District News
\Alyth \Burrelton
Church Sunday’s morning worship on Sunday was conducted by Rev Mike Erskine. This Sunday, the Harvest Thanksgiving service begins at 11am. During term time, the Sunday school welcomes children to the front pews of the church each Sunday morning. All welcome. A crèche for under threes is available. The Prayer Group meets on Thursdays in Burnside Court Lounge at 10.30am. Choir rehearsal is every Friday at 6.45pm. The church website, www.alythparishchurch.org.uk, is updated weekly. Family History Project The project is open in Alyth Parish Church from 2-4pm every Sunday until Remembrance. New photos always welcome, which are copied and returned. Admission free. Enquiries always welcome at fhp@alythparishchurch. org.uk or via Facebook.
\Bendochy
Church The service was conducted by Rev Tom Tait. For sermon details see the Coupar Angus section.
\Blackwater
AGM The Blackwater Hall AGM will take place in the hall from 7pm on Thursday, November 3. All welcome. Whist Drive Blackwater Hall Committee are holding a whist drive in the hall from 7.30pm on October 28. Proceeds in aid of the children’s Christmas party. Quiz Night A quiz night will take place in the Blackwater Hall from 7.30pm on October 29. Teams of four. In aid of hall funds. For more information contact Pam Cameron on 01250 882352. Church Morning worship was led by Rev Stevie Thomson. Jim Mackay read from Jeremiah ch 31, v 27-34 and from the Gospel of Luke ch 18, v 1-8. Office-bearers on duty were Ann Baxter, Sandy Duthie and Gail MacKenzie. Organist was Moira Ormiston and flowers were provided by Gladys Laing. Tea/coffee was served by Donna Lamont. A large gathering of members and friends enjoyed a most sociable evening Harvest Supper in the Church Halls. After a cold buffet prepared and served by Guild members, Lynne Mitchell and Stevie Thomson entertained with a variety of songs and reminiscences. Proceeds amounted to £500 to be shared among RNLI (Anstruther and Arbroath) and Guild Project Orphanage Kenya. Sincere thanks to all who contributed to the success of the evening. A Congregational Board meeting will be held in the Church Halls, Woodside, at 7pm on Tuesday, October 25. It will be followed by a meeting of the Kirk Session. Guild Hazel Murrie and Donna Robertson gave members an interesting illustrated talk on Mary Slessor and her life in Calabar. Devotions were led by Mavis Anton with praise accompanied by Moira Ormiston. The vote of thanks was given by Carole Beal and tea hostess was Mavis Anton. The next meeting is at 7pm on Thursday, October 27 in the Church Halls, Woodside. Martin Payne will speak on ‘Images of Yellowstone’. All welcome.
\Coupar Angus
Church Rev Tom Tait led Sunday’s service, which was opened by the choir singing an introit ‘By Your Side’. In the Children’s Address Bobby learned how unwise it was to wish for something you can’t possibly have and the camel who became a “camelefantopelecanary” before returning to the beast God meant him to be. The bible readings by Ian Bentley were from Habakkuk ch 1, v 1-3 and 12-17 and the first 17 verses from Romans ch 8. Mr Tait told how the questions asked by Habakkuk, a prophet who lived six centuries before Jesus, were still being asked by people today in so many countries as they suffer from wickedness and uncertainty. When what has appeared to be unshakeable in your life has been shaken. “Oh Lord, how long must I call for help?” Habakkuk had feelings of despair, something was terribly wrong, destruction and violence were the norm, where was justice? Mr Tait reminded those gathered of their own concerns and sadness in Coupar Angus for the tragedy that has befallen the Edwards family. What does life mean in a world like this? Habakkuk climbed the village watch tower with a patient endurance that was characterised by a state of expectancy. He recognised the evil of his day but was convinced of a deeper meaning to life. In his darkest hour he discovered that the highest use of shaken time is to discover the unshakeable. Although circumstances got worse before they got better, the Lord gave him strength and hope. Mr Tait said: “May that strength be yours, not only at this time, but always, and may the Edwards family have something of that hope”. The congregation prayed for all who are suffering in this world and for the Edwards family, to whom worshippers’ hearts go out to in this dark moment of their lives. Organist Austin Wilkie played Choral Prelude in F Major by CH Willan and Prelude and Fugue in C Major by JS Bach. Thursday Friends The most recent party was enjoyed by all. Kay Keay welcomed all and introduced entertainer Brian Sharp who played the keyboard and sang. Ann Campbell thanked all for attending and thanked Brian for a lovely afternoon of music and song. The next party is on November 10. Charity Shop Sheila and Allan Legge, with Margaret Taylor, would like to thank all who supported the shop last week. Special thanks to Joe for collecting and delivering goods. A total of £1870 was raised. Quiz Strathmore Bowling Club’s annual quiz takes place in the Forfar Road clubhouse from 7.30pm on Friday, October 28. Entry £12 per team of four. All welcome. 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.
\Kettins
Coffee morning There is a coffee morning on Saturday, November 12, in Kettins Church Hall with the usual stalls, cake and candy, tombola, raffle and produce, in aid of the renal unit at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. There will also be a private table featuring celebration cakes. Dona- tions for the stalls can be arranged by contacting Margaret Johnstone or Eleanor Nicoll. Margaret can be contacted on 01828 628353.
\Kinclaven
Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Peggy Ewart-Roberts. The sermon was delivered by Rev Bill Ewart. The organist was Janet Coyle. Bible readings, from Genesis ch 32, v 22-31, and Luke ch 18, v 1-8, were by Ian Rae. The next Kirk Session meeting is from 2pm in the church hall on November 2. Guild The first meeting of the new session takes place from 7pm this Thursday, October 20, in the church hall. Speaker Margaret Gimblett’s talk is entitled: ‘Three Wheels on My Wagon’.
\Kirkmichael
Blythswood Shoeboxes Members of ‘Clicking Needles’ have been selling their knitted items over the year to help cover the transportation costs for the filled shoeboxes, which is £2.50 per box. Items for donation should be handed in to the Session House or Kirkmichael Village Shop by October 26.
\Newtyle
Race Night A race night will take place at the Legion Hall, Newtyle, this Saturday, October 22. Doors open at 7pm, with the first race at 7.30pm. Guest for the evening is former Dundee Utd goalkeeper Hamish McAlpine. Entry is £3, which includes a stovie supper. BYOB. Proceeds in aid of Newtyle Welfare Committee.