New St Andrew’s Parish Church

Magazine

November, December 2019 January 2020

Dear Friends The last time I wrote to you I was talking about the summer and now here we are into winter, and I am not quite sure what happened to Autumn. Winter is a dark and at times dreary time of the year don’t you think. Of course we get times when the sun shines and it’s a bright and crisp day and all seems well with the world – but for a lot of the time it seems to be dull. It is perhaps then very appropriate that it is at this time of the year that many religions celebrate light. The light that comes into the darkness and for which we give thanks and celebrate in various different ways. Of course for us as Christians we celebrate the birth of Jesus – the light of the world - coming into our world, to banish the darkness and to give each one of us the opportunity to have a relationship with our living God. And that is surely something well worth celebrating. I hope that during the festive season we can all take a moment to pause and to remember what an incredible gift we are celebrating, and to give Him all glory and praise. As always there are a number of different services happening during the season of Advent and I do hope that you will try to come along to some or all of these. Do have a look at our Church Diary to find out more.

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On a personal note can I thank all of you who sent me cards, flowers and messages of sympathy following the death of my Mum. It really did help to sustain me through the tough days and continues to do so. Your care and compassion has really helped me – so thank you all so much. I do hope that you will all have a very Happy Christmas and that you will know the peace joy and love of the season in your own lives and in that of your friends and family. Take care and God bless you. With love and prayers as ever. Fiona N CHURCH DIARY NOVEMBER 17th 9.30am Breakfast Church 17th 2.30pm Afternoon of Music 30th 1-3pm St Andrew’s Day Coffee Afternoon DECEMBER 8th 9.30am Breakfast Church 17th 6.30pm Christingle Service 22nd 11.00am All age Nativity Service 22nd 7.30pm Joint Carol Service in New St Andrew’s 24th 7.00pm Christmas Eve Service

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PRAYER Please pray for - those for whom Christmas will be a difficult time - those who have been bereaved in the past year - those who are facing difficult life choices CHURCH REGISTER BAPTISM 25th August Dexter Mark Allan Campbell WEDDINGS 9th August Hazel Coleman and Andy Ellison FUNERALS 12th August Ian Sinclair 29th August Ria Gardner 23rd September Ann Barbour 9th October Bill Tweedie 4th November Thomas Wilson

LIFE AND WORK AND CHURCH MAGAZINE I am sure, like myself, you enjoy having your Church Magazine delivered to you by your friendly visitor. At present we are a visitor short. The magazine is important, especially to our elderly and housebound members who are unable to get to church, but are still very interested in what is going on. Visitors can be male or female. If you wish more information or are willing to deliver the magazine quarterly please speak to me at church or by telephone on 01236 754763. Thank you, Elizabeth Russell

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Kirk Session Tribute to Anne Clemenson

Anne was born in Bellshill and brought up by her Gran. She had 2 sisters Janet

and Agnes and 2 brothers Alasdair and Alec who died in infancy. She enjoyed a

happy childhood and enjoyed spending time with her parents and her siblings.

Anne did very well at school and really enjoyed learning. She studied languages

and worked for a time as an interpreter with British Airways. She was fluent in

German, French, Italian, Russian and Spanish. Anne later went to teacher

training at Hamilton College, and this was where she was to find a true vocation

for life.

Anne retired from teaching in 1992 but really she never stopped teaching. She

was at this time a member and Elder at McDonald Memorial in Bellshill. In order

to give further service to the Church, Anne underwent training as a Reader and

served since 1995. Although Anne did do some work in other churches she was

attached to New St Andrew’s until she retired in 2012 and had a good and

positive working relationship throughout.

Anne who had become a member here and served on the Kirk Session and as

Presbytery Elder for a number of years, always said she felt that she belonged

here and although officially retired continued to give service to the Church and

her Lord. Anne sang in the choir and really enjoyed being able to be part of

leading worship through music – for Anne loved to sing and to have music

about her.

She was a member of the Thursday Club and enjoyed the fellowship she found

within the club. She loved going on the outings and being a part of the

fellowship.

Anne also loved to go on the Men’s Club outings and always had a lot of fun on

those. Anne was a founder member of our Bible Study Group and her input was

always thought provoking and helpful to those of us who attended.

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Anne served on the Discipleship Committee and the Outreach Committee.

Always very supportive of alternative ways to worship and to teach the Good

News

Anne was a member and then Convener of our Fundraising Committee and

worked very hard along with her committee in this area.

Anne enjoyed her time as Presbytery Elder and especially being able to go to

the General Assembly and to hear what was new in the Church. In that respect

Anne never felt she had learned everything – there was always more to learn

and new ideas to think about and to put into practice

Anne is remembered by many of us as someone with a good sense of humour

and fun, with a really infectious laugh. A caring kind and supportive person who

always sought to bring out the best in others. Someone who would always go

the extra mile for others if she could. For Anne always tried to see the good in

others and to see the positive side of situations. Anne always treated others as

individuals and respected their privacy. Someone who was very easy to talk to,

for Anne was a good listener. She gave good advice over the years in a quiet

and unassuming way. She was well loved by young and old alike for her quiet

but supportive nature.

In the wider church Anne served Presbytery as a Reader but also as Sunday

School adviser for a number of years and always sought to pass on ideas to

others.

So a faithful servant to her Lord and to her Church

In many respects Church was Anne’s life and most of what she did revolved

around it. She did tho have other loves and interests too.

She loved her extended family. And she loved her wee dogs, her holidays,

football and rugby, arts and crafts and reading.

In her “spare time “ Anne worked at the Citizens Advice Bureau in Bellshill

So a very busy and active person and yet also a very quiet, humble and private

person.

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Anne was then someone who lived a good and active life. She had family she

loved and who loved her over the years. A teaching career which brought her a

great deal of pleasure.

Anne died on Friday 10th May aged 85 years.

She served her Church and her Lord faithfully, and will be greatly missed by

those of us who knew and loved her.

The deep sympathy of the Kirk Session is extended to Anne’s family.

Kirk Session Tribute to Ian Sinclair

Ian was brought up in Glenboig and was one of 3 children with a sister Anna

and a brother Alex. He enjoyed a happy childhood. As a youngster Ian was in

the BB in Glenboig – something which he really enjoyed.

On leaving school Ian trained in computers. He then went on to be a computer

analyst and programmer.

He did his national service in the RAF and was stationed in England

He then returned to his work in computers, working for various companies

amongst which was Honeywells, M&S with whom he travelled all over the

country and abroad, and latterly Wrexham Corrugated from which he retired.

Ian met Margetta at the dancing at Coatbridge Palais. They married in 1959 at

Dunbeth Church. They had a good and happy life together. They had one

daughter Gillian and 2 grandchildren Aaron and Hannah. Ian loved and was

proud of his family.

Ian is remembered as someone who was always very caring, friendly and

sociable. A supportive and encouraging person who always wanted the best for

his family. You could talk to him about anything and he always gave good

advice when asked for it.

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Family really was the most important part of Ian’s life, and I know that over the

years many happy and positive memories have been made and shared.

Ian did tho have other interest and commitments. Over the years Ian was a

keen footballer – he played amateur football in Coatbridge and finished up

playing for Pollock Juniors. Ian’s other interests included golf, bowling, holidays,

music, chocolate and supporting Airdrie Football Club

Ian is perhaps best known here in the Church as a faithful church attender, a

good friend to many, an Elder and our Roll keeper for over 24 years. Someone

who loved his church, his lord and his church family.

Ian enjoyed relatively good health over the years tho in these past 8 years

suffered from Alzheimers. He was supported through this by his family. He died

on 2nd August aged 86years.

Ian was then someone who lived a good life. He had family he loved and who

loved him in return. A good and positive working life. And leisure pursuits which

brought him a lot of pleasure over the years.

Whilst these past few years have not been easy for Ian or indeed for the family

prior to this Ian was I think very much contented with his lot.

He is I know remembered with love and respect by his friends, his family and

his Church family

The deep sympathy of the Kirk Session is extended to Ian’s family.

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OUTREACH COMMITTEE The Outreach Committee would like to thank everyone who supported their various activities this year. So to all who gave and spent at the Harvest Stall, to all who knitted poppies, and to everyone who entered the Christmas Card Competition a big THANK YOU We would be delighted if you would consider supporting our Reverse Advent Calendar Appeal (see below) Reverse Advent Calendar 1 2 3 4 5 6 Each day from 1st to 25th December instead of opening an Advent Calendar why not put aside an item each day, suitable for Home Comforts Toiletries Packs and bring these to the Church on Sunday 5th or 12th January 2020. Anyone requiring items uplifted contact Fiona (01236 437271). For further details please see Intimations Sheet or December flier

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SUNDAY SCHOOL/YOUTH GROUP The Sunday School have been enjoying learning about 'Faith' through arts & crafts and some fun group games. For many years we have sponsored children through World Vision. The last 4 years we have sponsored an 8 year old boy called Paulo Julious Chanzi who lives in Kilimatinede, Tanzania. The sponsorship not only benefits Paulo and his family it also has a great impact in the local community, the latest being much improved access to clean water and improved food security within families. These are just a few of the many benefits our sponsorship have brought and will continue to do. We also send birthday & Christmas cards with donations to Paulo and whilst the congregation are celebrating Communion the Sunday School children will be making their individual Christmas cards to Paulo and telling him about themselves and their community. The children will be going to the Pantomime Aladdin in Airdrie town Hall on the 7th December for their Christmas treat. Joyce McClelland, Sunday School Leader, Tel. 427881 or 07931519139

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FUNDRAISING The Fundraising Committee would like to thank everyone who supported our Coffee Morning on the 21st September. The amount raised was £505. Thanks also to everyone who donated and supported our Mini Silent Auction Coffee Afternoon on 20th October, the total raised was £972.

Now we are heading into our last two Fundraising Events of the year. A Musical Afternoon on Sunday 17th November 2019 at 2.30pm in the Church where we will be entertained by our Church Organist John Burnett. Entry is by Programme Donation. I hope everyone will come along and enjoy a lovely afternoon.

Our final event is a St Andrew’s Day Coffee Afternoon which is on Saturday 30th November 2019 from 1-3pm. Further information will be posted in the hall or in the Intimation Sheet.

Once again thank you for your continued support. Georgina Gillespie Fundraising Convenor

THURSDAY CLUB

The Thursday Club has got off to a good start with a visit from The Cadzow Quartet and a game of Boccia with Beverley. Over the next few weeks we have various speakers including Anne Wilson on Old Coatbridge, Murdo Morrison on Harris Tweed and a quiz. We finish this session with our Christmas lunch with entertainment from Chatelherault Primary School Choir. Why not come and join us on Thursdays from 2 - 3.30pm. Wishing you all a Very Happy Christmas. Carol Campbell

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Our Organisations

1st COATBRIDGE BOYS BRIGADE The Anchor Boys started off their session with fun, games and loads of activities. The Junior section have already taken part in Tug Of War and are now practicing for Top Team and PA competitions The Company section started off their session by competing in the Battalion Top Team Quiz and are now working towards PT and squad drill. The national x-country held over from last session was run at Kilsyth with Harrison Howe coming 10th and Ross Nelson 25th great effort by both. Halloween saw the Anchor Boys having a party and Juniors going to 10 pin bowling. We hosted the Battalion Founders Day Parade where our company section was presented with the challenge trophy for the 3rd year in a row -remarkable effort. Four Queens Badges are ongoing. The Battalion fun run was held on Saturday 2nd November at Drumpellier lochs. This is our major fundraiser for the session if you would like to contribute please see any officer.

After over 20years of service as helper, officer, member of Battalion Executive and Lanarkshire fellowship, John Scougall has decided to step down as an officer. We would like to thank John for all his efforts and his enthusiasm and support will be greatly missed. John leaves with our best wishes. Update - due to circumstances, John has volunteered to continue as an officer for the time being. We welcome him back with open arms

Please contact Jim on 07983450183 with any questions

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1st COATBRIDGE GIRLS’ BRIGADE It’s not even Christmas yet and the girls and Officers have been very busy. The Brigaders have taken part in a Tenable quiz and are now working towards their Movie Makeover competition. Explorers have been designing sock puppets for their next competition. The juniors have been busy setting personal goals and assessing their health and well-being, finding healthy ways to relax and improve their lifestyle. During the Halloween season we got creative carving and decorating harvest pumpkins, we then worked together to prepare and taste Pumpkin Soup and Spicy Tomato Soup - delicious!! 🎃. Our Christmas outing to the Pantomime is Aladdin at Airdrie Town Hall. Officers and girls would like to send John Scougall our best wishes on his retirement from Boys’ Brigade ........ you’ll not know how to fill your time 😃 Linzi Munro, Captain, 07748123407 6th COATBRIDGE RAINBOWS, BROWNIES, GUIDES. Rainbows Our numbers are down this session due to us losing 15 girls to Brownies but we are working away on badge work and crafts. All sections are going to Motherwell Panto on 1st December where 1 of our Rainbows and 1 Guide are part of the cast. We will also be having a Christmas party and hopefully someone will pay us a visit. Brownies They have been busy, with 13 new Brownies coming in and putting them through their Promise. Also they did their craft badge and learned lots of new games. When you go into the Brownies on a Monday night they are always very busy and all seem to be having fun.

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Guides We have a very varied program this session with each patrol picking a different badge to work on. As a Unit we are going to work on the Recycling Badge which our 2 young guiders in training are going to do. We have had a rugby night when members of Waysiders and Drumpellier Rugby team came along to put the girls through their paces. We also had a night showing the girls how to iron their neckies which went down a treat. We also had a Pyjama Party with Pizza. For Christmas the girls are wanting to go Ice Skating so that is being arranged. Rangers This is the new name for our Senior Section which is working away very well and we have 2 young guiders in Christina Work and Samantha Heron. They have been working on Party Planners badge and invited the Guides to a scare trail - they had a great time. The Rangers will also be joining the Guides at the Ice Skating. Alexis Crichton, Guide Guider Acknowledgment – Etta Alexander 7th February 1926 – 2nd August 2019 Catherine and Andrew Alexander wish to record their thanks to all those in the Congregation who sent cards and kind messages of condolence at the time of their Mother’s death at the beginning of August. The support and prayers were very much appreciated and have been a real comfort at this difficult time. Etta’s Funeral was at Mortonhall Crematorium on 15th August in Edinburgh and was conducted by the Rev Dr Richard Frazer, Minister of Greyfriars Kirk. Rev Ian Wotherspoon delivered a very moving tribute to Etta and her life which was dedicated to Family, Faith and Service

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GUILD We started on 2nd October and had more ladies join us. We have had three very good speakers and our next one is Dr Robert Hamilton speaking on Martin Luther King. This is followed by our Party when we are being entertained by the Choir. I hope the ladies are looking forward to this, I certainly am. Our Christmas meal at Mondo’s will end the 1st half of our syllabus. We also have a Carol Service on December 4th at St John’s in Hamilton, and a Xmas Big Sing on December 6th at St George’s Tron, tickets only. Have a lovely Christmas, Senga MacGuire

RNLI (Lifeboats) Many thanks to all who came along and supported, helped or donated goods to our coffee morning, the sum raised was £858

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Kids Page

Did You Know ? About the Birth of Jesus Jesus birth is described only in two of the four Gospels – Matthew and Luke. Can you name the other two Gospels? Matthew mentions the wise men but does not say how many there were only that they brought three gifts. Can you name what the gifts were? Fill in the missing words then re-arrange their first letters to make a new word.

Joseph, the father of Jesus was a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. He went with his wife _ _ _ _ to Bethlehem to be _ _ _ _ _. There was no _ _ _ _ for them in the _ _ _ but they were able to find

shelter in a _ _ _ _ _ _. King _ _ _ _ _ told the wise men to go to look for the new baby. An _ _ _ _ _ appeared to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ who were out in the fields and told them to go find the baby Jesus.

There are many people throughout the world who will not get any presents and who will have very little

to eat so spare them a thought and a prayer.

Enjoy everything about Christmas but don’t forget the real celebration is for the birth of Jesus – God’s son.

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The Family Tree

Minister Rev. Fiona Nicolson 01236 437271

Presbytery Elder Session Clerk Janie McDonald Dorothy Dunlop 01236 435255 01236 707443 Roll Keeper Clerk to the Board Ian Seymour Matt Sprott 01236 428316 01236 423588

Treasurer Church Officer Hugh McKee Douglas Crichton 01236 443600 01236 755222

Church Magazine Flower Convener

Moira McCall Jean Reid

01236 764065 01236 429166

Organist Property Convener John Burnett Sandy Stewart

01236 752423 01236 443886 Life and Work Organiser Hallkeeper Elizabeth Russell Georgia Gillespie 01236 754763 07949 262785

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