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Catch Up Sundays
‘For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them.’ Matthew 18:20
Worship at the Madoch Centre has started again, but in a very different way.
The service is a "live" version of most of what is here, on the website, and the service is repeated so there are two services each Sunday.
To comply with current restrictions there are limited numbers at each service so you must book a seat, either by clicking/tapping here or by phoning the Madoch Centre on (01738) 861023 - book early to secure your seat. Booking closes at 12noon on Friday.
To help us all stay safe and socially distant there are a few rules which are explained when you book.
N.B. If you are feeling unwell please do not attend the service, even if you have booked a seat.
Looking forward to ‘catching up’.
Marc
Daily Devotion
Gracious Lord, tend the broken hearted, draw close to those in fear, strengthen the bereaved and hold them close in your loving arms. This we ask in your name.
Amen.
Marc
25th September.
Click here to see what has been happening in the Madoch Centre,
or click here to visit the Centre`s Facebook page - last updated 25th September 20.
All ministers received this prayer from 121 last night by way of support - I thought I would share it with you.
Marc
24th September.
God of inclusive love,
You know each and every one of us.
You know –
that some of us are doing just fine,
others are freaking out,
while others struggle to breathe.
The weight of the moment
and the need for grace and mercy
are pushing some of us to our knees.
Help us all –
to pray honestly,
to speak truthfully and compassionately,
to act kindly and seek justice fervently.
Help us all –
to see You in the kindness of friend and stranger,
hear You in the laughter, cries and silence,
know You in the midst of our circumstances.
May Your Spirit be at the heart of all we do, not on one side or the other, but the very centre of our lives.
May Your Kingdom be made real in our communities, through the work of Your church guided by Your wild and untamed Spirit.
Amen.
The Prayer Space in the Kinfauns room is now open for individual prayer, between 9am and 6pm on week days.
Can I please encourage you to visit it and to take some time to pray?
While visiting please follow the guidance including completing the track and trace sheet.
Please enter and exit using the fire exit door NOT through the cafe.
Dear Father, thank you so much for being faithful to us. For providing us with more than we have needed. God we are sorry that we do not put you first in our lives and other things get in the way. We pray for a deeper sense of who you are and who we are in you. Holy Spirit come and bless us anew. We invite you to come and meet with us. Open our eyes to new possibilities and lead us to where your heart is.
Amen.
Sunday Service
20th September 2020
Kingdom stories - The Merchant and the Pearl
Prayer
Coronavirus/COVID-19 update
To Our Church Family
Dear All,
It feels like we are all caught up in a whirlwind or some kind of alternative reality perhaps it feels like some kind of bad dream that we'd just love to wake up from.
As we enter the government's 'stay at home - stay safe' phase of response, we are going to need each other much more, and each of us needs to reflect on how we can be "church" where we are, even if we are not able to get along to services.
How might we be the fragrance of Jesus in our community, in our street, even in our home? It's often easy (well it is for me) to focus in on our own needs and forget that there are others in need too. But we can be beacons of hope and trust in our community. If we are able to make contact and keep up with those in our community. Whilst visiting someone is no longer permitted, certainly giving them a call would be, particularly those who live on their own and might like a chat with a 'real' person.
I have outlined, below, some other ways in which we can stay connected during this time.
As Moses prepares to handover to Joshua and the people of Israel look across the Jordan River he says to Israel: ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.' Deut. 31:6
To keep in touch, we recommend that...
....you join the Church What's App Group
(to do this you need to send your mobile number to Marc 07920805703)
....you regularly check this Church website and The Madoch Centre Facebook page for updates.
Care
On the advice of the Church of Scotland COVID Task Group, all routine pastoral visiting has been suspended until further notice.
However, pastoral phone calls can be arranged, and you are encouraged to call the Church office on 01738 861023 or email to mbircham@churchofscotland.org.uk to arrange this when required. Please add any prayer requests to the WhatsApp page, the Prayer Request page of this website or email Marc - please let him know if the request is confidential.
We will also endeavour to keep in touch with the most vulnerable members of the Church through phone calls and cards. We have already had offers from folk willing to phone people or help stay in touch.
We are helping the wider community through the Community Larder and will advertise through Madoch Facebook Page as to what we are needing. The 'Community Larder' has been created in the container at the back right-hand-side of the Centre where non-perishable foods and some necessities can be accessed.
These goods have been donated by individuals or businesses and provide a way of local people getting things they may require. It obviously saves unnecessarily journeys in to town. The idea is you just help yourself.
If you or someone you know has a need of food or some other essentials to tide them over at this time, please give us a call.
You can still go for a walk (1 hour a day on your own or with a family member), but please follow government guidelines. This can be a great opportunity for prayer.
Worship and Nurture
As gathering in the building for worship is suspended, a Sunday reflection will be available on the WhatsApp page and the Church website (at the top of this page).
Finances & Giving
As there is no public gathering for worship naturally our church finances will be significantly affected. If you gave through open plate or FWO envelopes you can still put the money aside each week until it will be possible to deliver it to church. However, should you wish to, it would be helpful if you were able to set up a standing order during this time.
To set up a standing order you will require the appropriate information so please contact the Centre office and we will get this information to you.
Keep in Touch
Please keep in touch!
This season of uncertainty will pass and although there will be challenges there will be opportunities to give and receive love and care. We will grow as disciples as we pray, engage with the word and worship together although in a different way. If you are anxious, share it, if you have gifts, share them and let's spur one another to lift our eyes and hearts to God!
You are loved and valued, and we are grateful to have you as part of the church family.
With gratefulness and dependence on God,
Marc
2nd April 20
Click here for a useful guide to reflective bible reading from The Scottish Bible Society.
Welcome Worship Witness
Welcome to the website of St. Madoes & Kinfauns Parish Church.
Our mission is to be a Christian church of people that:
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glorifies God and fulfils His plan for our community and beyond,
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acts as a focal point for the worship of God and Christian fellowship and
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spreads the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ to all people.
We strive to achieve our mission through: our worship of God; the welfare of people in our community; Christian education to people of all ages; witness and outreach activity; the communication of Christ’s love and welcoming all people into our Christian family.
Sunday Worship @ 10.30am.
Communion is on the last Sundays of January, April and October at 10:30am.
Home Communion can be arranged at any time by request to any Elder or the Minister.
We are part of a Parish Grouping, and in deferred linkage, with Errol linked with Kilspindie and Rait. Click on their name to open their web site.
What's on:-
For details of events please see Upcoming Events
2019 annual accounts now available under Our Church / Public documents or by clicking here.
Covid-19 - see the Madoch Centre website Programme March 2020 page for details of updated Centre programme.
GDPR Privacy notice
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please see the link at the foot of all our pages.
Latest site updates
25th September - this page and Madoch Centre
24th September - this page
20th September - this page and Previous Services
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