District News

\Alyth \Burrelton

Parish church Morning service on Sunday, June 25, was conducted by Rev Mike Erskine. Next week, July 2, 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.

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 Church ‘Peace and Fearfulness’ was the theme of morning worship led by the Rev Stevie Thomson this week. Lynne Mitchell read from Genesis ch 21 v 8-21 and from the Gospel of Matthew ch 10 v 24-39. Officebearers on duty were Anne Baxter, Sheena McNaughton and Russell Martin. Organist was Lynne Martin and Sunday Club was led by Ann Baird. Flowers were provided by Caroline McKay and tea and coffee were served by Aileen and Ian Riches. Charity Shop A charity shop will be held in Coupar Angus on July 23-29. For further 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@

\Clunie

Strawberry Tea Caputh and Clunie church guild has organised a strawberry tea to be held in Caputh Church on Saturday, July 8 from 2-4pm. Everyone very welcome. Church Morning service will be held in Clunie Church this Sunday, July 2, at the usual time of 11.15am. Rev Tom Tait will share the leadership with Rosemary Patterson - reader in training - while the minister is on a short break.

\Coupar Angus

Abbey Church The service was led by Reader Rosemary Paterson as Rev Andy Graham is currently on holiday. There was no Introit as the choir are taking a break over the summer and will resume in September. The congregation sang We have come into His house, Thou will keep Him in perfect peace, Father God we worship you, Take heart and praise our God and Christ is risen, Hallelujah. The readings were taken from Isaiah ch 29 v 9-16 and John ch 4 v 19-30 and were read by Ellen McGibbon. Rosemary spoke about worshipping God the “correct” way which is not about following rules and traditions but rather in spirit and truth. God looks on people’s hearts, on their inner motivation and He knows whether they genuinely want to draw close to Him or if their religious service is just an empty show. God has instituted worship, not because He needs people to worship Him, but because through worship people come into a relationship with Him, which is the whole purpose of their existence whether they realise that or not. Music was provided by organist Austin Wilkie and consisted of St Patrick’s Breastplate by Richard Proulx, Prelude in C by JS Bach. Melody in F by Rubin Stein and Cornet Voluntary by John Travers. The Prayer Group meets every Wednesday at 2pm in the Abbey and all are welcome. The Abbey Kirk Session will meet on Wednesday, June 28 at 7.30pm in the Abbey. The charity shop will run for two weeks from Monday, July 3 and volunteers are required to help Sheila and Allan Legge. A rota is now on the church noticeboard for anyone who can assist. The shop will be open on Sunday, July 2 from 10am where donations will be most welcome. If you are unable to bring your donation to the shop please contact Ellen McGibbon on 07541009398 and arrangements will be made for your donation to be uplifted. The Children’s Ministry has finished for the summer holidays and thanks is conveyed to all leaders and helpers who give of their time and talents every week running the groups.

\Kinclaven

Church The service on Sunday was conducted by Rev Tom Tait. The readings from Genesis ch 42 v25-35 and Romans ch 8 v18-30 were by Mike Abbott and Janet Coyle was organist. As Rev Peggy is on holiday, anyone requiring the services of a minister should contact Rev Fraser Penny on 01350727249. Services at Kinclaven are held at 9.45am each week.