This week at St. Andrew’s West
| Sunday 25th October | 11.00am | Worship led by Rev. Gary Caldwell including Sacrament of Holy Communion |
| Wednesday 28th October | 11.30am | Welcome Café in Oasis Café |
| Friday 30th October | 6.30pm | Boys’ Brigade Anchors & Juniors |
| Friday 30th October | 7.30pm | Boys’ Brigade Company & Seniors |
| Sunday 1st November | 11.00am | Worship led by Rev. Grant Barclay |
Announcements
Sacrament of Holy Communion
There will be a Celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Communion during worship on Sunday 25th October. All who love the Lord are invited. In our tradition we remain seated and elders serve the congregation. We use gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine.
Sunday Hospitality
On Sundays 25th October and 1st November post service teas and coffees will be served in the Chapel.
Scaffolding at entrance to the Centre
You may have noticed the temporary scaffolding that has been erected at the right-hand side entrance to the Renfield Centre. It does not block or restrict access to the Centre.
The flat wooden roof above the main water tank is original from when the Centre was built. This sits above the Garnethill Hall Kitchen and toilets. Rain penetration over the last decade has damaged that roof and it is no longer economical to repair. A new pitched roof is being installed and weather permitting the works will start on Monday 26th October and last approximately two weeks.
The scaffolding is to allow the contractors to move materials to and from street level to the roof area.
The cost of the repair is being met by the Renfield St Trust.
St. Andrew’s West Walking Group
The next walk will take place on Saturday 14th November and will be to the Queen Elizabeth Forest near Aberfoyle. It is about an hour by car from Glasgow. Meet in the car park at The Lodge Visitor Centre near Aberfoyle at 10.30am. For this walk, we will need to travel by car so if you need a lift or could offer a lift, please speak to Rory who can add you to the WhatsApp group.
Will you sponsor a table cloth for our Welcome Cafe?
Volunteers and regulars at our Welcome Cafe have been discussing how to make the cafe space brighter and more appealing.
One of the suggestions was to purchase wipeable table cloths. This also saves on laundry bills from cloth ones!
The table cloths purchased cost £5 per cloth. We have seventeen tables to cover. Would you be willing to sponsor one?
If yes, please speak to Evelyn.
And remember, you are most welcome to join us on Wednesdays from 11.30 – 1.30 for soup and bread, tea, coffee and other refreshments!
Thank you.
Welcome Cafe Volunteers and Friends
Communications
We operate a congregational-wide email list that keeps you up to date with any church news throughout the week. If you would like to sign up, please email stawpc@gmail.com asking to join. If you have any news you would like to share, please use the same email address to share it with the list.
Free-Will Offering
As part of worship, a cash free-will offering is taken and uplifted, the proceeds of which directly go to support the life and work of our church. There is no obligation to contribute, and you are more than welcome to simply pass the bag on to your neighbour.
If you would prefer to contribute electronically, then offerings may also be made via the Church bank account. Details are:
Name of Account: St. Andrew’s West Church
Sort Code: 83-54-60
Account No.: 00245763
Remember that UK taxpayers may increase their giving by 25% using Gift Aid. Please speak to Avril, Gift Aid Convener or Billy, Treasurer for information.
Feedback and Suggestions
We are always keen to hear feedback and suggestions on any aspect of Church life. You can get in touch with the Kirk Session by emailing stawpc@gmail.com. We will consider all correspondence received at each Kirk Session meeting, which typically occurs once every other month.
Serving the Church on Sunday 25th October:
Welcoming: Kirsty
Hospitality: Lynn, Rory
Uplifting Offering: Sadie, Eddie
Offering Count: Clare, Parinita
Elders for Communion: Ian, Andreas, Kirsty, Avril
Serving the Church on Sunday 1st November:
Welcoming: Anne
Hospitality: Graham, Catriona
Uplifting Offering: Evelyn, Kenny
Offering Count: Avril, Kirsty
