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Avendale & Drumclog Newsletter 

16th April 2021 

                                Newsletter

Hello Church

No doubt, we are all looking forward to the gradual release from lockdown, and sporting our new haircuts this week!  It is so encouraging to see so many people enjoying worshipping in person and being able to see familiar faces - above the mask!
 

COVID-19 Update

Just to remind you all, we have to remain cautious about virus transmission without allowing it to hinder our own personal reflections and worship as far as possible. We would like to assure you that you will receive a very warm welcome when you enter the church buildings, but as you do so, we would be grateful if you would restrain from mass hugging (maintain social distance) and hand sanitise both on the way in and on the way out. At the end of the service, we would ask that you leave promptly so you can greet one another outside and carry on any conversations briefly there. There will also be adequate ventilation in the building, so you may wish to keep your thermals on and a warm coat. It is still a joy to be in such a beautiful space and know that we are one in Christ with our brothers and sisters around us. We hope this reassures you if you have been nervous about coming in person. 
 

Last Sunday's Service

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We hope you enjoyed the recorded service last Sunday led by Chris Macrae, exploring 'God's Heart for the Nations' and an insight into the amazing work of Mission Aviation Fellowship around the world.  If you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, or you would like to watch parts of it again, you can still access it on the A&D YouTube Channel.
 
Chris reminded us that if you would like to hear more about MAF, and continue the journey around the world, you can sign-up for MAF's Discovery Air Pass and see the world from a unique perspective. ‘Fly’ with MAF from country to country and find out what it’s like to live, work and serve in some of the most isolated places on earth.  Every couple of months, you will receive inspiration by post or email: updates from MAF's pilots, real-life stories, fascinating facts and opportunities to support their work. All you need to do is visit www.maf-uk.org/discovery and sign up!

Likewise, there are lots of opportunities to pray for MAF and the communities and programmes where they operate.  You can receive weekly, monthly or quarterly prayer resources to help guide your prayers and all you need to do is visit www.maf-uk.org/prayer to find out more and sign up for these great prayer resources.


This Week @ Avendale & Drumclog

  • Sunday 18th April
    • Sunday Worship
      • The services will be led at both churches (Drumclog @ 9.30am and Avendale & 11am) and online by one of our trained worship leaders, Dr Murray Herbert
      • You can book to attend in person in the usual way as has been explained in previous newsletters or you can watch the live-streamed service from Avendale at 11am on the A&D YouTube Channel.
         
    • Coffee & Chat on ZOOM
      • After Sunday morning worship from Avendale, join us on ZOOM for fellowship and chat at 12.15pm.  Please get in touch with us via the Contact Us page if you would like to be sent the ZOOM login details.
         
    • YOOF
      • Our Youth Group meet online each Sunday evening at 7pm
      •  Please get in touch with us via the Contact Us page if you would like to be sent the ZOOM login details.
         
    • Online Home Group
      • Or Home Group meet online each Sunday evening at 8pm
      • Please get in touch with us via the Contact Us page if you would like to be sent the ZOOM login details.
         
  • Tuesday 20th April
    • Congregational Board
      • Meeting for all members at 7.30pm
      • Zoom login details have been emailed out.
         
  • Wednesday 21st April
    • Online Prayer Meeting
    • We host an online prayer meeting each Wednesday at 8pm
    • Please get in touch with us via the Contact Us page if you would like to be sent the ZOOM login details.
       
  • Thursday 22nd April
    • Elder Training pt.2 at 7.30pm
    • This is the second part of the elder training course provided by the Presbytery of Hamilton
    • ZOOM login details have been emailed out.
       
Bookings For Sunday Worship Services

As COVID-19 restrictions are still in place, there continue to be limits on the number of people that can attend Sunday worship, so it will be necessary to pre-book your place.  For more details on how to book your place please contact us here.

Each Sunday, there are the following services:

DRUMCLOG @ 9.30am

AVENDALE @ 11am


The service will continue to be live streamed from Avendale at 11am every Sunday morning and can be seen on the A&D YouTube Channel.
 



 
Glenys
Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

The church meets every Sunday at 9.30am at Drumclog and 11am at Avendale.

Sunday worship continues to be live-streamed from Avendale each Sunday at 11am on the Avendale & Drumclog YouTube Channel

At Drumclog we meet at:
Drumclog Memorial Kirk
Drumclog
South Lanarkshire
ML10 6QG

At Avendale we meet at:
Avendale Old Parish Church
59A Kirk Street
Strathaven
South Lanarkshire
ML10 6LB


For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it at both Avendale & Drumclog. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up and show you where the disabled toilet is located if required.

Our Service - Drumclog Memorial Kirk

                                        Drumclog

At Drumclog, the service begins at 9.30am with a warm welcome from our Minister, or the person leading the service. During the service we usually sing 2 or 3 songs/hymns. The Minister or a member of the Worship Team will usually read aloud from the Bible and lead the congregation in prayer. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. The Minister, or person leading the service, will then give a sermon that is Bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church.

The service lasts approximately 45 minutes.  Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.  After the service we serve refreshments (tea, coffee and biscuits) in our church hall.  This is a great way to meet people and enjoy fellowship together.  We would love to chat to you there!

Our Service - Avendale Old Parish Church

                                       Avendale Wide

At Avendale, the service begins at 11am with a warm welcome from our Minister, or the person leading the service.  Before the service begins, we will show a loop of news and notices on the screens in the church.  This is a good way to find out what's going on in the life of the church.  During the service we usually sing 3 or 4 songs/hymns, often led by our church praise band 'The Elastic Band'.  The Minister or a member of the Worship Team will usually read aloud from the Bible and lead the congregation in prayer.  This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it's all part of our connecting with God.  The Minister, or person leading the service, will then give a sermon that is Bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life.  Throughout the service, we may also show videos on the screens in the church to help us reflect on what is being shared during worship or in the sermon.  We then share news and notices, usually about what's going on in the life of the church.

The service last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.  After the service we serve refreshments (tea, coffee and biscuits) in our church hall.  This is a great way to meet people and enjoy fellowship together.  We would love to chat to you there!

images: Services

What about my kids?

At Avendale, we have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:

  • Creche (0 months to 4 years). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/carer at all times.
  • His Kids (5-10 years)
  • Yoof (11-18 years)

Children stay with their parent or carer at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and short Children's Talk. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the Children's Talk, someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy the first time you come along to church.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, Bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

For more information about what happens in the children's and youth work please visit the Children's Ministry page and/or the Youth Ministry page.

N.B. - there is no children's programme or youth programme during the service at Drumclog.

Children

Getting Connected


Home Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our Home Groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out our Home Groups page and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a Home Group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.  If you would like us to put you in touch with a Home Group leader, please let us know via our Contact Us page.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team here

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Other Groups in the Avendale & Drumclog Community

The following groups are also part of the life of our church:
 
Get in touch with us to plan your visit
If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
 
Name:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.
 

Leadership 

Calum Stark (1)   David Moreland
Rev Calum Stark - Minister   David Moreland - Session Clerk
     
To find out more about our staff and leaders, please visit our Staff & Leadership page.
We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

Calum Stark - Minister