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me shall not perish but have everlasting life.” Mar 16 Mrs Helen Dewar * Helen’s funeral was omitted from the previous newsletter in error. She was a faithful member of Barry in the eight years since she moved here from Girvan and is fondly remembered.
Financial Statement
Balance at 31 December 2019 £3,345.90 Income £17,432.32 £20,778.22 Expenditure £19,044.18 Balance at 1 September 2020 £1,734.04 |
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Barry Church Website
"Declare His glory among the nations, His marvellous deeds among all peoples." Psalm 96: 3 (NIV) To make sure you don't miss out on any breaking news from Barry Church visit our website www.barryparish.org.uk which is updated daily. Click on 'News' for reports and other information about all the latest happenings within the Church locally, nationally, and worldwide, and scroll through the 'Calendar' page for details of upcoming services, meetings, social events, fundraisers, etc. Choose 'Church Magazine' to view this newsletter online and among the site's other features is a daily Bible verse with an additional option of listening to a reading of the full chapter for that day. Praise God! Our website continues to grow in popularity, proving a valuable means of outreach to the parish area and beyond. From January 1 to August 10 this year a total of 1,453,777-page views were registered. The figure for the corresponding period last year was 1,260,735. Have YOU joined our online community yet?
Knitting for Others A big thank you goes to members of our Knitting for Others group, who have excelled themselves during lockdown. Everyone is currently knitting at home in adherence with restrictions, but items have continued to flood in. So much so, in fact, that by the end of July, some 40 blankets, 46 'fish and chip' baby vests, 42 hats and numerous pairs of mitts and booties were packed tightly into four boxes and delivered to the Banana Box Trust depot in Dundee where they are now awaiting shipment to Malawi. Well done ladies, a great effort by you all! Our previous consignment of knitted goods should have left Dundee in late April, but again due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the container was not dispatched until the beginning of July. However, at the time of writing, it has now been unloaded in Durban, South Africa, and will shortly be transferred to another ship bound for Mozambique from where the container concludes its journey over land to Malawi. In all, the journey usually takes about three months. Pauline Suttie, group leader, 01241 852614 or 07599 182418
Midweek FocusAfter a four-month shutdown due to the coronavirus restrictions, Midweek Focus meetings resumed on July 15 and our study series on the Old Testament book of Esther, begun back in January, was eventually completed on August 26. There will be no meeting on September 2, but the following Week, September 9, we plan to commence a 17-week series on the New Testament book of 1 Peter. Without a doubt, Peter is the best known among Jesus’ original band of disciples. Bold, brash, impetuous, impulsive Peter; quick to speak, strongly opinionated, well-meaning, and fiercely loyal . . . yet altogether human and given to emotional extremes. We cannot help but smile at him, especially as we see ourselves mirrored in his actions and words. As we get better acquainted with the man himself and the first letter he wrote, we shall not only become more familiar with him; we will learn the overall theme of the letter he wrote to the Christians who were scattered and living as aliens in a hostile and hateful world. A warm welcome awaits all interested in sharing in these times of midweek fellowship. Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 7 to 8.30 pm. Study notes for the current and previous series can be found on the Midweek Focus page of the church website. For further information, including venue details, contact Graham Suttie on 01241 852614 or email graham.suttie@btinternet.com
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Stamps
Thank you for all the used stamps received recently. In 2016 the Church of Scotland World Mission Stamp Appeal is supporting the Church of South India's Othara Eco-Spirituality Centre. 'God created all living and non-living things to coexist in a rhythm and equilibrium, which we often call ecological balance. Ecological disasters befall us when this balance is lost', Bishop Thomas K. Oommen, Deputy Moderator of the Church of South India The Church of South India (CSI) has recently opened the Othara Eco-spirituality Centre near Thiruvalla in Kerala. It is a place where people can come to learn about climate change and the importance of conserving the earth God has given us. This year the Stamp Project will support some of their ecological innovations including the harvesting and re-use of rain water, the establishment of a biogas plant to power the kitchens and the development of a small dairy and chicken farm for native breeds. Through retreats and conferences, CSI hopes that the knowledge people gain at the Centre will inspire them to live sustainably and encourage others in their community to do likewise. They want to encourage people to appreciate and understand that 'caring for the earth is not only a calling, but a lifestyle.' How to contribute - You can leave your stamps at the Church door and they will be collected.
Guild News Guild Theme – Companions of the Road Topic – The Extra Mile
Contact Person: Shirley Murison (01241 410062) Treasurer: Grace Byars Committee: Mina Robertson, Mabel Gordon, Sylvia Knowles, Elaine Bottoms, Rosemary Docherty
Unless otherwise stated all meetings start at 2.15pm.
Diary of events not to be missed
Unfortunately, due to the current Covid 19 pandemic all activities have been suspended until further notice
We look forward to seeing you all again soon. and hopefully some new faces as well.
Remembrance Day PrayerRemember with clear eyes the horrific cost of war. I Went to see the Soldiers I went to see the soldiers, row on row on row, And wondered about each so still, their badges all on show. What brought them here, what life before Was like for each of them? What made them angry, laugh, or cry, These soldiers, boys and men.
Some so young, some older still, a bond more close than brothers These men have earned and shared a love, that's not like any others They trained as one, they fought as one They shared their last together That bond endures, that love is true And will be, now and ever.
I could not know, how could I guess, what choices each had made, Of how they came to soldiering, what part each one had played? But here they are and here they'll stay, Each one silent and in place, Their headstones line up row on row They guard this hallowed place.
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Coming Up For all Zoom links contact the Minister Prayer Meetings Mondays 10 - 11 am via Zoom link Mon 31st Aug 7.30 pm Carnoustie Kirk Session via Zoom link Sun 6th Sep 9.30 am Morning Service in Barry 10.30 am Facebook Live service Mon 7th Sep 7.30 pm Mission & Outreach Team via Zoom link Sun 13th Sep 9.30 am Morning Service in Carnoustie 10.30 am Facebook Live service Sun 20th Sep 9.30 am Morning Service in Barry 10.30 am Facebook Live service Sun 27th Sep 9.30 am Harvest Service in Carnoustie 10.30 am Facebook Live Harvest service Tue 29th Sep 7 pm Barry Kirk Session via Zoom link The Minister is on holiday 4th to 16th October inclusive Sun 4th Oct 9.30 am Morning Service in Barry 10.30 am Internet service Sun 11th Oct 9.30 am Morning Service in Carnoustie 10.30 am Internet service Sun 18th Oct 9.30 am Morning Service in Barry 10.30 am Facebook Live service Sun 25th Oct 9.30 am *Communion Service in Carnoustie 10.30 am Facebook Live service Mon 26th Oct 7.30 pm Carnoustie Kirk Session via Zoom link *It is uncertain how we will be able to lead Communion at this time, so keep in touch for details. Indeed, services may be subject to change as guidelines are adapted in the weeks to come, so all these times and places should be regarded as provisional. Sun 8th Nov Remembrance Sunday – details to be arranged
Financial Statement
Balance at 31 December 2019 £3,345.90 Income £17,432.32 £20,778.22 Expenditure £19,044.18
Balance at 1 September 2020 £1,734.04
Many thanks to everyone who have managed to continue with their contributions during these strange times. Barry Parish Church and the Church of Scotland in general still have commitments to meet and every payment is valued.
Anyone who has not been able to return to church for whatever reason but would still like to contribute or have envelopes to be collected, please contact the treasurer, Malcolm Sim, who will arrange to collect (socially distanced of course).
God bless you all, and together we can see out 2020 on a sound financial footing. |
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From the Minister’s Desk ‘Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”’ John 14: 27 Dear Friends, since the last edition of the newsletter our Elders and the Church Cleaners have been busy, and we were able to open Barry Parish Church for worship on Sunday 9th August. It is not what we have been used to – everyone must be physically distanced with 2 metres between us all, so the Church can only hold a maximum of 24 people for a service, and often not even that many. We have agreed to alternate services Sunday by Sunday at 9.30 am with Carnoustie Church and they last just over half an hour. Currently we are not able to sing hymns, but we have recorded music to help lift our hearts in praise. Following Sunday morning service in one of the Church buildings I return to the Manse to continue leading the 10.30 am Facebook Live services that many have found helpful in these past months. Our Facebook Live services continue to be available from the congregational websites, so people without a Facebook account can access them; thanks to Claire Penman’s labours we are now able to offer DVD recordings for those without internet access – please get in touch via your Elder or myself if you would like these. We cannot be sure how long this will last. With recent outbreaks in Aberdeen and associated with the Coupar Angus chicken factory and schools in Dundee, the virus is not going to disappear quickly from our lives. We can expect that restrictions will continue in some form well into next year, although there may be variations in what is permitted as the months roll on. This makes it hard to plan for Harvest, Communion, Remembrance and particularly for Advent and Christmas. The world is changing, and that means we will also have to adapt our practices to shape our mission and worship together for the future. Yet many Christians have faced such difficulties – and worse – in distant lands or in different times. Persecution means that our brothers and sisters have been imprisoned, injured, or even killed for the sake of the Name of Jesus. In some places following our Lord is costly and challenging. We too will have to seek the strength that Jesus offers us as we walk together into all that
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lies in front of us. Although the May General Assembly was cancelled, Rev Dr Martin Fair was duly installed as Moderator for the year, and this has been a great blessing to the Church. Martin has provided much support to Ministers – not least in supplying recorded services to let us get a couple of weeks off during the summer. Rhona and I were pleased to get three nights in the Cairngorms and another four on a campsite in Yorkshire. Martin has also been encouraging us to pray. A particular blessing has been the Week of Prayer held in the middle of August, with online morning prayers and evening Zoom group prayers each day. Around 250 Ministers, Elders and Church Members joined each evening. Towards the end of the week Martin and two of his friends travelled to the four Munros at the furthest North, West, South and East, to pray for our land. I was delighted to be able to join Martin, Gregor, and Richard on the final ascent up Mount Keen, and to share the sausages on the top with the prayers we offered for Scotland. And Martin will have the opportunity of chairing a General Assembly – a mini-Assembly is planned for Friday evening and Saturday during the day of 2nd and 3rd October. This will be something of a marathon Zoom conference as we discuss many of the challenges facing the Kirk in these times. A changing world, a changing Church, but an unchanging Saviour to hold us firm and lead us on into the future! Yours in the Grace and Peace of our Risen Lord Jesus Christ. Mike Goss
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