We warmly welcome Jean Forbes, who is our guest minister today. Thank you to Jean for helping out in this busy time.
Remember, today is the retiral collection day, so if you have a few coins to put in the collection, (look for the blue covered, red topped tin) every little bit helps. Thank you!
Tomorrow is the rescheduled Guild meeting, 10th at 2 PM. Jacqueline Mitchell is a return visitor and we know it will be a quality programme.
Please note, the next Bible Study is this coming Tuesday, 11 Feb 25 at 4 PM in the hall. We will be considering the parable in your take home reading, as well as discovering more about the Bible.
On Saturday the St. Rufus Guild will be hosting a coffee morning for projects, please do go along and support them. It is the 15th from 10-12 in St. Rufus Hall.
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland will be visiting Keith North and the Manse on this coming Wednesday, the 12th. The Depute Clerk who is organising the visit has requested only the buildings officer-keeping it small. It is my understanding he will have a photo taken (hat and high vis vest provided by the buildings officer) of dismantling a pew. We may create a bit of movement that way… Here’s hoping!
We are hosting a pot luck lunch on Saturday, 22 February in the Hall at 1 PM. All are welcome, no programme planned or funds raised. We are gathering for fellowship to spend time with our church family. Please come along.
And another Saturday opportunity the 1st March as there will be a prayer day for the presbytery hosted by Bellie in Fochabers. This is in preparation for Lent, and different ways of praying will be presented. We have a fabulous guest speaker and I am really looking forward to it. The time is 10-12:30, and tea and coffee will be available. More details will be made available in the coming weeks.
Ash Wednesday is 5th of March and an Ash Wednesday Service will be conducted on that day.
And one more for your calendar, 22 March we are planning to have a church retreat-this time an at home one. We are planning to meet at 10 AM in the upstairs rooms and have coffee with the fundraiser coffee morning in the hall around 11, break about 1 for a soup lunch and then we will finish around 2:30. Our theme will be How do we Hear and Respond to God?