Bennochy Parish Church Archive News 2013
Hall Maintenance
22nd December 2013
![]() Please note that the Church halls will not be in use between January 6th and 10th 2014 and all meetings have been cancelled. Due to ongoing work on our water pipes the heating is unlikely to be on during that week. Update: This work has been completed on schedule. |
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December Missionary News
8th December 2013
![]() The December 2013 newsletter is now available from our missionary partner Jenny Featherstone in Zambia. You can read her latest news by clicking here ... |
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Brownies and Rainbows Christmas Coffee Evening
8th December 2013
![]() The Brownies and Rainbows are having a Christmas Coffee Evening with stalls and entertainment on Wednesday 11th December from 6.15pm until 8pm. All are welcome to attend. |
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December Newsletter
3rd December 2013
![]() The December 2013 newsletter has been published and is now available on the Newsletters page. This month the newsletter includes the following topics:
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Kirkcaldy Foodbank
1st December 2013
![]() The Kirkcaldy Foodbank will be launched on 2nd December and is now collecting suitable foodstuffs to share with those in our community who are experiencing a food crisis at this time. If anyone wishes to donate food items from the list (available in the Methven Hall), they can be brought to Church on Sunday mornings or from 10.30am to 12 noon on a Thursday when the Olive Branch Café is open. |
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Walkers Craft Day
1st December 2013
![]() The Walkers will have some fun and jolliness around the parish on Sunday 8th December before engaging in our now annual craft session, followed by a Christmas curry provided by Mary & Joseph – Stark that is. If you’re thinking of your New Year resolution why not join the Walking Group? |
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Flower List 2014
1st December 2013
![]() The Flower List for 2014 is now available in the vestibule. If you wish to provide flowers for the Sanctuary, please add your name to the Sunday(s) of your choice. |
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November Missionary Update
30th November 2013
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Gift Service
24th November 2013
![]() The Service on Sunday 8th December is our GIFT SERVICE to support the work of the Salvation Army in Kirkcaldy. Please bring a gift or a toy for a child up to 15 years old (new and unwrapped) for distribution to the needy in the district. Please, no clothes. |
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Christmas Poinsettias
17 November 2013
![]() If you wish to have a poinsettia in the Church for a friend or in memory of a loved one, please put your name on the Poinsettia List in the vestibule of the Church by Sunday 1st December. These plants will decorate the Church on Sundays 15 and 22 December. After the Service on Sunday 22 December you can take the plants home. The cost of a plant is £5 and they are large plants. |
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Shoe Box Appeal Update
17th November 2013
![]() A total of 114 boxes from the church and 40 boxes from Dunnikier School were uplifted on Thursday and then transported to Templehall Church, the pick-up point for Kirkcaldy area, where 800 boxes were received. Children from Valley School joined in a short service along with adults, before the boxes were loaded onto the lorry and then on their way to Glasgow to be checked before going to Moldova for distribution. The journey in a huge lorry takes one week and on arrival the boxes will be arranged into different groups for adults, elderly people and children, all of whom live in poverty or low-income groups. Filling a shoe box or giving a donation is a great way of showing kindness to a stranger in need - thank you for being part of it and to all those who helped in any way to make the Shoe Box Appeal 2013 such a success. You will bring a smile to someone at Christmas. |
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Songs of Praise Service
10th November 2013
![]() Our next Songs of Praise service will be on Sunday 24th November. Request slips are available in the Order of Service sheet provided at all November services. All we ask is that if you are requesting a song/hymn that you say a few words as to why you have chosen it. |
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Pray Now
10th November 2013
![]() If anyone would like to order Pray Now for 2014 at a discount price please see the notice board for information or speak to Robin or George Drummond. |
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Bennochy Christmas Fayre
3rd November 2013
![]() The Christmas Fayre is on Saturday 9th November from 2pm until 4pm in the Methven Hall. Please come along and support Bennochy Church, enjoy afternoon tea and do some Christmas shopping. Tea tickets are on sale now and cost £2, or can be bought at the fayre. The stalls available on the day comprise Soft Goods, Baking, Body Products, Bric-a-Brac, Jewellery, Tombola, Jams, Jellies, Plants, and a Raffle. All donations for stalls will be gratefully received and can be delivered to the hall on Friday from 2pm until 4pm and on Saturday from 10am until noon. UPDATE: The total raised at the Fayre was £2, 079. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard and everyone who supported the Fayre and helped to raise this magnificent amount. |
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Girl Guide Helpers Wanted
27th October 2013
![]() Our Girl Guides could do with some extra help. They meet on a Wednesday night from 7pm to 8.30pm. If anyone would like to help or knows of anyone who might be interested please speak to any office bearer or go along on a Wednesday night. |
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Olive Branch Café Volunteers Requested
27th October 2013
![]() Due to the success of the Olive Branch Café, we are finding that we need a larger pool of volunteers to assist on café days or occasional Wednesdays to bake or make soup. We already have a valuable volunteer force pulling together to deliver a good standard of service and good quality food, but a few more willing hands would ease the workload. You don't need a particular talent to join our café teams, just a desire to help make the project successful. If you can help at the following times please contact Alison, Margaret, Phil or Dianne:
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Bennochy Jigsaw
27th October 2013
![]() Orders are now being taken for our jigsaw. It contains 315 pieces (400 x 280mm) and costs £12.50. Please contact George Drummond to place your order. An ideal Christmas gift! |
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Alpha Omega Course
20th October 2013
![]() This years Alpha Omega course, has been postponed until next spring. If you are interested, please speak to Robin for further details. |
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Christmas Fayre
20th October 2013
![]() The Christmas Fayre will be held on Saturday 9 November from 2pm until 4pm in the Methven Hall. As this is one of our two main fund raising events for this year, your support will be very much appreciated. There will be all the usual stalls, and donations for the stalls will be very much appreciated. The Hall will be open on Friday 8 November from 2pm to 4pm and again on Saturday 9 November from 10 am for the receipts of items for all the stalls. Helpers are always required. Anyone wishing to help at the Fayre, please contact Senga Booth (890972). |
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October Newsletter
8th October 2013
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Family Quiz Night
6th October 2013
Tickets, £4 adults & £2 children, available from Group members. Come along and enjoy a fun night for all the family with prizes, raffle & dessert supper. |
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Gift Day
6th October 2013
UPDATE: The amount raised to date is £2,550 including £425 recoverable for tax. The Finance Team is very grateful for your continued support in sustaining and developing our ministry at Bennochy Church. It is never too late to give. If you still wish to contribute, please put your donation in the offering plate in an envelope marked "Gift Day" when next at Church, or hand it to the Treasurer or your District Elder. |
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Carpentry Student Donations
29th September 2013
UPDATE: Jenny sends her very grateful thanks for our contribution to the work of Chodart College in Choma, Zambia. This sum of money will cover the fees for a student in the Carpentry Course 2014, Jan.-December, also the cost of a Dust Coat while working, also exam fees at end of year, with other small costs included. |
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Shoe Box Appeal
22nd September 2013
You are invited to fill a shoe box again this year and you can be sure that your gift will make someone happy. Covered shoe boxes will be available as from Sunday 29th September and if you intend to fill one then please take your box as soon as possible - the information leaflets are inside. Please bring your filled shoe box to church preferably on 3rd November but if this is not suitable then 10th November (Remembrance Sunday) will do. The boxes are being uplifted from the Church on Thursday 14th November. |
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The Olive Branch Café Update
15th September 2013
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Guild New Session
15th September 2013
New members made most welcome. |
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Harvest Thanksgiving Service
15th September 2013
Once again we will collect non-perishable goods (packets or tins only) for the work of the Salvation Army (donations welcome) and an offering will be taken during the service to help offset the cost of fees for a carpentry student at Choma college, where Jenny Featherstone, our missionary partner, is principle. The Church will be decorated on Friday 20th September from 2pm. Anyone willing to assist with the decoration is welcome to come along at 2pm. |
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East Fife Ladies Choir Concert
25th August 2013
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The Olive Branch Café Opening Announced
25th August 2013
This will be run by volunteers and offer tea, coffee, biscuits, soup and bread with all meals freshly made in the Church kitchen. View the opening day poster with sample menu. The café will be open from 10.30am until 1.30pm each Thursday. |
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Fun and Find Out Day
18th August 2013
This free event for the local community will start at 2pm. It’s a day for all ages, so come along and join in the fun. If it rains the event will take place in the Methven Hall. All welcome. |
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July Missionary News
16th August 2013
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Jo Jingles
11th August 2013
This organisation runs music, singing & movement classes for children aged 3 months to 4 years with the main aim for children have fun... lots and lots of fun! For further information click here ... |
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EMMS Bike & Hike
11th August 2013
The EMMS Bike & Hike is an annual sponsored event around churches in the district to support the work of EMMS International in Malawi, Nepal and India and also raise funds for our own church. If anyone wishes to take part or would be willing to man the church for a few hours on Sunday 7th September, anytime between 10am and 6pm, please speak to George Drummond. |
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Auchtermuchty Walk
4th August 2013
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Milton and Coaltown of Balgonie Walk
7th July 2013
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June Newsletter
3rd June 2013
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Joint Summer Services
2nd June 2013
Children and young people are always especially welcome at these Summer services. Please note that there will be no service at Bennochy Church on the Sundays where the joint service is held elsewhere. The service at St. Bryce Kirk will feature a Baptism whilst the Linktown service will be accompanied by a Brass Ensemble. Members of Bennochy Church who require transport to any of the joint services should contact George Drummond or any office bearer on duty. |
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RNLI Concert
2nd June 2013
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The Bells are Back
26th May 2013
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Bethany Christian Trust Events
26th May 2013
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Christian Aid Fundraising Results
19th May 2013
The amounts raised this year are:
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Redemption House Opening
19th May 2013
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Missionary News
15th May 2013
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Guild / Get-Together Meals
12th May 2013
The Get-Together are meeting in the Victoria Hotel on Thursday 30th May at 5pm for High Tea. Anyone wishing to attend please contact Helen Lundie. |
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Coffee, Cake and Candy Afternoon
5th May 2013
Our theme on Sunday 12th May will be Christian Aid Week - “Bite back at Hunger”. This will be the start of Christian Aid Week (12th - 18th May) and inside your Order of Service will be a red Christian Aid envelope should you wish to donate to Christian Aid. A separate offering will be taken during the service for the filled envelopes. Thank you. |
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Lochore Meadows Walk
5th May 2013
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Coffee Afternoon & Songs of Praise
28th April 2013
A Presbytery wide Songs of Praise Service will follow at the same venue on Sunday 12th at 7pm. The Presbytery Prayer Banner is reaching the end of its pilgrimage around the congregations in our Presbytery and the Mission and Worship Committee is organising this service to celebrate its journey. There will be lots of favourite hymns and readings, with an address by the Moderator of presbytery, Rev Tony Fowler, Templehall church. All are welcome. |
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Scones and Sponges Afternoon Tea
7th April 2013
Some time ago we were contacted by the Samaritans asking us to assist them to raise the money necessary for the development of their building to meet the needs of the Branch. The sum of money required is enormous, and the prospect of the task daunting. Their hope is if they receive a lot of a little, then, just maybe, the seemingly impossible becomes a reality. They realise this is a difficult time financially for a lot of people, but they will appreciate anything we can do to help. Our support will be very much appreciated. Tickets are on sale now from Kirk Session members. UPDATE: A letter has been received from the Samaritans Kirkcaldy & District thanking us very much for the generous donation of £607.15 to their Building Fund. They are honoured to be the beneficiaries. |
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Bunny Drive
31st March 2013
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Memorial Service
24th March 2013
All members of the congregation are welcome to attend. If you know of anyone else who would appreciate an invite please let Robin know. |
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Fife Deaf Church
17th March 2013
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Guild Concert
17th March 2013
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Open Door Project
17th March 2013
A short open meeting will be held immediately after the service on 24th March when the background to the project will be explained and how you can help to make it a success. |
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Jenny Featherstone Visit
10th March 2013
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Steadfast Global
10th March 2013
The vision of Steadfast Global is simply to: "build a bridge between the Church in Scotland and persecuted Christians across the globe". They stand with the Suffering Church and ask us to stand with them. While prayer is undoubtedly their most important request, they also require financial support for forward planning and long term commitment. Our prayers and our financial support will therefore be very much appreciated. |
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Fairtrade Fortnight
3rd March 2013
Fairtrade is all about improving trade for farmers in developing countries by ensuring they get better prices and good working conditions. Fairtrade helps improve their lives and prevents discrimination against poorer producers. Please look for the Fairtrade Logo, do your bit and take a simple step when buying your groceries by swapping your own brand for a Fairtrade brand. There will be a Fairtrade stall in the Methven Hall after the service on Sunday, 10th March when you will have the opportunity to purchase Fairtrade small gifts, sweets and some groceries. Please give your support. |
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Missionary News
3rd March 2013
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Bruce Davies Concert
24th February 2013
With his acoustic six and twelve string guitars, rich baritone voice and an accessible style, he presents the songs of his heroes and friends, some of his own award-winning compositions and the best of Scotland’s song repertoire and in a programme that goes well beyond what is normally regarded as folk music. A concert not to be missed. Tickets, priced, £5 may be obtained from George Drummond or Bruce Davies. |
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RNLI SOS Fundraising Day Results
24th February 2013
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March Newsletter
24th February 2013
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World Day of Prayer
24th February 2013
World Day of Prayer services will be held on Friday 1st March and have been written by the Christian Women of France. The theme is "I was a stranger and you welcomed me". You are invited to join us in one of the services to be held at the following Churches. A warm welcome awaits you:
You can read more about this years World Day of Prayer in our March Newsletter. |
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Lent Study Group
17th February 2013
Lent is what Christians call the six weeks that lead up to Easter, which is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. This is to symbolise the 40 days of when Jesus went into the desert to think, fast and pray before setting out on his journey to Jerusalem and his eventual Crucifixion and Resurrection. If you are interested please speak to the minister as there are study guides for the course. |
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St Andrews Building Update
11th February 2013
The purchasers, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, took possession of the building on Saturday, 9th February, one hundred and ten years after it was first opened as a Church. We are pleased to say that the Church will continue to be a place of worship and offer our best wishes to all who worship there in the future. We are sure they will be greatly blessed in the months and years ahead. |
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Colinsburgh Walk
10th February 2013
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RNLI SOS Fundraising Day
20th January 2013
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Blythswood Care Round South Collection
20th January 2013
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Taekwondo Club New Classes
13th January 2013
The Taekwondo Club has launched its new schedule for 2013. New members will be most welcome, especially to join the Tiny Tigers who cater for Primary 1 and 2 pupils. Learn to kick and move just like the winners in the Olympic Games! Classes are held on Fridays for Tiny Tigers, Beginners and Blue/Advanced belts. On Sundays, all belt level classes are held along with Black belt sessions.
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Christmas Eve Offering
6th January 2013
The Special Offering on Christmas Eve amounted to £260.20, which has been divided equally between Aberlour Child Care Trust and Samaritans Kirkcaldy and District. Your generous support is very much appreciated at this time of year. |
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Kinghorn Walk
23rd December 2012
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