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September 2021
No 429
P
EEBLES
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Harvest Thanksgiving
Sunday 26 September
A
ANDREWS
L
ECKIE
M
AGAZINE
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Support and Prayer 11 am
If you would like support or to have We now allow limited numbers into
someone to talk with or to pray for the building. It is preferred that you
you, you can make confidential pre-book; you can do so through the
prayer requests from our website online booking system (Monday to
standrewsleckie.co.uk or contact Friday) or through phoning Heather
us by email at in the office from 9 am to 12 noon on
office@standrewsleckie.co.uk or Wednesdays. You can also turn up
telephone 01721 723 121 on the day although you will be
Tuesday - Thursday 9am to turned away if we reach capacity
12noon). and you will be asked to give your
Don’t worry about anything, but in contact details for track and
all your prayers ask God for what trace so it is simpler to book
you need, always asking him with a beforehand. Sunday Services
thankful heart. And God’s peace, will continue to be accessed through
which is far beyond human the Church website or dialling
understanding, will keep your in using your landline. Contact for all
hearts and minds safe in union with church information is 01721 723121 ,
Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
mornings 9am-12 noon.
ZOOM PRAYER MEETINGS :
Mon day-Friday: 8.30am-9am (on Contact for all church information
Thursday we start earlier at 8am to is 01721 723121
pray for revival) We gather to pray Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
for God to move by His Spirit, mornings 9am-12 noon.
bringing His kingdom near and
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A MESSAGE FROM THE MANSE
It has been wonderful to look out on a Sunday morning each week and see
more and more faces from our church family returning to worship. Life is far
from being back to ‘normal’ (masks come with their challenges!) but with the
return of singing, children and young people to the services, our gatherings
have known a renewal of colour and joy.
There is a beautiful picture of God revitalising His people in Jeremiah, where
the prophet announces that “their life shall be like a watered garden and
they shall languish no more” (Jeremiah 31:12). As I was praying recently for
our church family, I had an image of a plant with large leaves that were
withering for lack of water. There has been much to sap our strength, take
away our momentum and deflate and depress us.
The transformation that water brings to dry land is remarkable and thrilling.
In the summer, during that spell of glorious weather, we were negligent in
watering my in-laws’ garden, which we were charged to look after while they
were on holiday. My Father-in-law had kept stressing that we needed to
particularly look after his tomato plant, so you can imagine how panicked we
were when we arrived to find it sun-scorched, withered and apparently
lifeless. We gave it a soaking and prayed (!) before returning a few hours
later. I couldn’t believe the revival that had taken place!
I pray that the Lord will use our gatherings on Sundays to be times of
refreshing and renewal. Part of that renewal comes through one another, as
each of us play our part. Of course there are many good reasons for some
of us to be cautious about being part of any bigger gatherings and that is
totally understandable. We pray that you would know the care and love of
our fellowship and the refreshing of God’s Spirit in your own homes. Perhaps
though some have just fallen out the habit of coming along.
The New Testament reminds and urges us to “consider how to stir up one
another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the
habit of some, but encouraging one another…” (Hebrews 10:24-25).
Some of you have shared with me that it has taken a little effort to come
back over the threshold for all sorts of reasons and yet have spoken of/
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of the blessing of coming back in person to worship God. I encourage all
those who can to come and enjoy the privilege that we have of being able
to serve and worship God together.
May the Lord renew us with the living water of His Holy Spirit as we seek
Him.
Malcolm
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What a challenge it has been over this our prayer life grow. Pray that we see
time of pandemic - COVID has affected the Holy Spirit move among us,
everyone in some way. We have had to empowering us to do the work of
adapt and change our church and Jesus, to see the darkness pushed
prayer life working in new ways and back and the Kingdom of God
our online prayer and worship have established here.
been a great support to many in our
Trust that prayer makes a difference,
Church family.
even when you don’t see the
Now as restrictions are eased off, it is difference.
important that we begin to think
It may take a while for you to see God
about how we can reshape our worship
answer your prayers. But don’t miss an
and prayer life.
“in the meantime answer” you can
There was a wonderful increase in receive right away. Philippians 4: 6-7
interest with people using online reminds us of the immediate answer
prayer and worship to cope with their to every prayer: “Do not be anxious
difficult and unpleasant situations; about anything, but in every situation,
the data presented is really only a by prayer and petition, with
fragment of the true prayers because thanksgiving, present your requests to
we realise that those who were less God. And the peace of God, which
confident with the internet didn’t transcends all understanding, will
always manage to connect to digital guard your hearts and your minds in
worship. Worship and prayer didn’t Christ Jesus.” (NIV)
stop because of this pandemic!
Did you catch it? It’s the peace of God
Please continue to develop your that will guard your heart and mind in
personal prayer life by learning to pray the process while you’re waiting for
the Bible regularly. Practice praying God to reveal His answer to your
Scriptures in your own prayer times request. When you pray, you can trust
with the Lord. you are doing your part and God will
certainly do His part.
Pray that God raises up an army of
pray(ers) asking God to give us a heart We want to know Jesus more and for
for prayer and a vision that we will see others to come to know Him….
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SO we must be a Praying Wednesday and Friday 8:30 am - 9
Church. Prayer is important and am and on Thursday (specifically
making time for it in our (now busier) for Revival prayer) 8am - 9am.
lives shows that Jesus is precious to Please contact Heather or
us. Carrie@standrewsleckie.co.uk for
assistance and/or details of login.
Now as restrictions are eased off it
is important that we begin to think From Wednesday 1st September
about how we can reshape our the Church will be open from
worship and prayer life. 9.30 am - 10am for a time of
prayer. Please feel free to join
So we need to intentionally gather
us in Church for open prayer or
together to pray! I encourage you to
to pray silently from your heart.
get involved and make it a priority!
We intend to (very soon) offer prayer
Our online zoom prayer meetings
after the Service on Sunday
will continue Monday/Tuesday/
Here is a Weekly prayer schedule for use at home:
Sunday - Pray for
our minister and his family
the elders and ministry leaders in our church and their families
our government leaders and our nation
Monday - Pray for
the children in Sunday club, Youth and children's groups, their
leaders and helpers
our schools, Kingsland, Priorsford, Halyrude and Peebles High School
all children around the world
Tuesday - Pray for
your family and friends especially anyone with specific needs
for a strengthening in your friendships
for any financial needs for ourselves and the Church thanking God for his
blessings
Wednesday - Pray for
your co workers, thanking God for your job
our staff and all volunteers in the church
for all our Church activities, all Parent and toddler groups, worship
group, and all housegroups
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Thursday - Pray for
outreach and all Christian missionaries,
our emergency services, fire, ambulance and police
medical staff, all doctors, nurses and hospital staff
Friday - Pray for
opportunities to serve others, thanking God whenever they appear
wisdom about specific situations and future decisions
those who are sick, those housebound or in hospital
for those who are struggling with doubt, ask God to give them confi-
dence to walk in faith with Him
Saturday - Pray for
for the persecuted church in countries where believers are
regularly targeted and often killed for their faith that they would know
the hope God gives and how much he loves
for ourselves to be prepared for Sunday's worship
Each day:
praise God for who He is, thank him for what He has done and ask
for forgiveness for any sins in your heart. Pray that God would
guide you to set goals that would glorify Him, give you the strength
to achieve them and to help you seize every opportunity to learn
and grow
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Communion
Sunday 5 November
We will stream the service live from YouTube much the same as
normal with the option to phone in if you don’t have an internet
connection. When it comes to sharing the peace, those not at
the service in person are encouraged to message others by text,
social media or in the comments section if watching via https://
leckie.online.church, something like “The peace of the Lord be
with you”. You will also need to provide your own bread and
wine/grape juice.
For those attending in person, you will be instructed how we
will administer the elements on entry. This will be in line with
guidelines at the time. Please contact the office in the preceding
week if you have any specific dietary requirements.
Although it will be different, we hope you still feel the invitation
to come to the Lord’s table.
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As a footnote to Christian Aid Week in May, Peebles and District Christian
Aid Committee would like to say another huge thank you to everyone who
supported us this year. We have learned from Christian Aid Scotland that
our amazing total of £12614 raised, is one of the highest of any group in
Scotland. This is down to the good folk of Peebles who gave of their time
and money to make the week so successful in raising funds for people in
need around the world.
Nancy Hutchinson
Secretary, Peebles Christian Aid Committee
We have some news! God willing, we are planning a return to live events as
follows:
Symphonic Praise - St Mary's Cathedral Edinburgh, 9 October
Christmas - Usher Hall, 4 December
Foot Stomping Band - starting from March 2022
And more online events are currently in the pipeline
In case you missed them, there are some wonderful events and items out
there on the Origin YouTube Channel. First off, subscribe to our channel
and click the bell icon. YouTube will then remind you when we put up
something new.
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I was a stranger and you welcomed me
I was hungry for God’s word and you were His instrument in feeding me
and teaching me
I was thirsty and tired and found here refreshing and renewed strength
in the Lord
I was ill, bereaved and you visited me, wrote to me, comforted me.
I was fighting spiritual battles and you prayed for me
I was unable to be with you in person - you phoned me and provided
church services on CD and phone line so faithfully for me
A special and sincere THANK YOU to each of you who did just that for me and
my sister Lysbeth Duncan over the years. In Paul’s words (Philippians 1 vs 3-
4 “I thank my God every time I pray for you. In all my prayers for all of you, I
always pray with joy”
As I wrote the words at the beginning of this, I was reminded of Jesus’ words
in Matthew 25:31-46 and especially verse 40:
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it for
me”.
Be encouraged, friends at St. Andrews Leckie! Nothing we do in love for Jesus
is done in vain! Praise God for working in and through you!
Keep close to our Lord Jesus! Keep reaching out to others in His love and for
His glory! “He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or
imagine, according to the power that is at work within us, to Him be glory”
Ephesians 3: 20
Mary Clare Duncan
10Alan and Elizabeth Herd have recently
moved down south and here they tell us
how they became involved in St Andrews
Leckie.
Herds are Moo-ving
In the beginning was the Word, and was involved with Sunday Club and
the Word was with God, and the Word the start-up of 7UP, to provide a
was God. Before we even resided in youth group on Sunday mornings,
Peebles we attended a blessed Holy along with Maureen Noble. These,
Week series of morning services led along with Lunch and Chat, Church
by Hazeley Moore and all the other flowers, coffee mornings in various
ministers, while we were on a week’s guises and the occasional special
holiday here. Many years later and event for fund raising, as well as her
after much searching we found a pastoral visiting enabled her to meet
house and a Church, but God some amazing people and make
through you has blessed us in so many wonderful and lasting
many ways. The fellowship at St. friendships.
Andrews Leckie drew us in, and we
have been with you ever since. Very We are sad to be leaving our Church
quickly someone found out that Alan family in Peebles but as we believe
was an elder and he was invited to God led us to this fellowship we
join the Kirk Session. This led to a know that he is directing our move
Parish Outreach team where we all now and will guide us as we move to
deepened our prayer lives. Then a Eccleshall in Staffordshire to be
stint doing a youth strategy between nearer our family. We don’t know
the Old Parish Church and St. what we will encounter when we get
Andrews Leckie which led to the there but we know that God will be in
recruitment of a youth leader. Then it. The Lord is my shepherd, so may
the glorious days of the Alpha he shepherd us on to pastures new.
courses which have been a blessing
to so many both here and at Manor. As a congregation, each of you has
Not to mention prayers, readings, loved us as your neighbour and we
and occasional evening services. have loved you. And now these three
Elizabeth’s involvement latterly was remain: faith, hope and love. But the
with the Wednesday Parent and greatest of these is love.
Toddler group and the Women’s
Group, although to begin with she Love, Alan and Elizabeth
11David and Jacqueline Powell another two of
our congregation have also left us due to the
relocation of David’s business.
After eleven wonderful years living was with Try Praying. David handles
on a sheep farm near Dawyck the printing and USA distribution for
Botanical Gardens, and nine of those them. They have now asked for help
years being a part of the St Andrews in the UK, so from September 1st, I
Leckie family, we have recently left for will be handling their mail order
a new season in West Sussex, where processing and shipments…..who
David's business has relocated to. knows maybe we will be sending a
We have both loved our time in box to The Leckie one day!
Scotland and have found it hard to
leave the beautiful Borders and our I want to say a huge thank you to
lovely family at St Andrews Leckie. Malcolm for his endless
encouragement, support and
The Leckie has been a very special
pastoral care - St Andrews is truly
part of my life and it has been a joy
blessed to have him and Hannah
to have been involved in the prayer
leading it. I will continue to pray,
side of church life, through 24 hour
that revival will come and the
prayer, healing/prayer teams, and
Community transformed by God’s
intercessory prayer. Greeting many
endless love.
of you at the door twice a year whilst
stewarding, was a highlight and an
opportunity to meet different folk
and give many of you a hug (though
some of you managed to escape)! It
has been a time of growth personally
and spiritually. It has been a joy and
a huge blessing to have made some On your behalf, I wish
very special friends, who will now Mary-Clare, Alan, Elizabeth ,
remain lifelong friends. David and Jacqueline all the
So now what? We have moved to live very best and hope that they
100 metres from the English Channel will be able to come and visit
and overlooking the South Downs us from time to time.
rolling hills in a place call Heather
Littlehampton.....and it can be as
windy as Peebles and just as often!!
One of the connections that came
during my time at St Andrews Leckie
12As Lonely as a St Andrews Leckie Gardener
Hello from the newest member of the The new chapter in the life of the
gardening team. As I write this I have garden is a blank page. There is a
been working with the existing team place for new ideas and ways of
members for two weeks. The three working to fit around commitments.
others have tended the gardens for We want to be very flexible as we
many years, ensuring a beautiful fully understand that your time is a
display of colour and texture and very valuable commodity. At the
creating an area of peace and calm moment three of us work together
which is enjoyed by many. It is a for one hour per week. The fourth
wonderful sanctuary for prayer, tears member works happily on his own
and laughter as many of you will when he can. I would be happy to
have experienced. support anyone who has never tried
gardening and would like to try their
In just two weeks I have shared hand.
a lot of laughter with my fellow
If you would like to be involved in
gardeners and have really enjoyed
the stewardship of our lovely garden
their company, benefited from their
please contact Heather and she will
knowledge and loved hearing their
put you in contact with me.
ideas. People who love gardens are
Many thanks Marion
special BUT … after years and years
of gardening, knees, hips and backs
begin to creak and then a realisation
slowly dawns that perhaps the time
is coming to enjoy sitting in the
garden rather than working in it.
The existing gardening team would
love to see more folk involved so
that they can reduce their workload
and eventually see their guardianship
of the garden passed on to others.
As for me … I don’t want to be
lonely.
13I’m sure like me, very few could
have anticipated another year where
we find ourselves trying to maintain
the life of our church within the
challenges and restrictions of the
Covid pandemic. There have of
course, been some recent changes
which have allowed more of us to
worship together in the church
building, albeit still with the
frustrating requirement for
us to wear masks. Throughout
all of this however, we have been
blessed by the regular and encouraged to give in other ways
frequent giving of our members too. There have been appeals in
and from financial donations by recent weeks for folk to help with
many who tune into the weekly our children’s and youth work,
YouTube recording. stewarding at our church services,
driving, light gardening, etc.
The figures indicate that giving to
Perhaps you could consider helping
the General Fund for the 6 months,
at times to suit you, in an area of
January to June 2021 are up by 3%
church life that appeals to you?
on the comparable period in 2020.
While this is very encouraging, we While we agree that standing orders
must remember that the figures for are a wonderful way for us to
the whole of 2020, showed a maintain our income throughout the
reduction in overall income of 19% year and indeed, I believe that they
have contributed enormously in
Like most Treasurers, I’m constantly
helping to keep our financial figures
looking for ways in which we can
looking very healthy during Covid-
increase our financial giving. Given
19, the downside of standing orders
the challenges that many have faced
is that once they are set up with the
during the pandemic, I haven’t made
banks, we are inclined to forget
this appeal for a while, but I think it
about them, knowing that the
is appropriate now and I would
electronic transaction happens
therefore, graciously ask everyone
without any need for monthly or
to reconsider their regular financial
weekly intervention. Many standing
commitment to St Andrews Leckie.
orders will have been set up several
I am very aware that many have had years ago and I would appeal to our
to cope with, and indeed still face members to consider whether any
hardship, through reduced hours, increase could be made at this time.
loss of employment or ill health. It
Amazon Smile
may be impossible for some
If you are inclined to buy online
members to increase their financial
using Amazon, there is a facility
giving but as Christians, we are
which, at no extra cost to you,
14donates 0.5% of your eligible year. Congregations can use the
purchases to a charity of your money locally or direct it towards
choice. I have set up our church as projects at home or overseas,
an eligible charity. It is shown as provided that it will be used in line
Church of Scotland St Andrews with the charitable objectives of the
Leckie: Peebles. All you need to do Church.
is start your shopping
at smile.amazon.com. You can The money raised through your
get here by typing Amazon Smile congregation's involvement in the
in the search box. The items you National Giving Day will not be
are looking to buy are all there at assessable for Ministries and
the same prices but, by using this Mission purposes. Congregational
route, the church can make some Treasurers should separately
money too. identify the income donated and be
able to demonstrate it was
Church of Scotland National
specifically given as part of this
Giving Day
initiative. The total received should
This is an extract from a
be recorded under a ‘National
communication that has been
Giving Day' line in the analysis of
circulated to all churches from the
donations note in the accounts. This
Church of Scotland Stewardship
will enable these gifts to be
and Finance Department:
excluded from assessable income
Congregations have been which is used in calculating the
encouraged by the General Ministries and Mission allocation.
Assembly to participate in a
church-wide National Giving Congregations are encouraged to
Day at a time of their choosing engage with this initiative on a day
over the season of Harvest 2021. of their choosing between Sunday 5
This will provide people of all September and Sunday 31 October
ages an opportunity to reflect 2021.
on God's presence with us through We are very keen to participate in
these challenging times and to offer this initiative and the minister has
gifts of thanksgiving back to God. identified Sunday 24 October as
the day when the service will focus
Money received through this on this initiative. A planning
initiative will remain with meeting is already in the diary and
participating congregations who plans and information will be
will choose how to use these gifts. shared in due course.
This money may be used to fund
specific work, to launch a new With my personal thanks and every
project or simply to offset deficits blessing,
taking into account the challenging
financial circumstances faced by Yvonne
many of our churches over the last
15SOUL RESTORE
Counselling
The Counselling service operates with face to
face client sessions at our relaxing rooms at
County Buildings, Rosetta Road, Peebles.
Are you ready to talk? Has something been held by you alone and
causing you discomfort or emotional pain? Do you know someone
who is suffering in silence?
Let one of our carefully matched Counsellors draw alongside you.
The phone is answered - Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays. Email
enquiries also welcome.
Tel. 01721 400616
e-mail: info@soulrestore.co.uk
Website for more information: https://soulrestore.co.uk
16Sarah, our Youth Ministry
Leader has been organising
activities for our young
people over the past few
months. Here, she bring us
up-to-date with what’s been
happening.
Some of the youths playing games
In August, 14 youth and some fortunate to be offered the field,
youth leaders took part in a one including portaloos!
night overnight camp in St Boswells.
We had a huge campfire, we ate
We had a great time, the weather
hotdogs and we played games, as
was perfect, and we were really
well as listening to Sarah talking
17about being part of a family doing the cooking and campfire,
together. Many of the youth were Stevie on games and Lizzie on
surprised by how cold it got at night breakfast! Many thanks to everyone
time, and not everyone got enough else who helped with different things
sleep, but it was a great first - providing cakes etc. This kind of
experience of camping together. thing always needs a team effort!
Extra special thanks go to Phil the
We were so fortunate to have a
farmer for the field, for getting the
great team of leaders using their
sheep moved out, and his dad for
skills, such as Fiona, helping us to
putting a sink in for us!
get tents set up and ready, Dougal
Stevie and Dougal cooking
Youth Sundays help lead it! If you like young
We are back at 10.45am in the people and want to support them
Bakehouse every Sunday! P7+ to become wonderful rounded
welcome to join us! We grab human beings, maybe you would
some refreshments and then like to be part of our team? Roles
head up to the balcony at church needed are: running a tuck shop or
for the first 20 mins, before making snacks, playing board
heading back to the Bakehouse games or outdoor games, chatting
for our group. We finish at and listening or perhaps driving a
12.15pm. minibus to special events…. You
would need to do a PVG and
Developments application, as well as having a
We would love to start a Youth chat with Sarah to check it’s the
Club, but of course, we need a right role for you. Except for
team of adults (aged 18-100) to driving, the commitment will be
18approx. fortnightly, 2-hour youth develop are amazing! Speak to
club, plus helping with setting up Sarah for more info.
and putting away and the rewards Find us on Facebook or Instagram
of seeing young people grow and @STANDLECKIE
19Babies and Toddlers:
Our groups continues on Tuesdays, at 10-11.30 and 1.30-3pm. Both
groups are growing gradually, and we are a bit busier in the morning
session. This week in the morning (24 August), we had a Bible Story read
by Marion as well as some lovely nursery rhymes and songs led by
Margaret. We now have room for more and there is no need to book!
Find us on Facebook @toddlersleckie
Margaret leading
the singing
LECKIE CREATIVITY CHRISTMAS FUND RAISER
As my old dad would say “the nights are
fair drawing in” and I was wondering if
anyone would like to join me in creating
for Christmas to raise funds again this
year. Please let me know if you would be
willing to get involved. Please contact me
direct or you can contact Heather and she
will put you in touch with me.
Marion Anderson
20BLYTHSWOOD
SHOEBOX
APPEAL 2021
Your kindness and generosity makes such a difference; receiving a Shoebox
brings so much joy. Blythswood are looking ahead to their Shoe Box Appeal
2021 and to helping vulnerable communities across Eastern Europe.
They trust they will be able to deliver boxes and bags to Albania, Bulgaria,
Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine.
Filled shoeboxes and drawstring bags will both be gratefully received
There are also additional resources to help, including knitting patterns
and filler ideas, (see filler ideas on next page) If you would like a copy
of the knitting patterns for hats, scarfs and gloves, please get in touch
with Heather In the office.
Copies of the 2021 leaflet are available from the Church Office or
outwith office hours, you can pick one up from the box on the railings at
the Eastgate entrance to the Church. Please ensure that you follow the
guidelines on the leaflet. Heather also has a small supply of flatpack
shoeboxes in the office if you have difficulty in finding one.
In order to get the boxes to Blythswood in time for
Christmas , they need to be delivered to the Church Office by Thursday
21 October at the very latest. Please contact Heather (9am-12 noon
Tuesday - Thursday) to arrange delivery.
Shoe Box Appeal 2020 Update
Blythsood were overwhelmed with the amazing response to their Appeal last
year. Thank you so much.
75,218 shoeboxes and bags were donated and sent off to Eastern Europe.
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Laura’s Children’s Ministry
Update on Sunday Club
The Summer Thomson, Wilma Barrett, Marion
Anderson, Shona Haslam and Hilary
We had a number of different church Rogerson for volunteering to help
members leading Sunday Club over over the summer, and also to Sarah
the school holiday period. This gave and Matt Brown and Lizzie McLean
the Sunday Club leaders a who did a brilliant singing session
well-earned break, and gave the with the children back at the start of
children the benefit of meeting other the holidays.
adults from our church family and
doing lots of different fun Here are some photos from over the
activities. I’m very thankful to Nancy summer
Nancy, Wilma and Marion told the children the story of
Peter healing the lame man and they made these
brilliant bouncing men!
23Shona did amazingly creative prayer and craft activities with the children
Fun games!
24The new session thinking about inspiring stories of
friendship and resilience from this
Since starting back after the summer’s games. The leaders all
summer break, we are delighted to have different ideas for these
be able to have our children back creative sessions, including
into the church building for the outdoor worship, a light party,
start of the service. Sunday Club drama, sport and art activities. We
children are meeting at 10.45 at hope these sessions will be times
the Bakehall and then coming over where we can experience God
together with their leaders to sit at together more deeply and in
the front of the church for the special ways, and for the children
start of the service. We then to draw closer in relationship to
return to the Bakehall for the Jesus.
children’s activities before
finishing at about 12.15. It was a Our Sunday Club leaders for this
real blessing that we were able to session are Bill Jacobs, Elizabeth
tune into the children’s address Harrison, Andy Gibson, Marion
online over recent months, but it is Anderson, Mary Ritchie, Patsy
so wonderful to be able to be back Gemmell and Hilary Rogerson,
in person for the children’s along with myself.
address and to worship alongside
the adults in church.
In Sunday Club time we are
continuing with our Share-Faith
materials, which take the children
through the Bible each week.
There are great videos, graphics
and activity ideas to help the
children explore the Bible stories
and think about what they mean
for us personally and our lives
today. We are picking up where
we left off last session, mid-way
through Exodus, with the children
learning how powerful God is. He
is mighty to save.
Every third week, we are going to
have different creative worship and
response sessions, led by different
One of the stops on our Bible-lympics Trail
members of our Sunday Club
leaders team. We started with a
session looking at Tokyo 2020,
doing a Bible-lympics trail and
25Safeguarding is concerned with
creating and maintaining a safe
environment for all, especially
children and adults at risk.
The Church of Scotland
Safeguarding system seeks to adopt
a preventative approach through:
Safe recruitment practices
Safe working practices
This means that all our volunteers
Managing safe worship and paid workers must take the
Training. Safeguarding Training and undergo
In St Andrews Leckie we are a refresher course every 3 – 5 years.
committed to implementing and The current scheduled online
sustaining the Church of Scotland’s training courses are:
Safeguarding Practices.
Introductory Safeguarding Kirk Session Safeguarding
Training Training
September
September
Wednesday 8th - 10am
Saturday 4th - 10am
Saturday 25th - 10am
Monday 13th - 7pm
Wednesday 29th - 7pm
Saturday 18th - 10am
October
October
Saturday 9th - 10am
Tuesday 5th - 7pm
Thursday 21st - 7.30pm
Thursday 7th - 10am
December
November
Tuesday 7th - 7pm
Saturday 6th - 10am
******************
******************
Safeguarding Co-ordinator Safeguarding Panel Training
Training
November
September Tuesday 2nd - 7PM
Saturday 11th - 9.30am
Ian Hamilton
Please contact me if you require Safeguarding Co-ordinator
help or further information 07977 467416 (Mobile)
ig.hamilton@outlook.com
26Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to
God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
Hebrews 7: 25
N.B. The next issue (430) is likely to be December /January
The deadline for items will be Sunday 14 November
All items for inclusion should be submitted to the
church office by that date.
CONTACTING THE CHURCH OFFICE
email: office@standrewsleckie.co.uk
Tel: 01721 723121
All correspondence relating to church matters should be sent to
the Church, Eastgate, Peebles EH45 8AD
27The Minister
Rev Malcolm Jefferson
minister@standrewsleckie.co.uk
725148
Session Clerk
Alasdair Sutherland
alasdairsutherland@hotmail.com
07919327206
Treasurer
Yvonne Elliot
treasurer@standrewsleckie.co.uk
721984
Church Administrator
Heather Collin
office@standrewsleckie.co.uk
723121 (Office)
Data Administrator
John Dimmock
johnd@standrewsleckie.co.uk
723121 (Office)
Soul Restore Counselling Service - Head of Counselling
Janice Pace
janice@standrewsleckie.co.uk
01721 400616
Prayer Promoter
Carrie Duthie - carrie@standrewsleckie.co.uk
724847
Safeguarding Co-ordinator
Ian Hamilton
ig.hamilton@outlook.com
07977 467416
Youth Worker
Sarah Brown
sarah@standrewsleckie.co.uk
07942 592435
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