District News
Aberuthven
Church news Joint service in Dunning Church on Sunday is at 11am. All are invited to the Earn Singers concert in Dunning Village Hall on Friday, February 24 at 7 for 7.30pm. Supper is included and bring your own bottle; tickets available from Jane or Kay priced £10. All proceeds go towards Church funds.
Almondbank
St Serf’s Church The service on Sunday of last week was conducted by Mr Michael Archibald and his sermon was ‘He Doesn’t Send in the Tanks’. The scripture readings were read by Audrey McIntyre-Miller, the organist was Alison Hooper and the flowers were kindly gifted by Sheena Pereira in memory of Grace Smith. Should you require the pastoral services of a minister during the vacancy, please contact Mr Michael Archibald on 01738 840995. There will be a meeting of the Congregational Board followed by a Kirk Session meeting on Thursday, February 16 at 7pm. The service this Sunday will be conducted by Mr Archibald at the usual time and everyone is very welcome.
Alyth
Alyth Church Morning worship on Sunday was conducted by Reverend Mike Erskine. Worship begins on Sunday at the usual time of 11am, but the service will be held in Airlie Street Hall while the church is undergoing maintenance. During term time, the Sunday school welcomes children to the front pews of the church. All welcome. A crèche for those under three years is available during 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. Family History project The project is closed for the winter and re-opens on Easter Sunday. In the meantime, enquiries are always welcome at fhp@alythparishchurch.org.uk or via Facebook.
Auchterarder
Auchterarder Bowling Club Last week’s Lotto draw winning numbers were: 3; 6; 14; 20; with one winner. Prize money next week will be £50.
Balbeggie
St Martin’s Public Hall The results of February’s 250 Club draw were: £10 winners - Sarah McDonald, Brian Amp, Caroline Morrison, Pat Morton. £5 winner - Graeme Fox.
Ballintuim
Basket whist A basket whist will be held in Ballintuim Village Hall on Friday, February 24, at 7.30pm. All welcome. Proceeds go to hall funds. Village hall Ballintuim Village Hall’s annual general meeting will be held in the hall on Friday, February 17, at 7pm. All welcome.
Bendochy
Bendochy Church The service on Sunday of last week was conducted by Rev Andrew Graham and the readings were by Nick Tulloch. For details, see the Coupar Angus section. The service on Sunday at Bendochy takes place from 10am to 10.45am. All welcome.
Alison Prior will be in the clubhouse on Saturdays, February 11, 18 and 25 to collect subscriptions from 10am to 11.30am. Please remember that subscriptions are due by February 28. Men’s district 6 annual meeting is on Sunday, February 26 at 2pm in clubhouse. Old Tyme dance The next dance is tonight (Friday, February 10) in the Institute from 8pm to 11pm. Music will be provided by Johnny Duncan; tickets cost £5 (includes tea and biscuits) available at the door on the night. Proceeds will go to charity. Carpet bowls Carpet bowlers meet tomorrow (Saturday, February 11) at 6.30pm in the church hall. All welcome to come along and enjoy a fun night’s bowling. Further information can be obtained from Anne on 01738 850257. Dunbarney and Forgandenny Church Services this Sunday, February 12 are at the usual times – 9.30am in Dunbarney and 11am at Forgandenny. All welcome. UNICEF appeal Please hand in your Jars of Grace to the church as soon as possible. Women’s group The next meeting is on Wednesday, February 15 at 7.30pm in the church hall. This will be a make up evening with Julie Cowan. All ladies welcome to come along.
Burrelton
AGM Burrelton and Woodside Village Hall AGM will take place on Thursday, February 23, at 8pm, in the hall. All welcome. For more information, contact the hall secretary via villagehall@burrelton.com or 07912 965632. Church news ‘Let Your Light Shine’ was the theme of morning worship led by Rev Stevie Thomson, with Lynne Mitchell reading from Isaiah chapter 58, verses 1-9 and from the Gospel of Matthew chapter 5, verses 13-20. Office bearers on duty were
Coupar Angus
Coupar Angus Church The service on Sunday of last week service was conducted by Rev Andrew Graham with readings by Bob Farquharson on Corinthians chapter 2, verses 1-16 and Matthew chapter 5, verses 13-20. The choir sang the introit ‘We have come into His house’. In his “all-age” address Mr Graham asked if those gathered had ever received a gift that they didn’t know what it was or what to do with it. They would, of course, thank the giver politely. But what of