District News

Alyth

Parish church Morning worship on Sunday was conducted by Derek Colley. On Sunday this week, 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 at www.alythparishchurch.org.uk is updated weekly. Family history 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. There will be a public exhibition to showcase the project during Perth and Kinross Doors Open weekend in September. It will be free admission but any donations will go to the Alyth Parish Church Stop the Rot fund. Planning is at an early stage but there will be an extensive photograph display of school, wedding, baby, events, businesses and landscape pictures, along with two projector slideshows of photos where all captions are known. There will also be the opportunity to browse old parish records, burial records, baptism and marriage records, newspapers, maps, publications. The last FHP exhibition was held in 2011 and the collection has grown considerably since then. 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 and the readings by Sarah Tulloch were 1 Kings ch 19 v 9-15a and Matthew ch 14 v 22-33. The Sunday service at Bendochy is from 10am to 10.45am, all welcome. See the Coupar Angus section for further details of the service and intimations.

Burrelton

Church Morning worship on Sunday was led by Rev Stevie Thomson whose message was based on Jesus walking on the water. Ian Riches read from 1 Kings ch 19 v 9-18, The Lord appears to Elijah and from the Gospel of Matthew ch 14 v 22-33, Jesus walks on the water. The organist was Lynne Mitchell. Office-bearers on duty were Jim Mackay, Ruth McLean and Ian Riches. Flowers were provided by Caroline McKay and refreshments was served by Margaret and Jim Mackay. There will be a meeting of the congregational board at 7pm on Wednesday, August 30, in the church halls, Woodside to be followed by a meeting of the Kirk Session.

Clunie

Hall Association The season of whist drives gets under way on Friday, October 6 at 7.30pm at Clunie Hall. All welcome. See the What’s On listings for further dates. Knit and Natter A new group has started in Clunie Hall and anyone interested in knitting and having a natter is welcome to come along. The next meeting is Wednesday, August 16, between 2pm and 4pm and the group will meet on the third Wednesday of every month. The aim is to get together for a chat, exchange of ideas and refreshments while knitting, sewing or enjoying any other craft. The group hopes to knit for charities and patterns will be available.

Coupar Angus

Abbey Church Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev Andy Graham and the readings by Jeff Brewer were 1 Kings ch 19 v 9-15a and Matthew ch 14 v 22-33. In his sermon Rev Graham referred to the readings which tackled the issue of spiritual faith. The second reading referred to the miracle whereby, during a storm Jesus walked on the water towards the boat in which the disciples were in. Jesus called Peter out of the boat to join him. At first, Peter also walked on the water but, as the storm developed, he grew fearful and began to sink. Jesus reached out to save him and admonished him for having little faith. People, too, sometimes question their faith and find themselves in crisis, but they should always remember that Jesus can deliver them from the ‘storms of life’ through faith in Him. So, whatever ‘storms’ people experience in their lives they should have faith in Jesus who will rescue them and prevent them from ‘going under’. This episode was so profound that the disciples finally understood that Jesus was not just another prophet, like Moses, but was, indeed, the Son of the Living God. Austin Wilkie, organist, played Autumn Eve by J Guest, a medley of Glen Campbell tunes, as a tribute, and Recessional Voluntary in E flat major by T Pattison. There will be no meetings of the Prayer Group at the Abbey Church during August. Meetings will resume on Wednesday, September 6, at 2pm. All welcome. Choir rehearsals also resume on Wednesday, September 6, from 6-7pm. Anyone interested in joining the choir should speak to Austin or just come along to the first rehearsal. The Bible study group resumes on Wednesday, September 13, at 7.15pm in the Abbey when members will be looking at Luke’s Gospel. All are welcome for fellowship and discussions at these evenings. Rev Graham is on holiday from Thursday, August 17, up to and including Thursday, August 31. Anyone requiring pastoral care during this time can contact Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632238, who will cover from August 17-21; then Rev Harry Mowbray on 01250 876386 who will cover from August 22-31. Volunteers are required on Sunday, August 20, after the service to help tidy up under the gallery. If available please speak to Irene Henderson. The Children’s Ministry groups resume on Thursday, August 24. Thanks to all the leaders and help- ers for giving their time and talents each week making up the children’s programmes, all with a Bible theme. Help is required to set up for the groups in the Abbey Church each Monday at 9.30am for about an hour and on a Thursday at approximately 9pm to help clear away tables etc and to set up the Church for the Sunday service. Anyone able to help should speak to Donna Hindmarch. The Sunday service at the Abbey Church is from 11.15am to 12.15pm. All welcome. Intimations for next Sunday to Ellen at emcgibbon@sky.com or telephone 07541009398 by Thursday. Thursday Friends Allan and Sheila Legge and Margaret Taylor would like to thank all members and locals who supported the charity shop last week, either by donating or purchasing goods. They would also like to extend a special thanks to Margaret Graham and Joe Richards for everything they did. The sum of £1,640 was raised which will go towards the Thursday Friends’ Christmas meal. The afternoon parties resume on Thursday, September 14, in the Town hall at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy live music and afternoon tea.

Kinclaven

Church The service on Sunday was conducted by Rev Peggy Ewart-Roberts. The organist was Janet Coyle and the Bible readings from Psalm 85 v 8-13 and Matthew 14 v 22-33 were read by Norma Service. Services are held every Sunday at 9.45am and all are welcome. Teas and coffees will be served in the hall after the service.