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Prayer Requests
Click to visit the Prayer Request pageYou can now submit your prayer requests to the prayer team using this website. Simply click on the link and fill in the simple request form. You do not have to be a member of St Mungo's or any other church to request a prayer.
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Mungo's Diary

Sunday Services
Morning Services start at 11.00am. Sunday @ 7 evening service on the first Sunday of each month. Short Communion held after the morning service of the last Sunday in the month.

Housegroup -      10 Mar
Meets at 21 Mauricewood Bank, at 7.30pm.

Steph Macleod14 Mar
Steph Macleod is a singer/songwriter from Edinburgh. He has had a vast number of influences over the years which have led him to having a diverse style. South Church 6.30pm for 7.00pm start. [more]

Guild       -      17 Mar
Life of a Reporter, Janet Bee. In the Church Hall. Starts 7.30pm.

Stated Annual Meeting
21 March
Reports from the various committees and groups will be presented, along with the Annual Report and Accounts. All church members are encouraged to attend. Starts after the morning Service in the Church Hall, 12.15pm

Housegroup -      24 Mar
Meets at 21 Mauricewood Bank, at 7.30pm.

Holy Week Services
See main panel for St. Mungo's events for Holy Week.
Prayer Uplift  -   30 Mar
If you would like to join the prayer uplift round Penicuik, then meet the others at 8 Broomhill Avenue at 6.30pm. You will be made most welcome.

Stewarding -20 to 26 May
The Church of Scotland is looking for volunteers to act as Stewards at the 2010 General Assembly. This is a part time activity, working in shifts.

The General Assembly, which meets each year in Edinburgh, has the authority to make laws determining how the Church of Scotland operates. It also is the highest court of the Church (the other courts being the kirk session and the presbytery) in which cases can be heard in matters of litigation.

If you have the time, and would be willing to volunteer, then please contact the minister Geoff Berry on 01968 677040.   [more]
Pastoral Care Group
If you would like to join our team of visitors, or you know of anyone who is unwell, housebound, bereaved, or just needing a bit of company, please phone Margaret Webster 672347, or fill in a care card and pop it into the box in the vestibule. (The cards may also be used for prayer or other types of requests.

Church Cleaners
Volunteers always required to help keep the Church clean. A part time commitment that can be fitted into your diary. Call Agnes
Ovenstone for details (01968 672387)

Gifts
A range of gifts are available, from greeting cards and postcards, to a model of St. Mungo's including the pre reformation ruins dating back to the 15th century.

Welcome to our Church
God's word transcends all boundaries and we at St. Mungo's work to spread his word. Our website is one more way to reach our community. If you live nearby then we would be pleased to see you anytime, and if you are visiting on holiday, our door is always open.
The Rev Geoff Berry 01968 677040 and congregation extend a warm welcome to all visitors.

March Prayer Prompts
Jesus said, ‘I will never turn away anyone who comes to me.’ (John, chap.6, verse 37). Isn’t that utterly amazing? It’s the core of the Gospel – that God himself, in his love, accepts us as we are if we just come to him. It’s not complicated. [more]

 St. Mungo's Easter Events

Holy Week activities in St. Mungo's. All services in the Church
 
Palm Sunday    
28 March 11.00am Morning Service
  7.00pm Joint Churches Service
     
Good Friday    
2 April 7.00pm Evening Service
     
Easter Sunday    
4 April 06.00am
11.00am
Meet the Dawn. Gather at St.Mungo's Morning Service
  7.00pm Hope4Penicuik Service

  

Quiz Night needs you
Wednesday 7th April for the big Quiz Night. Geoff, our minister, will be question master! Come along and support the teams on the night. We do need teams from all the church organisations. So if your a member of the Kirk Session or Congregational Board, Guild, Choir, Pastoral Care, Sunday at Seven etc, or if you just fancy a fun evening as part of a team then please put your name forward to Agnes Ovenstone

Baptism - Catherine Blackburn
Young Catherine Blackburn was baptised by Rev Geoff Berry in St. Mungo's on Sunday 7 February. Catherine, with brother Ben, who was baptised in August 2006, were in Penicuik staying with mother Fiona's parents.

click to visit the Love Russia WebsiteLove Russia Burns Supper - 30 January
Seventy lucky people were entertained at a traditional Burns' Supper organised by Ann and Andrew Dunsire for the Love Russia charity. Charity CEO and International Director Alex Cooke, with wife and Deputy Executive Officer Jacqui were welcomed from the charities HQ on the Isle of Wight. A total of £1570 was raised for the charity. [more].

2010 Mungo's Events
The new 2010 social events calendar is now published. A roundup of your favourite activities to keep you going throughout the year. Watch this space for any additions or changes. Remember, your support makes these events a success, so pop them in your diary now to make sure you don't double book yourself on the day. [more]


 

Sponsored Slim
The Penicuik for Africa group launched a sponsored slim on Saturday 13 February, as part of its campaign to re-open the rural midwifery school in Chitambo, Zambia. Group chairman Dr Neville Suttle said the sponsored slim is to be modelled on the ITV programme Celebrity Fit Club. "Contestants", either in teams of four, or individuals, will have six weeks to meet their target weight loss. The final check will take place at St. James the Less on Sat 27 March. Teams from prominent local institutions, including pubs, supermarkets and churches, have been invited. The sponsored slim builds on the group's successful project to purchase an ambulance for Chitambo Hospital. If you would like to join contact Neville Suttle 673819, or suttle_hints@hotmail.com

Artist Impression of windfarm with Carnethy Hill in the background. Click for more details
Artists impression of the view from the Moor Road

Auchencorth Windfarm Public Inquiry
After nearly two weeks the Public Inquiry into the Auchencorth Wind Farm Proposal had addressed issues covering Landscape, Peat, Hydrology, Ecology, Ornithology, Tourism, Transport, Construction and noise aspects of the proposed scheme, i.e. 14 turbines each 100 metres (300 feet) high. The Inquiry follows an appeal by EoN to the rejection of the proposed scheme on Auchencorth Moss by Midlothian Council. Several parties, including Penicuik Environmental Protection Association (PEPA) supported the rejection. A strong public awareness, witnessed by some 20 people in the public gallery each day, noted by the Inquiry Reporters as unusual, helped display the strong feelings within the community. Due to the amount of discussion and arguments put up by all sides, the Inquiry will re-sit on 24/25 March to complete the Planning Policy element. A site visit is arranged for Friday 26 March, to include a visit to the Moss and surrounding countryside.  [more]

Updated 17 March 2010
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Penicuik: St. Mungo's Parish Church (Church of Scotland). Scottish Charity No SC005838