District News
\Alyth
Church Morning worship on Sunday was conducted by Rev Mike Erskine. On Sunday this week, morning worship commences at the usual time of 11am. During term time, the Sunday School for children over the age three meets in the front pews of the church. All welcome. A creche for those under three is available during every Sunday morning service. The Prayer Group meets on Thursdays in Burnside Court Lounge at 10.30am. The church website, www.alythparishchurch.org.uk, is updated weekly. All events and services are open to everyone. Family History Project The project is open in Alyth Parish Church from 2-4pm each Sunday until Remembrance, although it will be closed on Sunday this week. New photos are always welcome, which are copied and returned. The archive contains thousands of records for baptisms, weddings, burial plus maps, newspapers etc. Admission is free. Enquiries always welcome at fhp@alythparishchurch.org.uk or via Facebook page. Pipe Band Alyth Pipe Band is on the lookout for new members, either beginners or those with previous piping or drumming experience. Practice sessions take place on Tuesdays from 6pm at Alyth Town Hall. Contact Elaine Sturrock on 01828 640312.
\Bendochy
Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Tom Tait and the readings were by Steve Cumming. For sermon details, see the Coupar Angus section. Walk and barbecue The Bendochy walk and barbecue is on Saturday, August 20, from 2pm. The cost is £5 per person. Anyone interested is asked to contact Jean on 01250 872945 by Thursday, August 18, at latest so rolls, sausages, burgers etc can be organised.
\Burrelton
Church Morning worship was led by Rev Stevie Thomson, with John Alexander reading from Hosea ch 11, v 1-11 and from the Gospel of Luke v 13-21. Office-bearers on duty were Ann Baxter, Susan Christie and Sheena McNaughton. Flowers were provided by Mavis Anton and the organist was Lynne Mitchell. Market on the Green The market will be held from 2-5pm on August 13. Would-be stallholders can contact organisers by email at villagehall@burrelton.com or call 01828 670292. It is £15 for a pitch. A limited number of covered pitches and tables are available at extra cost but must be reserved. The event includes craft stalls, hot food, pony rides, local produce, games and face-painting. Senior Club Burrelton and Woodside Senior Club will be running a charity shop in George Street, Coupar Angus, from Sunday, September 25, for one week. Items for sale can be dropped off at the charity shop on September 25. Collection locally can be arranged. Contact Marie on 01828 670344 or Gladys on 01828 670692. The shop will also include a tombola and a raffle.
\Coupar Angus
Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Tom Tait. Readings, by David Chinn, were from Psalm 84 and Mark ch 13, v 1-13. Rev Tait considered that Psalm 84 was the prayer of a radiantly happy man as he was clearly content with the thought of living and working in God’s temple. He had come on a pilgrimage, presumably to Jerusalem, to experience the presence of God in his temple, to admire the splendour of the building and take in the atmosphere of the place shared with his fellow pilgrims and the residents of the city. However, the building is far less important than the occupant for, as Jesus stated in ch 13 of Mark’s gospel, faith in God will survive the total collapse of a temple. Also, Revelations states there is no need for a temple as God is all pervading and his presence is everywhere. For Christians, as they travel on their own pilgrimage through life, all they need to know is that buildings do not make a ‘church’ for the church exists wherever God and the presence of Jesus Christ is to be found. Austin Wilkie, organist, played Short Prelude and Fugue in F Major (JS Bach), Diapason Movement in F (William Walond), Fughetta in A (C Burney) and Recessional Voluntary No 3 in G (T Pattison).The East Perthshire Action of Churches Together in Scotland annual songs of praise service will be in the Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie at 3pm on Sunday this week. There is to be a picnic after the service, so anyone heading along is asked to bring their own food. If it’s wet, the service will be held in St Catherine’s on Blairgowrie’s George Street. Intimations for next week should be sent to Ellen by Thursday, August 4, via emcgibbon@sky.com or by calling 07541009398. Pipe Band Coupar Angus Pipe Band practice on Mondays and Tuesdays in the primary school. Monday sessions run from 7-9pm and Tuesdays run from 7-8.30pm. Contact Pipe Major Kevin Douglas on 07518 801839.
\Kinclaven
Church The service on Sunday was conducted by Rev Robert Sloan and the organist was Margaret Davidson. Bible readings from Ecclesiastes ch 2, v 18-23 and Luke ch 12, v 13-21 were by Elizabeth Brown. The service this Sunday, which starts at 9.45am, will be conducted by Rev Richard Campbell.
\Kirkmichael
Highland Gathering The annual Strathardle Highland Gathering takes place on August 27 on Bannerfield in Kirkmichael.
\Spittalfield
Party on the Green Party on the Green takes place from 1.307.30pm on the village green on Saturday this week. There will be music, a barbecue and various stalls. Proceeds to be donated to Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.