District News
\Alyth
Parish church Morning service on Sunday, July 9, was conducted by Rev Mike Erskine. Next week, July 16, morning worship begins at the usual time of 11am. During term time the Sunday school welcomes children in the front pews of the church. A creche for under-threes is available during every Sunday morning service. The prayer group meets on Thursdays in Burnside Court lounge at 10.30am. Choir rehearsal is every Friday at 6.45pm. New members welcome. The church website www. alythparishchurch.org.uk is updated weekly. All events and services are open to everyone. Kirk Shop The annual Alyth Parish Church “Kirk Shop” raised the amazing amount of £11,750 last week in only 43 hours of opening time. The organisers pass on heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the 17th Kirk Shop in any way, whether donating, buying, helping, or simply popping in for a cuppa – your presence and support was greatly appreciated. Family History Project Alyth Family History Project is open at Alyth Parish Church on Sundays from 2-4pm. The archive includes thousands of photographs of people, events, school, businesses, weddings, bairns, views, etc. Admission is free. Genealogy enquiries are welcome via fhp@alythparishchurch.org.uk or Facebook. Pipe band Alyth and District Pipe Band practice on Wednesdays from 6pm in Alyth Town Hall. For more information contact Elaine Sturrock on 01828 640312 or email elaine@ alythpipeband.org
\Bendochy
Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham. For details see Coupar Angus Abbey Church. Sunday service at Bendochy is from 10am to 10.45am, all welcome.
\Blackwater
Hall Blackwater Hall Committee will hold their barbecue and roasts night on Friday, August 4 at the hall. 7.30pm. Licensed bar, raffle. Tickets £10 for adults, £5 for children, includes strawberries and cream. Phone Pam Cameron on 882352 or Morag Houstoun on 882241 for tickets or more information.
\Burrelton
Church Morning worship was led by the Rev Dr Hugh Ormiston with Lynne Mitchell accompanying praise on the organ. Sandy Duthie read from Jeremiah ch 28 vs 1-9 and from the Gospel of Matthew ch 11 vs 16-19 and 25-30. Officebearers on duty were Margaret Alexander, Jean MacDiarmid and Sheena McNaughton. Flowers were provided by Gladys Laing and refreshments were served by Mavis and Bill Anton. Charity Shop A charity shop will be held in Coupar Angus on July 23-29. For information, contact Mavis on 01250 798941. Market on the Green The next market will be held on Saturday, August 12, from 2pm to 5pm. There will be local crafts and produce, a barbecue, home baking and games. There are still pitches available from £15. Anyone interested can email villagehall@ burrelton.com or call 07850 448511 or 01828 670292.
\Coupar Angus
Abbey Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham who welcomed everyone and intimated how well the Church charity shop was going. Andy was particularly enjoying the fun and camaraderie of the shop which runs until Saturday, July 15. The opening hymn was Jesus calls us here to meet Him, followed by prayers. The reading from 1 Samuel ch 16 vs 1-13 was read by David Chinn. This tells the story of Samuel anointing David, the youngest son of Jesse, who was then filled with the Holy Spirit. In his sermon Andy explained that Samuel was a prophet of note so when Jesse was asked to present his sons he chose the older brothers who were fine looking men. He left out his youngest, David, who was tending the sheep. God doesn’t look at outward appearances but at the heart. In David He saw a good heart and David must have asked “Why me?” We may also ask ourselves the same question but God calls us to do His will, not because we are good or successful, but He sees right into our hearts and knows He can help us. Musical offerings by organist Austin Wilkie included Consonanze Stravaganti by Giovanni Trabaci, Lullaby by Mozart, Pastorale by Battison Haynes and Marche Triomphale by Sigfrid Karg-Elert. Sunday service in the Abbey Church is from 11.15am to 12.15om. All welcome. The Prayer Group meets on Wednesdays at 2pm in the Abbey. Volunteers are required to help empty the charity shop. EPACTS are holding a ceilidh for the berry pickers on Friday, July 21 in Coupar Angus Town Hall. Help is required with catering. Please contact Helen Pithie on 01828 627365. Please note that the next Friendly Friday Coffee will be on Friday, August 4, in the Abbey Church. Intimations for next Sunday to Ellen at emcgibbon@ sky.com or telephone 07541 009398 by Thursday.
\Kinclaven
Church The service was led by Rev Tom Tait and prayers were by Rosemary Patterson. The Bible readings were from Isaiah ch 55 vs 1-13 and John ch 1 vs 1-18 and were read by Janet Coyle. Anyone requiring the services of a minister this week should contact Rev Tom Tait on 01250 874833. Services each Sunday are at 9.45am and all are welcome.
\Meigle
Church Ardler, Kettins and Meigle Parish Church is holding its annual country market on Saturday, July 22, from 10am to noon at the Kinloch Memorial Hall, Meigle. The stalls will be offering locally grown raspberries, strawberries, broccoli, cauliflower, garden plants, homebaking, jams and other produce. There will also be a raffle. Teas and coffees with homebaking will also be served.